Main character

Medama Oyaji目玉のおやじ

Main character in Gegege no Kitarou (1968) and 17 more.

appearances: 18; appearances
main roles: 17; main roles

Voiced by

Isamu TanonakaJapanese Full Gegege no Kitarou (1968) cast →

Biography

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.

Appearances

Medama Oyaji FAQ

What anime is Medama Oyaji from?

Medama Oyaji is a main character in Gegege no Kitarou (1968) and appears in 18 titles in total, including Gegege no Kitarou (1971) and Gegege no Kitarou: Chisougan.

Who voices Medama Oyaji?

Medama Oyaji is voiced by Isamu Tanonaka in Japanese.

What is Medama Oyaji's Japanese name?

Medama Oyaji is written 目玉のおやじ in Japanese.

Where can I watch Medama Oyaji?

Open the Gegege no Kitarou (1968) page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.