Step into the mysterious world of YO-KAI WATCH, launching in Europe tomorrow

28th April, 2016 – Europe is preparing for a wider Yo-kai invasion as YO-KAI WATCH® launches on 29th April exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems. A cultural phenomenon in Japan, YO-KAI WATCH for Nintendo 3DS marks the franchise’s first entry into Europe, and will soon be joined by an animated comedy series and fun toy range in 2016.

With over 10 million units in the game series shipped worldwide to date and a top-rated TV show in Japan, the arrival of YO-KAI WATCH in Europe is highly anticipated. The first season of the YO-KAI WATCH animated TV show began broadcasting for the very first time in the UK on Cartoon Network on 23rd April. Arriving in stores throughout 2016 is a full toy range created by toy giant Hasbro, including the Yo-kai Watch and collectible Yo-kai Medals. Each medal is compatible with the Yo-kai Watch toy and also has a unique QR Code that can be scanned into the YO-KAI WATCH® game itself to get coins that can be used in the Crank-a-kai to get Yo-kai or other items. A variety of merchandise including apparel, comic books, stationary, Yo-kai themed snacks, and more are also on the way.

A look into the world of Yo-kai can be found in the Theme Song trailer, premiering today.

YO-KAI WATCH for Nintendo 3DS has already proven itself a hit with critics who have been charmed by its imaginative plot, great characters and hilarious comedy:

“Incredibly charming and worth playing…” – Destructoid

“…great sense of humour, unique combat, and collection hooks that sink in quickly.” – Game Informer

“Level-5 has successfully created a large, complex world filled with so much unique material and style...” – Nintendo World Report

In YO-KAI WATCH players will investigate strange goings on in their town of Springdale, where the hundreds of mischievous and invisible Yo-kai are behind many of the problems facing local residents. As the owner of the powerful Yo-kai Watch, a watch with a lens that allows the normally hidden Yo-kai to be seen, players will need to befriend as many colourful Yo-kai as they can and rely on their help in protecting the town from a mysterious force. With unique and funny characters, a large town full of shops, parks and bustling city streets to explore, plus hundreds of quests to complete, YO-KAI WATCH offers Nintendo 3DS owners a uniquely fun experience for all ages.

Get ready for an introduction to the wonderful world of the Yo-kai when YO-KAI WATCH launches for Nintendo 3DS family systems on 29th April in Europe.