Name: Yo-kai Watch♪ the Movie: How Nate and I Met Nyan!♪ M-Me Too~♪♪
Director: Norihiko Sudo
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2021-11-12
Duration: 47 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Haruka Tomatsu, Etsuko Kozakura, Tomokazu Seki, Kiyono Yasuno

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The origin of the most unhinged cat spirit in anime history finally explained.

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Overview

Animation Comedy Fantasy

This is where the story of Yo-kai Watch began! Nate, Whisper, and Jibanyan's encounter in the first episode of the memorable "Yo-kai Watch". Why did Jibanyan become a Yo-kai!? Episode 25 of "Yo-kai Watch" depicting the secret story of the birth of the excitement. In addition, the popular corner of Yo-kai Watch♪ and the special new part of the movie original, recorded in the first 4K high-quality video of this work, we will deliver it to DCP for the theater! Please enjoy it on the big screen of the movie theater♪

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anime based on video game edited from tv series based on tv series youkai origin story

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

First 4K Yo-kai Watch; the sakura petals are * chef's kiss *.

Editing

Seamlessly blends TV episode 1 and 25 into coherent tragedy-to-comedy arc.

Best for:Theater·Solo·Family

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Norihiko Sudo

ReleasedNov 12, 2021

Runtime47m

StatusReleased

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Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Haruka Tomatsu

Keita Amano (voice)

Etsuko Kozakura

Jibanyan / Rudy (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Whisper (voice)

Kiyono Yasuno

Amy (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This theatrical edit was created for Yo-kai Watch's 5th anniversary, essentially turning two TV episodes into a 'movie' with new bridging scenes.

Cultural

Jibanyan's design deliberately evokes maneki-neko (beckoning cat) imagery while subverting it — he's a ghost who brings misfortune until redeemed by human connection.