Here is everything you need to know about the best anime ghost girls ever.

Elizabeth: Maburaho

Romantic school comedy Maburaho seems like one of the most unlikely series to find a ghost girl. However, one of the supporting characters is a young ghost who used to be a part of the nobility in medieval times. She moves in with the main cast, latching on to both Kazuki and Kuriko and even going so far as choosing Kuriko as her new mother.

She’s spunky and precocious, often causing trouble for the gang. Despite her mischief, Elizabeth is a cute and entertaining member of the cast, and her story warms the hearts of all viewers.

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Elaine: Seven Deadly Sins

Seven Deadly Sins has many iconic romances, but few can compare to the tragic story of Elaine and Ban. They fight to be together against all odds. But when Elaine gives her immortality to Ban, she soon meets her demise at the hands of a demon. Elaine continues to watch over Ban in death and her spirit follows him wherever he goes.

Ban then vows to use his newfound immortality to find a way to bring Elaine back, no matter what it takes. Their love is one of the purest and most heartbreaking of the series. Her devotion to Ban, even in death, makes her one of the most iconic ghost girls in anime.

Nora: Noragami

Nora is the antagonist of Noragami and a spirit shrouded in mystery. She’s a shinigami, so she’s got much more power than the usual anime ghosts. Her abilities range from elemental powers to shape-shifting and more. She goes by many different names throughout the series.

Though she appears kind at times, it’s clear as the story progresses that she has a dark, sinister side to her. With her unique appearance and frightful abilities, Nora stands out among the many ghost girls in anime.

Menma: Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Meiko Honma, known by her friends as “Menma, is probably one of the most famous anime ghost girls of all time. She’s the lead female of the beloved series Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. The entire story revolves around her.

She dies from drowning as a child while out playing with her friends. This shocking moment tears the group apart as they get older. Years later, she returns to bring her friends back together and to help put a smile back on protagonist Jinta’s face.

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Sachiko: Corpse Party: Tortured Souls

With a title like Corpse Party, it’s no surprise that the ghosts in the series are absolutely horrifying. Though they’re just children, they’ve become monsters, seeking revenge for their wrongful deaths. The scariest one of all is Sachiko, the main antagonist of the story.

While most anime ghost girls are cute and lovable, Sachiko is anything but. However, that just makes her stand out among the rest. She’s got a classic horror aesthetic compared to most anime ghosts, making her an iconic figure within the horror genre.