Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 14, 2018
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Video game
- Director
- Shigeharu Takahashi
- 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)
Should you watch Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS?
Youkai Watch: FOREVER FRIENDS has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 38% of 253 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #46 highest-rated film of 2018, and #58 most popular film of 2018 on AniList.
Of the 542 AniList users who started it, 8.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 435 have finished it.
As a 100-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Supernatural — especially youkai, kids.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeCreators & 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.