Graveyard Kitaro (2008): Cast
Graveyard Kitaro is a 2008 animated comedy directed by Kohei Hatano and Kimitoshi Chioka, starring Masako Nozawa as Kitarō (voice), Chikao Ohtsuka and Isamu Tanonaka. It runs 4 hours 13 minutes.
- Runtime
- 4h 13m (253 min)
- Directors
- Kohei Hatano and Kimitoshi Chioka
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Graveyard Kitaro About?
The premise of Graveyard Kitaro without spoilers.
Kitarō, a yōkai child raised in a cemetery, is the sole surviving member of the Ghost tribe besides his deteriorating father. He bears a missing left eye, hidden beneath his hair, and dedicates himself to fostering peace between humans and yōkai, constantly defending humanity from the mischievous schemes of the supernatural.
Graveyard Kitaro Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- tribe
- anime animation
- ghost
- supernatural power
- spirit
- reference to kitaro
- supernatural horror
- yokai
- based on manga
- supernatural fantasy
- satire
- shonen anime animation
+11 more Show fewer
- shounen
- battle
- supernatural thriller
- boy
- horror comedy
- japanese mythology
- graveyard
- japan
- demon
- cemetery
- folk horror
Graveyard Kitaro Cast & Characters
Masako Nozawa leads the cast as Kitarō (voice), with Chikao Ohtsuka as Nezumi Otoko (voice) and Isamu Tanonaka as Medama Oyaji (voice). Directed by Kohei Hatano and Kimitoshi Chioka.
- Co-director Kohei Hatano
- Co-director Kimitoshi Chioka
- Masako Nozawa as Kitarō (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka as Nezumi Otoko (voice)
- Isamu Tanonaka as Medama Oyaji (voice)
Graveyard Kitaro Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Hakaba Kitarō” and “Hakaba Kitarou”.
- Also known as
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- Hakaba Kitarō
- Hakaba Kitarou
- 鬼太郎
- 묘지의 키타로
- 墓场鬼太郎
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Spooky Kitaro 1968 -
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Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro’s Ghost Train 1999 -
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Graveyard Kitaro FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Graveyard Kitaro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro runs 4 hours 13 minutes (253 minutes).
Who directed Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro was directed by Kohei Hatano and Kimitoshi Chioka.
More films by Kohei Hatano Who is in the cast of Graveyard Kitaro?
Graveyard Kitaro stars Masako Nozawa as Kitarō (voice), Chikao Ohtsuka as Nezumi Otoko (voice) and Isamu Tanonaka as Medama Oyaji (voice).
Does Graveyard Kitaro have a post-credit scene?
No. Graveyard Kitaro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Graveyard Kitaro in?
The original language of Graveyard Kitaro is Japanese.
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