Beako is a recurring character in GeGeGe no Kitaro. She is a young yōkai girl whose name is usually rendered as Beako in English and ベア子 in Japanese. Depending on the adaptation, she appears as a friendly, energetic, and sometimes mischievous supporting character who interacts with Kitaro and the other supernatural beings. Her role is typically to add humor, charm, and occasional emotional support to the story, while also helping illustrate the broader world of yokai that surrounds the main cast.