Mouretsu Atarou (1990)

Synopsis

Batsugoro, the proprietor of the Yaobatsu grocery store, met his end after falling to the ground while attempting to retrieve a balloon caught in a tree branch for a small child. Although his son Ataro inherited the shop, Batsugoro's lingering concern for him caused his spirit to remain behind as a ghost. While Ataro initially ran the store by himself, he was soon aided by his follower, Dekoppachi. Surrounded by an array of eccentric characters including Nyarome and Butamatsu, this heartwarming tale unfolds.