

Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
Overview
'Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi' (Literally: “True Scary Stories”) is a horror comic series published by Asahi Shimbun Publications that compiles scary stories—such as school ghost stories—said to have actually happened, as well as an original video based on the series and a Fuji TV television drama adapted from that video. It is commonly known as “Honkowa”.
Seasons (3)
Specials
29 Episodes
1999
Season 1
22 Episodes
2004
Season 2
16 Episodes
2004
Series Cast
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