The Birth Of Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki

Introducing one of Japan's most beloved and enduring characters - Kitaro, the One-Eyed Monster Boy. The Birth of Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki features seven of his early and iconic Kitaro stories, now available in English for the first time in an all-new, kid-friendly format. These tales were written during the golden age of the late 1960s when Gegege no Kitaro became a popular all-ages supernatural series. Mizuki's stories are both timeless and influential, sparking a surge in yokai and Japanese ghost and monster stories for decades to come. "Kitaro's Birthday" delves into the origins of the yokai boy and his unique father, Medama Oyaji. Meanwhile, "Neko Musume versus Nezumi Otoko" introduces Neko Musume, a young girl who transforms into a cat when angered or hungry, a fan-favorite character in Mizuki's works. Other stories in The Birth