Obake no Holy

Aired: 1991

A whimsical family ghost comedy aired on NHK BS2, following the cheerful and friendly little ghost Holy alongside a colorful cast of ghostly friends and the human children who come to enjoy their company. The show plays against ghost-story expectations: its phantoms are cuddly, clumsy, and endearing, stirring up daily life with bright, kid-friendly mischief. With short episodes well suited to evening viewing, the series became a cozy fixture for families. Yu Aihara's pop opening Yakusoku Suru yo and the ensemble ending Obake wa Oosawagi, performed by veteran voice actors, brought a buoyant musical character that complemented the show's gently playful spirit.