<h1>Episode Notes</h1>

<p>Have you ever seen the cursed Kleenex commercial? It's said that everyone involved in its production died, and if you watch it, you'll be next. Find out the truth behind this urban legend right here. More information at <a href="http://www.kowabana.net/">Kowabana.net</a> or get early access at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/taraadevlin">Patreon</a>.</p>

<p>Music thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ">Myuuji</a>, <a href="http://www.incompetech.com">Kevin MacLeod</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/">CO.AG</a>. Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/">Creative Commons</a>: By Attribution 3.0 License</p>

Episode Notes Have you ever seen the cursed Kleenex commercial? It's said that everyone involved in its production died, and if you watch it, you'll be next. Find out the truth behind this urban legend right here. More information at Kowabana.net or get early access at Patreon. Music thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Episode Notes

<p>Have you ever seen the cursed Kleenex commercial? It's said that everyone involved in its production died, and if you watch it, you'll be next. Find out the truth behind this urban legend right here. More information at <a href="http://www.kowabana.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kowabana.net</a> or get early access at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/taraadevlin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a>.</p>

<p>Music thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">Myuuji</a>, <a href="http://www.incompetech.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kevin MacLeod</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CO.AG</a>. Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons</a>: By Attribution 3.0 License</p>

The cursed Kleenex commercial

Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.

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