English Localization

This is a sub-page of Prerelease:Yo-kai Watch (Nintendo 3DS).

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Interviews

https://web.archive.org/web/20161001053702/https://diamond.jp/articles/-/62644

2014#

January#

Yo-kai Watch is trademarked internationally for video games.¹ It would be followed by merchandising in May.

Unknown#

International Logo Concepts#

Some international logo concepts were briefly shown in the localization announcement video for Yo-kai Watch franchise at the Level-5 VISION 2015.² Many of the logos appear to stylize the franchise's spelling as either "Yokai Watch" (Which was the English spelling used in merchandise throughout 2014) or "YoKai Watch".

December#

Jibanyan and Whisper were filed for trademarks in the US on December 4, 2014.³

2015#

April#

At the Level-5 Vision 2015 conference in Japan, Akihiro Hino confirmed that Yo-kai Watch would be heading overseas where the game will be localized.

June#

E3 2015#

The western localization of the game was officially unveiled at E3 2015, slated for a "holiday 2015" release.

Official Trailer

This trailer compared to the gameplay feed appears to be based off a slightly earlier build as the following differences can be found: Watch on YouTube

Cadin and Negatibuzz still use their Japanese voices.
"Soultimate Ready!" originally said "Ready!" on the battle screen.
??? originally said "CHARGED!"

E3 Demo

Watch on YouTube