Nate and the mischievous, adorable, and playful Yo-kai are back this year in a new video game for the Nintendo 3DS, additions to Hasbro’s line of toys and games, and a second season of the animated series on Disney XD.
All-things Yo-kai continue on Sept. 30 with the launch of Yo-Kai Watch 2 in the U.S. exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Fans of the game should expect to see the same RPG gameplay and wacky adventures as the first game. The new adventure also offers new areas to explore beyond Springdale, more than 100 new Yo-Kai, a new in-game Yo-kai Watch, and the ability to travel back in time.
Yo-Kai Watch 2 will launch with two versions, Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls, each featuring rare Yo-kai that can only be found in their respective games. Disney XD will also debut the second season of the Yo-Kai Watch animated TV series this summer. This season, Nate, Whisper, and Jibanyan will get the new Yo-kai Watch Model Zero, and fans will see more Yo-kai and interruptions of Nate’s everyday life.
Hasbro will add new items to its Yo-kai watch line this fall, including the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero, designed to look just like the watch Nate wears in season two of the animated series. The watch include Yo-motion technology, so when kids insert a Yo-motion Yo-kai Medal into the watch, they’ll see a projected animation of that character. Hasbro will also release a new series of collectible Yo-motion Yo-kai Medals, which are compatible with the new watch, as well as custom Yo-kai Watch accessories, large plush toys, and electronic figures. Kids will also be able to collect and trade characters in a new way with the Yo-kai Watch Trading Card Game.
