Gegege no Kitarou: Kitarou Tanjou-hen
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馃摉 SYNOPSIS
Gegege no Kitarou: Kitarou Tanjou-hen is a 1980 television special that delves into the origins of the titular character, Kitarou. Clocking in at only 3 minutes, this short anime film offers a condensed narrative of Kitarou's birth and early life, directly adapting elements from the original Gegege no Kitarou manga. Produced by Toei Animation and rated G, this special is suitable for all audiences. The special presents a focused and concise account of a significant portion of Kitarou's backstory, giving viewers a glimpse into the supernatural world he inhabits and providing context for his character within the broader franchise. It stands as a standalone episode, though related to the 1968 Gegege no Kitarou anime series.
馃幀 EPISODE GUIDE
Gegege no Kitarou Series
TV 路 1968 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
A young half-youkai boy battles supernatural creatures to keep peace between humans and spirits.
TV 路 1971 路 Toei Animation
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.
Movie 路 1980 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
In a rural Japanese setting, Kitaro and his yokai allies confront a malevolent spirit that can see all, threatening the peace of the local community.
TV 路 1985 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou (1985)
In a world where human selfishness angers the spirit world, the kind-hearted ghost Kitaro strives for understanding and coexistence between humans and youkai.
Movie 路 1985 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro
A movie adaptation of the 1985 TV anime, "Spooky Kitaro," presents an original story filled with supernatural encounters and the battle against evil spirits.
Movie 路 1986 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitarou: Ghost War Struggle
This movie, based on the 1985 TV anime, presents an original story of Kitarou and his yokai allies battling supernatural threats.
Movie 路 1986 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitarou: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!
This movie, based on the 1985 TV anime, presents an original story featuring the supernatural adventures of Kitarou and his ghostly allies in Japan.
Movie 路 1986 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Y艒kai
This movie, based on the 1985 TV anime, presents an original story featuring the supernatural world of Kitaro and his encounters with various y艒kai.
TV 路 1988 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou: Jigoku-hen
This arc delves into the mysterious origins of Kitarou, exploring his past and the forces that shaped him within the supernatural realm.
TV 路 1996 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro
The ghost Kitarou uses his supernatural abilities to protect humanity from malevolent spirits, and now must rescue his friend Megumi's botanist father from a remote island.
Movie 路 1996 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro: Giant Sea Monster
This movie, based on the 1996 TV anime, presents an original story featuring the supernatural adventures of Kitaro and his yokai companions.
Movie 路 1997 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
A movie based on the 1996 TV anime, "Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter" presents an original story within the established world of the series.
Movie 路 1997 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha
This movie, based on the 1996 TV anime, presents an original story featuring the iconic youkai Kitarou and his friends in a new adventure.
Movie 路 1999 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou: Kitarou's Ghost Train
Kitarou, a yokai, must confront the eerie Ghost Train and its spectral passengers, navigating the supernatural realm to protect the human world.
Movie 路 2000
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Post ni Kiitemiyou! Medama Oyaji no Naze Naze Kodomo Soudanshitsu
Medama Oyaji, from the popular Gegege no Kitarou franchise, hosts a children's question-and-answer show addressing curious questions from kids, providing answers with a blend of humor and educational insights.
TV 路 2007 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou (2007)
This iteration of the classic "Gegege no Kitaro" follows a brown-haired boy and his yokai companions as they navigate the supernatural world of the Gegege Forest.
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TV 路 2008 路 Toei Animation
Graveyard Kitaro
Born in a graveyard, the last of the Ghost tribe, Kitarou, a one-eyed youkai boy, strives to maintain peace between humans and the supernatural world.
Movie 路 2008 路 Toei Animation
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Japan Rally 3D is an 8-minute, action-packed movie following Kitarou and his companions on a thrilling racing adventure.
Movie 路 2008 路 Toei Animation
Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
In this original movie based on the 2007 TV anime, the supernatural world of Kitaro faces a new threat as Japan teeters on the brink of disaster.
TV 路 2018 路 Toei Animation
GeGeGe no Kitaro
In the 21st century, when adults forget Yokai, a confused teenager seeks answers from the Yokai Post, leading her to the mysterious Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro.
Movie 路 2018
Gegege no Kitarou: Tamashii to Art
Immerse yourself in the world of Gegege no Kitarou through VR, as you journey into the youkai realm during the Obon festival and seek guidance from Medama Oyaji.
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