The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe
鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎
“The first-ever reveal of the story of Kitaro's Fathers..”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final Main Trailer [ENG SUB]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-06
Top Cast
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Miyuki Sawashiro
Kitarou (voice)
Masako Nozawa
Medama-Oyaji (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Kitarou's Father (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Mizuki (voice)
Umeka Shoji
Neko-Musume (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
A Mysterious Boy (voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki
Sayo Ryuga (voice)
Yumiko Kobayashi
Tokiya Nagata (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
Tokimaru Ryuga (voice)
Tetsu Shiratori
Tokisada Ryuga (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Katsunori Ryuga (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Kozo Ryuga (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Yasuko Nagata (voice)
Masaya Matsukaze
Yamada (voice)
Akira Ishida
Kenji Nagata (voice)
Yoko Soumi
Otome Ryuga (voice)
Yuko Minaguchi
Hinoe Ryuga (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gou Koga
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- 鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gou Koga
Hiroyuki Yoshino, Shigeru Mizuki
Kenji Kawai
Tomoyuki Ishiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Tomoyuki Ishiyama
Director of Photography
Gou Koga
Director
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe
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What is The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe about?
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.
Who directed The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe?
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe was directed by Gou Koga.
Who stars in The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe?
The principal cast of The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe includes Miyuki Sawashiro, Masako Nozawa, Toshihiko Seki, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Umeka Shoji.
When was The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe released and how long is it?
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe?
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).