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Gakkou no Yuurei (School Ghosts), Volume 1
Gakkou no Yuurei ( School Ghosts ) is an anthology of ghost stories, mostly set at schools. Seven volumes were released between 1995 and 19...
Dirty Pair, Gakkou no Yuurei, Macross, Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro, Orphen
8 Horror Anime That Has Come Out of 2024
Looking for your next horror anime fix? This year’s releases have delivered everything from monstrous creatures to disturbing psychological tales. If you’re seeking horror that isn’t just…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories, Classroom of the Elite, Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories — Anime Review
There are many incredible moments peppered throughout the Ghost Stories dub that had me bursting with laughter, even on a rewatch.
Day 11 of Otakutober: Haunted schools and casts in Anime
Here we are again with another addition of Otakutober! This time around we thought it’d be fun to highlight some noteable anime that are centric around all beings…
Shinesman: Still Bright
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman is the rare anime seemingly remembered for its dub. That’s not to disparage the original Japanese versio...
Hellsing, Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman, Virtua Fighter, Ghost Stories, Hells
#155 - Halloween Special: Mononoke (2007)
When the hollow boats creak and the noh masks quake, mononoke come out for a swinging wake! Welcome to our 2024 Halloween special where Austin, Tori, and Sully…
The Crazy World Of Horror Anime
Use code BONSAIPOP50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month of orders at https://bit.ly/3yYecEq! Horror anime is a tought customer. It's not only…
Kakurenbo: Hide and Seek, Perfect Blue, Wicked City, Apocalypse Zero, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma
Day 7 of Otakutober: Knock Thrice – Nihongo Legends- Hanako san
Knock three times and say the name. Hello and welcome back to 13 Days of Otakutober! And welcome back to another installment of Nihongo Legends. Today, for our…
Exploring the World of Yōkai
Yōkai have made their way into countless anime series, shaping modern storytelling with their mysterious charm. From mischievous fox spirits to vengeful ghosts, find out what yōkai are,…
My Neighbor Totoro, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ayakashi, Kamisama Kiss
A-Yokai-A-Day: How Sandayū From Chikuzen Province Slept With a Ghost
Tonight's story deals with a yūrei, or a ghost. We've seen a few horrific monsters so far, but, while there is no shortage of terrifying ghost stories, tonight's…
The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station
Takeshi Murase’s linked short story collection The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station is about four people who lost members of their family in a tragic train derailment. For a…
Untranslated Releases: April-May 2024
Welcome to the monthly untranslated releases, which is a bit late so you get a retrospective instead.
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Episode #79 (S10E8) – Kwaidan [怪談] (1965)
Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn’s Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some…
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 3 Review – Ghost Stories
This episode went from a ghost story to a love story.
GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack, The Apothecary Diaries, Ghost Stories
Japanese Horror Weekly Wrap-up 2024/1/7
Another quick wrap up this week because I’m still on holidays, but enjoy! VIDEOS Cho-Kowai! Gakkou no Kaidan: Doll With The post Japanese Horror Weekly Wrap-up 2024/1/7 first…
Halloween movie special: Summer Of Demon (1981) review
Introduction One of the most famous Japanese ghost stories is, without a doubt, Yotsuya Kaidan. It has been adapted to the silver screen and the small screen numerous…
Yami Shibai 4: A Major Step Back
I’ve talked about Yami Shibai many times. It’s a franchise built around short form horror from ILCA. Thus far, it’s been pretty solid. Let’s look at the fourth…
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 4
Weekly Round-Up, 8-14 February 2023: PreCure Novels, Obligation Chocolate, and Capitalist Hell in Yakuza 0
AniFem Round-Up Remixing Expectations: Queer representation and gender euphoria in D4DJ Groovy Mix Brock K. notes how the series has raised the bar for other idol gacha titles,…
The Phantom of Ghost Stories: Double standards in the war on “localization”
Regardless of how anyone feels about the Ghost Stories dub itself, its legacy is virtually inescapable, and it’s had a big impact on how we talk about localization…
My First Girlfriend is a Gal, Ghost Stories, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Anime Like Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Junji Ito Maniace brings to life 20 stories from the collected library of legendary horror manga artist Junji Ito. Adapted stories include works from Tomie,
Ayakashi, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Ghost Hunt, Hell Girl, Mononoke
Episode 74: 05: I'm Stuck, Step-Thief!
In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 9-10 of The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. Content warnings: weird rituals with a kid, literal objectification, suicidal ideation, suicide,…
Day 9: Mostly Ghostly – Horror Otome Game Highlight: Once Upon an All Hallow’s Eve
It’s that time again–not just Otakutober content, but time for some spooky Otome Otakutober content. If you’ve been around this blog for the past couple of years, you…
3 Reasons To Watch: Haunted Junction
Haunted Junction is a comedy anime from 1997 that pokes fun at horror tropes in anime and Japanese society.
