Gegege no Kitarou (1996)
English title: Spooky Kitaro
Japanese title: ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
Type: TV
Episodes: 114
Premiered: winter 1996
Source: Manga
Genres: Adventure, Supernatural
Studios: Toei Animation
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages

Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. This time, Kitarou's friend Megumi is in need of his help. Her father, a botanist, went to Baruru Island to study the plant life there, and was subsequently kidnapped by evil spirits. It's up to Kitarou to save him.

(Source: Animenfo)