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Cackling Kitarou

1996 – 1998Show1 season114 episodes

AnimationComedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills by thwarting the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for romance, tears or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Machiko Naruto, Atsuya Takase

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 1996 · March 29, 1998 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 1996
Last aired
March 29, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 114 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cackling Kitarou?"

Questions about Cackling Kitarou

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cackling Kitarou?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Cackling Kitarou worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Cackling Kitarou okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Cackling Kitarou?

57 h

About 57 hours: 114 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1998.

Will Cackling Kitarou make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Cackling Kitarou?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Cackling Kitarou in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.