Cackling Kitarou

ゲゲゲの鬼太郎

1968 · TV · 65 episodes · 日本語 · Japan

Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.

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12.6 popularity

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Details

Release date: 1968-01-03
Status: released
Format: TV
Source: TBA
Creator: Shigeru Mizuki
Language: 日本語
Studio: Fuji TV
Certification: TBA
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 65

Genres

Action & AdventureAnimationComedyFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

Keywords

supernaturalblack and whiteyoukaianime

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1968 · 65 episodes

A truly bizzarre anime with a flavour of traditional Japanese folklore. The boy, Kitarou, encounters various forms of evil with his father, who happens to be an eyeball.

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Cast

Masako Nozawa

Kitarou (voice)

Kosei Tomita

Isamu Tanonaka

Medama Oyaji (voice)

Nana Yamaguchi

Chikao Ohtsuka

Nezumi Otoko (voice)

Keiko Yamamoto

Youko Ohkushi

Sunakake baabaa (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Konaki Jijii/Kagami Jijii/Yamabiko (voice)

Media

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Reviews & ratings

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Mina Park8/10Apr 18, 2026
Beautifully paced
The animation direction and emotional beats make this one easy to keep watching.
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Kai Tanaka9/10Apr 13, 2026
Worth the season pass
A strong blend of world-building, memorable characters, and satisfying episode hooks.
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Ari Chen10/10Apr 8, 2026
Strong character work
The quieter scenes land just as well as the action, which is what makes it stick.
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