Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost

During long hours at work Fushihara-san keeps at it with a stamina that towers over the clock. Her single minded focus makes the workplace feel like a small, self contained world where even the resident spirits worry she never rests. One late night a tiny ghost girl appears with a request that shakes up the routine and sends Fushihara-san into uncharted territory. What follows is a gentle, humorous look at two very different lives learning to share the same after hours. The everyday moments they stumble into, a bite to eat, a light chat between duties, a small act of kindness, begin to ease the fatigue that clouded Fushihara-san and give the ghost a sense of belonging too.

Created by Imari Arita and Deko Akao, this 2022 animated series brings together a warm voice cast. Rina Hidaka voices the little ghost Yuurei-chan, with Hisako Kanemoto as Fushihara-san, Konomi Kohara as Myako, Maaya Uchida as Satsuki Kurahashi, and Kaori Ishihara as Lily.

Reception notes how the show blends office life with a touch of afterlife whimsy. Its themes center on balancing work with personal well being, the comfort that comes from friendship across strange borders, and the healing light that arises from small, considerate acts. Critics point to a calm pacing and a steady stream of gentle humor, inviting viewers to savor quiet moments and to see resilience in everyday interactions. The dynamic between a exhausted worker and a playful ghost girl provides a soft lens on care, connection, and the ways friendship can reshape a weary day.