Get ready for an epic animation lineup in 2025! From the wild streets of Zootopia 2 and the fierce beats of K-Pop: Demon Hunters to the mind-bending worlds of Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4, the slick action of The Bad Guys 2, the fiery battles of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, and Malaysia’s hauntingly beautiful Kisah Bawah Tanah — these cartoons are redefining what animation can be.

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.

From kampung shenanigans in Usop Sontorian to the spooky humor of Kisah Bawah Tanah, Malaysian animated series have always found creative ways to bring ghosts and urban legends to life. This article dives into five iconic shows — from Bola Kampung to BoBoiBoy and Ejen Ali — and explores how 2D animation and comedy cartoons turn Malaysia’s folklore into stories audiences everywhere can enjoy.