Kiitaro's yokai picture diary

Kiitaro's Yokai Picture Diary, originally titled Kiitaro Shonen no Yokai Enikki, began as a web manga series by artist Ninja Ningyo. The narrative follows a young boy named Kiitaro who, after being banished from his home for his ability to see spirits, moves into a haunted house where he encounters a variety of traditional Japanese folklore creatures known as yokai. The work serves as a gentle, slice-of-life exploration of these supernatural entities, stripping away the traditional horror tropes associated with them in favor of a curious and often humorous domestic setting.

The 2016 television anime adaptation was produced by the studio Creators in Pack. It adopted a short-form format, which allowed for a lighthearted and episodic presentation of Kiitaro's interactions with beings like the zashiki-warashi and the fox spirits. While the production is modest in scale, it is noted for its faithful adherence to the manga's whimsical aesthetic and its commitment to presenting classic Japanese folklore within a contemporary, cozy framework. The series was generally received as a niche, low-stakes comfort watch for those interested in light supernatural themes.