Yo-kai Watch Master (Japanese: ウォッチャー Wotchā, "Watcher"), or simply referred to as Watch Master, is a term given to characters in who have been bestowed a Yo-kai Watch, regardless of model. The term was first officially coined in Yo-kai Watch 4.
The function of a Yo-kai Watch Master is to serve as an envoy between the human and the Yo-kai World, those in possession of a Yo-kai Watch share the ability to call upon Yo-kai they have befriended. As of Yo-kai Watch 4, Yo-kai Watch Masters can participate in battle alongside their Yo-kai, with each Yo-kai Watch Master possessing their own weapon and Soultimate move.
Overview[]
List of Known Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Original-era Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Humans[]
Nathan Adams[]
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch
- Yo-kai Partners: Whisper, Jibanyan, Hidabat (since EP008/Yo-kai Watch 3), Tomnyan, Koma Knomads (Yo-kai Watch 3)
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Original Yo-kai Watch (With ability to use any medal) (MN001)
- Former Yo-Kai Watches:
- Original Yo-kai Watch (EP001 - EP078/Yo-kai Watch 1, Yo-kai Watch 2, Yo-kai Watch 3, & Yo-kai Watch 4.
- Yo-kai Watch Model Zero (EP027- EP078/Yo-kai Watch 2)
- Yo-kai Watch Model U Prototype (EP078 - EP098)
- Yo-kai Watch Model U1 (EP098 - EP130/Yo-kai Watch 3)
- Yo-kai Watch Dream (EP130 - EP214/Yo-kai Watch 3)
- Yo-kai Watch Elda K (EX001-EX036/Yo-kai Watch 4)
Having a Yo-kai Watch from EP001, Nate usually is the one who comes across the Yo-kai and tries to befriend them with the help of his Yo-kai friends and it led to him having currently 5 watches. The first one was used from EP001 which uses only Normal Yo-kai Medals it was used until EP078 after he got the Yo-kai Watch U Prototype, although it did reappear into the series starting with EP131 when its revealed Jerry has a Yo-kai Watch like Nate's first watch even though Jerry uses it wrong.
Later Nate got the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero in EP027 which only uses Z Medals and Classic Medals leading Nate to switch between his first 2 watches depending on what kind of Medal he is using, like the Original Yo-kai Watch it was used until EP078 after he got the Yo-kai Watch Model U.
Then in EP078 Nate gets the Yo-kai Watch U Prototype from Hidabat after it is revealed that Hidabat is a good friend of the CEO of Yopple Mark Orckerberg and received one from him, this watch uses all the past medals from the previous 2 watches along with U Medals and 'Merican Medals, 20 episodes later in EP098 Nate's Model U was upgraded to the Yo-kai Watch Model U1 which added the Legendary Pioneer Yo-kai and the watch having a new color scheme Nate's being light-blue, it was used until EP130 after Nate got the Yo-kai Watch Dream Model.
In EP130 Nate and the gang travel to Dream Land to participate in a roulette to win the Yo-kai Watch Dream Model, Nate later receives it after Whisper got it in a trade. The Yo-kai Watch Dream Model can use all previous medals and Dream Medals. The Yo-kai Watch Dream Model acts as a roulette when summoning a Yo-kai either winning or losing, this watch also adds the function known as Dream Link where the Dream Model's body can attach to special weapons used for such as to attack, destroy stuff, and gathering items.
Katie Forester[]
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch
- Yo-kai Partner: Whisper, Jibanyan (Yo-kai Watch 1 through 2)
- Baddinyan & Shadow Venoct (EP067/Yo-kai Watch Blasters)
- Komasan & Komajiro (Promotional material/Yo-kai Watch 4)
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Elda (Yo-kai Watch 4)
- Previous Models:
- Yo-kai Watch (Katie version; Yo-kai Watch, Yo-kai Watch 1 and Yo-kai Watch 2)
- Yo-kai Watch Model Zero (Yo-kai Watch 2)
- Yo-kai Watch Dream (Yo-kai Watch 3)
In the first two Yo-kai Watch games series, Katie is the alternate, female playable character instead of Nate.
As of Yo-kai Watch 3, Katie's Yo-kai Watch Master status is deemed non-canon to comply with the anime and is only playable in certain "alternate world" missions in-game. Her status as a playable female Watcher would go to Hailey Anne Thomas.
