Cackling Kitarou 1985
★ 9.0/10 · 2 votes AnimationAction & AdventureMysteryComedy 1 seasons · 115 eps Ended
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What is Cackling Kitarou?
Cackling Kitarou is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 115
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 12, 1985
- Last aired
- Mar 21, 1988
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Comedy
- Updated
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Cackling Kitarou is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Fuji TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 115 tracked episodes.
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“Ghost boy Kitarou battles evil spirits threatening humanity.”
Reasons to watch
- Rich folklore-inspired storytelling
- Iconic protagonist with moral depth
- Nostalgic animation style
Keep in mind
- Dated animation techniques
- Pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
You enjoy supernatural adventures with a blend of Japanese folklore.
Suitable for general audiences with mild spooky elements.
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Season 1 · 115 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Goblin Castle!! Mytharc Oct 12, 1985
- E2 Mirror Jijii Core Oct 19, 1985
- E3 The Cat Wizard Core Oct 26, 1985
- E4 The Youkai, Nurarihyon Core Nov 2, 1985
- E5 The Diamond Youkai, Wanyuudou Core Nov 9, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 16, 1985
- E7 The Sea Snake and Her Child Core Nov 23, 1985
- E8 The Daruma Yokai Core Nov 30, 1985
- E9 The Invincible Water Tiger Core Dec 7, 1985
- E10 Yasha`s Haunting Melody Core Dec 14, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 21, 1985
- E12 The Hooded Jizo Core Dec 28, 1985
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 4, 1986
- E14 The Clam Demon`s Elixir of Life Core Jan 11, 1986
- E15 Yukinko the Ice Yokai Core Jan 18, 1986
- E16 The Faceless Yokai Core Jan 25, 1986
- E17 Keukegen, the Ancient Yokai Core Feb 1, 1986
- E18 The Underground Kingdom`s Counterattack Core Feb 8, 1986
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 15, 1986
- E20 Episode 20 Core Feb 22, 1986
- E21 Episode 21 Core Mar 1, 1986
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 8, 1986
- E23 Episode 23 Core Mar 15, 1986
- E24 Episode 24 Core Mar 22, 1986
- E25 The Trembling Specter Core Mar 29, 1986
- E26 The Ghoulish Night Game Core Apr 5, 1986
- E27 Episode 27 Core Apr 12, 1986
- E28 Episode 28 Core Apr 19, 1986
- E29 Episode 29 Core May 3, 1986
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 10, 1986
- E31 Episode 31 Core May 17, 1986
- E32 Episode 32 Core May 24, 1986
- E33 Episode 33 Core May 31, 1986
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jun 14, 1986
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jun 28, 1986
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jul 5, 1986
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jul 12, 1986
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jul 19, 1986
- E39 Episode 39 Core Aug 2, 1986
- E40 Episode 40 Core Aug 9, 1986
- E41 Episode 41 Core Aug 23, 1986
- E42 Episode 42 Core Aug 30, 1986
- E43 Episode 43 Core Sep 6, 1986
- E44 Episode 44 Core Sep 13, 1986
- E45 Episode 45 Core Sep 20, 1986
- E46 Episode 46 Core Sep 27, 1986
- E47 Episode 47 Core Oct 4, 1986
- E48 Episode 48 Core Oct 11, 1986
- E49 Episode 49 Core Oct 18, 1986
- E50 Episode 50 Core Oct 25, 1986
- E51 Episode 51 Core Nov 1, 1986
- E52 Episode 52 Core Nov 8, 1986
- E53 Episode 53 Core Nov 15, 1986
- E54 Episode 54 Core Nov 22, 1986
- E55 Episode 55 Core Nov 29, 1986
- E56 Episode 56 Core Dec 6, 1986
- E57 Episode 57 Core Dec 13, 1986
- E58 Episode 58 Core Dec 20, 1986
- E59 Episode 59 Core Dec 27, 1986
- E60 Episode 60 Core Jan 3, 1987
- E61 The Phantom Train Core Jan 10, 1987
- E62 Episode 62 Core Jan 17, 1987
- E63 Episode 63 Core Jan 24, 1987
- E64 Episode 64 Core Jan 31, 1987
- E65 Hundred Eye Yokai Core Feb 7, 1987
- E66 Episode 66 Core Feb 14, 1987
- E67 Episode 67 Core Feb 21, 1987
- E68 Episode 68 Core Feb 28, 1987
- E69 Episode 69 Core Mar 7, 1987
- E70 Episode 70 Core Mar 14, 1987
- E71 Episode 71 Core Mar 21, 1987
- E72 Episode 72 Core Mar 28, 1987
- E73 Episode 73 Core Apr 4, 1987
- E74 Episode 74 Core Apr 11, 1987
- E75 Episode 75 Core Apr 18, 1987
- E76 Episode 76 Core Apr 25, 1987
- E77 Episode 77 Core May 2, 1987
- E78 Episode 78 Core May 16, 1987
- E79 Episode 79 Core May 23, 1987
- E80 Episode 80 Core May 30, 1987
- E81 Episode 81 Core Jun 6, 1987
- E82 Episode 82 Core Jun 13, 1987
- E83 Episode 83 Core Jun 20, 1987
- E84 Episode 84 Core Jun 27, 1987
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jul 4, 1987
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jul 11, 1987
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jul 25, 1987
- E88 Episode 88 Core Aug 1, 1987
- E89 Episode 89 Core Aug 15, 1987
- E90 Episode 90 Core Aug 22, 1987
- E91 Episode 91 Core Aug 29, 1987
- E92 Episode 92 Core Sep 26, 1987
- E93 Episode 93 Core Oct 3, 1987
- E94 Episode 94 Core Oct 10, 1987
- E95 Episode 95 Core Oct 17, 1987
- E96 Episode 96 Core Oct 24, 1987
- E97 Episode 97 Core Oct 31, 1987
- E98 Episode 98 Core Nov 7, 1987
- E99 Episode 99 Core Nov 14, 1987
- E100 Episode 100 Core Nov 21, 1987
- E101 Episode 101 Core Dec 12, 1987
- E102 Episode 102 Core Dec 19, 1987
- E103 Episode 103 Core Dec 26, 1987
- E104 Episode 104 Core Jan 9, 1988
- E105 Episode 105 Core Jan 16, 1988
- E106 Episode 106 Core Jan 23, 1988
- E107 Episode 107 Core Jan 30, 1988
- E108 Episode 108 Core Feb 6, 1988
- E109 Episode 109 Core Feb 8, 1988
- E110 Episode 110 Core Feb 15, 1988
- E111 Episode 111 Core Feb 22, 1988
- E112 Episode 112 Core Feb 29, 1988
- E113 Episode 113 Core Mar 7, 1988
- E114 Episode 114 Mytharc Mar 14, 1988
- E115 Episode 115 Mytharc Mar 21, 1988
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it's the third TV anime adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's Gegege no Kitarou manga.
Who voices Kitarou?
The main cast includes veteran voice actors, though specific names vary by episode.
How many episodes are there?
Multiple episodes were produced during its original run from 1985 to 1988.
Is it scary for kids?
It has spooky themes but is generally family-friendly with comedic tones.
Where can I watch it?
Availability varies by region; check local streaming services or DVD releases.