The humor in them makes it appealing. When you combine the spooky elements of ghosts with funny situations or characters' reactions, it creates a unique contrast. For example, in 'Ghost Stories', the ghosts' attempts to be scary are often thwarted by the characters' nonchalant or comical responses.
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.
It depends. Some people find ghost stories funny because of the way they are told or the humorous elements incorporated. But for others, they can be scary or creepy rather than funny.
Ghost stories have a long history in anime. Early anime often used ghost stories as a source of mystery and horror. For example, 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' is a very famous anime about yokai (supernatural beings including ghosts). It introduced many Japanese traditional ghost and monster concepts to a wide audience. This kind of anime not only entertains but also helps to preserve cultural heritage.
One anime similar to Ghost Stories could be 'Another'. It has a spooky atmosphere and mystery elements. There are unexplained deaths and a sense of unease throughout the story, much like in Ghost Stories where strange and supernatural events occur.
Ghost Stories is indeed a Funamation anime. It features various supernatural elements and character developments that keep viewers engaged. The animation quality and voice acting also contribute to its appeal.
The popularity of Ghost Stories anime varies. Some find it really engaging and have made it quite popular in certain circles. However, it's not a mainstream hit for everyone. It has a niche following that loves its specific elements.
The following is a complete collection of short funny ghost stories:
A young female ghost wanted to return to the human world after she died. Before she died, she found a handsome scholar and asked him to help her return to the human world. The scholar agreed, but the ghost told him that she must stay in his bed for three days and three nights and could not leave the room. The scholar agreed, but on the third night, the female ghost suddenly woke up and found that the scholar had disappeared, leaving only a piece of white paper and a pen. The female ghost was very angry and began to write her message. At the end, she wrote: "I am tired of this boring torture. Now I want to return to my ghost world!"
A couple was walking in the forest when they heard a scream. When they got closer, they found a girl trapped in a bush. The girl looked very scared but the boy decided to save her. As he approached the bushes, he suddenly saw a furry bear. The boy was very afraid but he said calmly,"Don't worry, I'll save you." So the boy took out a dagger and stabbed at the bear. The bear noticed the boy's intention and began to run away. The boy continued to chase, but the bear had already run very fast. The boy finally caught the bear, but the bear died because it had been stabbed in the heart by the boy's dagger. The boy felt very guilty because he only wanted to scare the girl and did not consider the bear's feelings.
A young couple lived in an old apartment. One night they heard a noise that seemed to come from the wall. They turned on the lights and saw a ghostly figure on the wall. They were very scared but they tried to comfort each other and started singing and dancing. However, the ghost became clearer and clearer until they realized that it was just a candle on a candlelight dinner. Because the shadow of the candle swayed, it looked like a person. When they finally stopped singing and dancing, the candle shadows disappeared.
An old lady wanted to return to the human world after she died, so she found a handsome scholar before she died and asked him to help her return to the human world. The scholar agreed, but the old lady told him that she must stay in his bed for three days and three nights and could not leave the room. The scholar agreed, but on the fourth night, the old lady suddenly woke up and found that the scholar had disappeared, leaving only a piece of white paper and a pen. The old lady was very angry and started to write her message. At the end, she wrote,"I'm tired of this boring torture. Now I want to go back to my ghost world!"
Anime clay ghost stories often have a more tactile, earthy feel to them. Regular ghost stories in anime might be more focused on the typical horror or supernatural elements like jump scares or just the general idea of a spirit. But clay ghost stories, like in some unique art - style animes, can make the ghosts seem more like they are made of a physical substance, like clay. For example, the way the ghosts are drawn or animated might be more rounded and solid - looking, as if they could be molded from clay.