From friendly ghosts to chaotic blobs and moody half-ghost teens, these cartoon spirits have shaped how we laugh at the afterlife. From Casper to Danny Phantom — and finally, to Malaysia’s very own Kisah Bawah Tanah — here’s a look at five unforgettable ghost characters that turned spooky stories into something human, heartfelt, and strangely comforting.

From the creators of Bola Kampung comes Kisah Bawah Tanah — a PG-13 Malaysian ghost cartoon about two skeletons, Zack and Sam, working at a mini-mart in the world of Bawah Tanah. A funny, spooky, and heartfelt story about growing up and finding humor in the unknown.

Kisah Bawah Tanah, the hit Malaysian animated series, joins forces with MyTown for Boo Appetite (10 Oct – 2 Nov)! Dive into this wild Halloween event in Malaysia featuring food monsters like Nasi Lemakula and Boo-ger Ramli, plus your favourite cast from the comedy cartoon before the series premieres.