It's chilly this summer with vengeful spirits, cursed hands and double pupils in the horror-comedy Dark Gathering. Keitarō Gentōga has always attracted ghosts, and despite his fear, he is ready to socialize again after two years. Unlucky for him, his first student as a tutor is Yayoi Hôzuki, his best friend's cousin obsessed with finding the ghost that stole her mother. Although Yayoi's obsession with using a reluctant Keitarō is played up for laughs, her moe appearance preserves a level of disturbing (thanks to her double pupils). By episode two, the story still feels shallow, but there's enough spook to carry you through the heat. 

There's not much to write home about the animation or the story yet, but the mystery of Yayoi's missing mother, Keitarō's cursed hand, and why they both have these powers is a strong anchor. Even his best friend, Eiko, is suspicious. Her nonchalance towards ghosts and her young cousin's obsession with dangerous spirits is an odd detail that keeps the intrigue level high for upcoming episodes. Horror and comedy are two sides of the same coin, and there's a lot to hope for if the anime manages to keep that balance.