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Years ago, all of the ghosts in a haunted schoolhouse were banished by a certain student. Now, they're back—and they want revenge... Satsuki and Keiichirou Miyanoshita are two siblings recovering from the tragic loss of their mother. After moving to their mother's hometown, they learn that the local school they have transferred to is an old building—one said to be haunted.
Despite initially brushing it off as a silly rumor, the two soon discover that ghosts are indeed real and that they're after them! Gakkou no Kaidan is the creepy tale of the lives of these siblings and their newfound friends as they try to survive the school's ghosts—with a little help from their pet cat along the way.
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Why is the English dub of the Ghost Stories anime so famous?
The English dub, produced by ADV Films, is legendary because the studio gave the voice actors permission to completely rewrite the script into an adult comedy. This was done because the original Japanese script was considered too boring and poorly received.
What is the original Japanese version of Ghost Stories about?
The original anime follows siblings Satsuki and Keiichirou Miyanoshita as they fight ghosts haunting their old school building. They use a diary left by their deceased mother to banish the evil spirits back to the afterlife.
Who are the main characters in Ghost Stories?
The core group consists of Satsuki Miyanoshita, her younger brother Keiichirou, and their classmates Hajime Aoyama, Reo Kakinoki, and Momoko Koigakubo. They work together to seal the ghosts that have been unleashed in their town.
Is Ghost Stories based on a manga?
Yes, the anime is based on a horror manga created by Yoru Tsuno and Shinobu Suga. However, the anime adaptation is much more widely known in the West due to its completely improvised, comedic English dub.
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