Spooky Kitaro English Sub & Dub

About Spooky Kitaro

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Spooky Kitaro (Gegege no Kitarou (1996)) deserves a look (1996). The setup goes like this. In short: 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.

Further in, this time, Kitarou's ally Megumi is in need of his help. Her father, a botanist, went to Baruru Island to study the plant life there, and was subsequently kidnapped by evil spirits. It's up to Kitarou to save him.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Spooky Kitaro looks and moves on screen. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1996, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.