Youkai Watch: Shadow Side English Sub & Dub

About Youkai Watch: Shadow Side

Youkai Watch: Shadow Side (妖怪ウォッチ シャドウサイド) blends comedy and supernatural by OLM (2018). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Keisuke is a fifth grader who does not believe in ghosts, UFOs, or even youkai. Lately, he has noticed that Natsume has been coming home late, and one day resolves to tail her.

Further in, when he finds out that Natsume goes to a youkai detective agency, Natsume is compelled to involve Keisuke in her activities.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At the front of the cast is Natsume Amano, played by Aoi Yuuki in the Japanese track. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 49 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

OLM is the studio behind Youkai Watch: Shadow Side, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Aoi Yuuki voicing Natsume Amano gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.