Obake Zukan

About Obake Zukan

Meet Obake Zukan (おばけずかん), a fantasy, mystery and supernatural anime by Fanworks and EGG FIRM (2020). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Adaptation of the monster picture book by Hiroshi Saitou and Etsuyoshi Miyamoto. The Obake Zukan series illustrates various monsters and spirits and explains why they are scary.

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Narrator (Shinya Takahashi) and Bounyan (Nana Mizuki) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. With 39 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Fanworks and EGG FIRM is the studio behind Obake Zukan, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on fantasy, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 4.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Shinya Takahashi voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.