Reviews

Ghost Hunt blends elements of mystery, suspense, and a touch of romance into a rather unique anime that does not live up to the expectations of the horror genre. There are many problems with the series from the lack of horror elements, the below-average animation, the lack of substantial character development beyond the main protagonist. But the anime just works. The lack of horror makes for an easy viewing experience, the grounded animation leads to a heightened sense of vulnerability among the characters in their encounters with the supernatural. And while other characters lack any kind of growth, it makes Mai’s transformation episode to episode much more noticeable. The series’ narrative is broken up into several segments usually lasting three episodes, and they are all well-written and present an intriguing mystery. The series is well-paced and, apart from a slow start, gains momentum as it progresses and really ramps up in the later episodes. Ghost Hunt is not an anime that will appeal to everyone, especially those looking for a horror experience, but overall it's a good series.