# List of Yo-kai Watch media

Yo-kai Watch(Japanese: 妖怪ウォッチ, Hepburn: Yōkai Wotchi) is a supernaturalist multimedia franchise created by Level-5. The franchise is mainly known for its series of role-playing video games, which have been released for various different video game platforms. The franchise also includes several spin-off video games, anime and anime films, manga series, soundtracks, and strategy guides, among other media. The franchise's anime series are produced by OLM and the manga series are published by Shogakukan, who have serialized the series in various different magazines.
Yo-kai Watch was developed as a multimedia franchise, as Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino believed it to be one of the main factors that made an IP long-lasting. Installments in the franchise are usually set in the fictitious region of Springdale and follows Nate Adams, a typical 5th grader who acquires the titular Yo-kai Watch, allowing him to see supernatural entities, named Yo-kai.

## Video games
### Main series

| Title | Details |
| Yo-kai Watch Original release dates: JP: July 11, 2013NA: November 6, 2015AU: December 5, 2015EU: April 29, 2016 | Release years by system: 2013 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Watch Original release dates: JP: July 11, 2013NA: November 6, 2015AU: December 5, 2015EU: April 29, 2016 | Notes: Published by Nintendo outside of Japan. |
| Yo-kai Watch 2 Original release dates: JP: July 10, 2014NA: September 30, 2016AU: October 15, 2016EU: April 7, 2017 | Release years by system: 2014 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Watch 2 Original release dates: JP: July 10, 2014NA: September 30, 2016AU: October 15, 2016EU: April 7, 2017 | Notes: Released in three different versions: Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls, and Psychic Specters. Published by Nintendo outside of Japan. |
| Yo-kai Watch 3 Original release dates: JP: July 16, 2016PAL: December 7, 2018NA: February 8, 2019 | Release years by system: 2016 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Watch 3 Original release dates: JP: July 16, 2016PAL: December 7, 2018NA: February 8, 2019 | Notes: Released in three different versions in Japan: Sushi, Tempura, and Sukiyaki. Introduces a secondary protagonist, named Hailey Anne. Takes place in two main settings, Springdale and BBQ, with Nate's sections of the games taking place in BBQ, whereas Hailey Anne's sections take place in Springdale. Published by Nintendo outside of Japan. |
| Yo-kai Watch 4 Original release date: JP: June 20, 2019WW: TBA | Release years by system: 2019 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 |
| Yo-kai Watch 4 Original release date: JP: June 20, 2019WW: TBA | Notes: An enhanced version of the game, Yo-kai Watch 4++, was released on December 5, 2019. |

