GS Mikami

In a world plagued with malicious ghosts, how is it possible to combat the existence of such evil spirits? The answer is to hire a "Ghost Sweeper"—a professional exorcist, whose duty is to exterminate any unwanted ghoul or poltergeist.

When it comes to Ghost Sweepers, Reiko Mikami is considered to be a cut above the rest. After receiving an offer to examine a haunting near Jinkotsu Hot Spring, she sets off to put her skills to work. Accompanied by her assistants, the underpaid and perverted high school student Tadao Yokoshima and the friendly teenage ghost Kinu Himuro, GS Mikami details the wacky exploits and adventures of these three as they go about investigating paranormal activities.

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Mikami, Reiko Main

Tsuru, Hiromi Japanese

Yokoshima, Tadao Main

Horikawa, Ryo Japanese

Himuro, Kinu Main

Kouda, Mariko Japanese

Maria Supporting

Yamazaki, Wakana Japanese

Namiko Supporting

Kawamura, Maria Japanese

Ogasawara, Emi Supporting

Tomizawa, Michie Japanese

Yakuchin Supporting

Chafurin Japanese

Teresa Supporting

Kawamura, Maria Japanese

Ryugaki, Reika Supporting

Yamamoto, Yuriko Japanese

Karasu, Kazuhiro Supporting

Sogabe, Kazuyuki Japanese

Seki, Hiromi Producer

Umezawa, Atsutoshi Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Shimizu, Junji Episode Director, Storyboard

Yabe, Akinori Episode Director, Storyboard

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Apr 16, 2024

S_k_Roy

Recommended

"GS Mikami" offers a delightful experience. Initially, I was unsure about its dated visuals, but they grew on me over time, adding a unique charm to the series. What immediately caught my attention was the comedy, which starts right from the first episode. The humor is slow-paced, in your face.

However, the show isn't without its flaws. While it delivers laughs, there are moments where the comedy falls flat, and the plot may feel a bit disjointed at times. Yet, despite these inconsistencies, I found myself thoroughly entertained throughout the series.

One of the highlights of "GS Mikami" is its characters. While they may not be the ... most complex or deeply developed, many of them are incredibly enjoyable to watch. From the pervy antics of Yokoshima, quirkiness of Okinu to the High-Mighty Mikami herself, there's always something entertaining happening on screen. Of course, there are a few characters that grated on my nerves, *cough Meiko *cough but they were outweighed by the overall charm of the cast.

In terms of music, "GS Mikami" has its highs and lows. While not every track on the OST is memorable, there are a few standout pieces that I found myself really enjoying. Some of these tracks are so good that I could listen to them outside of the anime context and still enjoy them.The opening and ending themes are solid additions to the series. While I eventually skipped them for binge-watching, they're catchy and well-composed, capturing the essence of the show & it's era perfectly.

Despite its age and its target audience of children, "GS Mikami" manages to maintain a certain level of charm that makes it appealing to viewers. The inclusion of ecchi scenes may raise eyebrows, but they never felt out of place and added to the overall comedic tone of the series & it's time.

Before I knew it, 45 episodes had flown by, leaving me wanting more. I wholeheartedly recommend "GS Mikami" to anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining anime experience. And if you enjoy the anime, I highly suggest diving into the manga as well, as it offers even more fun and excitement.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jun 10, 2014

THEAnimeHERO

Recommended

Ghost Sweeper Mikami is a series with likeable characters & great sense of humor. It is episodic but offers some good quality stories & creativity, especially if you like The Slayers & Hell Teacher Nube.

The series is set in 90's Japan where ghosts & demons are quite common. To get rid of these phantasms "Ghost Sweepers" are hired to exorcise them. One of these Ghost Sweepers is the gold digger Mikami Reiko & her assistants the "thirsty" Yokoshima & the ghost Okinu. Much of the anime focuses on these characters daily life but they are filled with comedy & their encounters with various spirits, however ... it can get a bit dark at times.

Similar to Hell Teacher Nube, Ghost Sweeper Mikami tends to be episodic with some stories being 2-3 episodes long which can vary from facing ghosts, possessed artifacts, demons, vampires, yokai & even mythical creatures, but the highlight of this series are the characters & the comedy brought from them. As the series continues, more characters are introduced such as other sweepers like Emi, Meiko, Pete, Karasu, Dr. Chaos & the android Maria. There's several other characters but these are the most recurring.

