Obake Zukan English Sub & Dub

About Obake Zukan

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Obake Zukan (おばけずかん) deserves a look (2020). The setup goes 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.

If you count yourself among fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds, put it on your list. At 39 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Fanworks and EGG FIRM, so the studio's house style defines how Obake Zukan looks and moves on screen. Within the fantasy category, 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. Voice casting, including Shinya Takahashi as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.