As of Yo-kai Watch 4, Katie is once again playable full time, as she is one of the six main playable Watchers and wears a Yo-kai Watch Elda. Because Katie's Yo-kai Watch Master status is canonical, the whole anime series are non-canon.
In EP067, Whisper had a "what if" dream where he was the Yo-kai Butler of Katie, who had her own version of the original Yo-kai Watch, and instead of Jibanyan, her partner was Baddinyan and instead of Hidabat in the closet it was Shadow Venoct. Just like the original Yo-kai Watch, Katie's version only uses Normal Medals.
The manga series Yo-kai Watch: Exciting Nyanderful Days features Katie as the main human character with the original Yo-kai Watch.
Hailey Anne Thomas[]
- Debut: EP077/Yo-kai Watch 3
- Yo-kai Partner: Usapyon
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Model U2 (since EP098/Yo-kai Watch 3)
- Yo-kai Watch Dream (Yo-kai Watch 3)
- Former Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Model U (EP077 - EP098)
Hailey Anne first appeared in EP077 after she didn't get the Limited Edition Sailor Piers Figure which sold out she finds a Yo-kai Watch U Prototype titled a "Space Watch" and buys it where later after figuring out how it works she meets Usapyon. Unlike Nate, she is usually seen in segments or something that doesn't involve encountering Yo-kai causing trouble and because of that, she has never really used her watch for summoning. Like Nate's Model U Watch, it uses all previous medals before the Model U Watch along with the U Medals and 'Merican Medals.
In EP098 Hailey Anne's Model U was upgraded to the Yo-kai Watch Model U2 which added the Legendary VIP Yo-kai and the watch having a new color scheme Hailey Anne's being yellow. At a later point, Hailey Anne's watch was upgraded to read Dream Yo-kai Medals in lieu of her not getting the Yo-kai Watch Model Dream.
Yo-kai[]
Hinozall/Hinozall Awoken[]
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch 2
- Yo-kai Partners: Jibanyan, Tattletell, Manjimutt, Gilgaros
- Yo-kai Watch: Original Yo-kai Watch
Hinozall is shown to have a Yo-kai Watch in his boss fights. He summons Jibanyan, Tattletell, Manjimutt and Gilgaros*.
Komasan[]
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch/EP007
- Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Model Zero (anime), Yo-kai Watch Dream (Yo-kai Watch 3)
Komasan is shown in the line for the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero in EP027 of the anime, although he is never seen owning it. In Yo-kai Watch 3, he is shown with a Yo-kai Watch Dream, however it is broken, and he needs Hailey Anne's help to fix it. However, Komasan solely uses it as a wristwatch, and doesn't summon any Yo-kai with it.
Shadowside-era Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Summer Adams[]
- Debut: M04/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partners: Jibanyan (Shadowside), Whisper (Shadowside), Komasan (Shadowside), Sly (M04), Junior (SS003), Komajiro (Shadowside) (SS027)
- Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Arcane (M04)
Summer, who is Nate's daughter, received the Yo-kai Watch Arcane from Whisper who safely guarded it for 30 years until he gave it to Summer. This is a unique model of the Yo-kai Watch developed 30 years after the anime. This model of the watch resembles that of the original Yo-kai Watch worn by Summer's father, Nate. It is white in color all over and has two hinges on each side. It also looks exactly like the one wielded by Nate.
The inside has a working mechanical detail, which only can be seen if the watch is opened. The Yo-kai Watch Arcane uses Yo-kai Keystone, used to summon Yo-kai and also allows them to switch between Lightside or Shadowside forms.
Cole[]
- Debut: M04/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partner: Ogu, Togu & Mogu (SS022/Yo-kai Watch 4), Lord Acala (M04), Suzaku (SS021), Genbu (SS031), Asura (SS045-SS049), Byakko (SS045)
- Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Ogre (M04/Yo-kai Watch 4)
Cole's unique Yo-kai Watch was created from the remains of the Kigan Gear after Cole found his own resolve against the Onimaro's influence.
Unlike any models of the watch, the Ogre Watch doesn't summon Yo-kai at all. Instead, it allows the user to transform themselves into 1 of 4 chosen Progenitor Yo-kai from the watch by pressing the button on the side and rotating the dial to the specific spot. Pushing the center of the watch down would allow the user to transform into the chosen Yo-kai in battle.
