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title: "The Birth of Kitaro: 1"
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# Iconic Shigeru Mizuki art style Authentic Yokai folklore Classic manga origin story The Birth of Kitaro: 1

**Price:** KSh5168
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## Summary

> 👹 Unlock the spooky charm of Japan’s legendary Yokai world!

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- **What is this?** The Birth of Kitaro: 1
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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Depth:** Rich with authentic Yokai myths and cultural references.
- • **Masterful Artistry:** Bold, detailed illustrations that bring Japanese folklore to life.
- • **Collector’s Pride:** Carefully curated by Drawn & Quarterly for both old and new audiences.
- • **Dive into Manga History:** Experience the original Kitaro story that started it all.
- • **Perfect Intro for New Fans:** Short, self-contained chapters ideal for manga newcomers.

## Overview

The Birth of Kitaro: 1 is a beautifully illustrated manga by Shigeru Mizuki, offering a captivating introduction to the iconic Kitaro series. Featuring bold artwork and culturally rich stories about Japanese Yokai, this volume blends humor and horror in short, accessible chapters. With a 4.7-star rating and expert curation by Drawn & Quarterly, it’s a must-have for manga enthusiasts and fans of Japanese folklore alike.

## Description

Buy The Birth of Kitaro: 1 Illustrated by Shigeru Mizuki (ISBN: 9781770462281) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: A Superb Introduction to a Japanese Classic - This collection of stories from Mizuki Shigeru's back-catalogue gives the reader a perfect introduction to the world of Kitaro. Starting with the original chapter from his first manga incarnation, Hakaba Kitaro, a creepy tone is set from the off before being tempered by the humour and lightheartedness of the GeGeGe no Kitaro chapters. Mizuki's artstyle is beautiful: filled with bold characters, detailed backgrounds, and his own spin on utterly bizarre Yokai designs. Every panel oozes emotion and comedy, and each short adventure is sure to elicit a laugh. Each chapter is short, self-contained, and filled with cultural references making the volume a perfect read for those seeking an introduction to Japanese monsters which is easy to swallow. For those interested in Yokai and Japanese myths, translator Zack Davisson's introduction and closing pages are filled with invaluable information. The amount of care and love that has been poured into the project by the Drawn & Quarterly team is evident, and this shows in the volume's presentation and acknowledgment of both old and new Kitaro audiences. As a long-time fan of the series and a lover of comic books in general, I highly recommend adding The Birth of Kitaro to your collection.
Review: I love quirky characters and a definite spiritual theme. - Having spotted the new Anime adaptation of Kitaro 2018 I went ahead and pretty much purchased all the Kitaro Manga available on here I have fallen in love with this character , He's so cute and It's Yokai are definitely a favourite subject of mine this has Kitaro's origin story in (not known in the Anime) Mizuki's art style and humor has made me a fan of his works.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 908,137 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13,537 in Magic & Fantasy Graphic Novels 17,584 in Manga (Books) 144,386 in Teen & Young Adult (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 113 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Introduction to a Japanese Classic
*by C***H on 25 May 2016*

This collection of stories from Mizuki Shigeru's back-catalogue gives the reader a perfect introduction to the world of Kitaro. Starting with the original chapter from his first manga incarnation, Hakaba Kitaro, a creepy tone is set from the off before being tempered by the humour and lightheartedness of the GeGeGe no Kitaro chapters. Mizuki's artstyle is beautiful: filled with bold characters, detailed backgrounds, and his own spin on utterly bizarre Yokai designs. Every panel oozes emotion and comedy, and each short adventure is sure to elicit a laugh. Each chapter is short, self-contained, and filled with cultural references making the volume a perfect read for those seeking an introduction to Japanese monsters which is easy to swallow. For those interested in Yokai and Japanese myths, translator Zack Davisson's introduction and closing pages are filled with invaluable information. The amount of care and love that has been poured into the project by the Drawn & Quarterly team is evident, and this shows in the volume's presentation and acknowledgment of both old and new Kitaro audiences. As a long-time fan of the series and a lover of comic books in general, I highly recommend adding The Birth of Kitaro to your collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love quirky characters and a definite spiritual theme.
*by G***9 on 29 May 2018*

Having spotted the new Anime adaptation of Kitaro 2018 I went ahead and pretty much purchased all the Kitaro Manga available on here I have fallen in love with this character , He's so cute and It's Yokai are definitely a favourite subject of mine this has Kitaro's origin story in (not known in the Anime) Mizuki's art style and humor has made me a fan of his works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal
*by B***R on 25 September 2019*

Great anime/ manga comic

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*