This is part of a series of posts where we’ll (re-) introduce you to a themed set of cute characters and where to buy products that feature them. This time, some kawaii ghosts for Halloween and beyond.
Obake (Sumikko Gurashi)
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Obake is a rare type of ghost character that doesn’t just get the spotlight at Halloween. While not part of the main gang, Obake (ghost in Japanese) has been a regular side character since quite early on. Unlike most ghosts, Obake doesn’t like to scare people so stays quiet in the attic and enjoys cleaning, usually wearing their trademark apron.
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Face towel at ARTBOX / Glow in the dark plush at Very Goods
Obake is usually somewhere in every Sumikko Gurashi collection and you can find them at lots of stores worldwide including San-X (JP – requires forwarding service), VeryGoods (JP), ARTBOX (UK), Cuteness (EU) and JapanLA (US). The Sumikko Gurashi website also has a few free wallpapers to choose from.
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Gengar
Gengar (Gangar in Japanese) is actually a dual ghost/poison type Pokemon but he’s also one of the first generation and still super popular, thanks to his mischievous personality and huge grin. He also now has 2 further evolutions, Mega Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar!
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Fairy Tale Pouch at Pokemon Center Japan / Beanie hat at Pokemon Center US
Pokemon is widely available worldwide but you’ll find all the best Gengar products at the Pokemon Center (US/UK/JP). Anything you can’t find in your area can usually be ordered from JapanStuffs (JP) or Plaza Japan (JP).
Zero (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
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I admit it’s been a while since I last watched The Nightmare Before Christmas but I know a lot of you are fans. Zero is Jack Skellington’s ghost-dog and has a glowing pumpkin nose. As well as the movie he also stars in his own comic series, Zero’s Journey.
![Zero The Nightmare Before Christmas](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/zero-picks.jpg)
Phone case at Skinnydip / Mood light at Box Lunch
As part of the Disney family, you can find Zero at the Disney Store (UK/US) as well as all kinds of pop culture merch shops. There’s a good range of stuff at Hot Topic (US), Box Lunch (US), Kidrobot (US) and Truffle Shuffle (UK).
Spooky McCute
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My favourite kawaii artist-designed ghost character has to be Spooky McCute, by the sadly-missed Kira Kira Doodles. Spooky is a very friendly ghost who loves candy, cosplay and cuddles!
![Spooky McCute kawaii ghost](http://www.supercutekawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/spookymccute-picks.jpg)
The Kira Kira Doodles shop (US) has been kept open by Kira’s family so you still pick up lots of ghostly goodies including plush, stickers, pouches, t-shirt and pin.
Who’s your favourite of these kawaii ghosts? We’ll have a poll on Twitter & Instagram later today. If you voted in the Duos polls, my Melody & Kuromi won both.
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