Also, if a Sacred Armory is inserted into the watch, it can transform Cole into a Sword Bearer.
Bruno[]
- Debut: M04/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partner: Suzaku (SS013), Kyryn (SS021), Genbu, Byakko, Souryuu (Yo-kai Watch 4)
- Yo-kai Watch: Yo-kai Watch Animas (SS013)
In episode 13, Cole and the rest of the gang set out to find the Suzaku Soutenzan, one of the Sacred Swords, to help them with regaining the stolen Stormweaver. However, Suzaku appears as a Celestial instead and explains that the Suzaku Soutenzan is no longer there. Suzaku sees potential in Bruno and gifts him with the Yo-kai Watch Animas, nicknamed by him, which allows him to summon Celestial.
Forever Friends-era Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Jack Cobbler[]
- Debut: M05/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partners: Gusto, Suu-san, Kappa (Salaryman), Zashiki-warashi (M05)
- Current: Yo-kai Watch Elda Zero (M05)
Y School Heroes Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Jinpei Jiba[]
- Debut: M06/YG001/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo/Yo-kai Partner: Wampus, Momo, Goromi, Bluepon Perfect Body, Mikettio
- Yo-kai Hero Form(s): Kengo Benimaru,Onnen Kengo Benimaru, Kengo Benimaru (Holy Sword Version), Kengo Benimaru (Blue Attire), Momotaromaru, Yoroi Musha Benimaru, Wild Boy,Onnen Wild Boy, Blue Moon, Onnen Blue Moon,Earth Walker, Earth Walker NOA, Onnen Earth Walker NOA Earth Walker NOA Armored, Black Cat, Shikkokumaru, Onnen Shikkokumaru, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-Kai Watches: YSP Watch (M06/YG002-YG036), UR Watch (YG037-YG056)
Sandayu Koma[]
- Debut: M06/YG001/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo/Yo-kai Partner: Komadillo, Gnomey
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Little Kommander, Onnen Little Kommander, Little Kommander Ace, Zashiki Kommander,Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch (M06/YG006-YG056)
Mera Raido[]
- Debut: M06/YG002/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo/Yo-kai Partner: Kazuma Shishiguro, Snartle
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Shishi O, Onnen Shishi O Yami Shishi O, Namahage O, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch (M06/YG002-YG056)
Fubuki Himekawa[]
- Debut: M06/YG002/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo/Yo-kai Partner: Broken Clock, Mermaidyn
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Clock Lady, Onnen Clock Lady, Yami Clock Lady, Ningyo Lady, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch (YG003-YG056)
Ryusuke Kyubi[]
- Debut: M06/YG002/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo/Yo-kai Partner: Izuna, Tengu
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Ninetail, Onnen Ninetail, Yami Ninetail, Tengu the Nine, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch Zero (M06/YG005-YG056)
Ranto Kirigakure[]
- Debut: M06 (cameo)/ YG002/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Yo-kai Partner: Kyryn
- Yo-kai Hero Form(s): Mist Shadow, Onnen Mist Shadow, Yami Mist Shadow, Deep Shadow Galaxy, Onnen Deep Shadow Galaxy, Deep Shadow Zodiac, Onnen Deep Shadow Zodiac, Deep Shadow Ancient, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: Alien Watch (YG008-YG056)
Chiaki Hebiyama[]
- Debut: YG023/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Yo-kai Partner: Lady Longnek
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Sky Snaker, Onnen Sky Snaker, Rokuro Rocks, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch Viper Connector (YG023-YG056)
Nozuchika Mitsumatagi[]
- Debut: M06 (silhouette, cameo)/YG023/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Yo-kai Partner: Faux Kappa
- Yo-kai Hero Form: The Viper, Onnen The Viper, Bay Kappa, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watch: YSP Watch Viper Connector (YG023-YG056)
Mataro Tamada[]
- Debut: M06/YG001 (cameo)/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Alien/Yo-kai Partner: Tidas, Bousou Maten Soranaki
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Shining Boy, Onnen Shining Boy T-Dine, Onnen T-Dine, Last T-Dine, Onnen Last T-Dine, MT Bouncer, Earthman
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Former Yo-kai Watches: Shining Watch (YG027-YG028), UR Watch GAI (YG044-YG053)
Kuka Nanakumo[]
- Debut: YG016 (cameo)/YG026/Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life
- Onryo Partner: Momo
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Momonga Lady, Onnen Momonga Lady
- Yo-kai Watch: UR Watch GAI
Non-playable Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
Nathaniel Adams / Kenny Forester
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch 2, M01 (Nathaniel Adams only)
- Yo-kai Partner: Hovernyan
- Yo-kai Watch: Yo-Kai Watch Model Zero
Depending on whether the player chose to play as Nate or Katie, Nathaniel or Kenny will be the one to create and later use the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero to combat the threat of the Wicked Yo-kai.
