Youkai Watch Movie 3: Soratobu Kujira to Double Sekai no Daibouken da Nyan!

OLM Fall 2016
ComedyKidsSupernatural
7
Quality Score
0.20 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
777
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

When a giant flying whale suddenly appears over Sakura New Town and its sound is heard the Yo-Kai undergo a transformation. The characters soon realize that as a result they have become corporeal and exist in a material world. This is the third film in the Yok-Kai Watch series based on the hit game. (Source: IMDb)

Audience Consensus

The film is a creative and enjoyable blend of live-action and anime, catering primarily to fans of the Yokai Watch series. While praised for its originality and fan service, the film suffers from inconsistencies in its world-building and some questionable live-action character designs. Overall, it's a fun but not the strongest entry in the Yokai Watch film franchise.

Strengths

  • Creative blend of live-action and anime.
  • Original story that complements the Yokai Watch series.
  • Entertaining for fans of the franchise.

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistencies in world-building when combining Yokai Watch elements with real-world locations.
  • Some live-action character designs may be off-putting (e.g., Jinmenken).
  • Not as good as the first two films in the series.