Ep. 8: Kitaro investigates a cursed mirror that steals faces, leading to a battle with Kagami-Jijii.
Aired on February 21, 1968
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Kitaro and Nezumi-Otoko discover a cursed mirror sold by an antique shop owner. After the buyer's daughter Kaori vanishes into the glass, Kitaro investigates the Ōyama household. He learns the mirror was discarded by a maid and bought by a strange old man. Following clues to Mt. Dekoboko, they find Nezumi-Otoko trapped inside the mirror by the yōkai Kagami-Jijii. Kitaro enters the mirror world to rescue Kaori and his friend. He battles Kagami-Jijii, who steals his physical form. Nezumi-Otoko temporarily possesses the villain's body but refuses to help. Kitaro regains control, smashes the mirror, and restores everyone's image. He declines a reward, stating he fights evil to improve the world.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Kitaro Suspects Vampire in Paris as Global Threat Emerges
- Ep. 5 · Kitarō travels to New Guinea to study the ancient yōkai Zeokuronodon with skeptical researchers.
- Ep. 6 · Kitaro Returns to Japan After Being Transformed by Shuichi
- Ep. 7 · Nezumi-Otoko proposes a haunted attraction featuring authentic yōkai to demonstrate their reality to humans.
- Ep. 8 · Kitaro investigates a cursed mirror that steals faces, leading to a battle with Kagami-Jijii.
- Ep. 9 · Chūsuke Disrespects a Ghost Mailbox and Hikes Mt. Irazu Alone
- Ep. 10 · Western Youkai Plan to Relocate to Japan Amidst Cathedral Demolition
- Ep. 11 · Kikaia Island Battle Intensifies as Backbeard Orders Human Massacre
- Ep. 12 · Kitaro investigates mysterious explosions across Japan while Nezumi-Otoko seeks candy money.