Gegege no Kitarou (1971)

The ghost Kitarou uses his spectral abilities to aid humans, battling malevolent spirits who seek to inflict suffering upon the innocent.

CHARACTERS

Kitarou

Yokai boy Kitarou fights for human-yokai peace, wielding magic items and spiky hairs.

Portrayed by Noriko Hidaka, Matsuoka Youko, Sawashiro Miyuki, Takayama Minami, Nozawa Masako

Medama Oyaji

Kitaro's eyeball father, small but strong, knowledgeable about yokai, and loves cleanliness.

Portrayed by Seki Toshihiko, Shimada Bin, Nozawa Masako, Ootake Hiroshi

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Toei Animation

Season

Fall 1971

Start Date

1971-10-07

End Date

1972-09-28

Episodes

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