Obake Zukan English Sub & Dub

About Obake Zukan

Looking for background on Obake Zukan (おばけずかん)? This fantasy, mystery and supernatural series by Fanworks and EGG FIRM (2020) starts out like this. What the story covers: 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.

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Voice work is led by Shinya Takahashi as Narrator and Nana Mizuki as Bounyan.

Think of it as a pick for fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. At 39 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Fanworks and EGG FIRM, which means the visual identity of Obake Zukan follows that studio's craft. The fantasy focus matters here: 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. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.