by The popular supernatural manga “Phantom Busters” by Neoshoco is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, with the anime scheduled to air in 2027. The announcement has generated excitement among manga readers and fans of supernatural comedy, especially because the series combines ghost hunting, school life, friendship, action, and plenty of comedy.
The anime adaptation was announced on September 24, 2026, alongside the release of information about the upcoming TV series. To celebrate the announcement, manga creator Neoshoco also released a special commemorative illustration featuring the main characters.
At present, the production team has not announced the animation studio, director, voice cast, exact broadcast date, or streaming services. For now, the only confirmed release window is 2027. More information is expected to be revealed in future announcements.
“Phantom Busters” Is Coming to TV Anime
“Phantom Busters” is a supernatural youth comedy manga written and illustrated by Neoshoco. The series began serialization in Shueisha’s Jump SQ. in August 2023 and has steadily built a following thanks to its unusual combination of exorcism and high-school comedy.
Unlike traditional supernatural stories that focus mainly on frightening ghosts and serious battles, “Phantom Busters” places a strong emphasis on the personalities and relationships of its four main characters.
The story follows four high school boys who become involved in supernatural incidents in Kamakura. Each member of the group has a different relationship with spirits, creating an unusual team in which their abilities—and their personalities—do not always fit together neatly.
The main group consists of:
- Mogari Shishikuro – A wild and energetic boy who can exorcise spirits by literally devouring them.
- Yuto Korekishi – A top-performing student who does not have psychic abilities and initially does not believe in ghosts.
- Kaoru Kanzaki – A manga enthusiast who possesses the ability to see spirits.
- Kotaro Tamon – A boy who can communicate with spirits but has difficulty communicating with living people.
Together, they form the Phantom Busters, a school club dedicated to dealing with supernatural phenomena.
A Unique Mix of Exorcism, Comedy and School Life
One of the biggest attractions of “Phantom Busters” is the contrast between its supernatural premise and its youthful comedy.
Mogari has an extremely unusual way of dealing with ghosts, while Korekishi is the type of student who approaches everything logically. Kaoru brings her ability to see spirits into the group, while Tamon has a completely different problem: although he can communicate with ghosts, interacting with ordinary people is much more difficult for him.
This unusual combination gives the story plenty of opportunities for both supernatural action and comedy.
Rather than presenting the characters as a perfectly balanced team from the beginning, the manga focuses on how these very different personalities gradually become friends and learn to work together.
That combination of ghost hunting + high school life + friendship + comedy has helped “Phantom Busters” stand out among recent supernatural manga.
Manga Surpasses 1.4 Million Copies in Circulation
The anime announcement comes at an important point in the manga’s growth.
According to reports surrounding the anime announcement, “Phantom Busters” has surpassed 1.4 million copies in circulation, including digital editions. The series has also received recognition in several manga-related rankings. It placed second in the 2025 Nationwide Booksellers’ Recommended Comics ranking and fourth in the 2025 Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking.
These achievements helped establish “Phantom Busters” as a manga to watch even before the anime adaptation was announced.
The series has also continued to expand internationally. VIZ Media publishes the manga in English, making the story accessible to readers outside Japan.
The upcoming anime is therefore expected to introduce the series to an even wider audience.
Neoshoco Celebrates the Anime Announcement
Following the anime announcement, creator Neoshoco shared a special illustration to commemorate the occasion.
The illustration features the members of Phantom Busters, including Mogari, Korekishi, Kaoru, and Tamon, along with the cat Jomaru.
Neoshoco also expressed gratitude to readers and excitement about seeing the characters brought to life through animation.
The creator explained that the series could become even more enjoyable when animated and encouraged fans to look forward to seeing the Phantom Busters moving around on screen.
For manga creators, an anime adaptation is a major milestone, and Neoshoco’s reaction highlights the personal importance of seeing the characters transition from the pages of the manga to television.
Who Are the Phantom Busters?
For newcomers, understanding the four main characters is the easiest way to get into the series.
