The Official Yo-Kai Watch Discussion (Join the #WoYHangout Discord Party on YW2 Launch Day!)

[BluePikmin11]

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

12/25-12/31

Meulin

Nasir

☆ Kitty ☆

Celeste

★Big J☆

®ina

~♪Mεlødγ♪~

Audrey

«☆Toshi☆»

Emma

SacredSun

Yanrima

Goober

Hals

Emma

カナ.кzн

MindMage

Check out this week's collection of YW drawings.
Drawings are improving more and more!

 

[Deleted member]

Katie seems pretty tight with Komosan maybe their pretty close just like how Nate is close to Whisper and Jibanyan.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

My Katie is close to Scritchy and Sandi

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

12/25-12/31

Meulin

Nasir

☆ Kitty ☆

Celeste

★Big J☆

®ina

~♪Mεlødγ♪~

Audrey

«☆Toshi☆»

Emma

SacredSun

Yanrima

Goober

Hals

Emma

カナ.кzн

MindMage

Check out this week's collection of YW drawings.
Drawings are improving more and more!

Papyrus x Ratelle?

I'd ship it.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Just got my medal pack:

They are pretty and sharp as slick!

 

[NintenZ]

So how do you think they'll get past all of the localization problems that Yo-Kai Watch 3 has, as the translated version was retconned to take place in the U. S., so how are they gonna work around that?

 

[Burruni]

So how do you think they'll get past all of the localization problems that Yo-Kai Watch 3 has, as the translated version was retconned to take place in the U. S., so how are they gonna work around that?

I don't quite know what you're referring to.
But uhm.
Different region of the country.
Move it to the UK.
Australia.
Canada.

 

[NintenZ]

I don't quite know what you're referring to.
But uhm.
Different region of the country.
Move it to the UK.
Australia.
Canada.

I'm referring to the fact that 3 takes place in the U. S., but they're already in the U. S. and the fact that the main character (Keito/Fumi) moves from the U. S. to the U. S. could be problematic to localization, as it has a distinct Western feel to it, unlike Springsdale, which is obviously a Japanese city. Ya see?

 

[Burruni]

I'm referring to the fact that 3 takes place in the U. S., but they're already in the U. S. and the fact that the main character (Keito/Fumi) moves from the U. S. to the U. S. could be problematic to localization, as it has a distinct Western feel to it, unlike Springsdale, which is obviously a Japanese city. Ya see?

Then all 4 of the options listed would work just as well.
Trust me.
Localization teams have had worse issues.

 

[Deleted member]

I see your point, I hope they can work around it and be able to localize it well.

 

[BluePikmin11]

It's easy to work around the issue, just have Nate move to a different American town.

My merchandise collection is gradually getting bigger.

 

[Mr. Oshawott]

Anyone know how to complete the quest involving Rina and Zoey? Zoey was supposed to appear at Springdale Elementary, but when I went there, she didn't appear. How do I move forward?

 

[BluePikmin11]

Anyone know how to complete the quest involving Rina and Zoey? Zoey was supposed to appear at Springdale Elementary, but when I went there, she didn't appear. How do I move forward?

Are you talking about this quest?
http://yokaiwatchfans.com/wiki/Sneaking_Suspicion
What is the quest title called.

I do not have my 3DS with me to help you. (Since I unfortunately lost my 3DS, which had the game in it too.)

 

[Mr. Oshawott]

Are you talking about this quest?
http://yokaiwatchfans.com/wiki/Sneaking_Suspicion

Yes. It seems that it'll be quite a bit before I'll be able to finish the quest, since I can't access the library yet...
Thanks for the help!

 

[BluePikmin11]

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Steven B

®ina

Nasir

Munchie

Kalika

Goober

Case2000

Mima

Rosälïnå

yuki :^]

★Mr.EPя★*

Lovly

♪…Rachel…♪

David☆

Cammy [GI]

Yo****aka

Check out this weeks Yo-kai Watch drawings here!

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I'm referring to the fact that 3 takes place in the U. S., but they're already in the U. S. and the fact that the main character (Keito/Fumi) moves from the U. S. to the U. S. could be problematic to localization, as it has a distinct Western feel to it, unlike Springsdale, which is obviously a Japanese city. Ya see?

