About this episode

The hosts discuss the darker take on the GeGeGe No Kitaro franchise in the 2008 film Hakaba Kitarō.

Byrd, Lux, Tom and Kevin take a look at another entry in the prolific yokai franchise, GeGeGe No Kitaro franchise. This time we talk about 2008's Hakaba Kitaro, which was a darker take on the material. This changes Kitaro from a good natured yokai ambassador to a mischievous anti hero starring in downbeat morality tales. How did we feel it compared to other versions of Kitaro? Listen and find out!

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