Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever (2018)

Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever (2018) poster

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.

Director: Shigeharu Takahashi
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kenichiro Saigo
Cinematography: Tatsumi Yukiwaki
Editing: Mayumi Komori
Production: LEVEL5, dentsu, Shogakukan, TOHO, OLM, Bandai, TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Television Hokkaido Broadcasting, TV Setouchi Broadcasting, KADOKAWA, Kids Station, jeki, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Avex Entertainment, GYAO, Contents Three
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Anime Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

supernatural, based on video game, youkai, 1960s, anime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever about?
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.
Who directed Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever was directed by Shigeharu Takahashi.
Who stars in Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever stars Ryohei Kimura, Atsumi Tanezaki, Nao Toyama, Etsuko Kozakura, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki.
How long is Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever is a Animation, Fantasy, Adventure film.
How much did Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever gross?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever produced?
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever?
The themes of Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever include: Anime Fantasy Worlds.