Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.2/10
Cackling Kitarou
Overview
Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.
This production, originally released in 1968, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Animation.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Masako Nozawa
Kitarou (voice)
Kosei Tomita
Isamu Tanonaka
Medama Oyaji (voice)
Nana Yamaguchi
Chikao Ohtsuka
Nezumi Otoko (voice)
Keiko Yamamoto
Youko Ohkushi
Sunakake baabaa (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Konaki Jijii/Kagami Jijii/Yamabiko (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
65 Episodes • Aired 1968-01-03
A truly bizzarre anime with a flavour of traditional Japanese folklore. The boy, Kitarou, encounters various forms of evil with his father, who happens to be an eyeball.
