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Cackling Kitarou

8.019961 seasonTV SeriesAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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. A manga series created in 1959 by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, Cackling Kitarou is best known…

ProducersAtsuya Takase·Machiko Naruto

Where to watch

Not available in United States

Streaming in 1 other country

Cackling Kitarou isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Jan 7, 1996

Episode 2

Jan 14, 1996

Episode 3

Jan 21, 1996

Episode 4

Jan 28, 1996

Episode 5

Feb 4, 1996

Episode 6

Feb 11, 1996

Episode 7

Feb 18, 1996

Episode 8

Feb 25, 1996

Episode 9

Mar 3, 1996

E10

Episode 10

Mar 10, 1996

E11

Episode 11

Mar 17, 1996

E12

Episode 12

Mar 24, 1996

E13

Episode 13

Mar 31, 1996

E14

Episode 14

Apr 7, 1996

E15

Episode 15

Apr 14, 1996

E16

Episode 16

Apr 21, 1996

E17

Episode 17

Apr 28, 1996

E18

Episode 18

May 5, 1996

E19

Episode 19

May 12, 1996

E20

Episode 20

May 19, 1996

E21

Episode 21

May 26, 1996

E22

Episode 22

Jun 2, 1996

E23

Episode 23

Jun 9, 1996

E24

Episode 24

Jun 16, 1996

E25

Episode 25

Jun 23, 1996

E26

Episode 26

Jun 30, 1996

E27

Episode 27

Jul 7, 1996

E28

Episode 28

Jul 21, 1996

E29

Episode 29

Jul 28, 1996

E30

Episode 30

Aug 4, 1996

E31

Episode 31

Aug 11, 1996

E32

Episode 32

Aug 18, 1996

E33

Episode 33

Aug 25, 1996

E34

Episode 34

Sep 1, 1996

E35

Episode 35

Sep 8, 1996

E36

Episode 36

Sep 15, 1996

E37

Episode 37

Sep 22, 1996

E38

Episode 38

Sep 29, 1996

E39

Episode 39

Oct 6, 1996

E40

Episode 40

Oct 13, 1996

E41

Episode 41

Oct 20, 1996

E42

Episode 42

Oct 27, 1996

E43

Episode 43

Nov 3, 1996

E44

Episode 44

Nov 10, 1996

E45

Episode 45

Nov 17, 1996

E46

Episode 46

Nov 24, 1996

E47

Episode 47

Dec 1, 1996

E48

King Enma and the Rat Girl

Dec 8, 1996

E49

Episode 49

Dec 15, 1996

E50

Blown-away Granny of the Amusement Park!

Dec 22, 1996

E51

Snow! Hidden Treasure

Dec 29, 1996

E52

The Koma Ghost, Amamehagi!

Jan 12, 1997

E53

Travel to the Cemetrary, the Ghost Train

Jan 19, 1997

E54

Zashikiwarashi and Youkaigoshin!

Jan 26, 1997

E55

Change in the Water! Ghost of the Water Tiger

Feb 2, 1997

E56

The Freezer Ghost, Yukinko!

Feb 9, 1997

E57

The Vampire Elite!

Feb 16, 1997

E58

Episode 58

Feb 23, 1997

E59

Obariyon, the Ghost!

Mar 2, 1997

E60

Nuraruhyon's Conspiracy

Mar 9, 1997

E61

Be Careful of the Ghost Well

Mar 16, 1997

E62

Mystery! Cat's Highway

Mar 23, 1997

E63

Ghost Hotel

Mar 30, 1997

E64

Fierce Battle! Larry the Ghost

Apr 6, 1997

E65

Wonder! The Mammoth Flower

Apr 13, 1997

E66

Circumstances! The Demon Castle (Part 1)

Apr 20, 1997

E67

Circumstances! The Demon Castle (Part 2)

Apr 27, 1997

E68

Legend of the Sea! The Ghost of the Beach Lady

May 4, 1997

E69

Devil Bel and the Kettle

May 11, 1997

E70

Strange Sightings! Guwagoze, the Ghost

May 18, 1997

E71

Obebe, Ghost of the Swamp

May 25, 1997

E72

Appear! The Heavenly Fox's Underground Kingdom

Jun 1, 1997

E73

Blast! The Angry Earth, Korobi

Jun 8, 1997

E74

The Serpent God, Yamatano Orochi!