Couldn't they just say they move from east coast to west coast or something

They said the first one took place in America? What?

It's obviously Japan

 

[BluePikmin11]

I just had to share this fanart, it's so cute!

 

[Mr. Oshawott]

I'm referring to the fact that 3 takes place in the U. S., but they're already in the U. S. and the fact that the main character (Keito/Fumi) moves from the U. S. to the U. S. could be problematic to localization, as it has a distinct Western feel to it, unlike Springsdale, which is obviously a Japanese city. Ya see?

This explains why Americanizing Yōkai Watch was never a good concept from the start. Sure, from a business standpoint, it made the game "more recognizable" among the mainstream, but, story-wise, it introduced cultural complications into the title that would not have been present had it been left as is.

 

[Zzuxon]

I have one thing to say about Yokai Watch.

It should have been called Yokai Dial, and here's why:
1. The watch in the game functions more like a dial, in the way it rotates the Yokai. It, as far as I know, has little to do with timekeeping.

2. The -Kai and Di- sounds are similar, leading to Yokai Dial having an interesting sound to it.

Sorry about that kind of random rant, that occurred to me a few days ago and I couldn't think of another place to post it.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Finally got my Yo-kai Watch!

It is surprisingly comfortable to wear and somehow addicting to put medals in! Did you get the Yo-kai Watch toy yet?

 

[NintenZ]

Couldn't they just say they move from east coast to west coast or something

They said the first one took place in America? What?

It's obviously Japan

The English version takes place in a fictional American town called Springsdale...

But we all know it's actually Japan.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Audrey

®ina

Moth

ネガルカψ Feхb

Not much highlights, but here's this weeks drawings from the Yo-kai Watch MIiverse community, but for some reason, 3 days are skipped when I look for drawings.

 

[BluePikmin11]

If you're a Star Wars fan, you're going enjoy it, I found them pretty funny.

http://star2games.com/the-yo-kai-watch-phenomenon-takes-europe-and-africa-by-storm/

TV series confirmed in more than 100 countries!

Paris-based VIZ Media Europe, the leader in Japanese Entertainment content in Europe, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the hit anime franchise YO-KAI WATCH in more than 100 territories (Europe & Africa), including The UK. The first season of YO-KAI WATCH (26 episodes) will be broadcast in Spring 2016. The 360° franchise will be supported by toys (Hasbro, Inc.), videogames (Nintendo 3DS), manga publishing, and a massive licensing program.

After its successful run in Japan and in the USA, the animated TV series YO-KAI WATCH will be available on popular kids’ channels, to be revealed soon.
Created by the renowned Japanese video game company LEVEL-5, Inc. (LBX: Little Battlers eXperience,Inazuma Eleven, Professor Layton), the YO-KAI WATCH franchise currently boasts a NINTENDO 3DS video game series that has sold over 10 million units in Japan alone, a top-rated animated TV series jointly produced by LEVEL-5, Inc., Dentsu Inc., and TV TOKYO Corporation, manga and related books published by SHOGAKUKAN INC, as well as toys and other merchandise that have generated over 2 billion euro in retail sales in Japan. With an imaginative plot, great characters and hilarious comedy, YO-KAI WATCH has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan, in just 2 years!

The animated TV series YO-KAI WATCH was successfully launched in the USA last year, along with video game, toys and merchandising.

The story of YO-KAI WATCH centers around a young boy, Nate, who gets a special watch empowering him to discover mysterious beings called “Yo-kai” that are everywhere to cause us little nuisances in our daily life. Nate’s role is to find out the reason for the Yo-kai’s mischievous behaviors and to talk them out of it, using his own creative wit and helped by his fellow Yo-kai that he befriends each time he solves a problem.

Yo-kai Watch is finally coming to Europe! Can't wait to see how well it does in Europe!

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

1/16-1/20

★☆Wasabi☆★

FreeziePop

♪…Rachel…♪

★~Ðïlαи~☆

Jessica

まんば

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1/22

リンク♪

ナッシー

Veronica

meow

Justice

I suck★S.M

Moth

Xela

Goober

ネガルカψ Feхb

Moth

Jessica

Satsuppi

♪…Rachel…♪

Venoct

 

[BandanaWaddleDee]

So, the new subbed episodes have aired and there's a new opening and ending. I quite like them. More than the last ones that is. Also, there's a bacon Yo-Kai apparently.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

Melissa

Melissa

ひろ(サブアカです)

Audrey

Ni

Goober

Jessica

Crystal

Madeline

chutney

Ryan

Pelusa

Hannah

Joseph

Mark

Laura

♪…Rachel…♪

Check out this week's drawings from the Yo-kai Watch Miiverse community! Far more quality drawings than before!~
They're all cute!

