The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe

Set in 1955, this story follows Medama Oyaji, who travels to Yagura Village to find his missing wife. The village is under the secret control of the Ryuga clan, a powerful group that influences Japanese politics and business. Simultaneously, a man named Mizuki arrives in the village on a secret mission related to the death of his family leader. As the Ryuga clan engages in a violent struggle for succession, a murder at the local shrine triggers a series of terrifying events.

Directed by Gou Koga, this is the second film in his directorial career following a 2015 One Piece special. The animated feature was produced by Toei Animation and Toei Company, with a screenplay by Hiroyuki Yoshino. The voice cast includes Miyuki Sawashiro, Masako Nozawa, Toshihiko Seki, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Umeka Shouji, and Toshio Furukawa.

The film blends elements of horror, fantasy, and mystery. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.2 on IMDb from 659 votes and a 7.4 on TMDB based on 27 votes.