Hey there, humans! I'm GeGeGe no Kitaro.
Remote-Control Clogs really wanted to say hi.
I wonder what it was trying to say.
Anyway, this time it's a story about Ratman and White Mountain Priest.
When those two team up, it's always a mess...
Maybe even Clogs is sensing something.
Wait!
Even out here...
Poor thing... So you got old and was thrown away.
Haunted Sandal
I'll make sure to give you a proper farewell.
People can walk thanks to their footwear!
So why don't humans treat their footwear with care?!
I'm... I'm definitely going to teach those humans a lesson!
Nobody comes to my shows anymore.
If I don't come up with a new act, I'm really in trouble.
Isn't there something good I can do...?
If this keeps up, I'll die on the streets.
Isn't there some easy money out there...?
Hm?
White Mountain Priest.
Ratman.
Zzzap! I smell money!
Snap! I've got an idea!
- Zzzap! - Snap!
- So, listen... - What's up?
Now that's a good plan!
A huge opportunity has arrived!
With the great White Mountain Priest here producing,
you guys are gonna be stars!
Stars?
What now?
I'm already idol material, thank you very much.
For the details, check out the flyer.
Don't you guys need to earn money to pay off that overdue rent?
Exactly!
Do you know how many centuries of rent you've piled up?!
That's why...
If you work for the amazing White Mountain Priest,
you'll earn that in no time!
Fans screaming your name, money rolling in!
You think you'll ever get a better deal than this?
People will scream my name...?
I'll get to eat delicious food...
Drink as much booze as I want...
I can buy all the cute stuff I want...
Go on a fancy date with Washio...
Sounds amazing!
- Sounds awesome... - Let's do it, let's do it!
Booze!
Hey now...
You've got skills, Ratman.
This is just the beginning.
Me, a star? I'm already getting carried away!
I wonder if our kid could be a child star too?
Oh, totally! If things go well...
The real meaning of being a monster...
Might even land a commercial, a drama, maybe even a movie!
Let me join too!
Huh? W-What is it?
I really wanna be part of this!
Who's this gloomy guy?
I've been waiting for this moment.
I'm gonna give it everything I've got!
Hmm... I mean, still...
You don't really seem like star material, to be honest.
It's mean to leave someone out.
There must be something he can do.
You're right...
How about we have you help out as a crew member?
I really appreciate it!
I'll do my very best to help!
Now I can finally avenge all the footwear abandoned by humans!
Is he okay?
Aah...!
Oh no! Are you alright, Kitaro?
Yeah... Oh, the strap snapped.
What?! The strap is the weakest part of the clogs!
Those clogs have it rough too.
They carry Kitaro's feet and get worn down when going outside.
Plus, these clogs fight alongside us too.
Something bad's happening, Kitaro!
What is it, Catgirl?
White Mountain Priest and Ratman...
They've started something outrageous in the human town!
What exactly are they...?
Look at this. Everyone from the alley is in it too!
What's this?
Don't talk about yokais without seeing this Their magnificent appearance!!
Huh?
"Surprising and Exciting: The Great Yokai Theater"?
Is this a haunted house?
GeGeGe no Kitaro 2007
Ge Ge GeGeGe no Ge~
Sleeping in my bed every morning~
It's really fun, it's extremely fun
Monsters don't go to school
Or take exams or anything
Ge Ge GeGeGe no Ge~
Let's sing together, GeGeGe no Ge~
White Mountain Priest Viva! Haunted House
The Great Yokai Theater
- Looks like this is the place. - Wow, they're really going all out.
A lot of people are here.
Toilet
These humans...
Enjoying themselves like this but it won't last long.
They're about to be thrown into real terror by actual monsters!
Ladies and gentlemen!
Now please enjoy the performances of the yokais!
First up! Pulley Neck!
Stretching out~
Stretching more~
And there~
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Heeey~!
Now, continuing on,
the Plastered Wall family's acrobatic show!
Aaand up we go!
All done~!
W-What the heck is this?!
They're not scaring humans, they're entertaining them!
Wasn't this supposed to be a haunted house?!
And now, for the final act...
Umbrella Monster's tightrope walk!
So this is what the show was all about.
