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When Does GeGeGe no Kitaro Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

GeGeGe no Kitaro ended after Season 1.

IMDb

6.9/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

97

GeGeGe no Kitaro poster

Diagnostics

Network
Fuji TV
First aired
2018-04-01
Last aired
2020-03-29
Runtime
23 min

Predictive Logic Analysis

GeGeGe no Kitaro has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is GeGeGe no Kitaro about?

GeGeGe no Kitaro reimagines the classic manga and anime franchise for contemporary viewers by grounding its supernatural premise in a modern crisis of disbelief. In a world where yokai—the spirits and monsters of Japanese folklore—have faded from collective memory, strange phenomena begin tormenting adults with inexplicable terror and chaos. When thirteen-year-old Mana reaches out to a mysterious yokai postal service in desperation, she becomes the unlikely bridge between the forgotten supernatural realm and humanity's forgotten fear. The show taps into a timeless appeal: what if the magical beings we dismissed as myth were not only real but actively trying to communicate with us? This hook propels audiences through a mystery that doubles as a meditation on cultural memory and the price of rational skepticism.

The series balances comedic relief with genuine supernatural intrigue, blending lighthearted character interactions with darker, more atmospheric episodes. Kitaro himself—a yokai boy with distinctive eyeball-headed father figure by his side—anchors the show with deadpan charm as he navigates the gap between worlds. The animation captures both whimsy and menace, shifting tone fluidly between comedic monster-of-the-week scenarios and more serialized arcs that deepen the mythology. What distinguishes this adaptation is its willingness to use the yokai concept as social commentary, exploring how modern society's disconnection from tradition creates vulnerabilities that supernatural forces exploit.

Across its 97 episodes, the series developed a devoted following among anime enthusiasts who appreciated its ambitious scope and willingness to treat folklore with earnest reverence rather than mere spectacle. The show maintained consistent quality throughout its two-year run on Fuji TV, though it remained somewhat under the radar compared to mainstream anime properties, reflected in its modest IMDb following. Its conclusion provided closure rather than cliffhangers, suggesting a show that knew its story and told it deliberately from beginning to end.

GeGeGe no Kitaro occupies a distinctive niche as a show that respects its source material while pushing it toward thematic relevance for contemporary audiences. In the landscape of supernatural anime, it stands apart for prioritizing wonder and horror in equal measure, and for suggesting that the real monster might be our collective forgetting.

Themes

supernaturalremakebased on mangademonyoukaishounenanimehorror

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GeGeGe no Kitaro Season 2 Release Date

