Spooky Kitaro

About Spooky Kitaro

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Spooky Kitaro (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎) deserves a look (1968). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: A retelling of episodes 5-6 from the 1968 TV anime.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Masako Nozawa as Kitarou and Isamu Tanonaka as Medama Oyaji.

It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Spooky Kitaro follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masako Nozawa voicing Kitarou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1968, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.