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babbito2k · 2004-08-25, 19:09

Number of episodes: 19 (2000)
Production: Pierrot

Here's another old show coming back from the grave @_@;;;; The title would translate to "School Ghost Stories." It's a sort of monster of the week gimmick without any magical girls or big robots. Instead, you get a pack of 5th-graders (and a kid brother) and a disused schoolhouse which seems to attract evil critters.

I can't say Gakkou no Kaidan is one of my favorite series, but it's quite likable for something so cheap and nasty. The monsters are definitely scary, the kids tend to squabble a lot (especially when things get bad!) and the stories are pretty solid. The tone is upbeat; noone seems to think much about the monsters when they aren't around. There aren't all that many horror anime, so anyone who is seeking one out should check this one out.

tcov · 2004-08-26, 03:30

It's a nice show. Episode 9 was just released yesterday by Genbu & HnK.

giga.s · 2004-08-26, 08:42

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glyph · 2004-08-26, 10:36

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Originally Posted by babbito2k

Number of episodes: 19 (2000)
Production: Pierrot
I can't say Gakkou no Kaidan is one of my favorite series, but it's quite likable for something so cheap and nasty. The monsters are definitely scary, the kids tend to squabble a lot (especially when things get bad!) and the stories are pretty solid. The tone is upbeat; noone seems to think much about the monsters when they aren't around. There aren't all that many horror anime, so anyone who is seeking one out should check this one out.

Isn't there a thematically similar series of live action movies by this name?

Thany · 2004-08-26, 11:12

Just finished watching the last episode and I still think it's pretty interesting

I especially like the cat (or whatever you'll call him).

StarCreator · 2004-08-28, 01:23

Weird... our records state there are 20 episodes of Gakkou no Kaidan. I haven't had the chance to verify this, though...

EDIT: Still haven't verified, but I'm told it's possible our count includes a special. We haven't typically included specials in episode counts though, unless this special is a numbered episode... does anyone happen to be able to clear up this little mystery?

EDIT2: It seems the special may be a full-length episode, we don't know yet... but, we will be following the episode numbering laid out on the show's official site, as we always have. As the special, whatever it may be, is not numbered, we will release it without a number, and our release information has been changed accordingly (as we classically do not count specials towards the episode count). Note that episode title translations that appear on our site are subject to change if necessary.

Elepsis · 2004-08-28, 03:19

The show has 20 episodes, as seen here: http://pierrot.jp/title/kaidan/catalog/index.html

People need to stop thinking animenfo gets everything right.

babbito2k · 2004-08-28, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Elepsis

The show has 20 episodes, as seen here: http://pierrot.jp/title/kaidan/catalog/index.html

People need to stop thinking animenfo gets everything right.

Not that I want to argue about how many episodes comprise this show, but the show is listed in 4 different places as being 19 episodes long. Animenfo is just a place where a lot of people add in information they have AFAIK. Nice of you to drop by for a friendly chat.

Master Ran · 2004-08-28, 09:33

I also saw a site that listed Gakkou no Kaidan at 19 episodes.

But yes, its a 20 episode TV.
Been on reruns in Animax Asia (English sub/dub) for quite sometime now.

The ending was pretty obvious though

Last episode:

Spoiler:

Maceart · 2004-08-29, 02:04

Yah Animax Taiwan showed this. I bought the VCD's (chinese subs) and watched it all in 3 days. It's that good. The cat, Kaya was my favorite character. If Hnk ever get to episode 12, it was one of the most dramatized episode ever. Even as tearjerking as KGNE!!! but nevertheless gakkou no kaidan is a very decent series

StarCreator · 2004-08-31, 01:03

Oh, we'll get there. Don't doubt it. =p

ichido reichan · 2004-08-31, 02:19

I got the r2 dvds thanks to a friend of mine, and yes...it say 20 episodes...

StarCreator · 2004-09-25, 12:44

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hooliganj · 2004-10-24, 13:09

While I, too, was enjoying the latest fansub release, ADV just announced the rights to Gakkou no Kaidan as Ghost Stories.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=5622

In the discussion thread they link to a video of the presentation that makes it clear what show they're talking about.

