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Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside

2018 – 2019Show1 season49 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful series about fantasy and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for big ideas, brutality or tears.

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Story

Keisuke Amano, Natsume's brother who doesn't believe in supernatural phenomena. But as he notices his sister is frequently comes back home late, he decided to stalk her, only to find out she is exorcising evil Yo-kai and running a Yo-kai detective agency. With their secret revealed to him, Natsume decided to let him tag along in her activities as they investigate Yo-kai crimes and take on evil Yo-kai to maintain peace all over the city.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Detective Agency
  • Yo-kai Lore Expansion
  • Siblings Dynamic
  • Light Mystery Procedural
  • Action-Comedy Blend
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Urban Legend Hunting
  • Character Growth Arc
  • Whimsical Horror Elements

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Akira Shigino, Yoshihiko Iwata, Ryo Nakano
Written by
Yoichi Kato
Produced by
Yoshikazu Beniya, Lee Sang-jin
Music by
Kenichiro Saigo

Everyone

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Facts

April 13, 2018 · March 29, 2019 · Ended

First aired
April 13, 2018
Last aired
March 29, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 49 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Trashcan Bonfire, You Don't Look Like You, Next Sunday A.D. +9

  • Trashcan Bonfire
  • You Don't Look Like You
  • Next Sunday A.D.
  • Ascended Extra
  • Family-Unfriendly Death
  • Kindhearted Cat Lover
  • The Teaser
  • Purple Is Impure
  • Shout-Out
  • Not Evil, Just Misunderstood
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Continuity Nod

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside?"

Questions about Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82.

Is Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside?

20 h

About 20 hours: 49 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

Can I half-watch Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Yo-Kai Watch: Shadowside in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.