"Shiki" is a Japanese horror anime and manga series created by Fuyumi Ono. It revolves around a small rural village called Sotoba, which experiences a series of mysterious deaths. The story unfolds as the villagers begin to suspect that supernatural beings known as Shiki are responsible for the deaths, leading to a conflict between the living and the undead. The series explores themes of life, death, and the nature of humanity. As the Shiki, who are essentially vampires, seek to survive by feeding on the villagers, the remaining residents must confront their fears and fight back. The narrative delves into moral dilemmas and the consequences of fear-driven actions.