Jun 15, 1997

E75

Withcraft! The Mirror Battle!

Jun 22, 1997

E76

The Scorching Demon! God of the Light

Jun 29, 1997

E77

The Sea-Monk and the Ghost Ship!

Jul 6, 1997

E78

Nurarihyon and the Snake-Bone Granny

Jul 13, 1997

E79

Invasion of the Chinese Ghost (Part 1)

Jul 20, 1997

E80

Invasion of the Chinese Ghost (Part 2)

Aug 3, 1997

E81

Parenting Ghost! Ubume

Aug 10, 1997

E82

Ancient Ghost, Ookubi!

Aug 17, 1997

E83

Geta Battle! The Spiritual Opposing Pillar

Aug 24, 1997

E84

Strange! The Human-Eating Portrait

Aug 31, 1997

E85

The Magical Boundary, Mountain of the Earth Spider

Sep 7, 1997

E86

The Deadly Use, Mouryuu

Sep 14, 1997

E87

The Mysterious Warehouse

Sep 21, 1997

E88

Trap of the Ghost Sack

Sep 28, 1997

E89

Hell of the Hairs! Rakushasa

Oct 5, 1997

E90

Ghost of the Pass, Buruburu

Oct 12, 1997

E91

Mystery in the Night! Ghost of the Hundred-Ghost Night Travel

Oct 19, 1997

E92

Hundred-Eyes and Nurarihyon

Oct 26, 1997

E93

Ghost from the Moon, Katsuru-otoko!

Nov 2, 1997

E94

Kitaro's Fish and the Moat

Nov 9, 1997

E95

Thief with Demon Powers, Kamanari!

Nov 16, 1997

E96

Demon King, Nurarihyon

Nov 23, 1997

E97

Chase! The Four Western Demon Kings

Nov 30, 1997

E98

Ordeal, Road to the Demon's Castle

Dec 7, 1997

E99

Duel! The Demon King vs Kitaro

Dec 14, 1997

E100

Invitation in the Dark, the Ghastly Shadow Woman

Dec 21, 1997

E101

Terror! The Island of the Vampires

Jan 18, 1998

E102

Labyrinth, Kingdom of the Demon, Damaru

Jan 25, 1998

E103

Nightmare! Hell for the Demons

Feb 1, 1998

E104

The Mountain God, Entrance to the Hole

Feb 8, 1998

E105

Immortal! Shou, the Cat

Feb 15, 1998

E106

Nightmare! Hell for the Demons

Feb 1, 1998

E107

The Mountain God, Entrance to the Hole

Feb 8, 1998

E108

Immortal! Shou, the Cat

Feb 15, 1998

E109

Mystery of the Snoe Mountain

Feb 22, 1998

E110

Rebellion of the 808 Raccons (Part 1)

Mar 1, 1998

E111

Rebellion of the 808 Raccons (Part 2)

Mar 8, 1998

E112

Snipping of the Demon's Hair and Black Hair

Mar 15, 1998

E113

Kitaro against The Three Assassins

Mar 22, 1998

E114

Desperation! The Death-god's Trap

Mar 29, 1998

Cast

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Cackling Kitarou — streaming FAQ

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Is Cackling Kitarou on Netflix?

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Where can I watch Cackling Kitarou for free?

Cackling Kitarou isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Cackling Kitarou?

Cackling Kitarou has 1 season in total (114 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of Cackling Kitarou out yet?

Yes — all 114 episodes across 1 season of Cackling Kitarou are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cackling Kitarou?

No — Cackling Kitarou ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.