Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe / 鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎 / The Birth of Kitarou: Mystery of GeGeGe
| Genres: Comedy, Mythology, Shounen, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Mythology | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Rating: 7.69 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1355 | |
| Popularity: #7393 | |
| Users Listed: 8,600 | |
| Users Scored: 1,240 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/06/2023 | |
| Aired: November 17, 2023 (Fall) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This animated work serves as a significant addition to the Kitaro mythology, marking a centenary tribute to the creator, Shigeru Mizuki. It delves into the backstory of Kitaro’s father, offering a previously unexplored perspective within the established world of yokai and humanity. The narrative unfolds in a subtly atmospheric setting, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with fantastical elements characteristic of the series. Expect a thoughtful exploration of familial bonds and the responsibilities that come with protecting both worlds, presented through gentle storytelling and character-driven moments. The animation style evokes a sense of quiet wonder, inviting viewers to consider themes of legacy and the weight of inherited duties within a rich, folkloric framework.
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Characters:
- Medama Oyaji (Main) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Masako, Seki, Toshihiko
- Mizuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Hidenobu
- Kitarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
- Kitarou's Mother (Supporting)
- Mysterious Boy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furukawa, Toshio
- Neko Musume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shouji, Umeka
- Nezumi Otoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furukawa, Toshio
- Osada, Toshiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
- Osada, Tokiya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yumiko
- Osada, Genji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
- Ryuuga, Hinoe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minaguchi, Yuko
- Ryuuga, Katsunori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaji, Kazuhiro
- Ryuuga, Tokisada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiratori, Tetsu
- Ryuuga, Sayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanezaki, Atsumi
- Ryuuga, Otome (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Soumi, Youko
- Ryuuga, Tokimaro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo
- Ryuuga, Kouzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakai, Kazuya
- Yamada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsukaze, Masaya
Staff:
- Koga, Gou (Director)
- Kido, Kouhei (Episode Director)
- Asakura, Maya (Production Assistant)
- Fujiwara, Mikio (Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Hoshino, Mamoru (Key Animation)
- Ichioka, Mai (Art Director)
- Ishiyama, Tomoyuki (Director of Photography)
- Itou, Ikuko (Key Animation)
- Kagawa, Hisashi (Key Animation)
- Kano, Akira (Key Animation)
- Kawai, Kenji (Music)
- Maruyama, Masahiko (Key Animation)
- Michibata, Nanami (Production Assistant)
- Miyamoto, Emiko (Chief Animation Director)
- Mizuki, Shigeru (Original Creator)
- Murata, Haruto (Key Animation)
- Okazaki, Hiromi (Character Design)
- Oota, Akihiro (Animation Director)
- Ouwen, Yingxia (Key Animation)
- Ria (Key Animation)
- Saitou, Kaori (Key Animation)
- Satou, Hitomi (Key Animation)
- Shinozuka, Takeru (Key Animation)
- Sugiyama, Kazutaka (Key Animation)
- Suzuki, Atsushi (Executive Producer)
- Takahashi, Naoya (Key Animation)
- Takano, Tooru (Key Animation)
- Tsuzuki, Yuuichi (Production Assistant)
- Yabuta, Yuuki (Key Animation)
- Yamamuro, Tadayoshi (Chief Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Yatabe, Touko (Character Design)
- Yokoyama, Sayoko (Color Design)
- Yoshino, Hiroyuki (Screenplay)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- GeGeGe no Kitarou (manga - Adaptation)
- Gegege no Kitarou (2018) (anime - Other)