Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon
Shigeru Mizuki
Translated by Zack Davisson
11 October 2016Synopsis
"Kitaro is a fun, eerie romp into Japan's supernatural world." --School Library Journal, YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens
The second in a seven-volume series of the best of Shigeru Mizuki's Kitaro comics, designed with a kid-friendly format and price point!
Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon is the second volume in the adventures of Shigeru Mizuki's bizarre yokai boy Kitaro and his gaggle of...
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11 October 2016
9781770462366Reviews
“The world of Japanese demons was never more delightful as it is in Mizuki's Kitaro.”—PopMatters
“Manga fans will spot the origins of many of the format's tropes, including shape-shifters, cuddly monsters, and mecha battles. … these strange, charming stories…should find [Kitaro] an appreciative audience.”–School Library Journal
"If you are a lover of the weird or irreverent comedy mixed with supernatural horror, manga, and Japanese folklore-inspired fiction, then find the spiritual world portal of your choice to get your hands on a copy of Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon."— JQ Magazine
"Family-friendly horror done well is hard to find, making this series valuable as both an introduction to a classic manga character and purely enjoyable reading."— Booklist
"Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon has a fantastic blend of realism, traditional Japanese painting, and cartoon art in every chapter. The breadth of Mizuki's talent is impressive." —Anime News Network
