Gegege no Kitarou 1996

"Gegege no Kitarou (1996)" is the fourth anime adaptation of the "Gegege no Kitarou" manga by Shigeru Mizuki. The series aired from 1996 to 1998. The storyline continues to follow Kitarou, a young yōkai (supernatural creature from Japanese folklore) who is the last member of the Ghost Tribe. He lives in the Gegege Forest with his father, who is a sentient eyeball known as Medama-Oyaji. Kitarou, along with his yōkai companions, maintains peace between the human and yōkai worlds. They often intervene when evil yōkai start causing trouble for humans or other yōkai. The 1996 series sustains the unique mix of horror and comedy elements that "Gegege no Kitarou" is known for, while also educating viewers about various yōkai and aspects of Japanese folklore. Despite being a later adaptation, "Gegege no Kitarou (1996)" upholds the unique charm and spirit of the original manga, making it a beloved part of the long-running franchise.