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Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

1999 · 11 min Adventure Animation
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

A forgotten train platform at midnight, where the rails gleam with spectral light. When a phantom locomotive materializes, young Kitaro and his yokai companions must board it, embarking on a perilous journey through haunted realms to prevent a vengeful spirit from derailing the world of the living. This 1999 animated adventure blends classic Japanese folklore with early 3D spectacle, sending its iconic hero on a chilling ride where every passenger has a ghostly secret.

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Original Title ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 鬼太郎の幽霊電車3D
Year 1999
Country Japan
Genre Adventure, Animation
Director Mamoru Hosoda
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes)

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The director builds a world where Japanese folklore breathes through classic cel animation, honoring the spirit of the source material. A mood emerges that walks the line between youthful wonder and the gentle spookiness inherent to yokai tales.

It suits viewers seeking straightforward, nostalgic adventure without narrative weight. One settles into a cozy, supernatural ride through a distinctly Japanese otherworld. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

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