English Dub Review: Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary “Invisible Things Aren’t Scary/Parks Aren’t Scary/Strangers Aren’t Scary?”

Spirited Away: Stranger Danger Edition


Overview

Rumors began spreading about a suspicious person lurking around the kindergarten…



Our Take

Picking up where the previous episode left off, this chapter leans even harder into psychological unease, presenting eerie situations that blur the line between everyday misunderstandings and genuine supernatural threats. The episode unfolds at a deliberate pace, utilizing implication, atmosphere, and quiet dread rather than constant shocks, thereby reinforcing how unsettling the world appears when viewed through a child’s eyes. What initially seems strange or suspicious gradually reveals deeper discomfort, keeping the tension simmering throughout.

A major strength here is how the story highlights Kaya’s limitations alongside her abilities. Despite her unusual talent, she remains very much a child, and like most children, she’s susceptible to being emotionally vulnerable, occasionally fooled, and reliant on the adults and friends around her. The episode also expands its cast in interesting ways, playing with appearances and expectations while reinforcing themes of trust, perception, and “stranger danger” without offering easy answers. 

Overall, this was a strong, creepy follow-up that deepens the show’s identity by proving it’s not afraid to be uncomfortable. It succeeds by grounding its horror in real-world fears, while emphasizing that power doesn’t equal invulnerability, especially for a child who just wants a normal life. Slower than a shock-driven horror series but far more thoughtful, the episode builds confidence in the show’s direction while leaving a lingering sense of unease that makes what comes next hard to ignore.