Kitaro Yamada, known as Kitaro, is the main protagonist of the anime series GeGeGe no Kitaro. He is a yōkai, a supernatural being, who fights to maintain peace between humans and yōkai. Despite his childlike appearance, Kitaro is brave, kind-hearted, and possesses a strong sense of justice. He uses his various supernatural abilities to protect both humans and yōkai from malicious threats. Kitaro's iconic traits include his single remaining eye, wooden clogs, and a vest made from his father's hair, which serves various protective functions.