Can't believe the monsters went this far...
- Monsters are fun! - Monsters are amusing!
That's it, that's it! Now that's what I call entertainment!
We're supposed to scare the daylights out of people.
Making them scream, that's what real monsters do!
They can't rest in peace like this!
I... I'm so frustrated!
That was fun!
Check out my photo cards! They're autographed!
That was fun!
I got a signature! Let's come back again!
Hey, Mom, Mom.
What is this?
Maybe a sandal...?
A san?
I'm a sandal~!
Whoa, it talked! So cute!
What a well-made toy. I wonder how it works?
I'm a yokai!
I wanna take a picture with the yokai!
Peace~
This isn't how it was supposed to be...
This wasn't the plan at all!
A big success, such a big success~
Producer White Mountain Priest!
Packed house, huh? That was great!
This is it! We've finally made it!
Yeah, yeah... So we're splitting the profits evenly, right?
Uh... about that...
I kinda spent it all on the stage and performance fees...
So yeah, we're flat broke!
What?!
But the crowd loved it! And the audience left happy, so that's good, right?
No, no, no, that's not good! What about my payment?!
Sorry about that.
But the best reward is making people happy, isn't it?
Come on, time to keep the energy up!
Wha... What did you just say?!
"Great Yokai Theater," my foot...
After all that work, we didn't make a single coin?!
Right! Entertaining humans? That's not what we're about!
We need to teach those who don't respect their footwear a real lesson!
Huh?
- Bzzzt. - Zozozo.
You know, I think we really click.
What do you say. Want to team up?
Yeah, I'm in.
- Bzzt bzzt bzzt. - Zozozo.
- Bzzzt. - Zozozo.
- Ahh bzzzt-bzzt. - Zozozo.
- Bzzzt. - Zozozo.
This'll buy me drinks!
Oh wow! Kitaro and Eyeball Father, you showed up!
White Mountain Priest.
You shouldn't be doing this kind of thing so carelessly in human towns.
What if they realize you're real yokai? What then?
And that goes for the rest of you too!
But the pay's pretty good.
Gotta cover rent somehow!
Please! Just let me work a little longer!
This is for everyone.
Just let it slide a little while longer!
Hmm... I don't know...
Actually, I kind of wanting too
if you could also perform, you know?
You've totally got what it takes to be a star.
A dazzling, shining megastar!
R-Really...? You think so?
Definitely.
Father...
Ladies and gentlemen!
Hm?
Welcome to the Great Yokai Theater!
I'll be your host today, Bibibi no Ratman!
Now then, from here on out,
you'll witness the true terror of yokais.
And plunge straight into the depths of horror!
And now... give it up for Haunted Sandal!
Scream! Tremble! Let out those shrieks!
Roooarrrr!
Huh?
It's so tiny!
It's san! The little san!
You wretched humans...
Fine then. I'll show you what I'm really made of!
The true meaning of fear...
ROOOAARRR!
It's too late to be scared now!
Feel the wrath of the worn-out footwear!
Alright, give those humans a whiff of their own stinky feet!
Ugh, the stench! I can't take it...
Ow ow ow!
How's that? Getting stepped on, getting filthy.
Do you get now how footwear suffer with your stinky feet?!
He's actually not bad.
Hey, what is this mess?! Where's White Mountain Priest?
Who knows...
Ughh! That reeks...
Stop it, Haunted Sandal!
You're the ones sucking up to humans!
Ow! Ow! And it stinks!
That's enough already!
N-No... I'm done for...!
Stop it!
I can't take this smell...
That's it! Yes!
Let it all out! Take out your frustrations!
It stinks! It stinks!
W-What the heck is this?!
This is awful! Way too far!
My big show... ruined...
It's all over...
I could fix this whole thing, you know...
Ratman! How dare you...
Oh? Is that how you ask someone for a favor?
Ah! Ratman, Sir. Please, I'm begging you!
Well, that depends on your attitude...
I'll make sure you're well rewarded!
Then just you wait.
Hey, Haunted Sandal! Come on now, that's enough...
Hey! Haunted Sandal!
T-This is bad...
Let's do a father-son act!
I'll be the target and you'll shoot your hair needles!