SeedBoy · 2004-10-24, 21:39

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Originally Posted by hooliganj

While I, too, was enjoying the latest fansub release, ADV just announced the rights to Gakkou no Kaidan as Ghost Stories.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=5622

In the discussion thread they link to a video of the presentation that makes it clear what show they're talking about.

I didnt understand, why wont they add in School to the title also since thats the original name and with a title as Ghost Stories is a bit commonly used.

StarCreator · 2004-10-24, 22:56

It's probably just a preliminary working title. The titles usually aren't finalized until much closer to release.

In any case, I'm surprised and pleased that this show that went passed-over for so long has finally gotten a license. I'll look forward to the DVDs. =p

Forbin · 2006-03-27, 12:53

Anyone following this release?

ADV rewote the entire script and I think they gave the writer some drugs and said, 'Make it funny'

I'm on Disk 3 and it's pretty funny. but it is so politically incorrect I'm wondering how it got by. It's the Anime version of South Park.

NoSanninWa · 2006-03-28, 01:48

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Originally Posted by Forbin

Anyone following this release?

ADV rewote the entire script and I think they gave the writer some drugs and said, 'Make it funny'

I'm on Disk 3 and it's pretty funny. but it is so politically incorrect I'm wondering how it got by. It's the Anime version of South Park.

Can you give us some specific examples of what changes were made?

Forbin · 2006-03-28, 02:24

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Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

Can you give us some specific examples of what changes were made?

The whole darn thing is different but let me think...

They are 10 year olds.. They are played as College kids who just want to have sex all the time. Hajime is constantly getting hard ons from Satsuki's panties.

Satsuki's little brother Keiichan is portrayed as an autistic kid. When he disappears, Hajime says 'Where's Retard-o boy?'

In the first episode when they walk into the old school and look at the pictures of the principals. Satsuki says 'Why do all the female principals look like Lesbians..OMG Mom?!?'

The older girl is a very devout Catholic. She is always putting Jesus in her sentences like 'Jesus will save me from this ghost but the rest of you are going to hell, sorry hehe'.

In the bunny episode the girl looks at the giant demon bunny and says 'I'm sorry but I cannot date you, because you are Black'.

In the Theater episode Leo is doing the play and Satsuki says 'Damn Leo has a big head, he makes Chris Patton look humble' (Chris Patton is the VA for Hajime)

And so on. It's pretty funny but I am constantly reminded of Eric Cartman of SouthPark.

StarCreator · 2006-03-28, 02:51

As stated, the dub is pretty much a complete rewrite. I'm surprised they didn't rename the characters for the dub, since they rewrote everything else anyways.

The subtitles are still accurate, and the video is unmodified, so you're not forced to watch the version.

Most conspiracy theorists say the dub rewrites were done solely to stir up controversy over the title, so that it would get more attention than it would normally get otherwise.

2004-08-25, 19:09	Link #1
babbito2k annoying white bat Join Date: Jan 2004	Gakkou no Kaidan Number of episodes: 19 (2000) Production: Pierrot Here's another old show coming back from the grave @_@;;;; The title would translate to "School Ghost Stories." It's a sort of monster of the week gimmick without any magical girls or big robots. Instead, you get a pack of 5th-graders (and a kid brother) and a disused schoolhouse which seems to attract evil critters. I can't say Gakkou no Kaidan is one of my favorite series, but it's quite likable for something so cheap and nasty. The monsters are definitely scary, the kids tend to squabble a lot (especially when things get bad!) and the stories are pretty solid. The tone is upbeat; noone seems to think much about the monsters when they aren't around. There aren't all that many horror anime, so anyone who is seeking one out should check this one out.

