Yo-Kai Watch, if you’re in elementary school you know the deal. You can discover mischievous Yo-Kai, those invisible ghosts/beings that cause mayhem in the world around us. Think Billy’s “Not-Me” character from The Family Circus, update it for today’s audiences and you’ve got an idea of why kids enjoy the show. On October 15, for one showing only you can catch Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie Event in movie theaters.
To give you an idea of its popularity, when Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie Event was shown in Japan it broke advance ticket sales records and was the number one film in 2015. Yo-Kai Watch and the phenomenon surrounding it is kind of a big deal. In the film Nate, Jibanyan and Whisper need to travel back in time to get his Yo-Kai Watch. However, odds are all you have to is mention Yo-Kai Watch Movie to any kid 5-9 and they’ll be in the car waiting for you.
Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie Event will show at 11 AM at your local time. Please check here for complete theater locations and to confirm that your theater is on the same schedule. Attendees will have a chance to win a limited-edition Hovernyan Yo-Motion Yo-Kai Medal while supplies last. The film is not technically rated per the United States system, but is suitable for families and children. It has a running time of 95 minutes. Check the Fathom Events link for specific theaters near you, as well as, show times.