Yo-kai Watch is a hugely popular anime series among children. A new anime series began airing in April 2019, and it's experiencing a resurgence! Yo-kai Watch is popular in both the game and anime. Many characters (yokai) appear in Yo-kai Watch, but who are the most popular? In this article, we'll introduce the top 10 most popular characters from the many yo-kai! We'll cover everything from cute to cool, so you might even find your favorite character on the list!
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters - No. 1: Jibanyan
Let's start with the classic! Jibanyan is a character that is the "face" of Yo-kai Watch, known by everyone from adults to children. He is a cat yokai and has a distinctive way of speaking, ending his sentences with "-nyan." His favorite food is chocobo, and his hobby is chasing idols. He is actually an earthbound yokai (!), and has been unable to leave the crosswalk where he was involved in a traffic accident. He has a surprisingly (?) tough character development. When summoned, he appears with a rather unmotivated look on his face, saying "I'm tired, nyan," but he has a technique called "Hyakuretsu Paws" that involves throwing lots of punches.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters: No. 2: Koma-san
Next up is Koma-san. Koma-san is just as popular as Jibanyan! He was originally a guardian dog at a rural shrine. His favorite food is soft-serve ice cream, and he speaks "~zura," a dialect of Okayama Prefecture. He often hangs out with his shiny younger brother, Komajiro, and they're both super cute! He's generally laid-back and laid-back, and watching him is soothing! Because of his cuteness, he's a character with a large female fanbase. The merchandise he sells is also super cute.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters: No. 3: Orochi
Next up is Orochi. He's a rather cool character. He fights using a dragon scarf created with his own aura, and is a top-class yokai. His cool and strong nature makes him a popular character among boys. Incidentally, there are also yokai with different colors that look like Orochi, and these also have names like "Shadow Orochi," "Hikari Orochi," and "Sakura Orochi." Apparently, the regular Orochi and the dark-looking "Shadow Orochi" are the most popular among boys.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters - No. 4: USApyon
Next up, coming in at No. 4, is "USAPYON." USApyon is a yokai from America! He's clad in a space suit complete with rabbit ears. In life, he was the only small, otter-like animal living in a rabbit hutch. He was kept (probably as an experimental animal) by "Dr. Hurley," a space researcher (though he himself didn't realize or acknowledge it), but he died in an accident during a rocket launch. From there, he became a yokai, a rather tragic story. USApyon, eager to fulfill his unfulfilled dream, hasn't given up on going to space. While he's usually a sensible person (?), he switches into "Vader Mode" when he loses his temper and becomes uncontrollable. He lives with Misora Inaho, a girl who's an all-around otaku.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters: No. 5 - King Enma
"King Enma" is also a very popular character. He stands at the pinnacle of all yokai that appear in "Yo-kai Watch." He is the king of the "Demon World." He's incredibly popular with both boys and girls because of his cool appearance! And as you'd expect from a great king, he's incredibly strong in battle. His voice actor is actually Kimura Ryohei, and in the live-action film he was played by Yamazaki Kento. He also became quite the talk of the town in commercials! Also, because he's such a legendary figure, he doesn't appear much in anime. He mainly appears in movies and games. He's always with his aide Nurarihyon (who is also handsome).
Yo-kai Watch Top 10 Popular Characters - No. 6: Huyunyan
Fuyunyan is also a very cute and cool yokai! As her name suggests, Fuyunyan is a floating spirit cat yokai. She moves by flying around using her red cloak. Although her body floats in the air, her personality is down-to-earth. She's a brave, reliable, and wonderful yokai. She claims the scar on her forehead is an "honorable wound"! While she primarily appears in the film, she also appears in the anime midway through. The voice actor is Yuki Kaji, who is hugely popular with women! He has a great voice and is incredibly cool, so if you're interested, be sure to check him out. By the way, her special move is the "Tough Straight Paw."
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters - No. 7: Princess Fubuki
7th place goes to Princess Fubuki. She's so cute! She's a popular yokai among girls. But she's not just cute, she also has S-class fighting power! Her supernatural power is incredible, and she can freely control the power of cold. Her power is so strong that it freezes everything she touches! By the way, Princess Fubuki, who appears in the anime, is interestingly known for her assertive personality. She tries to force herself on heat-related yokai like "Atsugaruru" and "Sekkakaki" to become friends with them, and gets angry when they leave her behind when they go out. However, she also has a gentle side, such as when she nurses Koma-san back to health when he has a fever. Her special move, by the way, is the adorable "Sparkling Snow Covered."
Yo-kai Watch Top 10 Popular Characters: No. 8 - Giant Toad
Following Orochi, this is another cool yokai. "Oogama" is a yokai popular with boys and older women. It is a mutated form of a toad that is said to have lived for hundreds of years. In fact, it serves as the leader of the "Main Family," a faction that once divided the yokai world. Its ponytail is actually its tongue, which it moves freely to attack its opponents. Although it is a classic yokai, it loves new things! It cares about fashion and uses a lot of foreign words in its conversations. This means it doesn't get along with Tsuchigumo, who is part of the "Original" army and values the old. However, the cause of their quarrel is surprisingly trivial! If you're interested, be sure to try playing the game. By the way, there is also a different colored "Oogama," but it is a family member.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters - No. 9: Bushinyan
Cat-type yokai are cute and popular, as expected. Coming in at No. 9 is "Bushinyan." While it looks like Jibanyan wearing armor, it's actually Jibanyan's ancestor! A "legendary yokai," it's quite an impressive presence. As an ancestor, it speaks in an old-fashioned samurai-like manner, using "gozaru" (pronounced "gozaru"). Its favorite food is bonito flakes. The sword it holds is said to be legendary sharp, allowing it to cut through anything! By the way, his special move is called "Katsuo Bushigiri" (Slashing Bonito Bush). And like Jibanyan, he loves the idol (NyaKB). He's a powerful yokai that can be obtained fairly early in the game, so it seems like a lot of kids love him! In fact, having one Bushinyan on your team is incredibly helpful.
Yo-kai Watch Top 10 Popular Characters - No. 10: Kyubi
The last one to be chosen was Kyubi. A fox yokai, he is one of the most powerful yokai. He has incredible supernatural powers and can control fire. Its power is comparable to that of a volcanic eruption! As his name suggests, Kyubi has nine tails. He has a whimsical and hedonistic personality. Incidentally, in the anime, Kyubi disguises himself as a beautiful young man and tries to woo Fumi-chan and even invite her on a date to an amusement park. (Though things don't always go smoothly and he ends up spinning his wheels...) (From "Kyuubi's Heart-Pounding Mission"). As expected, he's a strong and cool character, so he's very popular with boys! People seem to be divided into "Orochi" and "Kyuubi" factions.
Top 10 Popular Yo-kai Watch Characters
That concludes our ranking of "Yo-kai Watch"'s most popular characters! As you can see, there are a variety of characters. Each one has their own unique personality, and it's so much fun just watching them. I can't wait to see how the new anime series unfolds!