2004-08-26, 11:12	Link #5
Thany Unfair Join Date: Nov 2003	Just finished watching the last episode and I still think it's pretty interesting I especially like the cat (or whatever you'll call him). __________________

2004-08-28, 01:23	Link #6
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	Weird... our records state there are 20 episodes of Gakkou no Kaidan. I haven't had the chance to verify this, though... EDIT: Still haven't verified, but I'm told it's possible our count includes a special. We haven't typically included specials in episode counts though, unless this special is a numbered episode... does anyone happen to be able to clear up this little mystery? EDIT2: It seems the special may be a full-length episode, we don't know yet... but, we will be following the episode numbering laid out on the show's official site, as we always have. As the special, whatever it may be, is not numbered, we will release it without a number, and our release information has been changed accordingly (as we classically do not count specials towards the episode count). Note that episode title translations that appear on our site are subject to change if necessary. __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki Last edited by StarCreator; 2004-08-28 at 03:27.

2004-08-28, 09:33	Link #9
Master Ran The Invincible Dawn Join Date: Apr 2003	I also saw a site that listed Gakkou no Kaidan at 19 episodes. But yes, its a 20 episode TV. Been on reruns in Animax Asia (English sub/dub) for quite sometime now. The ending was pretty obvious though Last episode: Spoiler: The spirit boss(forgot his name) left the cat in order to save the children. Actually, the spirit boss likes playing with humans and really enjoys their company, contrary to popular belief that he is evil and hates humans. This was revealed by the last ghost the kids fought. Btw, the cat had lived and back to being a normal cat.

2004-08-31, 01:03	Link #11
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	Oh, we'll get there. Don't doubt it. =p __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki

2004-08-26, 03:30	Link #2
tcov Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003	It's a nice show. Episode 9 was just released yesterday by Genbu & HnK.

2004-08-26, 08:42	Link #3
giga.s Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	_　　 ∩ (　ﾟ ∀ﾟ )彡　Panties! Panties! 　　⊂彡

2004-08-28, 03:19	Link #7
Elepsis Lives under a bridge Join Date: Dec 2003	The show has 20 episodes, as seen here: http://pierrot.jp/title/kaidan/catalog/index.html People need to stop thinking animenfo gets everything right.

2004-08-29, 02:04	Link #10
Maceart Doremi-fansubs founder Fansubber Join Date: Mar 2004	Yah Animax Taiwan showed this. I bought the VCD's (chinese subs) and watched it all in 3 days. It's that good. The cat, Kaya was my favorite character. If Hnk ever get to episode 12, it was one of the most dramatized episode ever. Even as tearjerking as KGNE!!! but nevertheless gakkou no kaidan is a very decent series

2004-08-31, 02:19	Link #12
ichido reichan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: reno Age: 47	I got the r2 dvds thanks to a friend of mine, and yes...it say 20 episodes...

2004-09-25, 12:44	Link #13
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	(Let me know if this image is too big.) __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki

2004-10-24, 13:09	Link #14
hooliganj Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004	While I, too, was enjoying the latest fansub release, ADV just announced the rights to Gakkou no Kaidan as Ghost Stories. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=5622 In the discussion thread they link to a video of the presentation that makes it clear what show they're talking about.

2004-10-24, 22:56	Link #16
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	It's probably just a preliminary working title. The titles usually aren't finalized until much closer to release. In any case, I'm surprised and pleased that this show that went passed-over for so long has finally gotten a license. I'll look forward to the DVDs. =p __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki

2006-03-27, 12:53	Link #17
Forbin I'm a sucker for Harem Join Date: Aug 2004	Anyone following this release? ADV rewote the entire script and I think they gave the writer some drugs and said, 'Make it funny' I'm on Disk 3 and it's pretty funny. but it is so politically incorrect I'm wondering how it got by. It's the Anime version of South Park. __________________ My Favorite Anime Quotes Courtesy of Answerman of ANN: 1) By and Large...they are and ***. 2) What kind of girls do Anime Otaku males want? ..................... Female. 3) The odds are good, that the goods are odd.

2006-03-28, 02:51	Link #20
StarCreator HnK founding lunatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 41	As stated, the dub is pretty much a complete rewrite. I'm surprised they didn't rename the characters for the dub, since they rewrote everything else anyways. The subtitles are still accurate, and the video is unmodified, so you're not forced to watch the version. Most conspiracy theorists say the dub rewrites were done solely to stir up controversy over the title, so that it would get more attention than it would normally get otherwise. __________________ * StarCreator * Hikari no Kiseki