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Medama Oyaji
目玉のおやじ
Medama Oyaji is Kitaro's father. Once a fully-formed adult, he perished of a disease, only to be reborn out of his decayed body as an anthropomorphic version of his own eyeball. He looks small and fragile, but has a strong spirit and a great love for his son. He is also extremely knowledgeable about ghosts and monsters. He enjoys staying clean, and is often seen bathing in a small bowl.
Featured Anime Roles (12)
TV
6.5
GeGeGe no Kitaro
2018 · 97 eps
#Comedy#Horror
MOVIE
7.5
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe
2023 · 1 eps
#Horror#Supernatural
TV
6.7
Graveyard Kitaro
2008 · 11 eps
#Horror#Supernatural
TV
6.5
Gegege no Kitarou (1968)
1968 · 65 eps
#Adventure#Comedy
TV
6.9
Gegege no Kitarou (2007)
2007 · 100 eps
#Comedy#Fantasy
TV
6.6
Spooky Kitaro
1996 · 114 eps
#Adventure#Supernatural
TV
6.5
Gegege no Kitarou (1971)
1971 · 45 eps
#Adventure#Supernatural
TV
6.6
Gegege no Kitarou (1985)
1985 · 108 eps
#Comedy#Supernatural
MOVIE
5.6
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
1997 · 1 eps
#Comedy#Fantasy
MOVIE
5.6
Spooky Kitaro
1968 · 1 eps
#Adventure#Comedy
SPECIAL
4.6
Medama Oyaji no April Fools'
2018 · 3 eps
#Comedy
SPECIAL
Damedayo
2023 · 1 eps
#Supernatural
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Key details on roles, native names, and appearances for Medama Oyaji.
Medama Oyaji is Kitaro's father. Once a fully-formed adult, he perished of a disease, only to be reborn out of his decayed body as an anthropomorphic version of his own eyeball. He looks small and fragile, but has a strong spirit and a great love for his son. He is also extremely knowledgeable about ghosts and monsters. He enjoys staying clean, and is often seen bathing in a small bowl.