19 anime like GeGeGe no Kitaro
These are the shows GeGeGe no Kitaro fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with GeGeGe no Kitaro, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 11 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Digimon Ghost Game
TV · 2021 · 67 eps · 66/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and episodic. Toei Animation animated both. It is a shorter watch at 67 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Horror
- 2
Dark Gathering
TV · 2023 · 25 eps · 75/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 3
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 4
Akuma Kun
ONA · 2023 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 5
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and youkai. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mystery
- 6
Ghost Stories
TV · 2000 · 19 eps · 74/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 19 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 7
Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 63/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 8
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
TV · 2024 · 24 eps · 68/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Supernatural
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MUSHI-SHI
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 85/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and mythology. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 10
Graveyard Kitaro
TV · 2008 · 11 eps · 67/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and mythology. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Supernatural
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In/Spectre
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and youkai. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Romance
- Supernatural
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Jigoku Sensei Nube
TV · 1996 · 49 eps · 72/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and male protagonist. Toei Animation animated both. It is a shorter watch at 49 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Horror
- Romance
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Mob Psycho 100
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 84/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
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Kaidan Restaurant
TV · 2009 · 23 eps · 68/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and youkai. Toei Animation animated both. It is a shorter watch at 23 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into male protagonist and magic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 16
Laughing Salesman
TV short · 1989 · 104 eps · 67/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into episodic and male protagonist. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
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Tonari no Yokai-san
TV · 2024 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025)
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 64/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into youkai and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Horror
- Supernatural
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Let's go KAIKIGUMI
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 64/100
Like GeGeGe no Kitaro, it leans into ghost and youkai. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of GeGeGe no Kitaro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Supernatural
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