Gakkou no Kaidan: Kubinashi Rider!! Shi no Noroi
Ghost Stories: The Headless Horsemen!! Curse of Death / 学校の怪談 首なしライダー!! 死の呪い / Gakkou no Kaidan Special / Gakkou no Kaidan Ep 20 / Ghost Stories Special / Ghost Stories Ep 20 / Gakkou no Kaidan: Kubi Nashi Rider!! Shi no Noroi
| Genres: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural | |
| Studios: Pierrot | |
| Producers: Aniplex | |
| Licensors: ADV Films, Discotek Media | |
| Rating: 6.99 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4549 | |
| Popularity: #5530 | |
| Users Listed: 17,735 | |
| Users Scored: 10,515 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 06/10/2025 | |
| Aired: August 24, 2001 (Summer) | |
| Type: Tv Special | |
| Source: novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This installment in the *Gakkou no Kaidan* series expands the unsettling atmosphere established by the original anime, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment within the narrative’s timeline. The special centers around a mysterious figure: a solitary motorcyclist who lacks a head. His presence disrupts the already precarious balance of the school and its spectral inhabitants.
The story explores themes of identity and existence through the lens of this enigmatic character, prompting questions about what constitutes selfhood when fundamental parts are absent. Set against the familiar backdrop of the haunted school, the special presents a more introspective and melancholic tone compared to previous episodes. It delves into the psychological impact of loss and the search for meaning in a world where boundaries between life and death blur, offering a deeper understanding of the school's spectral residents and their lingering regrets.
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Characters:
- Amanojaku (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakao, Ryusei, Mungle, Rob
- Aoyama, Hajime (Main) - Voice Actors: Honda, Takako, Patton, Chris
- Kakinoki, Reo (Main) - Voice Actors: Ayres, Greg, Tsumura, Makoto
- Koigakubo, Momoko (Main) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Sakuma, Kumi
- Miyanoshita, Keiichirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Mamiya, Kurumi, Auten, Christine
- Miyanoshita, Satsuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawakami, Tomoko, Haag, Hilary
- Car Driver (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu, Gragard, Jacob
- Headless Rider (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru, Gentry, Reeves
- Kakinoki, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Toshihiko, Jones, Adam
- Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Natsuki, Rio, Wright, Josh
- Sakata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoyama, Yutaka, Berger, Maurício, Drake, Tommy
Staff:
- Hatakeyama, Shigeki (Episode Director)
- CASCADE (Theme Song Performance)
- Hysteric Blue (Theme Song Performance)
- Nakamori, Ryouji (Key Animation)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Gakkou no Kaidan (anime - Parent Story)