### Spin-offs

| Title | Details |
| Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da Nyan Original release date: JP: July 18, 2013 | Release years by system: 2013 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da Nyan Original release date: JP: July 18, 2013 | Notes: Released to promote the song "Yōkai Taisō Dai Ichi". |
| Yo-kai Watch: Tomodachi UkiUkipedia Original release date: JP: January 30, 2014 | Release years by system: 2014 – Arcade |
| Yo-kai Watch: Tomodachi UkiUkipedia Original release date: JP: January 30, 2014 | Notes: An arcade game based on the Yo-kai Watch franchise, developed by Bandai as an entry in their Data Carddass series. |
| Yo-kai Watch Blasters Original release dates: JP: July 11, 2015WW: September 7, 2018 | Release years by system: 2015 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Watch Blasters Original release dates: JP: July 11, 2015WW: September 7, 2018 | Notes: Released in two different versions: Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad. Known in Japan as Yo-kai Watch Busters. A free expansion to the game, titled Moon Rabbit Crew, was first released on December 12, 2015. Published by Nintendo outside of Japan. |
| Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble Original release dates: JP: October 21, 2015NA/AU: March 24, 2016EU: March 30, 2017 | Release years by system: 2015 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble Original release dates: JP: October 21, 2015NA/AU: March 24, 2016EU: March 30, 2017 | Notes: Known in Japan as Yo-kai Watch: Puni-puni. A "match-three" puzzle game, developed by NHN PlayArt Corporation. The English versions of the game were discontinued on May 31, 2018. |
| Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version Original release date: JP: December 5, 2015 | Release years by system: 2015 – Wii U |
| Yo-kai Watch Dance: Just Dance Special Version Original release date: JP: December 5, 2015 | Notes: A spin-off installment in the Just Dance series of dance games. Co-developed with Ubisoft. |
| Yo-kai Watch Busters: Iron Oni Force Original release date: JP: December 25, 2015 | Release years by system: 2015 – Arcade |
| Yo-kai Watch Busters: Iron Oni Force Original release date: JP: December 25, 2015 | Notes: An arcade game released as a tie-in to Yo-kai Watch Blasters. Developed by Bandai as an entry in their Data Carddass series. |
| Yo-kai Watch Land Original release dates: NA: January 19, 2016 | Release years by system: 2016 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch Land Original release dates: NA: January 19, 2016 | Notes: Co-developed with Hasbro. Discontinued on December 31, 2018. |
| Yo-kai Sangokushi Original release date: JP: April 2, 2016 | Release years by system: 2016 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Sangokushi Original release date: JP: April 2, 2016 | Notes: A crossover with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms video game series. Developed by Koei Tecmo. |
| Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Secret of the Legendary Treasure Bambalaya Original release date: JP: December 16, 2017 | Release years by system: 2017 – Nintendo 3DS |
| Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Secret of the Legendary Treasure Bambalaya Original release date: JP: December 16, 2017 | Notes: Released in two different versions: Sword and Magnum. The sequel to Yo-kai Watch Blasters. |
| Yo-kai Daijiten Original release date: JP: 2017 | Release years by system: 2017 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Daijiten Original release date: JP: 2017 | Notes: A quiz-based role-playing game. |
| Yo-kai Sangokushi: Kunitori Wars Original release date: JP: January 11, 2018 | Release years by system: 2018 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Sangokushi: Kunitori Wars Original release date: JP: January 11, 2018 | Notes: Co-developed with Koei Tecmo. |
| Yo-kai Watch: Gerapo Rhythm Original release date: JP: May 10, 2018 | Release years by system: 2018 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch: Gerapo Rhythm Original release date: JP: May 10, 2018 | Notes: A rhythm game featuring songs from the Yo-kai Watch franchise. |
| Yo-kai Watch World Original release date: JP: June 27, 2018 | Release years by system: 2018 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch World Original release date: JP: June 27, 2018 | Notes: An augmented reality game, developed by GungHo Online Entertainment. |
| Yo-kai Watch: Medal Wars Original release date: JP: July 30, 2019 | Release years by system: 2019 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch: Medal Wars Original release date: JP: July 30, 2019 | Notes: Developed by Netmarble. Discontinued on December 3, 2020. |
| Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu Original release date: JP: August 13, 2020 | Release years by system: 2020 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 |
| Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu Original release date: JP: August 13, 2020 | Notes: Based on the Yo-kai Watch spin-off anime Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Close Encounters of the N Kind. |

### Other

| Title | Details |
| Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da Nyan DX Original release date: JP: March 17, 2015 | Release years by system: 2014 – Android |
| Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da Nyan DX Original release date: JP: March 17, 2015 | Notes: A remastered version of Yo-kai Taiso Dai-ichi Puzzle da Nyan, with added content. Distributed by NTT Docomo, and was only available for a limited amount of time. |
| Yo-kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch Original release date: JP: October 10, 2019 | Release years by system: 2019 – Nintendo Switch 2021 – Android, iOS |
| Yo-kai Watch 1 for Nintendo Switch Original release date: JP: October 10, 2019 | Notes: A remastered version of the first Yo-kai Watch game, with some added content. Ported to mobile devices as Yo-kai Watch 1 SmaPho on July 10th 2021. |

## Television and films
### TV series

| Title | Title | Original run | Episodes | Studio |
| Yo-kai Watch | Yo-kai Watch | January 8, 2014 – March 31, 2018 | 214 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Ran for three seasons, and was broadcast on several different networks. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Shadowside | Yo-kai Watch Shadowside | April 13, 2018 – March 29, 2019 | 49 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Ran for one season, and was broadcast via the TX Network. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch! | Yo-kai Watch! | April 5, 2019 – December 20, 2019 | 36 | OLM, Inc., Magic Bus |
| Notes: Ran for one season, and was broadcast via the TX Network. A sequel to the 2014 Yo-kai Watch TV-series. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Close Encounters of the N Kind | Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Close Encounters of the N Kind | December 27, 2019 – April 2, 2021 | 63 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Told from the perspective of Jinpei Jiba, the protagonist of the Yo-kai Watch Jam film. A continuation of the sixth Yo-kai Watch film, Yo-kai Watch Jam - Yo-kai Academy Y the Movie: Can a Cat be a Hero? |||||
| Yo-kai Watch♪ | Yo-kai Watch♪ | April 9, 2021 – March 31, 2023 | 98 | OLM, Inc., Magic Bus |
| Notes: Distributed by TV Tokyo, and is broadcast across six affiliated networks. |||||

