Jigoku Shoujo, released in English as Hell Girl, is a Japanese anime series that first aired in 2005 and follows Enma Ai, a mysterious girl who ferries the grudges of others to hell. The series became known for its eerie atmosphere, moral dilemmas and striking visual style, gaining fans well beyond Japan through streaming and fan communities. Its mood and characters have endured in anime edits, reaction clips and horror-themed memes, where a few seconds of its music or atmosphere can instantly signal vengeance, dread or a deal with dark consequences.