Graveyard Kitaro

Un muy buen cierre del anime que ofrece un final incómodo y amargo, a la vez que satírico, pero ese es el punto de este anime. Ver como todos pagan por igual y sobre todo los codiciosos es lo que a lo largo de los episodios, al igual que este último, está presente como una crítica social. Se nota mucho que al ser una obra de los años 60 el autor buscaba plasmar la ambición como el mounstruo de aquel entonces. En general es un anime extraño de ver al principio, incluso a veces incómodo, pero luego te vas dando cuenta de que lo satírico y desagradable oculta una reflexión profunda sobre lo espiritual y la naturaleza humana. Por ello mismo, no es un anime que recomendaría en general, sino a quienes buscan algo de eso. Quizás hoy no tenga mucho significado como en aquel entonces, o quizás sí, pero de todos modos estuvo interesante.

In the end, this episode drives home a classic theme, the yokai world isn't black and white. In most cases, human greed, foolishness, and curiosity are what unleash true danger to ourselves.

Pretty solid episode all around. We got introduced to a bunch of new yokai, and it was cool to see that Kitaro isn't totally invincible, there's actually a yokai stronger than him. What caught my attention the most was how the yokai basically live like regular people, going to work, attending school,

Overall, it was a decent episode. There were no shady schemes from Kitaro, and a new character was introduced. The biggest surprise was seeing Kitaro finally bite the dust.

Kitaro is at it again. Watching this episode made me realize how completely devoid of morals he can be, especially with the way he pulls off shady schemes just to get free rent.

New characters were introduced in this episode, and I really like how this anime continues to expand its supernatural cast by bringing in creatures and characters inspired by folklore from all around the world. As for Kitaro, one thing I’ve noticed is that being a mischievous kid with no sense of honor can really get you into trouble. Thankfully, he managed to make it through the episode without getting himself killed off.

I appreciate the humor in showing that even supernatural beings and gods struggle with debt. However, it’s frustrating to see how well it mirrors the real-world hardship debt collectors face: dealing with aggressive debtors who lash out instead of paying. It's a notable real-life incidents or situations like this happen all the time here in the Philippines.

Now we finally know who was really behind Neko’s sudden death in the previous episode. I mean, damn, why would he go to such extreme lengths just to prove to humans that Hell actually exists?

This episode really caught me off guard! I couldn't believe Kitaro's crush turned out to be just like them. Now, Kitaro can connect with Neko on a deeper level, since he finally understands the feeling of being different from humans and not quite fitting in.

The story is getting really interesting in this episode. I kept wondering why Nezumi Otoko would do something like this. Maybe he genuinely despises humans, or perhaps he’s simply a mischievous trickster who enjoys causing trouble and doing naughty things.

Okay, the season has ended, but the story itself isn't complete yet. It feels more like a collection of stories that simply stops here. Even though the pacing of this last episode was a bit slow, it summed up its message in just one line. And honestly, it does make sense. Whether you’re rich or poor, life in the world of the living can truly be exhausting.

As the series progresses, I’m starting to notice that while it tries to show how unique and formidable Kitaro is, there’s actually someone even more powerful than him. Without this character, the Ghost Tribe would’ve probably been wiped out a long time ago. There have been many scenes where Kitaro is in danger, but this character is always the one who comes to his rescue and finds a solution.

The story was okay. It was pretty fair and steady throughout. It’s a good episode to watch if you’re just looking to pass the time and unwind while de-stressing.

This part is pretty weird. Kitaro’s vague character showed up again, and he really came across like a villain this time. I’d say this is more of a standalone story. It feels like this was mainly meant to show why Kitaro himself is a horror character.

They really do introduce different horror creatures in each episode. I have to say, I was amused to the image of the Toad Lady. A lot happened here, and I liked that there was no unnecessary dragging. Everything moved straight to the point, which made it feel satisfying and worth the watch. Above all, the soundtrack fit the scenes perfectly.

What an interesting episode! It introduced some new characters, and I initially thought this anime would focus entirely on Japanese supernatural folklore, but I guess I was wrong. It’s actually pretty interesting to see the series expand beyond Japan by introducing the famous Dracula from European folklore along with some Chinese supernatural elements. I’m curious to see what other surprises this anime has in store.

The animation style of this anime still holds up surprisingly well, especially considering it was released 18 years ago. I’m really curious to see what kind of story it has in store by the end, especially since this is only my second time reviewing a supernatural and bizarre anime.

Un episodio en el cual Kitaro pasa a segundo plano y queda más bien situado como un observador, pero la atmosfera que se construye es increíble. La premisa del episodio de cómo los humanos se vuelven intrusos en su propio hogar al ser sobrepasados por lo espiritual me gustó mucho. Creo que ese enfoque en el misticismo cuando es ignorado es lo que más destaca de esta obra.

The vibe here feels slightly different. The previous episodes were a bit serious, with just the Rat man being the main source of comedy simply because of his cunning personality. Here, there are more genuinely funny scenes from the rest of them that blended the horror with a bit of comedy. It added some spice without taking away the overall horror atmosphere.

This part was a bit slow and dramatic. But, it just turned out fine because it was still relevant to the story and connected to Kitaro’s abilities.