Can you recommend some of the best anime ghost stories?

Sure. 'Death Note' can be considered in a way as it has a very dark and spooky undertone. The dubbed voices add to the overall atmosphere of the cat - and - mouse game between Light and L. The Shinigami in the story also give it a ghostly feel.

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.

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.

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. '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.