Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

7.8/102026Ended1 Season · 12 Episodes

AnimationMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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!

Released: Jan 11, 2026

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Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

Top Cast

Azusa Tachibana

Kaya Satou (voice)

Maaya Uchida

Chie Hasumi (voice)

Azusa Tadokoro

Akira (voice)

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