Every generation grows up with its own ghost cartoon character — the gentle ones, the weird ones, the rebels, the ones who somehow feel a bit like us. From Casper’s soft-hearted innocence to Malaysia’s bold new take in Kisah Bawah Tanah, these spirits tell the story of how our fears (and our humor) evolved over time. Take a closer look and see which ghost still lingers for you.

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.

As the writer of Kisah Bawah Tanah, I wanted to share why we made this PG-13 comedy cartoon, what it’s all about, and why we believe it could soon stand among every Malaysia famous cartoon that shaped our childhood.

Did you know some of your favorite shows on Disney Channel and Netflix were actually made in Malaysia? From the magical chaos of Harry & Bunnies to the football fever of Supa Strikas, and from the superhero fun of Chuck Chicken to the supernatural comedy of Kisah Bawah Tanah, these Malaysia popular cartoons prove our local animation can make waves around the world.

Malaysian urban legends come alive in Kisah Bawah Tanah — the first Malaysian cartoon to turn Southeast Asian ghosts into a 2D animated comedy full of heart and chaos.

2025 brings five must-watch Malaysia animated series — from spooky Kisah Bawah Tanah to ChaCha & Dina, Mechamato, Misteri di Sebalik Order, and Ejen Ali.