### Films

| Title | Title | Initial release date | Production company |
| Yo-kai Watch: The Movie | Yo-kai Watch: The Movie | December 20, 2014 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Shares elements with the Yo-kai Watch 2. First released in Western territories on October 15, 2016. ||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Enma Daiō to Itsutsu no Monogatari da Nyan! | December 19, 2015 | OLM, Inc. | |
| Yo-kai Watch: Soratobu Kujira to Double no Sekai no Daibōken da Nyan! | Yo-kai Watch: Soratobu Kujira to Double no Sekai no Daibōken da Nyan! | December 17, 2016 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Split between both animated and live action scenes. ||||
| Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu | Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu | December 16, 2017 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: An animated horror comedy, set 30 years after previous series installments. ||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Forever Friends | Yo-kai Watch: Forever Friends | December 14, 2018 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Set in Tokyo in the 1960s, and follows a new protagonist, named Shin. ||||
| Yo-kai Watch Jam the Movie: Yo-Kai Academy Y - Can a Cat be a Hero? | Yo-kai Watch Jam the Movie: Yo-Kai Academy Y - Can a Cat be a Hero? | December 13, 2019 | OLM, Inc. |
| Notes: Focuses on a new protagonist, named Jinpei Jiba. Released alongside the Yo-kai Watch Jam TV-series. ||||
| Yo-kai Watch♪ the Movie: How Nate and I Met Nyan!♪ M-Me Too~♪♪ | Yo-kai Watch♪ the Movie: How Nate and I Met Nyan!♪ M-Me Too~♪♪ | November 12, 2021 | OLM, Inc. |
| Yo-kai Watch♪: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan | Yo-kai Watch♪: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan | January 13, 2023 | OLM, Inc. |

## Soundtracks

| Title | Title | Release date | Length | Label |
| Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack | Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack | December 17, 2014 | 3:38:29 | Frame |
| Notes: Features music from the first two Yo-kai Watch video games. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo, with a feature from King Cream Soda. Peaked at 34 on the Oricon Albums Chart. |||||
| Completely Preserved Edition! Geragerapo Athletic Meet and Bon Odori | Completely Preserved Edition! Geragerapo Athletic Meet and Bon Odori | May 20, 2015 | 33:10 | Frame |
| Notes: Features renditions of various tracks from the Yo-kai Watch anime. Composed by Tomoki Kikuya, Yoichi Murata, and Goyo Sato. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Theme Song ~ Christmas Version ~ | Yo-kai Watch Theme Song ~ Christmas Version ~ | November 18, 2015 | 41:41 | Frame |
| Notes: Features Christmas renditions of tracks from the Yo-kai Watch anime series. Composed by Tomoki Kikuya and Goyo Sato. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Music Best - First Season | Yo-kai Watch Music Best - First Season | January 20, 2016 | 49:16 | Frame |
| Notes: Features the opening and ending themes to the first season of the Yo-kai Watch anime. Includes tracks by King Cream Soda, Dream5, and NyaKB. Peaked at 20 on the Oricon Albums Chart. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack Movie | Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack Movie | December 21, 2016 | 43:39 | Frame |
| Notes: Features music from Yo-kai Watch: The Movie. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Music Best - Second Season | Yo-kai Watch Music Best - Second Season | January 25, 2017 | 43:47 | Frame |
| Notes: Features the opening and ending themes from the second season of the Yo-kai Watch anime series. Includes tracks by King Cream Soda, Kotori with Stitchbird, and LinQ. Peaked at 88 on the Oricon Albums Chart. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack TV Anime and Game (Yo-kai Watch Busters) | Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack TV Anime and Game (Yo-kai Watch Busters) | January 25, 2017 | 59:19 | Frame |
| Notes: Features music from the Yo-kai Watch anime series and the Yo-kai Watch Blasters video game. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack Game (Yo-kai Watch 3) | Yo-kai Watch Original Soundtrack Game (Yo-kai Watch 3) | March 22, 2017 | 1:34:17 | Frame |
| Notes: Features music from the Yo-kai Watch 3 video game. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo. |||||
| Yo-kai Gakuen Y - Can a Cat be a Hero? (Original Soundtrack) | Yo-kai Gakuen Y - Can a Cat be a Hero? (Original Soundtrack) | January 20, 2021 | 1:00:04 | Universal Sigma |
| Notes: Features music from the Yo-kai Watch Jam the Movie: Yo-Kai Academy Y - Can a Cat be a Hero? film. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo. |||||
| Yo-kai Gakuen Y ~ Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu ~ (Original Soundtrack) | Yo-kai Gakuen Y ~ Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu ~ (Original Soundtrack) | January 20, 2021 | 1:30:00 | Universal Sigma |
| Notes: Features music from the Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu video game. Composed by Kenichiro Saigo. |||||