Much of the comedy does come from Yokoshima as he is easily one of the most hilarious, perverted & miserable anime characters. Most of his conflicts often end in misery with Yokoshima getting the short end of the stick & often being "pussywhipped" by his boss Mikami whom he has a mad thirst for. (Who wouldn't?) Similar to Lina Inverse from The Slayers, Mikami is very self centered often choosing money over the safety of her friends, well specifically Yokoshima. Most of the anime's charm comes from these two characters as they often backstab each other for their own selfish gains but at times display some affection only to be shattered by a good gag. Mikami as character is selfish & quite formidable as a ghost sweeper which is a great trait for an independent woman character. If you like her then you should like the anime.

As much as i like the series, I would've preferred if got a bit serious, while there are some episodes which were dramatic & contained some good fight scenes, it would've benefited if more of those drama episodes were featured in the series. Although, what it lacks in story is made up by its heart as the series can get a bit cheerful at times, especially with its xmas & new years episodes.

Being made in the 90's, this is definitely one of Toei Animation's good looking show as its uses a wide assortment of colors due to each characters specific exorcism style & through the various types of ghosts. Along with good animation is the soundtrack as most of it ranges from chilling horror music to a jazz style, however some tracks are episode specific such as episode 26.

Ghost Sweeper Mikami is a great blend of horror & comedy which is made up by its funny cast of characters which offers the same quality as Hell Teacher Nube & The Slayers. While it may not have the most complex plot, it does display much variety & the series doesn't feel repetitive regardless of its episodic scenarios. By 16 episodes, you should know whether you love this series or not. Also, Mikami Reiko is a fine woman. XD

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jan 4, 2025

Bidoof_PMD-EOS

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (21/45 eps)

I haven't finished the series, but due to it's episodic nature, and having met all the characters, I feel fine with writing a review now. I'll just have to change it if it doesn't hold up at the end. (I have finished the show) Nothing really changed, so I'll keep this as-is.
First off. This show's characters are not likeable, but are endearing. Also, while the first episode is good, I think the second one is better. If you're interested (which you most likely are if you're reading this review), then I suggest trying 2 episodes if the first one was fine but not more.
I wanted ... to offer a "Mixed feelings" review, since although I like this series, there is one element I really dislike, and it's a main character. That is to say, the male MC, Yokoshima, who's pretty much Happosai from Ranma or Master Roshi from Dragon ball in that he's incredibly perverted, and that's his whole character (in this case, along with being broke). At least, here, it's balanced out by him not actually able to do those perverted things, since he's one of the weakest characters in the show, but it is a major part of a lot of episodes, so be prepared for that.
Then you have the third main character, the ghost Okinu. She's pretty much a (moderately) ditzy out of touch girl who stands up for Yokoshima later on in the show. Not to be confused with the incredibly ditzy and out of touch girl, who's one of the recurring supporting characters. She is important, but also doesn't do much.
And for the main female character, you have Mikami Reikou, the titular character even. Pretty much, she's stingy (Mr. Krabs from Spongebob level) and is rude to her assistant Yokoshima. She's also good at her job. I do not find her to be a better person than Yokoshima, but because Yokoshima subjects himself to the work willingly (he does complain a lot, but it's more whining than anything, since he sticks around anyways), it doesn't come off as mean spirited the same way Yokoshima does. It can be a no for some people, though.

Now for the plot. It's mostly episodic, with a few 2 episode arcs. The goal of the episodes themselves is comedy, so while there is tension, it never tries to get and stay serious. Mostly, they involve finding and beating a ghost, but could also be about hijinks with the supporting cast (which is used more sparingly than in other shows, such as Ranma). It being episodic is fine for what it tries to accomplish, though; they do vary locations, usually do include an interesting character or two that play off the characters involved, and are quite creative in what happens. (slight spoiler for the next sentence) For instance, there's one part where one of the MCs becomes a child, another where one of the MC sympathises with the vilain of the week so much that they need to knock him out, and another where they have to beat this one ghost by playing it in doubles (2v1) tennis.

As the show is episodic in nature, and it's a comedy show, the characters do not progress much past their initial introductions.

For the comedy. A lot is about the extremes that the main characters are ready to go to regarding the ecchi and money stuff, and a lot of the humour is also tied to the faces the characters make. It does change the way they make the jokes from time to time, and do deliver different ones for the different characters, including the episodic one-offs. I'd say that other than the hyperfixation on the one joke, it reminds me a fair bit of Slayers, which I did enjoy the comedy of.

And for the setting. It's "modern" Japan, but spiritual stuff exists (and can be noticed by anyone), and there are vampires and an android. So, modern Japan with a few liberties.
For the music. Don't ask me; I wouldn't know.
MAL is asking me for a score. FYI, I'm not sure how I would rate this type of show, so I'll give it a 6, but I could see myself giving it anywhere between 5 and 7, and that's not going to be decided by the remaining episodes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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