Another one is 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. The main character, Natsume, can see spirits. He inherits a book that contains the names of spirits, and the anime is about his encounters with these supernatural beings. There are many heart - warming and also somewhat eerie stories within the series. It shows the relationship between humans and spirits in a very unique way.
'xxxHolic' is also a good choice. The story is filled with supernatural elements, including ghosts and various other strange entities. The main character, Watanuki, has to work in a shop that grants wishes in exchange for a price, and he often encounters ghosts and otherworldly situations during his work.
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.
Another great one is 'Fruits Basket'. While it has a more gentle supernatural element, it's a story of love and friendship. Tohru Honda, an orphan, lives with the Sohma family who are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex. Tohru's kindness gradually heals the family members and she also finds love among them.
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.
They usually involve some kind of mystery. There is always something that needs to be solved, like the origin of a ghost or how to deal with a particular supernatural event. In 'Ghost Hunt', the investigators are constantly trying to figure out the nature of the hauntings they are called to deal with.
πI recommend the following novel to you: 1. "Mysterious Revival: I Can Create Paranormal Items": A high school student transmigrated to the world of mysterious revival and became the son of the ghost controller Zhou Zheng. He had the golden finger to steal the power of ghosts to create supernatural items. 2. "Pure Yang Ghost Fetus": A story of the growth of a four-pillar pure Yang male, facing the unfavorable fate of Yin and Yang, and the adventure story of exploring the fantasy world. 3. [Don't Be Companion with Spirits]: A fantasy love story about a Taoist priest who regained his Yin Yang Eyes and was entangled with ghosts. 4. [Magic Cat: A fantasy story of a person falling into the sewers and becoming a cat and being controlled by a mouse.] 5. Die a Hundred Times, Become a Buddha, a novel with suspense and wonderful elements; 6. "Hello, Mr. Ghost": A female protagonist transmigrated into a fantasy supernatural world. It wasn't a ghost story, but it was interesting and funny. 7. [Teach My Evil Eye Shikigami]: A strange story about a girl and her shikigami fighting monsters together; 8. "Quick Jump Guide: Evil Prince Charming, Don't Be Evil": A science fiction novel in which a female protagonist is entangled with many evil Prince Charming in a quick jump mission, frequently crossing time and space. The above is my personal recommendation. I sincerely hope that you like it. If you have other needs, please feel free to tell me ~
πI recommend the following ghost novels to you: " Mysterious Revival: I Can Create Paranormal Items "," Paranormal Origins From Harbor City "," Lighting Waxes ", and " Paranormal Revival "! I'm a Rebel," and " There's a Ghost in the Ancient Stronghold." They all have their own characteristics, with different plots and backgrounds. I believe you will find something you like. I hope you like my recommendation.π
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 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.