Some other anime that could be considered in the realm of ghost stories are 'Ao no Exorcist' where demons and the like are present which can have a ghost - like quality in some of their forms. And 'Tokyo Ghoul' also has elements that are somewhat related to the idea of the undead or spirits in a very dark and gritty setting. However, it's not a pure - play ghost story anime like the others mentioned but still has relevant elements.
Well, 'Natsume's Book of Friends' could be considered in a way. Natsume can see spirits, and he deals with different yokai (spirits or ghosts) through the book of friends he inherited. It's more about the relationship between humans and these ghost - like beings rather than pure horror.
The anime 'Another' is also a great pick. It has a really spooky atmosphere. The story takes place in a school where there are strange and often deadly events related to a curse that seems to be linked to a particular student.
Sure. 'Mushishi' is a great one. It features a world filled with strange creatures that are somewhat like ghosts. The main character, Ginko, travels around to solve problems related to these 'mushi'. It has a very calm and spooky atmosphere that is unique. Each story is self - contained and often has a touch of the supernatural that gives it a ghost - story - like feel.
Sure. 'Yami Shibai' is a well - known anime short series that features various spooky and ghostly tales. Each episode is short but effectively delivers a chilling story.
There's also 'The Vanishing Hitchhiker'. In this short anime, it follows the traditional ghost story concept of a hitchhiker who disappears mysteriously. The anime does a great job of building suspense and creating a sense of unease through its animation style and pacing.
One great anime in this genre is 'Ghost Hunt'. It follows a group of paranormal investigators as they deal with various ghostly phenomena. It has a good mix of mystery and spooky elements.
One is 'Ghost Stories'. It's really funny as it takes the typical spooky ghost story setup but then adds a lot of comical elements. The characters' reactions to the ghosts are hilarious.
Well, 'Another' can also be considered in a way. While it's not strictly an 'abridge' version in the traditional sense, it has a lot of elements that play with the idea of ghost stories in an anime format. It creates a very eerie atmosphere with its mystery and the appearance of the 'dead' among the living. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat, much like a good ghost story should.
One popular anime with abridged ghost stories is 'Ghost Hunt'. It has a great mix of spooky elements and interesting characters dealing with various paranormal phenomena.
There's also 'School - Live!'. At first, it seems like a normal school anime, but as it progresses, you'll find out there are some ghost - like elements involved. The contrast between the cute art style and the underlying horror makes it a unique anime ghost story.