The hugely popular "GeGeGe no Kitaro" is a long-loved work. It features many famous Japanese monsters. The sixth season of the anime has recently aired, and the series is gaining even more popularity. With so many monsters appearing in "GeGeGe no Kitaro," have you ever wondered which characters are the most popular? In this article, we'll be introducing a ranking of the most popular characters from "GeGeGe no Kitaro"! Is your favorite monster on the list? Let's take a look!
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - #1: GeGeGe no Kitaro
First up was the main character, Kitaro! As expected. His official name is "GeGeGe no Kitaro," but his real name is "Graveyard Kitaro." Kitaro may look like an ordinary boy, but he possesses considerable powers among the yokai, and is the last surviving member of the ghost tribe. He's always accompanied by his father, "Medama Oyaji." He lives a carefree life in GeGeGe Forest. In fact, Kitaro usually avoids contact with the human world. However, sometimes youkai cause trouble in the human world. When that happens, they receive a letter in the Youkai Postbox, which brings them to the human world. Incidentally, the voice actor for the ghost tribe in the new anime series is Miyuki Sawashiro.
What are the Ghost Tribe?
When you hear about the surviving ghost tribe, you might wonder, "Are they alive? Or dead?" The "ghost tribe" in Kitaro's world aren't ghosts as humans think of them. In this world, they are a species that flourished before the birth of modern humanity and are considered to be Earth's indigenous people. Incidentally, Kitaro's mother, Iwako, died of illness while pregnant with Kitaro. Kitaro was born from Iwako's buried body.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 2: Nekomusume
Next up is Nekomusume. She's the heroine of GeGeGe no Kitaro. She's so cute! Nekomusume in the new series, in particular, has a look that's very similar to modern anime. She gives off the impression of a beautiful girl. She's a cat yokai companion of Kitaro. She's very cute, but she possesses unimaginably high fighting power. Incidentally, when the greedy Nezumi-Otoko gets into trouble, she changes the color of her eyes, transforms, and attacks him. She usually has a very cool personality and can be quite aloof.
Nekomusume is a Half-Yokai!
Originally born from the union of a human and a yokai, she is a half-yokai. When we think of cats and mice, we tend to think of mice running away rather than natural enemies, but Ratman and Catgirl are also natural enemies. Ratman is also quite annoyed by Catgirl, and has even said things like, "I've had enough of Catgirl alone." However, perhaps because they're so close that they fight, they often hang out together. She's also Kitaro's girlfriend, and has feelings for him.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 3rd Place: Agnes
Ranked third is "Agnès." Some of you may be wondering, "Who is this?" She is one of the Western yokai that appeared in the sixth season of "GeGeGe no Kitaro." She escaped to Japan from Blackbeard. After meeting Kitaro, they began working together. She has a free-spirited personality and doesn't choose her words carefully. This often leads to conflicts with Kitaro and his friends. Incidentally, she is searching for a way to destroy "something" that was stolen from Blackbeard.
What is Backbeard?
Backbeard is a fictional American yokai designed by Shigeru Mizuki. He is the boss of Western yokai. The witch Agnes has a strong sense of justice, but because she is unable to see the situation around her, she tends to do anything to achieve her goals. Perhaps because of this, she often puts those around her in danger and is considered a troublemaker. Furthermore, she once nearly killed Kitaro, which earned her the dislike of Nekomusume. Kitaro also doesn't want to have any more contact with her than necessary... However, Agnes also has a kind side. Fans love her for her cute appearance and straightforward feelings.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 4th Place: Inuyama Mana
Next on the list is Inuyama Mana. In the sixth season of the anime, she takes on a heroine-like role, similar to Nekomusume and Witch Agnes. She's so cute! Inuyama Mana is a first-year junior high school student. She has a strong sense of curiosity and is deeply drawn to Kitaro and the other yokai. Kitaro sees her as a busybody, but her quick wits sometimes help find the key to solving problems.
What kind of girl is she?
Inuyama Mana is a girl with a strong sense of justice. She's driven and curious, and from the moment she first appeared, she actively tried to get involved in Kitaro's efforts to exterminate monsters. Kitaro was worried about her and didn't want her to join him, but she refused to give up. Of course, she was in danger at times, but she mustered up the courage to continue accompanying him. She's not only strong, but also kind, which is one of her charms. It's this kindness that has earned her the love of the monsters.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 5th Place: Ittan Momen
Next on the list is "Ittan Momen." I'm sure many of you have seen this one before. It's a famous Japanese yokai, a monster made of white cloth. Its long, slender body is striking, fluttering through the air. Incidentally, it can also fly through the sky with Kitaro on its back. It's like a flying carpet. Incidentally, this Kyushu yokai loves girls, and when it finds one, it immediately goes after them. It's actually about 10 meters long and weighs 2 kilograms. It's heavier than you'd think.
