{"id":3787,"date":"2019-02-20T05:11:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T12:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=3787"},"modified":"2019-02-20T12:17:17","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T19:17:17","slug":"yo-kai-watch-season-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/yo-kai-watch-season-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Yo-kai Watch: Season 1 &#8211; Interesting Plots, Vivid Animation, Fun Mix of Humor and Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YoKai.jpg?resize=161%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3793\" width=\"161\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YoKai.jpg?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YoKai.jpg?w=466&amp;ssl=1 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember\nthat time you passed gas in that super crowded elevator? Or when you lost your\nsock in the dryer? That was just bad luck, right? Wrong! That was the work of\nYo-kai; the invisible Yo-kai all around us that are the cause of our daily\nannoyances!! Nate is a just a regular boy struggling to be above average at\nschool. One day when he receives the Yo-kai Watch, he gets the chance to see\nand communicate with these mischievous Yo-kai. With the Yo-kai Watch on his\nwrist, Nate starts to form friendships with them and learn of the things that\nmake life so complicated. There&#8217;s just one problem: they&#8217;re everywhere and they\nlove to cause mischief! KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Calista B. comments, \u201cI have\nvague memories of <em>Yo-kai Watch<\/em> from when it first came to the states. I\nnever beat the first game and I ended up forgetting about it for a few years.\nHowever from what I remember, the show reflects the game and the world pretty\nwell.\u201d Ava L. adds, \u201cThis is a very interesting and\ncool DVD to watch! It has all the qualities that make\na good animated series \u2013 interesting plots, vivid\nand clear animation, a fun mix of humor and action\nall in one!\u201d See their full reviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Yo-kai Watch: Season 1  <br>By Calista Bess, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QjMPijK9JFY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.c517c42b9aae2da8.jpeg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3792\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.c517c42b9aae2da8.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.c517c42b9aae2da8.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.c517c42b9aae2da8.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.c517c42b9aae2da8.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have\nvague memories of <em>Yo-kai Watch<\/em> from when it first came to the states. I\nnever beat the first game and I ended up forgetting about it for a few years.\nHowever from what I remember, the show reflects the game and the world pretty\nwell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story\nfollows a kid named Nate who finds Whisper, a Yo-kai, who gives him the Yo-kai\nWatch. This watch allows him to see Yo-kai, mischievous spirits that are\ninvisible without the watch. The show mostly follows Nate\u2019s adventures as he\nhelps and befriends Yo-kai.&nbsp; This seems\nto be the main plot of the show.&nbsp; There\ndoesn\u2019t appear to be any overarching story or conflict. Remember, these are\nonly a few episodes from the first season. So maybe there eventually is a set\ngoal or conflict. However, there are a lot of positive lessons. So parents,\nthis show is a good one to watch with your kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.b91e5a39154f696c.jpeg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3791\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.b91e5a39154f696c.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.b91e5a39154f696c.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.b91e5a39154f696c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.b91e5a39154f696c.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nate, the\nprotagonist, doesn\u2019t seem particularly invested in the world of Yo-kai. He\u2019s\nessentially forced to solve everyone\u2019s problems and he seems to reluctantly just\naccept it. For example, when he first meets Whisper, a literal ghost, he trie\nto walk away from the conversation three times and he barely seems to care that\nhe is talking to a magical ghost that appears from a capsule machine. That\nisn\u2019t exactly a good way to introduce your main character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.0cacc6b9195b60d5.jpeg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3788\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.0cacc6b9195b60d5.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.0cacc6b9195b60d5.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.0cacc6b9195b60d5.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.0cacc6b9195b60d5.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the\nstructure of the show is rather confusing. At first I thought the show had the\n\u201ctwo 11 minute stories merged into one 22 minute episode\u201d type of structure\nthat many cartoons have, but no. Sometimes it\u2019s one really long story combined\nwith a story that\u2019s really short. Sometimes it\u2019s THREE stories in one episode.\nIt\u2019s really inconsistent. The show also seems oddly inconsistent in its tone.\nThe show is mostly comedic, however one story has no comedy and is entirely\nserious. It just feels really random, but maybe it ties in with Season 2. It is\nentertaining overall and a series I would have probably watched when I was\nyounger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this\nshow 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 12. This DVD is already\nout, so look for it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yo-kai Watch<br>By Ava La Vigne, KIDS FIRST! Film critic, age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/akCK2Xhw5a4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis a very interesting and\ncool DVD to watch! It has all the qualities that make\na good animated series \u2013 interesting plots, vivid\nand clear animation, a fun mix of humor and action\nall in one! I really like when the action in the story, because it makes\nme feel more excited and enthusiastic to watch what is going on in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.3f186121fce7768a.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.3f186121fce7768a.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.3f186121fce7768a.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.3f186121fce7768a.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.3f186121fce7768a.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nstory is about Nate, a normal boy, except he has a Yo-kai Watch which gives the\nperson who has the watch the power to see Yo-kai. Yo-kai are things that cause\nyour daily annoyances such as, when you have bad luck and fall or, you\nreally have to go to the bathroom but there is a really long line, or you have\na song stuck in your head that you hate or dislike. The\nYo-kai are mischievous and you never know when they might show up or\nwhat they might do. Also, the Yo-kai are invisible,\nso you can\u2019t see them unless you have the Yo-kai Watch. This DVD reminds me of\nPokemon a bit so, if you like Pokemon I\nrecommend this for you! I am pretty sure the creators of this film got inspired\nor got the idea from Pokemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nshow is well produced and made me want to keep watching. Sometimes though, I\nwas a little confused as to what was happening. I wished for more details. For\nexample, the film kept\nswitching to other subjects which are a little confusing about what is\nhappening. Sometimes the story is not so specific.\nBesides that, I really enjoyed it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.2eeaafeee3dfabe0.jpeg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3789\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.2eeaafeee3dfabe0.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.2eeaafeee3dfabe0.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.2eeaafeee3dfabe0.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/YKW.2eeaafeee3dfabe0.jpeg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nshow does have some mature humor. Even my mom and dad laughed\nat some of the jokes! But for the most part, the series is really\nkid-friendly and younger audiences will enjoy it\nor appreciate this DVD! In my opinion it is a really awesome series for kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\ngive this 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, because anyone can enjoy it. This DVD\nis already available so look for it! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remember that time you passed gas in that super crowded elevator? Or when you lost your sock in the dryer? That was just bad luck, right? Wrong! That was the work of Yo-kai; the invisible Yo-kai all around us that are the cause of our daily annoyances!! 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