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GeGeGe no Kitaro seasons

Season 12018 · 97 ep
  • 1. The Day Yokai Awoke2018-04-01
  • 2. Terror! Miage-Nyudo2018-04-08
  • 3. Tantanbo's Yokai Castle2018-04-15
  • 4. The Taboo of the Mysterious Forest2018-04-22
  • 5. The Disaster of the Electric Yokai2018-04-29
  • 6. The Misfortune of the Sunekosuri2018-05-06 · ★ 7.0
  • 7. Ghost Train2018-05-13
  • 8. Menace! Kagami-Jijii´s Plot2018-05-20
  • 9. The Kappas´ Work Reform2018-05-27
  • 10. Vanishing! The Seven School Mysteries2018-06-03
  • 11. Conquer Japan! The 808 Tanuki Army2018-06-10
  • 12. Capital Annihilated! The Terrifying Yokai Beast2018-06-17
  • 13. The Desired Diamonds! Wanyūdō's Trap2018-06-24
  • 14. Makura-Gaeshi and the Fantastic Dream2018-07-01
  • 15. Zunbera Spirit Surgery2018-07-08
  • 16. The Mystery of the Tide! Umizatō2018-07-15
  • 17. Kani-Bōzu and the Ancient Mystery2018-07-22
  • 18. Kawauso's Lie2018-07-29
  • 19. Ressurected Yōkai?! The Obake School2018-08-05
  • 20. Memories of the Yōka2018-08-12
  • 21. Flame on! The Solitude of the Takurō-Bi2018-08-19
  • 22. Berserk!! The Terrifying Yōkai Gyūki2018-08-26
  • 23. The Yōkai Apartment Secret Story2018-09-02
  • 24. Nezumi-Otoko's Disappearance?! Sekiyō's Trap2018-09-16
  • 25. Kubire-Oni's Curse2018-09-23
  • 26. Glamour! The Beautiful Gahi2018-09-30
  • 27. Invasion! Backbeard's Army2018-10-06
  • 28. The Great Yōkai War2018-10-14
  • 29. The Insane Frankenstein2018-10-21
  • 30. The Vampire's Halloween Party2018-10-28
  • 31. Azuki-Arai, Azuki-Hakari, Azuki-Babaa2018-11-04
  • 32. Akuma Belial: The Hundred-Year Grudge2018-11-11
  • 33. The Fox's Wedding and Hakusanbō2018-11-18
  • 34. Emperor Blackbeard2018-11-25
  • 35. The Witches of Destiny2018-12-09
  • 36. The Transform All Japanese Yokai Project2018-12-16
  • 37. Decisive Battle!! Backbeard2018-12-23
  • 38. New Year's Cannibal Mystery Kasha2019-01-06
  • 39. Yuki-Onna Snow White Love Report2019-01-13
  • 40. The Final Ballad: Sara-Kozō2019-01-20
  • 41. Enigma! Bake-Zōri's Rebellion2019-01-27
  • 42. Momon-Jii's Scheme: The Great Yōkai Trial2019-02-03
  • 43. Eternal Life: Odoro-Odoro2019-02-10
  • 44. Masquerade Nopperabō2019-02-17
  • 45. The Truth Lies in the Thicket of the Mannen-Dake2019-02-24
  • 46. The Cursed Doll Festival Mayuge2019-03-03
  • 47. The Baby-Stealing Ubume2019-03-17
  • 48. The Void of Despair and Darkness2019-03-24
  • 49. Nanashi And Mana2019-03-31
  • 50. Messenger From the Underworld Nue2019-04-07
  • 51. Enma-Diao's Secret Bargain2019-04-14
  • 52. Runaway Girl! The Forest of the Kinoko2019-04-21
  • 53. Narcissism Overload! Nuke-Kubi's Close Call!2019-04-28
  • 54. Dorotabo, life and Earth2019-05-05
  • 55. Hihi's Harassment Hell2019-05-12
  • 56. The Bewitching Melody Elite the Vampire2019-05-19
  • 57. The Bloody Noble La Siene2019-05-26
  • 58. The Han-Gyojin's Strange Kamaboko Tale2019-06-02
  • 59. Promise to The Female Yokai Ushirogami2019-06-09
  • 60. Pitch-Black Coldness The Yokai Buru-Buru2019-06-16
  • 61. Tofu-Kozo's Mold Pandemic2019-06-23
  • 62. The Four Generals of the Underworld Kurobozu's Trap2019-06-30
  • 63. The Star Festival of Love The Yokai Flower2019-07-07
  • 64. The Heart's Darkness the Suiko Reflects2019-07-14
  • 65. Nation Founding Mabyo's Great Tottori Empire2019-07-21
  • 66. The Shinigami and Sakaiminato's Hidden Village2019-07-28
  • 67. The Social Media Addict Versus The Jomon Man2019-08-04
  • 68. Capital Punishment! Exiled to the Underworld2019-08-11
  • 69. General of the Underworld The Kido, Ibukimaru2019-08-18
  • 70. Spirit Affliction Mysterious Footprints2019-08-25
  • 71. Karakasa's Umbrella Troubles2019-09-01
  • 72. Iyami the yokai's great love project2019-09-08
  • 73. The Yamata-no-Orochi of Greed2019-09-15
  • 74. The Fall of the Underworld ?! Tamamo-no-Mae's Trap2019-09-22
  • 75. Kyubi no Kitsune2019-09-29
  • 76. Nurahiyon's Ambition2019-10-06
  • 77. Vanishing Humans! Neko-Sennin's Revenge2019-10-13
  • 78. The Moryo of Mukuro Village2019-10-20
  • 79. Komori-Neko's Halloween Pandemonium2019-10-27
  • 80. Onmoraki's Trap2019-11-10
  • 81. Hot Blooded Manga Artist: The Yōkai Hiderigami2019-11-17
  • 82. Geriatric Nuppeppo2019-11-24
  • 83. Chain of Hatred The Yōkai Hōkō2019-12-01
  • 84. Chin-san, the Foreign Worker2019-12-08
  • 85. The Giant, Daidarabotchi2019-12-15
  • 86. Bloody Christmas2019-12-22
  • 87. The Binbogami and The Zashiki-Warashi2020-01-05
  • 88. Rollo Cloth's Romance2020-01-12
  • 89. The Curse of Te-no-Me2020-01-19
  • 90. Idol Legend Sazae-Oni2020-01-26
  • 91. The Misty Night of Angkor Wat2020-02-02
  • 92. The Writer is Ama-no-Jaku2020-02-09
  • 93. The Phantom Train2020-02-16
  • 94. The Lazy Fujimi Hot Springs Bus Trip2020-02-23
  • 95. The Great Yokai Alliance2020-03-01
  • 96. The Second Great Yokai War2020-03-22
  • 97. The World You See Isn't All There Is2020-03-29

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GeGeGe no Kitaro cast

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Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Kitarou (voice)

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Medama-Oyaji (voice)

Bin Shimada

Bin Shimada

Nurikabe

Bin Shimada

Bin Shimada

Konaki Jijii

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Sunakake Babaa

Yukiyo Fujii

Yukiyo Fujii

Inuyama Mana

Kappei Yamaguchi

Kappei Yamaguchi

Ittan Momen

Umeka Shouji

Umeka Shouji

Neko Musume

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Nezumi Otoko

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    When does GeGeGe no Kitaro Season 2 come out?
    GeGeGe no Kitaro ended after Season 1.
    Is GeGeGe no Kitaro renewed or cancelled?
    GeGeGe no Kitaro has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of GeGeGe no Kitaro are there?
    GeGeGe no Kitaro has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of GeGeGe no Kitaro are there?
    There are 97 episodes of GeGeGe no Kitaro across 1 season.
    Where can I watch GeGeGe no Kitaro?
    GeGeGe no Kitaro is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
    What is GeGeGe no Kitaro's IMDb rating?
    GeGeGe no Kitaro holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 from 161 votes.