Kitaro Books in Order
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The Kitaro series by Shigeru Mizuki includes 7 books.
✓ All 7 books verified against the publisher's official series list.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
Meet one of Japan's most popular characters of all time-Kitaro, the One-Eyed Monster Boy The Birth of Kitaro collects seven of Shigeru Mizuki's…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
"Kitaro is a fun, eerie romp into Japan's supernatural world." --School Library Journal, YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens The second in a…
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Buy on AmazonKitaro and The Great Tanuki War
Year unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
Kitaro faces off against a swamp monster, a paper screen come to life, and an army of mythical raccoon dogs Kitaro and the Great Tanuki War features…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
More bizarre and hilarious adventures with everyone’s favorite one-eyed boy! In the fourth installment of Shigeru Mizuki’s Kitaro series readers meet…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
Brit-pop meets Japanese folklore as Shigeru Mizuki summons equal parts humour, spookiness, and sheer absurdity Kitaro the Vampire Slayer is the fifth…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
The spooky yokai boy Kitaro is back for his sixth book, and this time he has a pile of monsters to beat Featuring seven stories by Japan’s beloved…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Shigeru Mizuki
The final showdown for the legendary yokai! In the seventh volume of Shigeru Mizuki’s defining series, our beloved hero Kitaro stands accused of…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Kitaro books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Birth of Kitaro”. Start with “The Birth of Kitaro.”
How many books are in the Kitaro series?
We list 7 books by Shigeru Mizuki .
Where can I buy the Kitaro books?
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