Yo-kai Watch Collection
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Yo-kai Watch Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 9 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 8 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 7.1/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.1. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Yo-kai Watch Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan! standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Yo-kai Watch Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Yo-kai Watch Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Yo-kai Watch: The Movie
When the evil Yo-Kai Kin, Gin and Bronzlow makes the Yo-Kai Watch disappear from time so they can help Dame Dedtime prevent humans and Yo-Kai from being friends...
Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan!
When Keita frees Whisper, a ghost-like yōkai, from 190 years of imprisonment, Whisper pledges to protect Keita from supernatural dangers. Whisper also gives Kei...
Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!
A giant whale appears and flies above Sakura New Town. With the whale’s sound of crying, some changes occur to Kenta Amano and Yokai....
Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King
When a meteor is about to approach Earth, Summer Adams, Cole and Bruno meet up and work together to stop the Onimaro invasion with the power of a new Yo-kai Wat...
Yo-kai Watch: Friends Forever
The film tells the story of interweaving friendships between three children and yo-kai. The film is set in 1960s Tokyo, in Sakura Motomachi. A boy named Shin li...
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y - Can a Cat Be a Hero?
Set in Y-Academy, an elite school that only allows students with top class abilities to enter. The protagonist, Jinpei Jiba, and his unique friends take on the ...
Yo-kai Watch♪ the Movie: How Nate and I Met Nyan!♪ M-Me Too~♪♪
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 be...
Yo-kai Watch♪ Movie 8: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan
One day, a mysterious event suddenly occurred. For some reason, Jibanyan's favorite sweet: Chocobars, and Komasan's favorite: soft-serve ice cream, began to dis...
Common Questions about Yo-kai Watch Collection
How many movies are in the Yo-kai Watch Collection?
There are currently 8 movies in the Yo-kai Watch Collection, starting from Yo-kai Watch: The Movie to the latest release, Yo-kai Watch♪ Movie 8: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan.
What is the best order to watch the Yo-kai Watch Collection?
The best way to watch the Yo-kai Watch Collection is usually in release order: starting with Yo-kai Watch: The Movie and ending with Yo-kai Watch♪ Movie 8: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Yo-kai Watch Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan! in this franchise.