## Printed media
### Manga

| Title | Title | Release date / original run | Volumes | Publisher |
| Yo-kai Watch | Yo-kai Watch | December 15, 2012 – April 21, 2023 | 23 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Written and illustrated by Noriyuki Konishi. Serialized in CoroCoro Comic in Japan. Published by Viz Media in North America, by Kazé in Spain and France, and by Shogakukan Asia in Singapore. Won the award for best children's manga at both the 38th Kodansha Manga Awards and the 60th Shogakukan Manga Awards. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Nyanderful Days | Yo-kai Watch: Nyanderful Days | December 27, 2013 – July 22, 2016 | 3 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Illustrated by Chikako Mori, and serialized in Ciao in Japan. Published by Panini Comics in Mexico, by Norma Editorial in Spain, and by Elex Media Komputindo in Indonesia. Follows the love interest of Nate Adams, Katie Forester. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 4-Panel Pun Club | Yo-kai Watch 4-Panel Pun Club | June 18, 2015 – December 5, 2018 | 5 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Authored by Santa Haruzaka. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Busters | Yo-kai Watch Busters | September 28, 2015 | 1 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Illustrated by Atsushi Ohba, and serialized in CoroCoro Comic. Based on the Yo-kai Watch Blasters spin-off game. |||||
| 4-koma Yo-kai Watch - Geragera Manga Gekijo | 4-koma Yo-kai Watch - Geragera Manga Gekijo | November 28, 2015 – July 27, 2018 | 3 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Illustrated by Runba Kokonasu, and serialized in CoroCoro Comic Special. Published by Elex Media Komputindo in Indonesia. |||||
| Komasan 〜A Time for Fireworks and Miracles〜 | Komasan 〜A Time for Fireworks and Miracles〜 | December 11, 2015 | 1 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Illustrated by Sho Shibamoto, and serialized in the Hibana magazine. |||||
| Yo-kai Gakuen Y | Yo-kai Gakuen Y | December 13, 2019 – January 28, 2021 | 3 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Written and illustrated by Noriyuki Konishi, and serialized in CoroCoro Comic. Based on the spin-off anime Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Close Encounters of the N Kind. |||||

