The appeal and reviews of "Yokai Watch Shadowside": Experience a new world of darkness

Yo-kai Watch Shadowside - A new adventure 30 years later

"Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" is a TV anime series based on the popular game series "Yo-kai Watch" created by Level-5, and was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 13, 2018 to March 29, 2019. The story is set 30 years after the world in which Keita, the main character of the original "Yo-kai Watch", was active, and new characters and new Yo-kai appear.

story

"Yokai Watch Shadowside" is set 30 years in the future from the world in which Keita was active. The main character is Keita's son, Amano Keisuke. Keisuke is a realist who doesn't believe in unrealistic things like ghosts, UFOs, and monsters, but due to an unexpected turn of events, he forms the "Yokai Detectives" with his sister Natsume and his friends Touma and Akinori, and gets caught up in mysterious incidents.

The story begins when the mysterious phenomena occurring all over the city are discovered to be the work of yokai. The yokai, who have acquired new "Shadow Side" and "Light Side" forms, stand in the way of the Yokai Detective Team. And so, a new chapter of Yokai Watch begins, as the true identity of the mysterious shadow creeping up on them is revealed.

character

The main character, Amano Keisuke, is a scaredy boy who doesn't believe in unrealistic things, but he grows through his encounters with youkai. His older sister, Amano Natsume, is a girl chosen by the Yokai Watch Elda, and is a caring and pure-hearted character. Tsukinami Touma is a kind-hearted boy who summons Genma and Kenbu Majin as the owner of the Yokai Watch Ogre. Arihoshi Akinori is the eldest son of the Arihoshi family, who have been controlling youkai energy for generations, and is knowledgeable about mysterious cases and can use magic.

Other characters with unique personalities include the yokai butler Whisper, the legendary cat yokai Jibanyan, Mitsumatanozuchi (Mitchy), who aspires to be an active humanoid type, and Koma-san, a dog yokai who gets crushed by a lion-dog statue at a shrine.

Main Robot Items

In "Yo-kai Watch Shadowside," the "Yo-kai Watch Elda" appears as an important item, allowing you to summon friend yo-kai from the two sides in the Yo-kai Arc. Using this watch, Keisuke and his friends face off against various yo-kai and solve cases.

episode

"Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" is made up of 49 episodes, with each episode depicting a different mysterious incident. Starting with episode 1, "Ghost Boss," through episode 49, "The Myth at Its End," various yokai and incidents appear. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 25, "Farewell Michi," and episode 45, "The White Tiger's Trial! Touma vs. Haruya."

staff

Level-5's Akihiro Hino is involved in the production of "Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" as creative producer, with Yoichi Kato in charge of series composition, Toshiya Yamada in charge of character design, Shoji Hata as sound director, and Kenichiro Saigo in charge of music. OLM TEAM INOUE is in charge of animation production, and Ushiro Shinji is the director.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are a star-studded lineup, including Haruka Tomatsu as Keisuke, Aoi Yuki as Natsume, Yoshiaki Hasegawa as Touma, Mutsumi Tamura as Akinori, Tomokazu Seki as Whisper, Takaya Kuroda as Jibanyan, Masaya Onosaka as Micchy, and Koji Yusa as Haruya.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme for episodes 1 to 26 is "Wait for Time" and for episodes 27 to 49 is "Go Forward, Boy! Huey Hue", both sung by Hard Birds. The ending theme for episodes 1 to 26 is "Funky Boogie Bubar", and for episodes 27 to 49 is "Good Night Anthem", both sung by King Cream Soda. These songs were produced by talented creators such as Takagi Takashi and Kikutani Tomoki, and add to the atmosphere of the show.

Related Titles

"Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" is deeply connected to the original game "Yo-kai Watch" and the previous anime "Yo-kai Watch". In addition, there are films such as "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: The Secret of Birth Meow!," "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: King Enma and the Five Tales Meow!," "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: The Flying Whale and the Double World's Great Adventure Meow!," and "Yo-kai Watch the Movie: Shadowside: The Demon King's Resurrection," so you can enjoy the whole series.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" is a work that fans of the original "Yo-kai Watch" will find new appeal and depth. Set in a world 30 years later, you can enjoy character growth, the appearance of new Yo-kai, and new story developments. In addition, the story of solving mysterious cases is thrilling, making it enjoyable for a wide range of people, from children to adults.

In particular, Keisuke's growth story, his friendship with Natsume, Touma, and Akinori, and his interactions with the youkai are deeply moving and convey many messages to viewers. Furthermore, the gorgeous voice actors and memorable theme songs add to the appeal of the work, allowing viewers to enjoy the afterglow of the story even after watching it.

"Yo-kai Watch Shadowside" is a new step for the series and can be recommended to both existing fans and new viewers. This anime is especially recommended for those who are interested in the world of supernatural phenomena and monsters, and those who want to enjoy a story of friendship and growth.