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. The setup: 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.

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

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. With a 4.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Shinya Takahashi as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.