Cackling Kitarou (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 2007, Cackling Kitarou is an animation, comedy and family series.
What it’s about. The classic tale of Gegege no Kitaro told yet again. The story is the usual in the Gegege no Kitaro series. Kitaro is a boy living in the Gegege Forest/Cemetery (lands where many Yokai roam) with his mostly dead father (who survives only in his eye), Sunakake Babaa, NekoMusume, and Konaki Jiji. One difference between this Kitaro and all of the others that came before him, is that this one has brown hair instead of the standard grayish silver.
Who’s in it. Cackling Kitarou stars Bin Shimada as Chi, Chikao Ohtsuka as Hakusanbou, Daisuke Gori as Enma-Daiou and Daisuke Kishio as Po, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Cackling Kitarou sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cackling Kitarou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cackling Kitarou tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cackling Kitarou (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cackling Kitarou change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cackling Kitarou worth watching?
- Cackling Kitarou holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cackling Kitarou?
- Cackling Kitarou stars Bin Shimada, Chikao Ohtsuka, Daisuke Gori, Daisuke Kishio and Daisuke Sakaguchi.
- When was Cackling Kitarou released?
- Cackling Kitarou was released in 2007.