Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

Name: Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai)
Rating: 7.2

Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai • カヤちゃんはコワくない • カヤコワ, KayaKowa, คายะจังไม่กลัวหรอกนะ, 카야는 무섭지 않아

Comedy Horror Slice of Life

Winter 2026 TVPG-13 - Teens 13 or olderFINISHED24m

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Episodes12

SeasonWinter 2026

Total Run Time4h 48m

BroadcastSundays at 17:30 (JST)

Season No1

SourceMANGA

CountryJapan

StudiosEast Fish Studio

ProducersKADOKAWA, TV Tokyo

LicensorsN/A

StatusFINISHED

Start & End Date2026-01-11 to 2026-03-29

Trending#17

Popularity#17,133

Favourites274

Average Score72%

Mean Score72%

FormatTV

Age RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older

AniList ID183660

Overview

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (カヤちゃんはコワくない) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned East Fish Studio, this adaptation perfectly blends the Comedy, Horror, Slice of Life genres.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 72% and attracted over 274 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #17133 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

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!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Status Distribution

Current

23.5%

Planning

39.7%

Completed

30.3%

Dropped

4.8%

Paused

1.8%

Score Distribution

100 Score

235

90 Score

542

80 Score

936

70 Score

1,120

60 Score

479

50 Score

203

40 Score

30 Score

20 Score

10 Score

Official Rankings

#39
highest rated 2026
#64
most popular 2026
#19
highest rated WINTER 2026
#30
most popular WINTER 2026

Episode Guide

Franchise

SOURCE

Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai

Characters

Kaya SatouMAIN Azusa Tachibana

Chie HasumiMAIN Maaya Uchida

Mutsu EbisumoriSUPPORTING Yoshiko Sakakibara

Yumi-chanSUPPORTING Mai Narumi

Nana EbisumoriSUPPORTING Haruka Tomatsu

Aiko-chanSUPPORTING Ai Furihata

Namu EbisumoriSUPPORTING Yuuki Kaji

Saku-chanSUPPORTING Misaki Kuno

Osamu MobuSUPPORTING Fukushi Ochiai

KenkenSUPPORTING Mutsumi Tamura

Akira-senseiSUPPORTING Azusa Tadokoro

Yuzu TachibanaSUPPORTING Chiemi Tanaka

Chihiro-senseiSUPPORTING Shiori Izawa

Michiru YanoSUPPORTING Mayu Sagara

Mirai SatouSUPPORTING Mamiko Noto

EnchouSUPPORTING Kyou Yaoya

Melo-senseiSUPPORTING Mariko Honda

Shizuo SatouSUPPORTING Toshiyuki Morikawa

Mai SuganoSUPPORTING Rio Mamesaki

Kan TachibanaSUPPORTING Madoka Hina

Staff

Tarou YuriOriginal Creator

Hiroshi IkehataDirector

Shigeru MurakoshiSeries Composition

Hiroyuki MoriguchiCharacter Design

Ayumi SatouArt Director

Ayumi SatouArt Design

Ritsuko UtagawaColor Design

Natsu YoshisawaDirector of Photography

Gou SadamatsuEditing

Yukio NagasakiSound Director

Hiromune KurahashiSound Effects

Kouta YamamotoMusic

Shun NaritaMusic

IsekaijouchoTheme Song Performance (OP)

Azusa TachibanaTheme Song Performance (ED)

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FAQ

When did Kaya-chan Isn't Scary release?

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary officially debuted on 2026-01-11.

How many episodes are in Kaya-chan Isn't Scary?

This series features 12 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 24 minutes.

Which studio animated Kaya-chan Isn't Scary?

It was primarily animated by East Fish Studio.

What is the original source material for Kaya-chan Isn't Scary?

The material is adapted from a manga.

Is Kaya-chan Isn't Scary worth watching/reading?

Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 72% on AniList, making it highly recommended.

What genres does Kaya-chan Isn't Scary cover?

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary falls under the genres of Comedy, Horror, Slice of Life.

Reviews

H
HeartbreakRebel 76 / 100
"An interesting horror show with one questionable character"

S
Sinankooesa 70 / 100
"A good show that lost some of the horror of its great manga"

y
yayami520 78 / 100
"Gentle Redemption in the Supernatural World"

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