Cackling Kitarou

Fans of the classic GegeGe no Kitaro get a bright, family friendly reintroduction with this 2007 animated take. Kitaro grows up on the edge of a forest and a cemetery long rumored to be home to countless yokai. He keeps company with a chorus of familiar companions, including his mostly dead father who endures only in one eye, Sunakake Babaa, Neko Musume, and Konaki Jiji. This version gives Kitaro a small visual twist by giving him brown hair instead of the traditional gray. The show leans into playful humor and warm friendships as he and his friends encounter a parade of spirits, mischief makers, and mild dangers, staying faithful to the franchise while being approachable for younger viewers.

Produced for television in 2007 the series reimagines Shigeru Mizuki's yokai world for a generation. It builds on Mizuki's GeGeGe no Kitaro legacy, bringing the familiar cast to life with refreshed visuals while keeping a light hearted, family friendly tone.

This revival reinforces GeGeGe no Kitaro's place in Japanese folklore as a bridge between traditional yokai legends and modern audiences. The brown haired Kitaro signals a contemporary update, while the cast of iconic yokai and the friendly humor keeps the stories accessible to kids and parents alike, broadening cultural reach.

Viewers and families respond to the show as a gentle blend of comedy and folklore. It emphasizes friendship, curiosity about the unknown, and empathy for beings outside the human world. The tone avoids scares while celebrating teamwork, courage, and the joy of shared adventures across generations for families everywhere.

Awards: No major nominations are documented for this 2007 revival. The show is primarily noted for its faithful adaptation of Mizuki's world and its approachable humor, which keeps the GeGeGe no Kitaro mythos accessible to new generations and invites family discussion about folklore.