16 anime like Ghost Stories
These are the shows Ghost Stories fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Ghost Stories, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Mieruko-chan
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost and female protagonist. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 2
Dark Gathering
TV · 2023 · 25 eps · 75/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost and urban fantasy. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 3
Jigoku Sensei Nube
TV · 1996 · 49 eps · 72/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into youkai and school. It is a longer watch at 49 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Horror
- Romance
- 4
Ghost Hunt
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · 73/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost and denpa. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 5
Kaidan Restaurant
TV · 2009 · 23 eps · 68/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost and youkai. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 6
Digimon Ghost Game
TV · 2021 · 67 eps · 66/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a longer watch at 67 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Horror
- 7
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025)
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 64/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into youkai and urban fantasy. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 8
Gegege no Kitarou (2007)
TV · 2007 · 100 eps · 68/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a longer watch at 100 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Horror
- 9
DAN DA DAN
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into urban fantasy and youkai. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- 10
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
TV · 1993 · 45 eps · 68/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into female protagonist and ghost. It is a longer watch at 45 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- 11
Gregory Horror Show
TV short · 1999 · 25 eps · 61/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 12
Hetalia Axis Powers
ONA · 2009 · 52 eps · 65/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into parody and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- 13
Ghost Hound
TV · 2007 · 22 eps · 70/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into denpa and ghost. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 14
School's Scary Stories: Hanako-san ga kita!!
TV short · 2010 · 33 eps
It shares the horror and supernatural feel of Ghost Stories. It is a longer watch at 33 episodes. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 15
HAUNTED Junction
TV · 1997 · 12 eps · 61/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into ghost. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- 16
Ghost Sweeper Mikami Movie
Movie · 1994 · 64/100
Like Ghost Stories, it leans into female protagonist. Fans of Ghost Stories recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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