The successful cartoon, which was inspired by a video game, appeared in 2013 for the first time in Japan and became one of the most popular shows amongst children aged four to 12 in less than two years, making it one of the most successful cartoons ever screened on the Asian continent.
Yo-kai Watch follows the adventures of an average fifth-grade kid named Nathan Adams, who comes across a strange old capsule vending machine in the mountains. He puts in a coin and opens a sealed rock capsule that reveals a Yo-kai named, Whisper. Whisper, a self-proclaimed “Yo-kai butler,” gives Nathan a Yo-kai Watch that lets him see hidden Yo-kai all over the world. Once he befriends a Yo-kai, they give Nathan a Yo-kai medal that he can use to summon the Yo-kai whenever he needs help. Nathan soon finds himself calling upon his Yo-kai friends, which resemble anything from inanimate objects to mythical creatures, to solve life’s everyday problems.
With an original plot, strong characters and a colourful universe,
Yo-kai Watch has it all when it comes to great children’s entertainment. The show is action-packed with lots of fun and excitement that will keep children on the edge of their seats.
Yo-kai Watch premieres on Monday, 18 July at 18:30 on Cartoon Network, channel 301 on DStv.
For more information, visit
www.cartoonnetwork.com. Alternatively, connect with them on
Facebook or on
Twitter.