Mogari Shishikuro
Mogari is an energetic and unconventional exorcist. His greatest ability is also one of the strangest elements of the series: he can devour spirits to exorcise them.
However, there is an important limitation to his ability. Mogari cannot see ghosts by himself, which means he needs people around him who can perceive supernatural beings.
This creates one of the central dynamics of the group.
Yuto Korekishi
Korekishi is an academically gifted student and initially represents the complete opposite of Mogari.
He is a serious student and does not believe in ghosts. His lack of supernatural abilities makes his involvement with the Phantom Busters particularly amusing.
His relationship with Mogari is an important part of the story because their personalities and beliefs are so different.
Kaoru Kanzaki
Kaoru is a manga fan who possesses the ability to see spirits.
Her supernatural ability makes her extremely valuable to the group because Mogari needs someone who can identify the spirits he cannot see.
Her interests and personality also add another layer of comedy to the group dynamic.
Kotaro Tamon
Tamon has one of the most unusual abilities among the four members: he can communicate with spirits.
The problem is that talking to living people is much more difficult for him.
His social difficulties create many comedic situations, while his ability to communicate with supernatural beings makes him an important member of the team.
Together, the four characters form a group in which every member contributes something different.
Why the Anime Adaptation Is Generating Attention
“Phantom Busters” already had a growing fanbase before the anime announcement.
The manga’s circulation passing 1.4 million copies, combined with its strong placements in 2025 manga rankings, shows that the series had attracted considerable attention before receiving a television adaptation.
The anime format could also make the series’ comedy and supernatural action easier to experience.
Ghosts can be brought to life through animation, while Mogari’s unusual exorcism ability could become one of the show’s most visually distinctive elements. At the same time, the exaggerated expressions and comedic timing between the four characters could translate naturally to animation.
For viewers who enjoy supernatural anime but also want plenty of comedy and school-life elements, “Phantom Busters” could be an interesting title to keep on their radar.
Volume 8 Is Also Coming Soon
The anime announcement arrives alongside continued momentum for the original manga.
The eighth volume of “Phantom Busters” is scheduled to be released in Japan on October 2, 2026. Volumes 1 through 7 are already available in Japan.
This gives new readers an opportunity to catch up with the manga while waiting for the anime adaptation.
For international fans, the English edition is also being published by VIZ Media.
What We Know About the “Phantom Busters” Anime So Far
At the moment, the confirmed information is relatively limited.
Anime title: “Phantom Busters”
Format: TV anime
Broadcast: 2027
Original manga: “Phantom Busters” by Neoshoco
Publisher: Shueisha
Serialization: Jump SQ.
Genre: Supernatural, comedy, school life, youth
Setting: Kamakura
The animation studio, director, series composition staff, character designers, voice cast, broadcast date, and streaming platforms have not yet been officially announced.
This means fans will need to wait for additional announcements before knowing who will bring Mogari, Korekishi, Kaoru, and Tamon to life.
A New Supernatural Anime to Watch in 2027
With its combination of supernatural mysteries, exorcism battles, school comedy, and friendship, “Phantom Busters” has the ingredients for a distinctive anime adaptation.
The series does not rely on a conventional group of powerful heroes. Instead, its appeal comes from putting four very different boys together and allowing their contrasting abilities and personalities to drive the story.
Mogari can devour spirits. Korekishi does not even believe in them. Kaoru can see them. Tamon can communicate with them.
That unusual setup is at the heart of the series’ charm.
Now that “Phantom Busters” has officially been confirmed as a TV anime for 2027, fans can look forward to learning more about the production, cast, studio, and release schedule in the coming months.
For manga readers, the announcement is an exciting new stage for a series that has already built a strong following. For anime-only viewers, meanwhile, 2027 will offer a chance to discover a supernatural comedy centered on four very different high school boys—and the ghosts that keep getting in their way.
“Phantom Busters” anime is scheduled to premiere in 2027. More information about the production is expected to be announced in the future.
