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Gakkou no Kaidan

Synopsis: Years ago, all the ghosts of a haunted school were banned by a certain student. Now they are back - and they want revenge ...

Satsuki and Keiichirou Miyanoshita are two brothers recovering from his mother's tragic loss. After moving to their mother's hometown, they learn that the local school to which they have moved is an old building - which is said to be haunted. Although initially ignoring it as a silly rumor, the two soon discover that the ghosts are really real and that they are behind them! Gakkou no Kaidan is the scary tale of these brothers' lives and their new friends as they try to survive the school ghosts - with a little help from the pet cat along the way.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Gakkou no Kaidan

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Gakkou no Kaidan
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 学校の怪談
  • Anime Name in English: Ghost Stories
  • Other names: Ghosts at School, School Ghost Stories

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Fuji TV
  • Licensors: ADV Films, Discotek Media
  • Studios: Pierrot

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 19
  • Date: October 22, 2000 - March. 25, 2001 - Saturdays in 1930 (JST)
  • Genres: Horror, mystery, supernatural
  • Subjects: Unknown
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.721
  • Popularity: 76594

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/18360.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:27:16-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Gakkou no Kaidan": 

    • Gakkou no Kaidan, also known as Ghost Stories, was originally an anime of terror released in 2000 in Japan. However, the western version of the anime is completely different, being a comedy full of jokes and pop references.
    • The western version of Ghost Stories was created by Adv Films, which acquired anime distribution rights in the United States. Since the original series was not very successful in Japan, Adv Films decided to give full freedom to American voice actors improvising the lines and creating a new story.
    • Ghost Stories' western voice acting is famous for its irreverent jokes and cultural references, which often have nothing to do with the original story. The voice actors also used many slang and profanity, making the series quite inappropriate for children.
    • Ghost Stories' western voice acting was so well received that it became a cult phenomenon in the United States. The series won a legion of fans who enjoyed their irreverent humor and politically incorrect jokes.
    • Despite being a comedy, Ghost Stories still maintains some elements of terror, such as ghosts and evil spirits. The series also addresses topics such as friendship, family and overcoming trauma.
    • Gakkou no Kaidan was based on a series of children's books written by Tōru Tsunemitsu. The book series was published in Japan between 1991 and 1996 and tells the story of a group of children investigating supernatural cases in their school.
    • Ghost Stories' opening song, entitled "Grow Up", was written and played by the rock band Hysteric Blue. The song was a success in Japan and helped popularize the series among anime fans.
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    Manga and Products from Gakkou no Kaidan

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Gakkou no Kaidan"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Satsuki Miyanoshita (Megumi Hayashibara) - protagonist of the story, a brave girl who moves to a new city and discovers dark secrets in her new school.
    • Hajime Aoyama (Shinichiro Miki) - Satsuki's childhood friend, who helps her unravel the mysteries of the school.
    • Momoko Koigakubo (Yuko Minaguchi) - Friend of Satsuki and Hajime, who is very superstitious and is afraid of ghosts.
    • Leo Kakinoki (Toshihiko Seki) - A transferred student who joins the group of Satsuki and Hajime to investigate the school.
    • Reo Kakinoki (Kappei Yamaguchi) - Leo's younger brother, who also joins the investigation group.
    • Amanojaku (Ryusei Nakao) - A mischievous demon who lives in school and causes problems for students.

    Summary and events

    1. Student Satsuki moves with her younger brother Keiichirou for a new city and begins to attend a new school.
    2. Satsuki and his friends discover that the school is haunted by ghosts and spirits.
    3. They find an old book that contains ghost information and decide to investigate deeper.
    4. Satsuki and his friends face various challenges and dangers while trying to unravel the mysteries of the school.
    5. They discover that the school principal is actually a evil spirit that is controlling the other ghosts.
    6. Satsuki and his friends can defeat the principal and free school spirits.
    7. In the end, Satsuki and Keiichirou say goodbye to their friends and prepare to move again.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Gakkou no KaidanWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Since anime is based on a light novel series, there is no official ending for history. However, the Light Novels series ends with the resolution of the mystery of the haunted school and the main characters forming and moving on with their lives.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Gakkou no Kaidan

    • Gakkou no Kaidan (PlayStation)
    • Gakkou no Kaidan: Hyakuyobako no Fuuin (PlayStation 2)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Gakkou no Kaidan

    • Movie: Gakkou no Kaidan: Kubinashi Rider!! Shi no Noroi
    • OVA: Gakkou no Kaidan
    • Special: Gakkou no Kaidan: Haru no Gakuensai

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Gakkou no Kaidan

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    学校の怪談
    • 学校 (gakkou) - school
    • の (no) - possession particle
    • 怪談 (kaidan) - ghost story
    The name of the anime "学校の怪談" can be translated as "school ghost stories" or "scary tales of the school." The anime is based on a series of Japanese horror books of the same name, written by Tōru Tsunemitsu. The story takes place in a school where students face supernatural phenomena and frightening ghosts. Each episode features a different horror story, usually based on Japanese urban legends. The anime is known for its dark and scary atmosphere, and is popular with horror fans.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Gakkou no Kaidan has a total of 19 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Gakkou no Kaidan on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Gakkou no Kaidan usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 76594