Yami Shibai 3: three down a hundred to go
Yami Shibai is a franchise I’ve talked about in multiple horror anime months and now we’re looking at the third instalment of the franchise. They’ve been pretty decent…
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 3, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories
Summit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #05 — Desert Bus
…Riiight. Impressions: On one hand, I don't hate that a gag comedy show would experiment with different styles and do things radically differently from episode to episode.…
Ghost Stories Crossing: An Interview With Greg Ayres
Honey’s Anime: You’ve voiced quite a few LGBT characters... Greg Ayres: Absolutely. As well as myself. Honey’s Anime: Such as Izumi from Love Stage!! How
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 7
By Iori Miyazawa and shirakaba. Released in Japan as “Urasekai Picnic” by Hayakawa Bunko JA. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. If Otherside…
Episode 7: Kaidan—Japan’s Ghost Stories
An image of Okiku, the ghost who inspired The Ring, by Toyohara Kunichika (via Wikimedia Commons) Check out Episode 7 of the Read Japanese Literature podcast. In this…
Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Episode 05)
Late night patrols mixed with ghost stories are not for the faint of heart! Who knew Kawai was such a scaredy-cat? 😆 The girls were out investigating a…
#43 Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories (Ft. Kendra from the My Hero Academia Podcast)
Did this horror manga from the creator of Haikyu!! nail his serve or was it nothing but net? In this episode, we and our guest Kendra (@sniperofmyheart)…
Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories (Ft. Kendra from the My Hero Academia Podcast)
Did this horror manga from the creator of Haikyu!! nail his serve or was it nothing but net? In this episode, we and our guest Kendra (@sniperofmyheart)…
#43.5 First Thoughts on Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories
A very spooky story from the creator of Haikyu!! David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the Shonen Jump manga Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories.…
#42.5 First Thoughts on Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories
A very spooky story from the creator of Haikyu!! David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the Shonen Jump manga Philosophy School, Yotsuya Sensei's Ghost Stories.…
Reader’s Corner: Frieren, Pop Life, and Reign of the Seven Spellblades
Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection Christmas season is a time for ghost stories, right? Just read A Christmas Carol to get the idea. So how about this collection,…
Kwaidan: A Filmic Venture into Uncanny Japan
Eerie and beautiful, Kwaidan is the perfect introduction to the classic ghost stories of Japan. Further revelations await those who look deeper into its dark mirror.
Day 12: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark? – Anime Ghost Stories that are Actually Frightening
Hello and welcome back to 13 Days of Otakutober! Can. You. Believe. That we have made it this far? Like gosh darn we are already on day twelve…
Real Japanese Ghost Stories: The Shriekquel
Time to cozy up and scare yourself with more spooky tales submitted by Savvy readers.
A Scare for the Kids – Ghost Stories Spoiler Review
I don’t tend to review a lot of anime made primarily for the younger bracket. Most of what I look at is at least targeted towards teens, if…
Just Be Cool GUYS! – First Impressions: Mieruko-chan
Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! So, it’s spooky season–well into it–and Star and I have decked out our living spaces with Halloween things. We absolutely love…
Yami Shibai 2: There are still a million more series of this
Yami Shibai is a pretty decently sized horror franchise with nine series and a special. All from ILCA, the studio behind the unimpressive Kowabon. I have reviewed the…
Kowabon, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 2
4 Spooky Anime to prepare you for the Halloween season
In this post, I recommend 4 vaguely horror themed anime that I think are perfect to watch during the Halloween season.
Blood: The Last Vampire, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories: The Funniest Dub You’ll Ever See
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and do you believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior? Okay, I’m just kidding there, but hopefully,…
Ghost Stories (English Dub)
The heckling humor of MST3K meets Abridged Series humor in this hilarious and crass parody of itself where Voice Actors were given free reign.
Ghost Hunt(Anime Review)
Synopsis: While at school, Taniyama Mai and her friends like to exchange ghost stories. Apparently, there is an abandoned school building on their campus that is the center…
Yuri and LGBTQ+ Manga, Anime, and Games to Enjoy this Pride Month
Manga and Comics I’m in Love with the Villainess Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her…
Girl Meets Girl, veil, Wandering Son, Bloom Into You, Girl Meets Girl
Where the Wild Ladies Are
Author: Aoko Matsuda (松田 青子)Japanese Title: おばちゃんたちのいるところ (Obachan-tachi no iru tokoro)Translator: Polly BartonPublication Year: 2016 (Japan); 2020 (United States)Publisher: Soft Skull PressPages: …
Episode 148 - The Ghost Stories Dub!
This week, Shaun finally shows Remington a show that he has been waiting 3 years to showcase: 3 episodes of 2000’s masterful dub of Ghost Stories. But does…
Seasonal Anime Impressions - Winter 2021 - Part 1
Seasonal Anime ImpressionsWinter 2021Part 1Hi and welcome to "this thing with the title above", the only series of blog posts where I give my impressions of the first…
The Promised Neverland Season 2, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, The Promised Neverland, Otherside Picnic, Steins;Gate
Crunchyroll Announces Its Winter 2021 Lineup
Crunchyroll has announced the anime titles the site will be streaming during the Winter 2021 anime season. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 will be available…
Lesley's Anime and Manga Corner
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2, The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter, Case Closed, EX-ARM, Mr. Osomatsu
What I Learned from Watching the Ghost Stories Dub
Do you guys know about the hilarious and sorted history of the Ghost Stories dub? I feel like a lot of people have at least heard of it…