Anime Overview
Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
Gegege no Kitarou follows the quiet yet determined spirit Kitarou as he navigates the border between the human world and the spirit realm. Using uncanny abilities and a cast of bizarre allies, he steps in whenever supernatural trouble threatens ordinary people. Each encounter blends eerie atmosphere with touches of offbeat humor as Kitarou confronts mischie…
Characters
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Kitarou
Main | Japanese VA: Takayama, Minami
Neko Musume
Supporting | Japanese VA: Konno, Hiromi
Medama Oyaji
Main | Japanese VA: Tanonaka, Isamu
Nezumi Otoko
Supporting | Japanese VA: Takagi, Wataru
Ittan Momen
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yanami, Jouji
Shigeru Mizuki
Supporting | Japanese VA: Shimada, Bin
Related Anime
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Graveyard Kitaro
Spin-Off | 2008
Gegege no Kitarou (1971)
Alternative Version | 1971
Gegege no Kitarou (1985)
Alternative Version | 1985
Spooky Kitaro
Alternative Version | 1996
Gegege no Kitarou (2007)
Alternative Version | 2007
GeGeGe no Kitaro
Other | 2018
Staff
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Mizuki, Shigeru
Original Creator
Yukimuro, Shunichi
Script, Screenplay
Araki, Shingo
Character Design
Izumi, Taku
Music
Akehi, Masayuki
Episode Director
Andou, Toyohiro
Script
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Youkai Nurarihyon
Aired Mar 20, 1968
Episode 11: The Great Youkai War (Part 2)
Aired Mar 13, 1968
Episode 10: The Great Youkai War (Part 1)
Aired Mar 6, 1968
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Gegege no Kitarou (1968) episode guide
65 tracked episodes
Gegege no Kitarou (1968) characters
6 featured characters
Gegege no Kitarou (1968) staff
6 featured staff credits
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