Kitarou
main character
TV
6.4
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Episode: 0 / 65
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 27 h 5 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 3, 1968 – March 30, 1969
- Season
- Winter 1968
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Shigeru Mizuki
- Music
- Takao Imaizumi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- Cackling Kitarou, GeGeGe no Kitarou, Gegege no Kitarou
- Score across sites
- 6.56/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
27h 5m
⚡ 13 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai79%Ghost73%Episodic60%Achromatic60%Rural30%
TVFINISHED1968 WINTER6.4 / 10 AniList score
Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
Synopsis
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.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Gegege no Kitarou (1968)?
Only if you enjoy adventure, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with youkai, ghost, episodic.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 41% of 430 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
15.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 27 h 5 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
65 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shigeru Mizuki
- Character design
- Shingo Araki
- Music
- Takao Imaizumi
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Gegege no Kitarou” by Kazuo Kumakura
Endings (1)
- ED1“Karan Koron no Uta” by Kazuo Kumakura
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
Gegege no Kitarou (1968) FAQ
How many episodes does Gegege no Kitarou (1968) have?
Gegege no Kitarou (1968) has 65 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 27 h 5 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gegege no Kitarou (1968)?
About 27 h 5 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 33 days; at one hour a day, about 28 days.
Is Gegege no Kitarou (1968) finished?
Yes. Gegege no Kitarou (1968) has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 1969.
Is there a season 2 of Gegege no Kitarou (1968)?
No sequel is listed for Gegege no Kitarou (1968) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Gegege no Kitarou (1968) based on a manga?
Yes. Gegege no Kitarou (1968) adapts the manga by Shigeru Mizuki.
Who sings the opening of Gegege no Kitarou (1968)?
The opening, "Gegege no Kitarou", is performed by Kazuo Kumakura.