"Yo-kai Watch" is an anime that's hugely popular among children. There's a ton of content, including games, anime, toys, and more. The yo-kai that appear are also incredibly charming. One of the most popular is Jibanyan, the mascot of the show. He's a character loved by adults and children alike. In this article, we'll introduce 10 of Jibanyan's charms for those who aren't familiar with him!
Jibanyan's Charm 1: He's just so cute!
Just "cute!" That's all you can say. He ends his sentences with "-nyan" and uses "ore-tchi" (orecchi) as his first-person pronoun. Even in the anime, Jibanyan is so adorable, you'll never get bored of watching him. There are plenty of Jibanyan merchandise, including stuffed toys, on sale, and they're all adorable.
Jibanyan's Charm ②: His Favorite Snack is Chocobo!
Jibanyan's favorite food is the Chocobo snack! It might seem a bit strange, but he loves it so much that he even keeps one hidden in his belly band. (By the way, it melts...) By the way, Chocobo is a snack original to Yo-kai Watch, but it is actually sold in supermarkets. It comes in strawberry flavor and is very delicious.
Jibanyan's Charm 3: He's actually a serious idol otaku!?
One of Jibanyan's surprising traits is that he's a serious idol otaku. He's a huge fan of "Nya KB," so much so that he buys two CDs, one to keep and one to listen to. At concerts, he wears a happi coat and cheers while waving a penlight!
Jibanyan's Charm ④: Always Going at His Own Pace
Jibanyan, as you'd expect from a cat, is quite a laid-back character. Even when summoned by Keita, he's not very motivated to fight, saying things like, "I was about to eat a Chocobo" or "I was taking a nap." He's always procrastinating.
Jibanyan's Charm ⑤: His Special Move, "100 Paws!"
Jibanyan's special move is his "100 Paws!" He unleashes incredibly fast punches with both arms. He often uses this technique when fighting enemies. Incidentally, the original source is the "Hokuto Hundred Crack Fist" from "Fist of the North Star."
Jibanyan's Charm ⑥: His Painful Past...
In fact, Jibanyan was once just an ordinary cat. He lived with a cute girl named "Emi-chan."
His name in life was Akamaru!
Here's Jibanyan when he was just a normal cat. So adorable! He was named "Akamaru" and doted on by his owner, Emi. They lived incredibly happy lives.
A tragic accident occurs...
Then, a tragic accident occurs... Akamaru is hit by a truck and killed. He was trying to protect his owner, Emi, who had jumped out onto the crosswalk. However, the last words Emi heard from Akamaru in his dying state were shocking: "Dying from just being hit by a car? How lame."
With regrets about the mortal world, he becomes a ghost.
Akamaru's final words shocked him so much that he was unable to rest in peace, and he became the earthbound spirit "Jibanyan." Many of the yokai in "Yo-kai Watch" are yokai that have died and become yokai themselves. One story even says that Jibanyan's belly band is modeled after tire tracks. It's so heartbreaking... However, there's actually a sequel to Emi's story. If you're interested, be sure to check out the anime!
Jibanyan's Charm 7: Daily Training Against Trucks!!
After a tragic accident, Jibanyan's resentment towards trucks continues. He fights trucks every day, hoping to one day make Emi see him in a new light. He waits for the truck at the crosswalk where the accident occurred, and when he spots it, he unleashes his famous "100 Paws"! The punchline is that he usually gets sent flying far away...but this technique is powerful enough to stop a truck for a few seconds, and it has actually saved one person's life!
Jibanyan's Charm #8: Not Kinpachi Sensei, but "Nyanpachi Sensei"!?
Yo-kai Watch is full of parodies, and it even has a parody of the famous "Kinpachi Sensei" (Mr. Kinpachi). It's called "Nyampachi Sensei, Class 3Y"! Even the way he brushes his hair back and speaks is perfectly replicated. Together with his assistant teacher, Koma-san, he seems to be having fun with the youkai students. By the way, this joke has also been approved by Takeda Tetsuya, who plays Kinpachi Sensei.
Jibanyan's charm 9: His future form is "Robonyan"!
The yokai "Robonyan" is a cat-shaped robot yokai that looks just like Jibanyan. Surprisingly, Robonyan is Jibanyan's future form! Incidentally, Robonyan's body is a chocobo factory. It's fitting that Jibanyan loves chocobos.
Jibanyan's Charm 10: His voice is adorable! Cast: Etsuko Kozakura
Speaking of Jibanyan, his adorable voice is also charming! Cast: Etsuko Kozakura His notable roles include the role of Mirumo in "Mirmo de Pon!" and Private Tamama in "Sgt. Frog."
Jibanyan's Charms at a Glance!
These are Jibanyan's top 10 charms! Jibanyan is not only cute, but also incredibly deep, and his charms are endless. If you're interested, be sure to check out the anime and games!
