Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet
Kowabana, hosted by horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin, presents translated Japanese creepypastas, urban legends and scary stories from the web. The show has 241 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Loyal horror audience of 578 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars
- Biweekly episodes of roughly 47 minutes give a steady, predictable placement schedule.
- Ratings are heavily positive, with 532 of 578 reviews at five stars.
- Niche Japanese horror content suits brands targeting genre fans and audio fiction listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, translated storytelling
- Tone
- eerie, atmospheric
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to a Patreon page on the show website, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Horror stories about deaths, curses and haunting, with titles such as Traumatising Encounters To Keep You Up At Night; the explicit flag is 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kowabana.net/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1317416071 |
| RSS feed | pinecast.com/feed/kowabana |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Unbelievable Small Town Legends | 2026-10-16 | 48 min |
| Vicious Village Tales | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| Creepy Customs & Bizarre Beliefs | 2026-09-18 | 49 min |
| Watery Tales of Doom | 2026-09-04 | 48 min |
| Mountain Forest Mayhem | 2026-08-21 | 45 min |
| Terrifying Unconventional Encounters | 2026-08-07 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Each week on “Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet,” horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin presents a selection of Japanese horror, creepypastas and urban legends translated from the deepest, darkest parts of the web. Creepy ghosts and vengeful onryo, cursed technology and haunted shrines. Discover horror like only Japan knows how to deliver. Brand new and…
About Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet
Kowabana is a horror podcast hosted by author and translator Tara A. Devlin, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. Each episode presents a translated selection of Japanese creepypastas and urban legends, drawn from the 2chan message boards and Japanese blogs, as described on the show website. The show has 241 episodes in its feed and releases roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 47 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 578 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the show website links to a Patreon page for funding. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: the ratings count suggests roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 and English-speaking countries. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits genre-focused brands such as horror releases, audiobooks and streaming services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet
How much does Kowabana charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates depend on the final booking terms agreed with the show.
What is Kowabana about?
Kowabana is a horror podcast in which Tara A. Devlin reads translated Japanese creepypastas, urban legends and scary stories taken from the internet. Episodes run about 47 minutes and are released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Kowabana about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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