
Synopsis
First installment in a series about local Japanese urban legends. This installment includes 'Turbo-Granny', 'Gomiko-san' and 'Mom Comes at Night'.
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Saga: Cursed Local Urban Legends Collection

Second installment in a series about famous local urban legends. This installment includes 'Sukima-onna', 'Dragging Woman', 'Daruma-san' and more.
Cursed Local Urban Legends: Tokyo Edition

Third installment in a series about famous local urban legends. This installment includes 'Barnacle Man', 'Satoru-kun' and more.
Cursed Local Urban Legends: Kanagawa Edition
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