Graveyard Kitaro
墓場鬼太郎
Mizuki, a low-rung company employee in early 60s Japan, becomes the unwitting caretaker of Kitaro, a mysterious boy who is born of two worlds: the living and the dead. As Kitaro navigates the strange dealings of…
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Synopsis
Mizuki, a low-rung company employee in early 60s Japan, becomes the unwitting caretaker of Kitaro, a mysterious boy who is born of two worlds: the living and the dead. As Kitaro navigates the strange dealings of humanity, the yokai that have been sleeping for time immemorial begin to make their appearance...
About
Graveyard Kitaro premiered on January 10, 2008. and was created by Kimitoshi Chioka and Shigeru Mizuki. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 11 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on March 20, 2008.
Why viewers enjoy Graveyard Kitaro
Graveyard Kitaro targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Graveyard Kitaro was animated by Toei Animation, under the creative direction of Kimitoshi Chioka, Shigeru Mizuki, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Graveyard Kitaro holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 10 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Graveyard Kitaro include: supernatural, curse, based on manga, youkai, anime, horror, japanese economic miracle, adoring. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Masako Nozawa
Chikao Ohtsuka
Isamu Tanonaka
Takahiro Fujimoto
Toru Okawa
Kazue Ikura
Saki Yasuda
Eiji Takemoto
Eri Yasui
Keiji Hirai
Production credits
- Created by
- Kimitoshi Chioka · Shigeru Mizuki
- Direction
- Kimitoshi Chioka · Kohei Hatano · Hidehito Ueda
- Writing
- Shigeru Mizuki · Yoshimi Narita · Ikuko Takahashi
Release dates
Premiered
January 10, 2008
Last aired
March 20, 2008
Seasons & episodes
Season1
January 10, 2008·11episodes
Season1
January 10, 2008·11episodes
Born in a cemetery, Kitaro is the last survivor of the ghost tribe. Raised by a human father, Mizuki, and accompanied by his biological father reincarnated as an eyeball, Medama Oyaji, the young Kitaro will have to learn to live in this world governed by science where yokai no longer have a place in popular belief.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- supernatural
- curse
- based on manga
- youkai
- anime
- shōwa era (1926-89)
- horror
- japanese economic miracle
- adoring
- amused
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Frequently asked questions
When did Graveyard Kitaro premiere?
Graveyard Kitaro premiered on January 10, 2008.
How many seasons does Graveyard Kitaro have?
Graveyard Kitaro has 1 season and 11 episodes in total.
What genre is Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro is classified under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
What networks did Graveyard Kitaro air on?
Graveyard Kitaro aired on Fuji TV.
Who created Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro was created by Kimitoshi Chioka and Shigeru Mizuki.
Is Graveyard Kitaro finished?
Yes, Graveyard Kitaro concluded its run on March 20, 2008.
How long is each episode of Graveyard Kitaro?
Each episode of Graveyard Kitaro runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Graveyard Kitaro from?
Graveyard Kitaro is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