### Strategy guides

| Title | Title | Release date | ISBN | Publisher |
| Yo-kai Watch Official Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch Official Strategy Guide | August 30, 2013 | 9784091065261 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the original Yo-kai Watch video game. Written by Koichi Toshida, Masami Yamada, and Hiroken Mizuno. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 2: Original / Honke Official Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch 2: Original / Honke Official Strategy Guide | August 22, 2014 | 9784091065438 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls versions of Yo-kai Watch 2. Written by Koichi Toshida and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Card Game Strategy Guidebook | Yo-kai Watch Card Game Strategy Guidebook | May 28, 2015 | 9784091065476 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Yo-kai Watch collectible card game. Written by Koichi Toshida and Hiroshi Furushiro. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke / Shinhatsu Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke / Shinhatsu Official Complete Strategy Guide | January 31, 2015 | 9784091065506 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on all three versions of Yo-kai Watch 2. Written by Koichi Toshida and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Standard Edition Guide | Yo-kai Watch Standard Edition Guide | November 6, 2015 | 9780744016710 | Prima Games |
| Notes: Contains information on the original Yo-kai Watch video game. Written by Ricka Barba and Michael Owen. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Busters: Akanekodan / Shiroinutai Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch Busters: Akanekodan / Shiroinutai Official Complete Strategy Guide | September 8, 2015 | 9784091065681 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad versions of Yo-kai Watch Blasters. Written by Michihiro Nagaoka, Koichi Toshida, and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Busters Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch Busters Official Complete Strategy Guide | February 10, 2016 | 9784091065780 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on both versions of Yo-kai Watch Blasters, and its expansion, Moon Rabbit Crew. Written by Michihiro Nagaoka and Koichi Toshida. |||||
| Yo-kai Sangokushi Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Sangokushi Official Complete Strategy Guide | June 2, 2016 | 9784091065841 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on Yo-kai Sangokushi. Written by Michihiro Nagaoka, Koichi Toshida, and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Official Guide | Yo-kai Watch: Official Guide | June 28, 2016 | 9781338054422 | Scholastic |
| Notes: Contains information on the Yo-kai Watch universe. Written by Meredith Rusu. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura Official Complete Strategy Guide | September 17, 2016 | 9784091065889 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Sushi and Tempura versions of Yo-kai Watch 3. Written by Koichi Toshida and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Essential Handbook | Yo-kai Watch: Essential Handbook | June 28, 2016 | 9781338058314 | Scholastic |
| Notes: Contains information on the Yo-kai Watch series' different Yo-kai. Written by Meredith Rusu. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki Official Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki Official Strategy Guide | February 23, 2017 | 9784091065933 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Sukiyaki version of Yo-kai Watch 3. Written by Koichi Tushida and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 2: The Definitive Yo-kai-pedia | Yo-kai Watch 2: The Definitive Yo-kai-pedia | September 29, 2017 | 9780744018318 | Prima Games |
| Notes: Contains information on the Psychic Specters version of Yo-kai Watch 2. Written by Rick Barba. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 Official Complete Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch Busters 2 Official Complete Strategy Guide | February 26, 2018 | 9784091066138 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on both version of Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Secret of the Legendary Treasure Bambalaya. Written by Koichi Toshida and Masami Yamada. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch World All-Round Guidebook | Yo-kai Watch World All-Round Guidebook | July 31, 2018 | 9784091066176 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on the Yo-kai Watch World mobile game. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch 4 Official Strategy Guide | Yo-kai Watch 4 Official Strategy Guide | June 23, 2019 | 9784091066237 | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Contains information on Yo-kai Watch 4. Written by Koichi Toshida and Masami Yamada. |||||

### Other

| Title | Title | Release date | Media type | Publisher |
| Activity books | Activity books | July 22, 2014 – December 7, 2016 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: Since 2014, Shogakukan has published a total of 15 activity books on the Yo-kai Watch franchise, which have been authored by various different people. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch for Toddlers | Yo-kai Watch for Toddlers | September 10, 2014 – August 5, 2015 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A two-part series of Yo-kai Watch children's novels, published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Sticker books | Sticker books | December 1, 2014 – December 14, 2018 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A six-part series of Yo-kai Watch sticker albums based primarily on the Yo-kai Watch films. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: All Yo-kai Encyclopedia | Yo-kai Watch: All Yo-kai Encyclopedia | March 20, 2015 – November 18, 2016 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A five-part book series of Yo-kai Watch encyclopedias, published by Shogakukan. Installments one through four were written by Akihiro Hino. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Jibanyan Tojo no Maki | Yo-kai Watch: Jibanyan Tojo no Maki | July 24, 2015 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A children's novel published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Iza Shobu! Businyan Maki | Yo-kai Watch: Iza Shobu! Businyan Maki | December 3, 2014 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A children's novel published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Pop-up Book | Yo-kai Watch: Pop-up Book | April 22, 2015 | Hardcover | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A Yo-kai Watch pop-up book, published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Once Upon a Time | Yo-kai Watch: Once Upon a Time | November 18, 2015 – July 27, 2016 | Paperback | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A two-part series of children's novels illustrated by Miho Asada and published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Turn Over da Nyan | Yo-kai Watch: Turn Over da Nyan | December 2, 2015 | Hardcover | Shogakukan |
| Notes: A children's novel illustrated published by Shogakukan. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Chapter Book | Yo-kai Watch: Chapter Book | June 28, 2016 – December 27, 2016 | Paperback, ebook | Scholastic |
| Notes: A two-part series of novels, published by Scholastic. Written by Kate Howard. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Reader | Yo-kai Watch: Reader | June 28, 2016 – December 27, 2016 | Paperback, ebook | Scholastic |
| Notes: A two-part series of children's novels, published by Scholastic. First installment written by Meredith Rusu, whereas the second was written by Maria Barbo. |||||
| Yo-kai Watch: Epic Showdown | Yo-kai Watch: Epic Showdown | August 30, 2016 | Paperback | Scholastic |
| Notes: A children's novel written by Meredith Rusu and published by Scholastic. |||||