Spooky Kitaro(1968)
ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
Spooky Kitaro Synopsis
Kitarō, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. A retelling of episodes 5-6 from the 1968 TV anime.
Spooky Kitaro (1968) is a animation, horror and fantasy film directed by Hiroshi Shidara, released on July 21, 1968 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Masako Nozawa, Isamu Tanonaka, Hirosugi Sugiura and Norio Ôtsuka. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Hiroshi Shidara
- Writers:
- Masaki Tsuji, Shigeru Mizuki, Masaki Tsuji
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Shimizu
- Composer:
- Taku Izumi
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
Spooky Kitaro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masako Nozawa
as Gegege no Kitaro (voice)
Isamu Tanonaka
as Medama-Oyaji (voice)
- Hirosugi Sugiura
Hirosugi Sugiura
as Dr. Ueshima (voice)
- Norio Ôtsuka
Norio Ôtsuka
as Nezumi-otoko (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Hiroshi Shidara, written by Masaki Tsuji, Shigeru Mizuki and Masaki Tsuji.
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Spooky Kitaro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Spooky Kitaro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spooky Kitaro online?
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Who stars in Spooky Kitaro?
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The main cast of Spooky Kitaro (1968) includes Masako Nozawa, Isamu Tanonaka, Hirosugi Sugiura and Norio Ôtsuka. The film was directed by Hiroshi Shidara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spooky Kitaro released?
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Spooky Kitaro was released on July 21, 1968 and runs for 47m.
Is Spooky Kitaro worth watching?
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Spooky Kitaro (1968) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.