Japan Synopsis
ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by GeGeGe no Kitaro…
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Toei Animation
Comedy + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
274 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Comedy and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding GeGeGe no Kitaro itself).
The 2017–2019 Japan Window
GeGeGe no Kitaro holds position #212 of 569 Japan seriess in the 2017–2019 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
#1The Relative Worlds
★ 9.1 · 2017
#2Sonic Mania Adventures
★ 9.0 · 2018
#3Godzilla vs. Evangelion: The Real 4-D
★ 8.9 · 2019
#4Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
★ 8.7 · 2019
#5DARLING in the FRANXX
★ 8.6 · 2018
#6Dr. STONE
★ 8.6 · 2019
#7The Rising of the Shield Hero
★ 8.6 · 2019
#8Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
★ 8.6 · 2018
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in Japan, 1769 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when GeGeGe no Kitaro premiered alongside 194 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 194 other Japan seriess in 2018.
The 3715th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 16% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (52th percentile) outruns review volume (16th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,315 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (71st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Comedy productions specifically: #483 of 1,411 (top 34%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Animation, YOMIKO Advertising, Fuji Television Network |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 97 |
| Release Date | April 1, 2018 |
| Official Site | www.toei-anim.co.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created GeGeGe no Kitaro?
GeGeGe no Kitaro was created by Shigeru Mizuki.
When did GeGeGe no Kitaro end?
GeGeGe no Kitaro finished its run with its final episode airing on March 29, 2020.
Where did GeGeGe no Kitaro air?
GeGeGe no Kitaro aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.