Movie

Kitaro

★ 5.5(14)20071h 43m

Kitaro is streaming on U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Kitaro

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Katsuhide Motoki
Release date: 2007-04-28
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $21
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Part of: Kitaro Collection

Kitaro — trailer

About Kitaro

Kitaro is a 2007 movie in the Fantasy, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Katsuhide Motoki, starring Eiji Wentz, Mao Inoue and Rena Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kitaro in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kitaro is a half human, half creature who keeps an eye on the human society to save them from the evil attacks from another world. He finds that a magical ball that controls all powers had been brought into the human world, and stops it from falling into the wrong hands.

Cast

Eiji Wentz

Kitaro

Mao Inoue

Mika Miura

Rena Tanaka

Catgirl

Yo Oizumi

Nezumi Otoko

Kanpei Hazama

Konaki Jiji

Go Riju

Mr. Haruhiko Miura

Ruka Uchida

Kenta Miura

Satoshi Hashimoto

Kuko (Uncle Goro)

Kazuyuki Matsuzawa

Mr. Tanaka

Yuriko Hirooka

Mrs. Tanaka

Kasumi Suzuki

Tanaka Daughter

Naomasa Musaka

Pawn Shop Owner

Themes & keywords

monsterbased on mangayoukai

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kitaro in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Kitaro on U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Kitaro on Netflix?+

Kitaro is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is Kitaro?+

Kitaro has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Kitaro?+

Kitaro stars Eiji Wentz, Mao Inoue, Rena Tanaka, Yo Oizumi and Kanpei Hazama.

When did Kitaro come out?+

Kitaro is a 2007 movie directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

What genre is Kitaro?+

Kitaro is Fantasy, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Kitaro?+

Kitaro was directed by Katsuhide Motoki.