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“Phantom Busters recruit ghost-whisperer Kotaro, who struggles to communicate with living people due to severe anxiety.”
Phantom Busters
ファントムバスターズ
8.2
493 rank · 10,302 readers · 349 favorites
Supernatural
Shounen
School
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Synopsis
Phantom Busters recruit ghost-whisperer Kotaro, who struggles to communicate with living people due to severe anxiety.
In search of a fourth member for the club, Mogari, Eugene, and new recruit Kaoru Kanzaki set their sights on Koutarou Tamon, a classmate who seems to be able to talk to ghosts. Unfortunately, Kotaro's got some major problems communicating with living humans! Will Kotaro be able to overcome his anxiety and join the Phantom Busters? (Source: VIZ Media)
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “With only 20 chapters out right now, this series already has the potential for an anime adaptation. It has loveable layered characters, comedy is well done, and a interesting plot that's not just...”
- 8 “Funny and entertaining. The synopsis on MAL isn't accurate so let me paint the picture: One guy can eat ghosts, one guy can see ghosts, one guy can hear ghosts. And one guy can't do anything. These...”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Aug 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M71558 catalog