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2/4/16-2/10/16

れんたろうё

Laura

ナッシー

Veronica

Melissa

Ni

Ozzie

ひろ(サブアカです)

Audrey

νDαу☆катну

Eric

 

[Deleted member]

Been getting ready for Fire Emblem: Fates Birthright so I haven't been playing but I'll be back to action eventually. Still owe Aweevil a rematch after all.

 

[BluePikmin11]

The time has come! Yo-kai Watch 2 should be coming out this year in America:

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The Yo-kai Watch Type-Zero Watch has been spotted at the Hasbro Toy Fair!

 

[Dejime]

Really? And I'm still waiting for the first one T_T

 

[Deleted member]

Hmph figures well I was only planning on getting Pokemon Z after Fire a Emblem Fates, but if Yo-Kai Watch 2 comes out here I'll no doubt be getting it.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Even more Yo-kai Watch toy news!

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Unlike the Japanese Zero watch, the watch will have a projector this time displaying animation!

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And America will get their own trading card game different from the Japanese version.

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Holy palooza!

Here's this week's YO-KAI WATCH drawings!

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

Melissa

Roy

Mr. Sushi

Audrey

Ni

Pelusa

Jessica

Jake

♪…Rachel…♪

Crystal

 

[Dejime]

Finally! Where I live (Spain) the manga has been licensed and the anime will start on May on a public channel! I can see the game being released soon! (I hope...)

 

[BluePikmin11]

YO-KAI WATCH is finally coming to Europe this Spring, April 29th!:

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Get ready!

 

[Dejime]

Yeah, I read it today too. Can't wait!

 

[BluePikmin11]

Pokemon Sun and Moon just got revealed, and recently people have discovered the Niji file within the logo image's details! How did I figure out this, it's by process of elimination of course.

There is only 1 more title in the list that qualifies as "a big budget unannounced game for all gamers core/all ages" other than Pokemon Niji, according to SuperMetalDave's information. And it is a franchise Nintendo is already marketing big time since November of 2015.

That's right, Yo-kai Watch 2! It is the only game I see Level-5 marketing big time, 2016 will be the year YW2 gets marketed big time according to David H. Steinberg. And we already heard news that YW2 would not take long to release according to Akihiro Hino. Not to mention that the second season of the anime is coming this Summer, it's almost definitely likely they'll release the game this Summer too.

It's kind of easy to figure out once you use process of elimination.

If you want details on the leak look here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1188554

Here's this week's Yo-kai Watch drawings:

Spoiler: Yo-kai Watch

しずく(●´∀`●)

Nick☆

Al=Azif

Ni

 

[NintenZ]

*Ahem*

May I have your attention please?
https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/705016654808391681

 

[BluePikmin11]

I just realized, Yo-kai Watch 3 is coming this summer, so in the Japan Direct, there could be new info for the game.

Plus we could get Yo-kai Watch 2 revealed in the American Direct for a summer release.

And the original Yo-kai Watch game for the European Direct.

It's literally the Yo-kai Apocalypse.

Mind blown.

 

[Luigi The President]

Hey guys! I'm sure most of you know me from the Nintenzone Social. Well, I've decided to branch out to some new threads.

I was hooked on Yo-Kai for a week back in January, played nonstop, now I loved the series. Super excited to recruit Don-Chan in YW2 for some reason.

Also I really want a Ronald McDonald Yokai.

 

[Dejime]

Demo was released in Europe, I liked it so far but... what I dreaded most has happened: unlike pokemon, they localised all yo-kai names (except the ones they cannot touch, of course)

 

[BluePikmin11]

Looks like Puni Puni is coming over very very early for mobile.
This will look like a good way to occupy my time when it releases in March.
Constantly exciting things to do as YW fan! ^^

 

[Luigi The President]

So how likely is is that we'll see Yo-Kai Watch BUSTERS come over here to America?