What kind of monster is it?
The commonly-held legend of "Ittan Momen" is a terrifying monster that appears out of nowhere, wraps itself around people's faces, and suffocates them. However, the Ittan Momen in "GeGeGe no Kitaro" is not so evil. It's a friend of Kitaro's, and flies around with everyone on its back. Since its material (?) is cloth, it's particularly vulnerable to fire and scissors. It can even bleed if cut! Incidentally, since it's said to be a monster that appears in Kagoshima, it speaks in the Kagoshima dialect.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 6: Ratman
Next on the list is Ratman! Ratman is also quite well-known among yokai. He's half human, half yokai. His passions are money and power! He's a character with a despicable despicable nature, unusual for a children's anime. He prioritizes making money above all else. This cunning side can sometimes make him Kitaro's ally and sometimes his enemy. He's not afraid to lie and betray others. He's a troublesome character, consumed with greed and prone to getting involved in shady business ventures that cause trouble. He's always helped by Kitaro and calls himself "Kitaro's best friend." He's a pretty quirky character, but don't you think he's comical and funny?
Learn more about Ratman!
Ratman is a "half-demon" who wears only a single rope-like piece of cloth. He looks like a mouse, doesn't he? He's Kitaro's closest friend. He's actually the dirtiest man in Japan, and despite living for 300 years, he's never even taken a bath! That's disgusting. However, since there are scenes in the film where he does bathe, perhaps he just rarely takes baths. Incidentally, Ratman's breath smells so bad that it's said to kill a fly 10 meters away.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 7th Place: Kazamatsuri Hana
Another human character has made the list. She's the main heroine of the fifth film in the "GeGeGe no Kitaro" series, "GeGeGe no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!" (GeGeGe no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!). She's so cute, isn't she? She's a pretty perfect girl: excellent grades, a great athlete, and kindhearted. However, because she doesn't actively seek out relationships with her parents or those around her, she's perceived as "cold-hearted and harsh." Because of this, she's troubled by the fact that others don't believe she's being attacked by monsters. She first meets Kitaro by sending a letter through the Yokai Post.
Kitaro falls in love!?
In fact, in this movie, Kitaro falls in love with Kazamatsuri Hana! She's so beautiful that Kitaro can't help but stare at her. The Kazamatsuri family is a prestigious family, and she's a talented young woman. She also received a strict upbringing from her mother, so she usually acts cold and distant. However, she has a bright and kind personality, and quickly becomes friends with the other yokai. They become so attached to her that by the time she returns to the human world, they desperately try to stop her.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 8: Yumeko Tendo
Next up, coming in at No. 8, is Yumeko Tendo. Do you know her? Yumeko Tendo appears in episode 2 of the third anime series. After being saved by Kitaro from Old Man Mirror, they become friends. The third anime series focuses on the coexistence of humans and yokai, and Yumeko Tendo is a character who truly symbolizes this. For that reason, she even appears more frequently than the original heroine, Nekomusume!
What kind of character is she?
She's a fourth-grader. Her dream is to become a picture book author. She has a kind personality and is quite calm for her age. She also has a brave side, risking her life to protect a child younger than her who is being attacked by a monster, and recklessly challenging Kitaro when he's in trouble. Although she does go a little overboard, she's a straightforward girl.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 9th Place: Zambia
Zambia ranked 9th. Do you know Zambia? She's a Western monster. She appeared in Season 5 of the anime. She looks like a cute, modern-day witch. She's the youngest of Beard's executives, and she likes Backbeard. However, she can also be quite arrogant, which makes her somewhat disliked. While she has a fair amount of magical knowledge, her lack of experience doesn't seem to help her with tactics.
What's her relationship with Nekomusume?
Since they're both cute girls, aren't you curious about their relationship? By the way, when they first met, she called him a "weak woman." It seems they've had some kind of feud ever since. They don't seem to get along very well.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 10: Medama Oyaji
And finally, the winner is "Medama Oyaji"! Medama Oyaji is the adorable mascot character of "GeGeGe no Kitaro." He's also the father of the main character, Kitaro. To be precise, Medama Oyaji is actually the incarnation of Kitaro's deceased father.
What kind of character is he?
Medama Oyaji is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. However, he is quite knowledgeable and often supports Kitaro and his friends. He is often seen bathing in a rice bowl. Incidentally, this rice bowl also seems to double as Kitaro's tableware, and when he takes a long bath, Kitaro has even said, "I want to eat soon." Incidentally, he is also very popular as a mascot character, and local key chains are famous for him.
[GeGeGe no Kitaro] Top 10 Popular Character Rankings!
That concludes our ranking of GeGeGe no Kitaro's most popular characters! Did your favorite make it onto the list? As you'd expect from a series that's been loved for so long, there are plenty of fascinating characters. We're excited to see what happens next!
