Overview
Series synopsis
Cackling Kitarou, also known as ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 is a Japanese action & adventure animation comedy family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 3, 1968. It ended on February 23, 1969. It was created by Shigeru Mizuki. It stars Masako Nozawa, Isamu Tanonaka, Chikao Ohtsuka and Keiko Yamamoto.
Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.
Premise
Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masako Nozawa as Kitarou (voice)
- Isamu Tanonaka as Medama Oyaji (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka as Nezumi Otoko (voice)
- Keiko Yamamoto
- Youko Ohkushi as Sunakake baabaa (voice)
- Ichiro Nagai as Konaki Jijii/Kagami Jijii/Yamabiko (voice)
- Nana Yamaguchi
- Kosei Tomita
Supporting cast
- Akiko Tsuboi as Mrs. Yamada (voice)
- Kenji Utsumi as La Seine (voice)
- Kousaku Sugiura as Yasha (voice)
- Sachiko Chijimatsu as Tomiko (voice)
- Sanji Hase as Mammoth (voice)
- Kiyoshi Komiyama as Shuishi Yamada (voice)
- Yasoe Matsuda as Keiko Yamada (voice)
- Yonehiko Kitagawa as Minister of Science (voice)
Guest cast
- Ichiro Nagai as Konaki Jijii/Kagami Jijii/Yamabiko (voice)
- Nana Yamaguchi
- Kosei Tomita
- Akiko Tsuboi as Mrs. Yamada (voice)
- Kenji Utsumi as La Seine (voice)
- Kousaku Sugiura as Yasha (voice)
- Sachiko Chijimatsu as Tomiko (voice)
- Sanji Hase as Mammoth (voice)
- Kiyoshi Komiyama as Shuishi Yamada (voice)
- Yasoe Matsuda as Keiko Yamada (voice)
- Yonehiko Kitagawa as Minister of Science (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 65 | January 3, 1968 | February 23, 1969 |
Season 1 preview
65 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obake Night Time Baseball | January 3, 1968 |
| 2 | Yasha | January 10, 1968 |
| 3 | Castle Yokai | January 17, 1968 |
Production
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 3, 1968 |
| Last aired | February 23, 1969 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |