List of Yo-kai Watch characters


The following is a list of characters from Level-5's video game and anime franchise, Yo-kai Watch.
The version of the manga distributed in Southeast Asia by Shogakukan Asia uses the original Japanese character names.

Main characters

Where available, names from the English games, North American English dub, and the North American English manga are on the left while the original Japanese names are on the right.

Main humans (Original series)

The five major humans are students of Springdale Elementary /. Nate, Bear, Eddie, and Katie are in Class 5-2. Only Hailey is in Class 5-1.
;Nathan "Nate" Adams /
;Katie Forester /
;Barnaby "Bear" Bernstein /
;Edward "Eddie" Archer /
;Hailey Anne Thomas /

Main humans (Shadowside)

;Natsume Amano
;Touma Tsukinami
;Akinori Arihoshi
;Keisuke Amano

Main Yo-kai

Whisper is a Slippery tribe Yo-kai who became Nate’s self-appointed butler after he freed him from the capsule he was imprisoned in. He helps Nate understand the Yo-kai World and its interactions with the human world. Whisper claims to be very knowledgeable about the Yo-kai, but actually relies heavily on a tablet computer called the to look up information. He often dismisses Nate's suspicions that a Yo-kai is involved with mysterious occurrences in his life, only to be proven wrong almost instantly. Following an incident with the Yo-kai Watch Type Zero, Nate can switch between the different Yo-kai Watch models by putting his arm inside Whisper's mouth. In the anime, it is revealed he is secretly a Yo-kai named Nonuttin, whose belches cause people to claim to know all about things when they actually have no idea.
;Usapyon /

Recurring Yo-kai

The following Yo-kai make recurring appearances in the anime, sometimes receiving their own story arcs.
;Robonyan / Robonyan F / Robonyan F-gata
;Blizzaria / Fubuki-hime / Blizzie / Fubuki-chan
;Blazion /
;Hidabat /
;Shogunyan /
;The Last Nyanmurai /
;Venoct /
;Roughraff /
;Manjimutt /
;Hovernyan /
;Lord Enma /
;Zazel /
;Sergeant Burly /
;Sighborg Y /
;Koma Knomads / KK Brothers

Minor characters

Nate's classmates

;Sarah /
;Eric /
;Stephen /
;Mark /
;Kenny /
;Matt /
;Andy /
;Daniel Anderson
;Casey /
;Alex /
;Shelly /
;Lulu /
;Natalie "Nat" / Norika Nakajima
;Chelsea / Chiyo Suzuki
;Lina / Rina Maeda
;Megan "Meg" Jones / Megumi Sasaki
Voiced by: Ryōko Nagata Melissa Hutchison
;Maya / Mai Fujimoto
;Zoey / Shizuka Sakai
;Lucas / Mao Hikage

Hailey's classmates

;Jessica Stonewood / Yuka Ishinomori
;Isabelle / Kirara Hoshikaze
;Chloe / Junko Hazawa
;Sydney / Masako Mozu

Other humans

;Lily Adams /
;Aaron Adams /
;Mr. Joe Johnson /
;Amy / Emi-chan
;Jerry
;Phonius / Korinai Yarase
;Nathaniel Adams /
;Lucy Loo Adams /
;Next HarMEOWny / NyaKB
;Agents Blunder and Folly/ Agents Mulder and Kacully
;Buck/ Wyatt / Mac
;Joshua Thomas / Riku Misora
;Rebecca Forester / Fumika's Mother
;Jason Forester / Fumika's Father
;Kenny Forester / Fumiaki Kodama
;Kazuo Emon
;Bearmie
;Dorothy
;Dr. Hughly /
;Mr. Batham / Gatarou Gaman
;Paranormal Expert / Exorcist
;Shogun Waitington / Ishida Mitsunari
;Brenda
;Emily
;Yuto Arima
;Dr. Francesca Stein / Dr. Francine
;Mr. Balton / Science Teacher
;Mr. Thatcet
;Arnold
;Nick Nack
;Charlie
;Sarah / Hungramps' Granddaughter
Voiced by: Yurie Kobori ; Kathryn Lynn
;Mr. Oda / Detective Holdit
;Kanami Minami
;Professor Daimon / Professor Diana Gately
;Mr Zen
;Dorian sato / Groovalicius
;SSC yopie / Sporty Sue
;Janitor
;Sophie Thatcet
;Komasaburo

List of Yo-kai

are spiritual beings in the world of Yo-kai Watch, based on various Japanese mythological spirits and figures. They are divided into eight primary tribes: Brave, Mysterious, Tough, Charming, Heartful, Shady, Eerie, and Slippery. The Kaima Tribe is introduced in Yo-kai Watch 2. In Yo-kai Watch 3, a ninth main tribe "Hagure" will debut. Each tribe has its own special song that is played when the Yo-kai is summoned. With some exceptions, Yo-kai are invisible to humans who do not possess the Yo-kai Watch, though they wear put leaiads which disguise themselves as hsehmans. The Yo-kai are listed below based on their numbering in the games' Yo-kai Dictionary, while those with fictional character biographies and casting information have made appearances in the television series. Where available, names from the English games, North American English dub, and the North American English manga are on the right while the original Japanese names are on the left.

Brave

Yo-kai are physically strong and Yo-kai at heart. Their summoning song goes. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Pandle
;Undy
;Tanbo
;Cutta-nah
;Cutta-nah-nah
;Slacka-slash
;Brushido
;Washogun
;Lie-in
;Lie-in Heart
;Hissfit
;Zerberker
;Snartle
;Mochismo
;Minochi
;Tublappa
;Slumberhog
;Snortlehog
;Samureel
;Time Keeler
;Slicenrice
;Flamurice
;Helmsman
;Reuknight
;Corptain
;Mudmunch
; / Sergeant Burly
;Blazion
;Quaken
;Siro
;Chansin
;Sheen
;Snee
;Gleam
;B3-NK1
;Moximous N
;Moximous K
; / Hovernyan
;Machonyan
;Sushiyama
;Kapunki
;Beetler
;Beetall
;Cruncha
;Demuncher
;Devourer
; / Illuminoct

Mysterious

Yo-kai are Yo-kai and use ghostly magic powers. Their summoning song goes. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Brokenbrella
;Pittapatt
;Snotsolong
;Duchoo
;D'wanna
;N'more
;Q'wit
;Wazzat
;Houzzat
;Dummkap
;Faysoff
;Snottle
;Lafalotta
;Blips
;Tattletell
;Tattlecast
;Skranny
;Cupistol
;Casanuva
;Casanono
;So-sorree
;Bowmninos
;Smogling
;Smogmella
;Signibble
;Signiton
;Statiking
;Master Oden
;Failian
;Mirapo
;Miradox
;Mircle
;Illoo
;Elloo
;Alloo
;Espy
;Infour
;Verygoodsir
;Flengu
;Frostail
;Chymera
;Kingmera

Tough

Yo-kai are tough Yo-kai who have high defenses. Their summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Terrorpotta
;Dulluma
;Goruma
;Wotchagot
;Pride Shrimp
;No-Go Kart
;Mistank
;Noway
;Impass
;Walldin
;Roughraff
;Badude
;Bruff
;Armsman
;Mimikin
;Blowkade
;Ledballoon
;Whateverest
;Whatuption
;Fidgephant
;Touphant
;Enduriphant
;Zappary
;Frazzel
;Swelton
;Mad Mountain
;Lava Lord
;Castelius III
;Castelius II
;Castelius I
;Castelius Max
;Rhinoggin
;Rhinormous
;Hornaplenty
;Goldenyan
;Dromp
;Swosh
;Toadal Dude
;Uber Geeko
;Gargaros
;Ogralus
;Orcanos

Charming

Yo-kai are cute and cuddly Yo-kai who are fast fighters. Their summoning song is Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Leggly
;Dazzabel
;Rattelle
;Skelebella
;Cadin
;Cadable
;Singcada
;Pupsicle
;Chilhuahua
;Swelterrier
;Jumbelina
;Boyclops
;Grapenyan
;Strawbnyan
;Watermelnyan
;Emenyan
;Rubinyan
;Thornyan
;Baddinyan
;Panja Pupil
;Panja Pro
;Walkappa
;Appak
;Supyo
;Komane
;Komiger
;Whapir
;Drizzelda
;Nekidspeed
;Shmoopie
;Pinkipoo
;Pookivil
;Harry Barry
;Frostina
;Blizzaria
;Damona
;Faux Kappa

Heartful

Yo-kai are a group of warm and inviting Yo-kai who excel at healing. Their summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Wantston
;Grubsnitch
;Wiglin
;Steppa
;Rhyth
;Hungramps
;Hungorge
;Grainpa
;Tongus
;Nurse Tongus
;Sandmeh
;Mister Sandmeh
;Pallysol
;Scarasol
;Happycane
;Starrycane
;Lodo
;Supoor Hero
;Chippa
;Gnomey
;High Gnomey
;Enerfly
;Enefly
;Betterfly
;Peppillon
;Predictabull
;Smashibull
;Don Chan
;Ray O'Light
;Happierre
;Reversa
;Reversette
;Ol' Saint Trick
;Ol' Fortune
;Rollen
;Dubbles
;Papa Bolt
;Uncle Infinite
;Mama Aura
;Auntie Heart
;Kyryn
;Unikirin

Shady

Yo-kai are hazy and shadowy Yo-kai who always have mean thoughts, and can bring down the stats of their opponents. Their summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Leadoni
;Mynimo
;Ake
;Payn
;Agon
;TETSUYA / Wydeawake
;KANTETSU / Allnyta
;Herbiboy
;Carniboy
;Negatibuzz
;Moskevil
;Scritchy
;Dimmy
;Blandon
;Nul
;Suspicioni
;Tantroni
;Contrarioni
;Grampus Khan
;Groupus Khan
;Hidabat
;Abodabat
;Belfree
;Yoink
;Gimme
;K'mon-K'mon
;Yoodooit
;Count Zapaway
;Tyrat
;Tengloom
;Nird
;Snobetty
;Slimamander
;Dracunyan
;Usapyon
;Usapyon
;Usapyon
;Usapyon
;Negasus
;Neighfarious
;Timidevil
;Beelzebold
;Count Cavity
;Eyesoar
;Greesel
;Awevil
;Wobblewok
;Darkyubi

Eerie

Yo-kai are spooky Yo-kai that often induce status conditions. Their summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Coughkoff
;Hurchin
;Droplette
;Drizzle
;Slush
;Alhail
;Gush
;Peckpocket
;Robbinyu
;Rockabelly
;Squeeky
;Rawry
;Buhu
;Flumpy
;Skreek
;Manjimutt
;Multimutt
;Sir Berus
;Robomutt
;Furgus
;Furdinand
;Nosirs
;Dismarelda
;Chatalie
;Nagatha
;Danke Sand
;No Sankyu
;Papa Windbag
;Ben Tover
;Cheeksqueek
;Cuttincheez
;Toiletta
;Foiletta
;Sproink
;Compunzer
;Lamedian
;Grumples
;Everfore
;Eterna
;Insomni
;Sandi
;Arachnus
;Arachnia

Slippery

Yo-kai are wiggly Yo-kai who are hard to target and buff their allies' stats. Their summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Cricky
;Noko
;Bloominoko
;Pandanoko
;Snaggly
;Whinona
;Whispocrates
;Heheheel
;Croonger
;Urnaconda
;Fishpicable
;Rageon
;Tunatic
;Takoyakid
;Takoyaking
;Flushback
;Vacuumory
;Irewig
;Firewig
;Draggie
;Dragon Lord
;Azure Dragon
;Robo-Draggie
;Mermaidyn
;Mermadonna
;Mermother
;Lady Longnek
;Daiz
;Confuze
;Chummer
;Shrook
;Spenp
;Almi
;Babblong
;Bananose
;Draaagin
;SV Snaggerjag
;Copperled
;Cynake
;Slitheref
;Venoct
;Shadow Venoct

Legendary

are powerful Yo-kai that are only acquired after filling a particular page in the Yo-kai Dictionary. They all appear to be even more powerful forms of other Yo-kai that the player has encountered and can also be classified into the other tribes. Their unique summoning song is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Shogunyan
;Komashura
Voiced by: Aya Endō
;Gilgaros
;NetaballerinaSpoilerina
;Elder Bloom
;Poofessor
;Dandoodle
;Slurpent
; / Re-Q-Perate
; / Princess Pearl

Wicked

The Yo-kai are powerful Yo-kai that the player meets in Yo-kai Watch 2, collectively the. The Wicked Executives can also control the Yo-kai, all of whom wear a mask. The player can obtain the Wicked Tribe Yo-kai, and their summoning jingle is. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Grublappa
;Madmunch
;Badsmella
;Mad Kappa
;Shamasol
;Gnomine
;Defectabull
;Feargus
;Scaremaiden
;Wrongnek
;Unfairy
;Unkaind
;Untidy
;Unpleasant
;Unkeen

Blasters

These Yo-kai were introduced in the original two Yo-kai Watch Blasters games Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
; / Jibanyan B
; / Komasan B
; / Sir Nyansalot
; / Maginyan
; / Momonyan
; / Puppynyan
; / Chimpanyan
; / Pheasanyan

Bosses

are the bosses of the video games, and serve as powerful enemy Yo-kai that the player cannot befriend. There are however alternate versions that can be friends in later projects, but they are listed separately. Among the Yo-kai in this category are:
;Sproink
;Hoggles
;Gutsy Bones
;Goldy Bones
;Glitzy Bones
;SV Snaggerjag
;Styx Mk.VI
;Slimamander
;Eyedra
;Gargaros
;Ogralus
;Orcanos
;Demuncher
;Devourer
; / Tattleterror
;Rubeus J
;Hardy Hound
;Wobblewok
; / Mass Mutterer
; / Whisped Cream
;Dame Dedtime
;Dame Demona
;McKraken
;Chairman Ikakamone / McKraken
; / Kabuking
; / Kat Kraydel
; / Hinozall
; / Red Paws
; / Swirlious Omai
;Daiyoki Hogewhale / Narwail
;Kujiraman / Whaleman
;Gotekki

New playable characters in ''Moon Rabbit Crew''

These Yo-kai were added as playable characters in the Yo-kai Watch Blasters update Moon Rabbit Crew.
; / Bison Burly
; / Toadal Demon
; / Arachnevil
; / Fuu 2
;Kabukiroid / Kabuking
;Red J / Rubeus J
;Mighty Dog / Hardy Hound
; / Seaweed Sensei
; / Odysseynyan
;Gashadokuro / Gutsy Bones
; / Usapyon B
; / Drenchetta
; / Starry Noko
; / Lord Enma

New boss characters in ''Moon Rabbit Crew''

;Captain Thunder Serious Mode
; / Alicktokat
; / Duke Drooly
; / Zazel
; / Zazelmare
; / Golden Claws
; / Swirlious Gold
; / Hinozall Awoken
; / Shogun King

Introduced in ''Yo-kai Watch 3''

Yo-kai Watch 3 adds more Yo-kai to the franchise, including the that come from the United States.
;Cornfused
;Puppiccino
;Lazy Sundae
;Putasockinit
;Rinsin Repete
;OMGator
;Rocky Badboya
;Buttered Blue
;DisliKing
;Lil Kappa
;Nekokiyo / Aristokat
;Inumaro / Duke Doggy
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Merican Legendary Yo-kai

The Merican Legendary Yo-kai are a set of Legendary Yo-kai that come from America. Half of the Merican Legendary Yo-kai debuted in Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi and Yo-kai Watch 3: Tempura. In Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki, the remaining four Merican Legendary Yo-kai are introduced to complete the set of 8 Merican Legendary Yo-kai:
;Last Bushinyan / The Last Nyanmurai
;Kirakoma / Koma Star
;Platinum Oni / Platinos
;Princess Speech / Gabby
;Bourgeois G / Flash T. Cash
;Trivea / Teducator
;Gentlemenken / Gentlemutt
;Jimanhattan / City Licker

Yo-kai introduced in Wibble Wobble

;Chocorina / Chocolina
;Sakura Orochi
;Tsuyu Kyubi
;Beach-hime
;Mebinanyan / Prancy-Nyan
;Obinanyan / Fancy-nyan
;Libertynyan

Other Yo-kai

These Yo-kai appear as characters in the anime television series, films, and as non-playable characters in the video game series.
;Directator
;Mark Orckerberg
;Mr. Goodsight.
; / Dethmetal
;Nyuso Yokai

Bosses originally featured in ''Yo-kai Watch''

;Massiface
;Phantasmurai
;Tarantutor
;Doctor Maddiman
;Duwheel
;Chirpster
;Clipso
;Spooklunk
;Doctor Nogut
;Squisker

Bosses originally featured in ''Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits'' and ''Fleshy Souls''

;Meganyan
;Captain Daikōkai Cap'n Crash
;Eyeclone
; and
; / Hans Full
; / Eyephoon
; / Mallice
; / Cap'n Rex
; and / Flippa and Floppa
; / Dame Dredful
; / Hans Galore
; / Retinado

Bosses originally featured in ''Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters''

;Bronzlow
; / Teastroyer
; / Infinipea
; / Headasteam

Wanted Yo-kai

The appear in a special side quest in the Yo-kai Watch 2 games where the player has to seek them for a crime they have committed. They are always color variations on other Yo-kai.

Introduced in ''Yo-kai Watch''

;Nogo
;Fullgramps
;Doppelnyan
;Tattletwin
;Bogusus
;Blazioff
;Shin
;Papa Dolt
;Zerogu
;Buher
;Zeroberker
;Roughraffony

Introduced in ''Yo-kai Watch 2''