While the watch is given to their respective grandchild, the credits of Psychic Specters show that they later build a new one for themselves.
In the anime, after receiving the Model Zero and the medals of the Yo-kai he saved in M01, Nathaniel used the watch to summon all the Yo-kai he has saved. He later gave the Model Zero to Nate before Nate went back to his own time.
- Debut: M04 (Cameo)/SS001/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partner: Bourei Banchou
- Yo-kai Watch: Summer's Yo-kai Watch Arcane (Borrowed) (SS001).
When Tate saw that Bourei Banchou was in trouble, Summer tried to use the Yo-kai Watch Arcane, however, the Yo-kai Watch Arcane passed towards to Tate's wrist which it chose him to battle the Wicked Yo-kai by summoning Komasan to defeat the Wicked. Afterwards, Tate gave the Yo-kai Watch Arcane back to Summer.
Anime Exclusive Yo-kai Watch Masters[]
- Debut: Yo-kai Watch EP131
- Yo-kai Partner: Tomnyan
- Current Yo-kai Watch: Original Yo-kai Watch
Jerry first appeared in EP131 after moving next door from Nate's House and its revealed that Jerry has a Yo-kai Watch like the first one Nate got and Tomnyan is his partner. Jerry calls the Yo-kai Watch the "Sojanaiyo Watch" since that is all he does with the watch since he doesn't know how to properly use it and he always does something wrong though usually he puts in a 'Merican or Dream Medal in with its back side facing up since his watch only uses Normal Medals and the medal is put in wrong.
During the events of Nate being turned into the Yo-kai Fuu 2 in M02 in Episode 1, Fuu 2 comes across Yuto who apparently got an average grade on his test because of Fuu 2. Fuu 2 eventually gives Yuto the Yo-kai Watch Model U1.
Yuto never used it for summoning since he never befriended any Yo-kai besides Fuu 2 and Fuu 2 was always with him, though he has used it for finding Fuu 2.
After Yuto realized that his parents will support him for whatever career he goes for (in his case writing manga) and that he has something to live for, Fuu 2/Nate becomes his average human self again.
- Debut: EP156
- Yo-kai Partners: Kuroi Komasan & Kemushi-otoko (Only Kuroi Jibanyan)
- Yo-kai Watch: Kuroi Yo-kai Watch (EP156, EP158 - EP163)
Kuroi Jibanyan uses the Kuroi Yo-kai Watch in an alternate dark world, where he is being followed by Kuroi Komasan to go in search of "scum", which the watch eats. When the watch eats scummy humans, it turns them into Bug Yo-kai. The first human the watch eats is Kuroi Keita who becomes Kemushi-otoko who is constantly summoned (filling the role Jibanyan had in the original anime), with them turning back into a human in the next episode. Kuroi Jibanyan stays as the Kuroi Watch's wearer until EP163 where the watch eats Kuroi Jibanyan and Komasan for becoming scum themselves. This gives Kuroi Keita (in human form) the chance to take the watch for himself, with the Kuroi Watch being unfazed by this.
- Debut: M05/Yo-kai Watch 4
- Yo-kai Partner: Kenshin Amaterasu
- Current: Yo-kai Watch Elda Jin (M05)
- Debut: Space Mystery Boogie/YG053
- Yo-kai Partner: Terramin
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Ashura Gilfer, Terranog
- Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Debut: YG053
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Fudo Riser, Earthman
- Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
- Debut: YG055
- Yo-kai Hero Form: Susano Bladers, Earthman
- Yo-kai Watch: Majin Watch
Trivia[]
- The English name was revealed via an English-translated description of the Japanese Yo-kai Watch 4, where Yo-kai Keystones were referred to as such.