Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo

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Alternative Titles

Japanese: 鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎


Information

Type: Movie
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Nov 17, 2023
Producers: None found, add some
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: Toei Animation
Source: Manga
Genres: ComedyComedy, SupernaturalSupernatural
Theme: MythologyMythology
Demographic: ShounenShounen
Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 7.651 (scored by 792792 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #14062
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #7618
Members: 7,107
Favorites: 17

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Synopsis

A completely new feature-length animation commemorating the 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki's birth. The story of Kitaro's father is revealed for the first time.

(Source: Official site, translated)

Background

The anime film is one of four projects commemorating Shigeru Mizuki's 100th year birthday anniversary.

Characters & Voice Actors


Staff

Koga, Gou
Director
Kido, Kouhei
Episode Director
Kawai, Kenji
Music
Mizuki, Shigeru
Original Creator


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Reviews

Aug 26, 2024
Right off the bat I can honestly say that I had completely forgotten about watching Gege 2018 before I saw this movie listed, it was just another supernatural comedy with an interesting story but not peculiarly memorable.
But upon giving this movie a watch, oh my.
Even if you have not watched the Gege 2018 or don't know anything about this series, both manga and anime, you will be pleasantly surprised.
For me, especially as someone who hates CGI in anime, I was astonished by no CGI in this anime. This contributed greatly to the atmosphere and scenes. I always like the hand-drawn feel more and had ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Before seeing the movie, I recommend that you watch one episode of Graveyard Kitaro and one episode of the sixth in the series, which was recommended to watch beforehand on twitter. I think it makes the movie more interesting and more moving. I actually went to the theater the day before to see those two episodes only.

・I think that the movie is more enjoyable if you like Kitaro, even if you are quite old due to the complete respect to the original work.
・The visuals of Kitaro's father and Mizuki are good, and the movie has a lot of female audience because of that.
・The movie is ...

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Recent News

'Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, First Trailer

'Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, First Trailer

The official website of the Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo anime movie revealed additional cast, staff, the first trailer, and a key visual (pictured) on Wednesday. ...read more

'Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo' Movie Announces Main Staff Members

'Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo' Movie Announces Main Staff Members

The Gegege-ki 2021 special screening event revealed the main staff and a second teaser visual (pictured) for the Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo anime movie on Sunday...read more


Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo Episode 1 Discussion
Daviljoe193 - Jun 12
3 repliesby alpo42ab »»
Nov 7, 10:29 PM
Can I watch this before other entries in the franchise?
Didi6970 - Jun 18, 2023
7 repliesby Daviljoe193 »»
Jun 12, 11:10 AM
Where can I watch it?
Phantomy14 - Apr 6
10 repliesby banhbaozi »»
May 4, 3:36 PM
Any guesses for how dark this series will be?
Daviljoe193 - Jul 22, 2022
15 repliesby Papy-1412 »»
Dec 18, 2023 10:38 PM