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[Anime] A roundup of opening and insert songs from Yo-kai Watch!

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Let me introduce the theme songs from the anime Yo-kai Watch.

Yo-kai Watch originally started as a video game, and later the anime and its theme songs became massive hits, sparking a social phenomenon.

The adorable characters and the catchy songs and dances captivated both kids and adults.

The music from Yo-kai Watch is great for a nostalgic listen, and you might even discover, “Whoa, there was a song like this too!” Be sure to check it out till the end!

[Anime] A Complete List of Yo-kai Watch Theme and Insert Songs (21–30)

The idol and the matter of UñanyaNyaKB / Tsuchinoko Panda

[Yo-kai Watch Official] Ending Theme No. 3: “The Idol Is About the Oonyanya Case” [Yo-tube]

The idol is from the case of Oonyanya, Nyaa-KB / Tsuchinoko Panda

This is a song by a unit composed of members from AKB48 and its sister groups, released in 2015.

It served as the third ending theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch, used from episode 51 to 67.

Thanks to the participation of the nationally popular idol group and its repetitive lyrics, the song became very popular.

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Give me a time machine.King Cream Soda

King Cream Soda / “Please Give Me a Time Machine” MV

Give me a time machine, King Cream Soda

This is a song that was tied in as the theme for Yo-kai Watch starting in January 2018.

It’s a track by King Cream Soda that sings about spending each day having fun with friends.

It’s an up-tempo piece that lifts your spirits from the bottom of your heart.

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Stag beetles and rhinoceros beetlesKing Cream Soda

3DS "Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi" Boy's Ending "Stag Beetle and Rhinoceros Beetle"

Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles King Cream Soda

This is “Kuwagata to Kabutomushi” by King Cream Soda, the ending theme of the 2015 3DS release Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi.

A slightly nostalgic and bittersweet ballad with lyrics.

It’s a song that makes you picture scenes of old rural Japan and draws you in with its gentle mood.

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Gerappo Dance TrainKing Cream Soda

[Yo-kai Watch Official] Opening Theme No. 4: “Gerappo Dance Train” [Yo-tube]

Gerapo Dance Train King Cream Soda

This is King Cream Soda’s third single, released in April 2015.

It served as the fourth opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch, used from episodes 63 to 76.

It was also used as the opening for the Nintendo 3DS game Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi.

While the basic melody is the same as Gera Gera Po no Uta, it has a dance-number style arrangement.

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Bling-Bling Great WhirlwindKing Cream Soda

King Cream Soda belts out the Yo-kai Sangokushi theme song “Bling Bling Great Whirlwind” on Korochan!!

Bling-Bling Typhoon King Cream Soda

It’s the ending theme of the game Yo-kai Sangokushi.

This game was co-developed with Koei Tecmo Games, known for creating the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.

Since the setting is China, the music has a Chinese style.

Also, because the lyrics tell the history of the Three Kingdoms, you can enjoy it as a bit of study as well.

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Let's wait for the right time.Hard Birds

HardBirds / “Let’s Wait for the Time” MV (Short Ver.)

Let's wait for the time, Hard Birds

This is the opening theme for Yo-kai Watch Shadowside, which has been airing since 2018.

It’s a TV series that continues the story from the 2017 film Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King, and it features stronger horror elements than previous Yo-kai Watch entries.

The song is a fast-paced guitar rock number that matches that atmosphere.

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Banzai! Love in full bloomKing Cream Soda

King Cream Soda / “Banzai! Love at Full Blast!” Music Video (Short ver.)

Banzai! Love-All-Out King Cream Soda

This is King Cream Soda’s seventh single, released in March 2017.

It served as the eighth opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch from Episode 151 to Episode 178.

It was also used as the opening theme for the Nintendo 3DS game Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki.

With its bright, upbeat rhythm, it’s an energizing song that lifts your spirits when you listen to it.

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