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Cackling Kitarou 1996

★ 8.0/10 AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 114 eps Ended
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What is Cackling Kitarou?

Cackling Kitarou is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
114
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jan 7, 1996
Networks
Fuji TV
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Comedy #Sci-Fi & Fantasy 🏆 Critically Acclaimed
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Cackling Kitarou is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Fuji TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 114 tracked episodes.

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“A ghost hero battles mischievous spirits to protect humans.”

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  • Blend of comedy and folklore
  • Features classic yōkai creatures
  • Family‑friendly adventure
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  • Animation reflects its 1990s era

Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted supernatural comedy rooted in Japanese folklore.

Suitable for general audiences, with mild supernatural themes.

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What is the basic premise of Cackling Kitarou?

Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans by thwarting evil spirits that torment them.

What source material does the series draw from?

It is based on Shigeru Mizuki's 1959 manga, originally titled Hakaba no Kitarō.

How often has the series been adapted?

The story has been adapted multiple times, with a new anime series produced each decade since 1968.

What genres describe the 1996 series?

The 1996 version is classified as animation, comedy, and sci‑fi/fantasy.

What does the original title mean?

Hakaba no Kitarō translates literally as "Kitar".

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