Isn't the target usually supposed to be a pretty lady...?
If Kitaro's that serious, then I'll do it!
Kitaroooo!
This is really bad! Come on, help me!
Serves you right, filthy humans!
Ugh... this whole thing's a total disaster...
This was finally my big break...
Help meee!
Stop it, Haunted Sandal!
Kitaro... so you're getting in my way too?!
Cut it out already!
I was just getting to the good part!
I don't care if you're a yokai! Get in my way and you'll pay!
Catgirl!
Hair Needles!
Owwww! Ack! Agh agh agh!
Everyone! Use stink attacks to take Kitaro down!
Internal Electricity!
Hair Needles!
H-He's strong...
Take this! Remote-Control Clogs!
Oh no!
Using footwear to attack sealed your fate!
Go, Remote-Control Clogs!
Hang Kitaro up to dry!
K-Kitaro!
How's that? Had enough?!
Amazing! You guys are the pride of all footwear!
Kitaro!
Father, I didn't know Remote-Control Clogs were this strong...
Yeah. At this point, we'll have to take the clogs down ourselves.
Yes!
I never thought I'd have to fight Remote-Control Clogs...
Kitaro, stay sharp.
You're up against a battle-hardened Remote-Control Clogs.
Got it!
Don't lose, Remote-Control Clogs!
Hair Needles!
They're reading all my moves...
But I know all about you too!
Bring it on!
Let's settle this, Remote-Control Clogs!
I know your weak spot. It's right here!
That's cruel! Cutting the straps, their weak spot!
Sorry, Remote-Control Clogs...
Give it up, Haunted Sandal!
W-Wait! I actually don't like fighting!
I hate getting hurt!
Too bad!
Remote-Control Clogs?!
What?
W-We're saved...
Remote-Control Clogs...
You're not under Haunted Sandal's control anymore, so why...?
Maybe... since they're both footwear...
The Clogs might be trying to protect Haunted Sandal.
What?
Remote-Control Clogs...
Hmm... Remote-Control Clogs is saying this:
"I understand how Haunted Sandal feels."
"We're always being stepped on, getting filthy."
"And forced to smell stinky feet."
"But people crush our heels or throw us away without a second thought."
"Even though we protect their feet every day... it's just not fair."
Yeah, that's right...
You guys are always at the very bottom supporting us all along.
Remote-Control Clogs...
Let's forgive Haunted Sandal.
You're my precious partner.
I'd be lost without you.
Will you come back to me?
Haunted Sandal...
Maybe we haven't been thankful enough to you all.
Thank you, always.
I was wrong too...
Footwear works behind the scenes, holding things together.
Even if it smells or hurts...
If no one wears us, it still feels lonely...
Ladies and gentlemen!
How was our terrifying show?
- Wait, that was a show?! -That caught me off guard!
Please treat with care the things that support you all.
If you mistreat your things, it'll come back to bite you.
From now on, I'll take good care of my shoes!
I'm sorry for neglecting mine.
Mr. Sandal~!
You wrapped that up a little too neatly...
Seriously, White Mountain Priest causes way too much trouble...
But I'm glad it all worked out in the end.
Yeah. Though this crowd's cheer is just amazing!
Huh?
Alright, let's make people laugh too!
Oh come on, give me a break, Father.
GeGeGe no Kitaro 2007
Top elites from every field are being attacked.
What's an "elite"?
Someone classy, like me!
Then you're safe from being attacked!
What?! No way!
Its identity right after this!
If in this world
Sadness had never been born
I would have lived today
Without ever meeting you
In my right hand, I hold passion tightly, and in my left hand,
I gently cradle kindness. Let's set out on a journey.
Oh, I want to take you with me
In my final moments
Just plant flowers for me
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Let's call upon the wind, reach out our hands,
Towards the place where the light shines
Let's start running, let's go together
Beyond this darkness
Next time: "Vampire Elite"
GeGeGe no Kitaro 2007
A guitar echoes in the dark...
A flashy villain going after the elites...
That elite-class yokai is targeting Kitaro.
Kitaro's been melted down!
Thank goodness I'm not an elite!
Vampire Elite Johnny