TV-Series
Description
"Haunted Junction" is a 12-episode anime series that blends comedy, supernatural elements, and light horror. The story centers around Haruto Houjou, a high school student who reluctantly becomes the president of the Holy Student Council at his school, which is tasked with managing the various ghosts and spirits that inhabit the campus. The school is a hotspot for supernatural activity, with spirits ranging from mischievous to malevolent. Haruto, who has a deep fear of ghosts, is joined by two other council members: Mutsuki Asahina, a cheerful and eccentric girl who can communicate with spirits, and Kazuo Ryudo, a stoic and mysterious boy who wields a cross-shaped sword to exorcise ghosts.

The series explores the trio's efforts to maintain balance between the human and spirit worlds while dealing with the peculiarities of their school's haunted environment. Each episode typically features a new ghost or supernatural phenomenon, often tied to the school's history or urban legends. The council members confront these entities using their unique abilities, with Mutsuki acting as a mediator, Ryudo as the enforcer, and Haruto reluctantly providing support despite his fear. The ghosts they encounter vary widely in nature, from a haunted toilet spirit to a vengeful ghost haunting the school pool.

Character dynamics play a significant role in the narrative. Haruto's fear of ghosts creates comedic tension, while Mitsuki's enthusiasm and Ryudo's seriousness provide a balance to the group. The series also delves into the backstories of the main characters, revealing their connections to the supernatural world. For instance, Ryudo's past as a former exorcist and Mutsuki's ability to see spirits are explored, adding depth to their motivations and interactions.

The tone of the series is predominantly lighthearted, with slapstick humor and absurd situations often taking precedence over genuine horror. However, occasional moments of tension and emotional weight arise, particularly when dealing with more tragic or vengeful spirits. The episodic structure allows for a variety of supernatural encounters, each contributing to the overarching theme of coexistence between humans and spirits. The series concludes with a focus on the trio's growing bond and their continued efforts to manage the school's haunted reputation, leaving room for further adventures while resolving key character arcs.
Information
Haunted Junction
HAUNTED じゃんくしょん
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/02/1997 – 06/25/1997
Categories
Genre
Ghost StoriesComedy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Three Members, Seven Spirits
2It's Good To Have School Spirits!
3Love To The Point Of Possession
4Who's There In The Blooming Cherry Orchard?
5Alone In The Dark? Nurse's Room
6Popular Maidens Hanako and Yamiko!
7Goodbye Selfishness, Hello Purity!
8Oh, The Forbidden Red & Blue!
9Leave It! Chase It! Caught In The Middle!
10It's A Pretty Night! I Can't Sleep!
11Holy Student Council To Split Up And Disappear?
12Losing All That Was Gained! The Garden of Hope!
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Staff
  • Series Composition
    Satoru Nishizono
  • Storyboard
    Akitarō Daichi
    Shigeru Ueda
    Masakazu Higuchi
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Katsumi Terahigashi
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Hiroshi Morioka
    Yūnosuke Itō
  • Music
    Hayato Matsuo
  • Character Design
    Atsuko Nakajima
    Keiko Nakajima
  • Animation Director
    Atsuko Nakajima
    Fumie Muroi
    Satoru Iriyoshi
    Ryōko Hata
    Kumiko Kasuga
    Akira Inoue
  • Sound Director
  • Producer
    Yasuo Miyakawa
  • Script
    Satoru Nishizono
    Hiroshi Hashimoto
  • Episode Director
    Shigeru Ueda
    Shunji Yoshida
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Susumu Ishizaki
    Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Yoshio Ito
  • Art design
    Goichi Katanosaka
    Tomoko Shimomoto
    Shuichi Ishibashi
    Miu Miyamoto
  • Director of Photography
    Seiichi Morishita
  • Director
    Yūji Mutō
Production
  • Production
    Studio DEEN
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