Cackling Kitarou 1968
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 3, 1968
- Last Aired
- February 23, 1969
- Format
- 1 season · 65 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~27.1 hours (25 min/ep)
- Created By
- Shigeru Mizuki
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
What is Cackling Kitarou?
The television series "Cackling Kitarou" is a supernatural drama that revolves around the character of Kitarou, a ghost. Kitarou spends his afterlife assisting humans in need of his skills.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 3, 1968
- Last aired
- Feb 23, 1969
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.6/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 65 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Fuji TV
Where to watch in Japan
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Netflix
Hulu
U-NEXT
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 65 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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The television series "Cackling Kitarou" is a supernatural drama that revolves around the character of Kitarou, a ghost. Kitarou spends his afterlife assisting humans in need of his skills. His primary objective is to counter the plans of malevolent spirits that seek to cause harm to humanity. The series blends elements of action, adventure, comedy, family, and science fiction/fantasy genres.
Should you watch it?
“A friendly ghost protects humans from mischievous spirits using his supernatural skills.”
- Whimsical blend of adventure and humor
- Family-friendly supernatural stories
- Episodic format may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted supernatural adventures with a comedic ghost hero.
The series is suitable for all ages with gentle humor and fantasy action.
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Season 1 · 65 episodes
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- E10 Great Yokai War - Part One Mytharc Mar 6, 1968
- E11 Great Yokai War - Part Two Mytharc Mar 13, 1968
- E12 Yokai Nurarihyon Core Mar 20, 1968
- E13 Transfer to Hell Core Mar 27, 1968
- E14 Water Tiger Core Apr 7, 1968
- E15 Kyuuketsuki Eriito - Part One Mytharc Apr 14, 1968
- E16 Kyuuketsuki Eriito - Part Two Mytharc Apr 21, 1968
- E17 Neko Sennin Core Apr 28, 1968
- E18 Majo Ningyou Core May 5, 1968
- E19 Kyuuketsu Ki Core May 12, 1968
- E20 Rat Man and Cat Girl Core May 19, 1968
- E21 Youkai Kemono - Part One Mytharc May 26, 1968
- E22 Youkai Kemono - Part Two Mytharc Jun 2, 1968
- E23 Touge no Youkai Core Jun 9, 1968
- E24 Hakusan Bou Core Jun 16, 1968
- E25 Denki Youkai Core Jun 23, 1968
- E26 Umi Zatou Core Jun 30, 1968
- E27 Odoroodoro Core Jul 7, 1968
- E28 Makura Kaeshi Core Jul 14, 1968
- E29 Kagami Kassen Core Jul 21, 1968
- E30 Akuma Beriaru Core Jul 28, 1968
- E31 Mouryou Core Aug 4, 1968
- E32 You Hana Core Aug 11, 1968
- E33 Sazae Oni Core Aug 18, 1968
- E34 Sara Kozou Core Aug 25, 1968
- E35 Koma youkai Core Sep 1, 1968
- E36 Diamond Youkai Core Sep 8, 1968
- E37 Te no me Core Sep 15, 1968
- E38 Oritatami nyuudou Core Sep 22, 1968
- E39 Youkai gundan Core Sep 29, 1968
- E40 O bebe numa no youkai Core Oct 6, 1968
- E41 A goblin cat Core Oct 13, 1968
- E42 Hitokui i shima Core Oct 20, 1968
- E43 Hiderigami Core Oct 27, 1968
- E44 Geta kassen Core Nov 3, 1968
- E45 Popular Core Nov 10, 1968
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- E50 Youkai sekigahara Core Dec 15, 1968
- E51 Ana gura nyuudou Core Dec 22, 1968
- E52 Kyuuketsu youkai dan Core Dec 29, 1968
- E53 Youkai daitouryou Core Jan 5, 1969
- E54 Youkai rally Core Jan 12, 1969
- E55 Youkai ke umou gen Core Jan 19, 1969
- E56 Island woman Core Jan 26, 1969
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- E58 Oboroguruma Core Feb 9, 1969
- E59 Daruma Core Feb 16, 1969
- E60 Kasa jizou Core Feb 23, 1969
- E61 Nochi kami Core Jan 2, 1969
- E62 Seaside Core Jan 9, 1969
- E63 Namahage Core Jan 16, 1969
- E64 In mara oni Mytharc Jan 23, 1969
- E65 Youkai houkou Mytharc Jan 30, 1969
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Kitarou, a ghost who helps humans.
What does Kitarou do in the show?
He uses his ghostly abilities to assist people and thwart evil spirits.
What tone does the series have?
It combines comedy with action-adventure and fantasy elements.
Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, it is categorized as family and features gentle humor.
Which genres are represented in the series?
It blends action-adventure, animation, comedy, family, and sci-fi/fantasy.
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