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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (2026)
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Original name: カヤちゃんはコワくない
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: Japan
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Kaya-chan attends Hanamugi Kindergarten, and she has an incredibly strong sixth sense. She secretly beats up the ghosts that stalk her friends and family, but in turn, she’s treated like a troublemaker since nobody understands her strange behavior. Everything changes when her teacher, Chie, discovers her secret. Kaya-chan's fists will go flying at any sinister spirits that show up!
Style:
heroic, mysterious, tense, anime, urban fantasy
Plot:
supernatural, ghost, bravery, kindergarten, female protagonist, exorcism, friendship, high school life, secret identity, empowerment, underdog, paranormal investigation, slice of life, magic realism, school, dark humor, terror, ghosts, school life
Time:
contemporary
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