An illustration celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fourth season of GeGeGe no Kitaro has been revealed. The original artwork was created by Michi Himeno, who worked on character designs for the anime. Merchandise featuring the illustration will be available at the GeGeGe Memorial 2026 event, which begins on November 18.
New original artwork by Michi Himeno:
New merchandise featuring original illustrations has also been announced. More details about the full lineup will be shared later on the official GeGeGe no Kitaro and Akuma-kun anime portal website. The items will be available from November 18 at PARCO in Chofu, Tokyo, and Aeon Cinema Theatus Chofu.
GeGeGe Memorial 2026 is an annual event held in Chofu, Tokyo, where manga artist Shigeru Mizuki lived for more than 50 years. Organized by Chofu City since 2016, the event takes place around November 30, the anniversary of Mizuki‘s death.
The event celebrates Mizuki‘s legacy and his works, including GeGeGe no Kitaro and Akuma-kun. Organized in cooperation with Mizuki Productions, Toei Animation, and local authorities, it features activities such as anime screenings and stamp rallies at locations connected to the artist.
GeGeGe Memorial 2026 will run from November 18 to 30, with anime screenings and talk shows featuring staff members and cast scheduled as part of the event.
GeGeGe Memorial 2026 Key Visual:
Crunchyroll streams GeGeGe no Kitaro anime and describes the story as follows:
Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro…
Source: Comic Natalie
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