Series synopsis
Ghost Stories, also known as 学校の怪談 is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 22, 2000. It ended on March 25, 2001. It stars Tomoko Kawakami, Kotono Mitsuishi, Kumi Sakuma and Kurumi Mamiya.
When nearby construction disturbs a spiritual resting place, its disgruntled denizens do what any supernatural beings would do after a rude awakening: they terrorize the local school. And that means it’s up to a scruffy band of young ghostbusters to expel their satanic schoolmates before everyone gets sent to permanent detention! So join Satsuki, her crybaby brother, the resident class stud, the school nerd and "physical researcher," a born-again beauty, and a resentful, demon-possessed cat in t ...
Premise
When nearby construction disturbs a spiritual resting place, its disgruntled denizens do what any supernatural beings would do after a rude awakening: they terrorize the local school. And that means it’s up to a scruffy band of young ghostbusters to expel their satanic schoolmates before everyone gets sent to permanent detention! So join Satsuki, her crybaby brother, the resident class stud, the school nerd and "physical researcher," a born-again beauty, and a resentful, demon-possessed cat in the funniest, scariest school you’ve ever enrolled in.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tomoko Kawakami as Satsuki Miyanoshita (voice)
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Kayako Miyanoshita (voice)
- Kumi Sakuma as Momoko Koigakubo (voice)
- Kurumi Mamiya as Keiichirou Miyanoshita (voice)
- Makoto Tsumura as Reo Kakinoki (voice)
- Takako Honda as Hajime Aoyama (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao as Amanojaku (voice)
- Takehiro Murozono as Reiichirou Miyanoshita (voice)
Supporting cast
- Ayako Kawasumi as Hanako (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Tomomi Takahashi (voice)
- Kumiko Takizawa as Hajime's Mother (voice)
- Masaaki Tsukada as Satsuki's Grandfather (voice)
- Nachi Nozawa as Taxi Driver's Ghost (voice)
- Naoko Takano as Kasumi (voice)
- Yutaka Aoyama as Sakata-sensei (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | November 15, 2000 | August 24, 2001 |
| Season 1 | 19 | October 22, 2000 | March 25, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gakkou no Kaidan Recap | November 15, 2000 |
| 2 | Gakkou no Kaidan: New Year's Special | January 3, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Headless Horsemen!! Curse of Death A headless rider terrorizes the town on the anniversary of what was his death, seeking to decapitate people like himself. When the ghost turns his headlights upon Satsuki, the gang needs to find a way to put him to sleep again, and quick! |
August 24, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tonight the Spirits Will Be Resurrected! Amanojaku Moving to a new town is tough on kids. Nothing is familiar, and with no friends, it can be scary. In Satsuki's case, that last part isn't helped any when she, her little brother, and three kids from school end up in the old schoolhouse, which just so happens to be haunted by ghosts! |
October 22, 2000 |
| 2 |
A Hand Reaches Out of the Toilet... Akagami Aogami Something is stinking up the town, and it isn't just urban reconstruction! A ghost has invaded the school's bathrooms, and it's up to Satsuki and the gang to find out how to put it back to sleep. The old book left by Satsuki's mom just might be the ticket. |
October 29, 2000 |
| 3 |
Raise the Curtains! The Cursed School Arts Festival – Kutabe The big play is coming up, but the boy in the lead role is scared. He makes a wish for the gymnasium to catch fire--and it does. Then, when the play moves to being held in the old schoolhouse, the boy wishes to be injured--and he is! It seems another ghost needs to be put to sleep, and soon, before Leo gets hurt. Or worse. |
November 12, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 22, 2000 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2001 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |