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Gegege no Kitaro

GeGeGe no Kitaro is a manga series created in 1959 by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. It is best known for its popularization of the folklore creatures known as yokai, a class of spirit-monster to which all of the main characters belong.

 

Gegege no Kitaro (1996)

Gegege no Kitaro

Enter the realm of "yokai" (which is a Japanese term for supernatural beings, demons or goblins) where an evil plan is brewing to destroy the human world, and only our peace loving heroes can save it!

Kitaro is an adorable young boy who has returned from the dead as a "yokai". When he discovers that the human world is in peril from evil beings bent on destroying it, he embarks on a journey to help save the human world. Possessing special powers - needle hairs that act as weapons, antenna hairs for detecting spiritual activities, magic wooden sandals and no fear of death. Kitaro will travel to the human world whenever he receives a letter from a troubled human.

Fortunately, Kitaro is not alone on this journey. Standing with him in his battles is his father, a human struck by a strange disease that caused his body to wither away, reducing him to simply an eyeball with a tiny body, as well as his friends and loyal companions, who lend him a helping hand in his adventures.

Watch the mystery unfold as Kitaro strives to stop the evil beings from harming the human world.


Also Known As :
* Spooky Kitaro 4 (Alternative Language)
* ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 (Original Title)
Status : Ended Edit Status
Running Time : 30 minutes
Premiered : January 18, 1996
Date Ended : March 29, 1998
Number of Episodes : 114
Language : Japanese
TV Station : Fuji TV
Country : Japan
Genre : Animation, Children's, Comedy
Age Rating : GP-3