Gegege no Kitarou (1996)
Spooky Kitaro / ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
| Genres: Adventure, Mythology, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Mythology | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Rating: 6.79 / 10 | |
| Rank: #5527 | |
| Popularity: #9122 | |
| Users Listed: 5,082 | |
| Users Scored: 1,851 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 12/24/2022 | |
| Aired: January 7, 1996 – March 29, 1998 (Winter) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 114 | |
| Broadcast: Sunday at 09:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
Kitarou, a benevolent spirit guide, navigates the delicate boundary between the human world and the realm of yokai, offering aid to those troubled by supernatural forces. His peaceful existence is disrupted when Megumi, a close companion, seeks his assistance. Her father, a botanist dedicated to researching Baruru Island’s unique flora, has vanished after being abducted by malevolent spirits dwelling on the island.
Driven by loyalty and a sense of responsibility, Kitarou embarks on a journey to Baruru Island. The narrative explores themes of familial bonds, the balance between the natural and supernatural worlds, and the consequences of disrupting that equilibrium. Expect a blend of atmospheric exploration and action as Kitarou confronts the island's dark secrets and strives to rescue Megumi’s father from the clutches of otherworldly entities.
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Characters:
- Kitarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Youko, Marichal, Kalimba
- Medama Oyaji (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanonaka, Isamu, Garcel, Sylvia
- Abura Sumashi (Supporting)
- Akamata (Supporting)
- Akashita (Supporting)
- Ama-no-Jaku (Supporting)
- Amamehagi (Supporting)
- Amefuri-Tengu (Supporting)
- Amefurikozou (Supporting)
- Anagura-Nyuudou (Supporting)
- Asanbosam (Supporting)
- Ashinaga (Supporting)
- Azuki Arai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomomichi
- Azuki Babaa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uwagawa, Emi
- Azuki Hakari (Supporting)
- Babaa, Sunakake (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Keiko, Martínez Miranda, Belinda
- Backbeard (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Masaharu
- Bake-Zouri (Supporting)
- Belial (Supporting)
- Buer (Supporting)
- Buru-Buru (Supporting)
- Chinese Tengu (Supporting)
- Chinpo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furukawa, Toshio
- Dai-Tengu (Supporting)
- Daidarabotchi (Supporting)
- Danzaburou-Danuki (Supporting)
- Daruma (Supporting)
- Dorotabou (Supporting)
- Dracula (Supporting)
- Earth Hoko (Supporting)
- Elite (Supporting)
- Fire Hoko (Supporting)
- Frankenstein (Supporting)
- Fukkeshi-Babaa (Supporting)
- Fukuro-Sage (Supporting)
- Futakuchi Onna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Mariko
- Fuujin (Supporting)
- Gama-Sennin (Supporting)
- Gangi-Kozou (Supporting)
- Gasha-Dokuro (Supporting)
- Genba Danuki (Supporting)
- Guwagoze (Supporting)
- Gyoubu-Danuki (Supporting)
- Gyuuki (Supporting)
- Hakusanbo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Otsuka, Chikao
- Han-Gyojin (Supporting)
- Hanada, Hanako (Supporting)
- Hashimoto, Shoukichi (Supporting)
- Hashimoto, Hanako (Supporting)
- Hata-Onryou (Supporting)
- Hiderigami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
- Hone-onna (Supporting)
- Ido-Sennin (Supporting)
- Iso-Onna (Supporting)
- Ittan Momen (Supporting)
- ... and 85 more characters
Staff:
- Nishio, Daisuke (Director, Episode Director)
- Akehi, Masayuki (Episode Director)
- Hosoda, Mamoru (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
- Ishikawa, Toshihiro (Episode Director)
- Kakudou, Hiroyuki (Episode Director)
- Sakai, Munehisa (Episode Director)
- Satou, Junichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Yoshizawa, Takao (Episode Director)
- Tamura, Ryou (Script)
- Yukimuro, Shunichi (Script, Screenplay)
- Oohashi, Yukiyoshi (Storyboard, Screenplay)
- Takegami, Junki (Storyboard, Screenplay)
- Deguchi, Toshio (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Ebisawa, Yukio (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Gotou, Takahiro (Key Animation)
- Inagaki, Takayuki (In-Between Animation)
- Ishii, Kouji (Planning)
- Kimura, Kyoutarou (Planning)
- Kurata, Ayako (Key Animation)
- Miyamoto, Miu (Background Art)
- Mizuki, Shigeru (Original Creator)
- Morinaka, Masaharu (Key Animation)
- Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)
- Sugimoto, Kouji (Key Animation)
- Suwa, Kanae (Key Animation)
- Takeda, Yoshihiro (Key Animation)
- Uchiyama, Masayuki (Key Animation)
- Wada, Kaoru (Music)
- Wada, Izumi (Background Art)
- Yamagata, Aki (Key Animation)
- Yashima, Yoshitaka (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Yoshikawa, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
- Yoshino, Mitsuo (Background Art)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- GeGeGe no Kitarou (manga - Adaptation)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Daikaijuu (anime - Side Story)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Obake Nighter (anime - Side Story)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha (anime - Side Story)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Kitarou no Yuurei Densha (anime - Side Story)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Post ni Kiitemiyou! Medama Oyaji no Naze Naze Kodomo Soudanshitsu (anime - Side Story)
- Hakaba Kitarou (anime - Spin-Off)
- Gegege no Kitarou (1968) (anime - Alternative Version)
- Gegege no Kitarou (1971) (anime - Alternative Version)
- Gegege no Kitarou (1985) (anime - Alternative Version)
- Gegege no Kitarou (2007) (anime - Alternative Version)
- Gegege no Kitarou: Copy Youkai vs. Kitarou - Fusei Shouhin ni wa Ki wo Tsukero! (anime - Other)
- Gegege no Kitarou (2018) (anime - Other)