TV / Winter 1968
Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
The story
Synopsis
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
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Gegege no Kitarou (1968) before opening the full characters page.
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
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Gegege no Kitarou (1968) before opening the full watch-order flow.
Hakaba Kitarou
Spin-Off | 2008
Gegege no Kitarou (1971)
Alternative Version | 1971
Gegege no Kitarou (1985)
Alternative Version | 1985
Gegege no Kitarou (1996)
Alternative Version | 1996
Gegege no Kitarou (2007)
Alternative Version | 2007
Gegege no Kitarou (2018)
Other | 2018
Staff
Meet the people behind Gegege no Kitarou (1968).
Mizuki, Shigeru
Original Creator
Yukimuro, Shunichi
Script, Screenplay
Araki, Shingo
Character Design
Izumi, Taku
Music
Akehi, Masayuki
Episode Director
Andou, Toyohiro
Script
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Gegege no Kitarou (1968).
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
Episode 9: Monster to Look Up
Aired Feb 28, 1968
Episode 8: Old Man in the Mirror
Aired Feb 21, 1968
Episode 7: Ghost Train
Aired Feb 14, 1968