Kitarō (鬼太郎 Kitarō)
Kitarō is a yōkai boy born in a cemetery and, aside from his mostly-decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost Tribe (幽霊族 yūrei zoku?).
He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket.
He fights for peace between humans and yōkai, which generally involves protecting the former from the wiles of the latter.
When questioned in the 2007 movie, Kitarō responds that he is three hundred and fifty years old.
Kitarō has an assortment of strange weapons at his disposal, including:
- ·remote-controlled geta sandals
- ·a detachable hand, also remote-controlled
- ·a magic chanchanko vest which can protect its wearer from danger; it occasionally seems to act of its own accord, wrapping around enemies or aiding friends, even when Kitarō is not available to command it
- ·spiny hairs which can be shot like arrows
- ·another hair which can serve as an antenna for detecting spirit activity
- ·longer locks of his hair can be used as a spear or sword
- ·a magical ocarina (usually used for calling Ittan Momen), which contains a baton, a whip and occasionally music which has the power to damage certain ghosts.
- ·the power of electrocution, usually employed when an enemy has pinned or restrained him and he can no longer kick or use other weapons
GeGeGe no Kitarō (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎) is a manga series created in 1959 by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki.
It is best known for its popularization of the folklore creatures known as yōkai, a class of spirit-monster to which all of the main characters belong.
Mini figure incl. piedestal
ca. 4 cm
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