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鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
Confirmed2023-11-177.46.6Trakt

1955. Kitaro's father, Medama Oyaji, comes to Yagura Village in search of his missing wife. The village was ruled by the Ryuga clan, which controls Japan's political and business circles behind the scenes. Mizuki, who works at a blood bank, visits the village with a secret mission to mourn the death of the head of his family, and meets Kitaro's father. While an ugly fight unfolds over the succession of the head of the family, a member of the family is brutally murdered at the village shrine. It was the beginning of a terrifying chain of events.

The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe is a 2023 animated fantasy-mystery film set in 1955 Japan, exploring the origins of the legendary Kitaro as his father searches for his missing wife in a village controlled by the mysterious Ryuga clan. When a family member is murdered at a shrine, a chain of supernatural and political intrigue unfolds. The film blends horror, comedy, and dark fantasy to tell a prequel origin story.

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Available in: Austria · Switzerland · Germany · Japan · South Korea · Taiwan

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In cinemas
2023-11-17

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Director
Gou Koga
Gou Koga

Trailer

Final Main Trailer [ENG SUB]

YouTube · 2024-06-06

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When was The Birth of Kitaro released?

The film was released on November 17, 2023.

What is the plot about?

Set in 1955, the story follows Kitaro's father Medama Oyaji arriving in Yagura Village to find his missing wife, where he becomes entangled in the dark secrets of the powerful Ryuga clan and a murder mystery at a local shrine.

What genres does the film cover?

The film combines animation, comedy, mystery, fantasy, and horror elements.

Where can I watch it?

As a 2023 theatrical release, availability varies by region and platform; check local streaming services and digital retailers for current options.

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