Onbuu
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 21 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 7, 1972 – September 29, 1973
- Season
- Fall 1972
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Yonehiko Watanabe
- Original creator
- Ryuuichi Yokoyama
- Music
- Akihito Wakatsuki
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- Also known as
- Onbu Obake, Piggyback Ghost, The Onbu Ghost
- Score across sites
- 6.74/10
Estimated watch time
21h 40m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids60%Ghost60%Historical20%
overview details
Synopsis
Born from the beautiful green jade that shines brilliantly, the ghost Onbuu is carefully raised by the grandpa Ojii, the village's number one blacksmith. The series tells short stories based on Japanese folk tales, while Onbuu enjoys the days of playing with Ojoo and the Kan Gon-chan brothers.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake?
Worth a look if you enjoy supernatural, especially stories with kids, ghost.
At roughly 21 h 40 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
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryuuichi Yokoyama
- Director
- Yonehiko Watanabe
- Music
- Akihito Wakatsuki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Onbu Obake
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How many episodes does Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake have?
Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake has 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 21 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake?
About 21 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 22 days.
Is Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake finished?
Yes. Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 1973.
Is there a season 2 of Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake?
No sequel is listed for Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake as of October 2026.
Is Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake based on a manga?
No. Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou: Onbu Obake is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.