The series is fruit of the tradition Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai [A Gathering of One Hundred Supernatural Tales], where Japanese friends would meet to share fantastically frightening tales from folklore and their own experience.
If this is of interest to you, consider checking out Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts comic book series, which is also based on the tradition of Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai.
If this is of interest to you, consider checking out Anthony Bourdain's Hungry Ghosts comic book series, which is also based on the tradition of Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai.