Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 14, 2018
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Video game
- Director
- Shigeharu Takahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Tags & Tropes
Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS
Synopsis
The film tells the story of interweaving friendships between three children and yo-kai. The film is set in 1960s Tokyo, in Sakura Motomachi. A boy named Shin lives a poor but happy life. When his mother — his only family member — dies, Shin's unhappiness hits rock bottom. That is when another boy named Itsuki saves Shin. Itsuki has also lost his older sister. Shin, Itsuki, and a young girl named Tae who can see yo-kai all become friends. Shin's guardian spirit Suu-san, a "Nekomata" cat, and other new yo-kai join their group, and this group is able to regain what it means to have a precious family. This new family must now face a mysterious incident, and a shocking reality awaits them. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeShould you watch Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS?
Only if you enjoy comedy and supernatural, especially stories with youkai, kids.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 38% of 253 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #46 highest-rated film of 2018.
About 8.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 100-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shigeharu Takahashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Yo-kai Watch (2014)
Related entries
Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS FAQ
How long is Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS?
Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS runs 100 minutes (1 h 40 min).
Is Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS finished?
Yes. Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS has finished airing — the final episode aired December 14, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS?
Yes — the story continues in Yo-kai Watch (2014).
Is Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS based on a video game?
Yes. Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS adapts the video game.