Step into the mysterious world of the Yo-kai when YO-KAI WATCH® launches in South Africa tomorrow
28/04/2016
28th April, 2016 – South Africa is preparing for a wider Yo-kai invasion as YO-KAI WATCH® launches on 29th April exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems. A cultural phenomenon in Japan, YO-KAI WATCH for Nintendo 3DS marks the franchise’s first entry into Europe and South Africa.
With over 10 million units in the game series shipped worldwide to date and a top-rated TV show in Japan, the arrival of YO-KAI WATCH in Europe and South Africa is highly anticipated. The first season of the YO-KAI WATCH animated TV show began broadcasting for the very first time in the UK on Cartoon Network on 23rd April. Arriving in stores throughout 2016 is a full toy range created by toy giant Hasbro, including the Yo-kai Watch and collectible Yo-kai Medals. Each medal is compatible with the Yo-kai Watch toy and also has a unique QR Code that can be scanned into the YO-KAI WATCH® game itself to get coins that can be used in the Crank-a-kai to get Yo-kai or other items. A variety of merchandise including apparel, comic books, stationary, Yo-kai themed snacks, and more are also on the way.*
A look into the world of Yo-kai can be found in the Theme Song trailer, premiering today.
YO-KAI WATCH for Nintendo 3DS has already proven itself a hit with critics who have been charmed by its imaginative plot, great characters and hilarious comedy:
“Incredibly charming and worth playing…” – Destructoid
“…great sense of humour, unique combat, and collection hooks that sink in quickly.” – Game Informer
“Level-5 has successfully created a large, complex world filled with so much unique material and style...” – Nintendo World Report
In YO-KAI WATCH players will investigate strange goings on in their town of Springdale, where the hundreds of mischievous and invisible Yo-kai are behind many of the problems facing local residents. As the owner of the powerful Yo-kai Watch, a watch with a lens that allows the normally hidden Yo-kai to be seen, players will need to befriend as many colourful Yo-kai as they can and rely on their help in protecting the town from a mysterious force. With unique and funny characters, a large town full of shops, parks and bustling city streets to explore, plus hundreds of quests to complete, YO-KAI WATCH offers Nintendo 3DS owners a uniquely fun experience for all ages.
Get ready for an introduction to the wonderful world of the Yo-kai when YO-KAI WATCH launches for Nintendo 3DS family systems on 29th April in South Africa.
*Please note; details on the animated TV show and toy range availability in South Africa are currently not confirmed. Stay tuned to the official website for news and updates.
For further details:
YO-KAI WATCH on Twitter https://twitter.com/yokai_watch_uk
YO-KAI WATCH on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YokaiWatchEuropeOfficial
YO-KAI WATCH website http://www.nintendo.co.uk/yokaiwatch
Nintendo 3DS website http://www.nintendo3ds.co.za
Nintendo SA on Twitter https://twitter.com/NintendoSA
Nintendo SA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nintendodistributorsa
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