Gegege no Kitarou (2007) Episode 90

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👀 SPOILER-FREE SUMMARY

A festive New Year's romp that leans heavily into the comedy side of Gegege no Kitarou while keeping the yokai action rolling. Kitarō, Neko-Musume, Nezumi-Otoko, and Sunakake-Babaa find themselves dealing with supernatural chaos right as the celebrations kick off, and the episode thrives on the contrast between holiday cheer and otherworldly mayhem. The pacing is brisk and energetic, bouncing between comedic character interactions and action-driven set pieces without dragging. The Kasha element brings a darker folkloric edge, but the overall mood stays accessible and fun. Expect the signature Toei Animation style — expressive character work, colorful yokai designs, and a tone that balances lighthearted humor with just enough creepiness to remind you this is still a horror-adjacent show. A solid standalone adventure within the larger run.

🔥 KEY MOMENTS

⚠️ Spoiler Alert!

Kasha Crashes the Funeral

Kasha makes a dramatic entrance by disrupting a New Year's funeral procession, snatching a corpse and sending mourners into a full-blown panic. It's a jarring collision of sacred tradition and yōkai menace that sets the episode's stakes immediately.

Emergency Yōkai Council

Kitarō rallies his companions to assess the spike in supernatural disturbances plaguing the New Year celebrations. The group pieces together that Kasha is behind the escalating chaos and begins formulating a counterplan.

Nezumi-Otoko's Scheme Backfires

Ever the opportunist, Nezumi-Otoko tries to profit off the widespread fear and confusion caused by Kasha's rampage. His hustling predictably implodes in a string of comedic mishaps that provide levity amid the tension.

Kitarō vs. Kasha Showdown

Kitarō squares off against Kasha in a charged confrontation, putting his resolve to protect both the human and yōkai worlds on full display. The fight underscores the episode's core theme — the delicate balance between supernatural forces and human traditions must be defended at all costs.

📍 ARC CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 90 of 100, this is firmly in the home stretch and follows directly from 'Miracle of Shiwasu! Kitarō is Very Busy!!', which wrapped up the hectic year-end for Kitarō with a similarly festive energy. The transition from end-of-year chaos to New Year's supernatural encounters keeps the seasonal momentum going. With only ten episodes remaining, it sets up the final stretch of yokai adventures that will close out this incarnation of the series.

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