Yo-Kai Watch Dub Cast & US Premiere Date Announced

It’s a watch, that summons Yokai. That makes it a Yo-Kai Watch, or something!

Maybe.

Probably.

Earlier today, Animation Magazine reported that Yo-Kai Watch will make its North American anime début in October. The series will kick off on October 5, at 5:00PM Eastern and Pacific. New episodes will be run daily through October 9. After the 9th, new episodes will air on Mondays at 5:00PM. The Watch Disney streaming service will air new episodes one day after they air on TV.

In addition to the première date, the first cast members for the Yo-Kai Watch dub were announced. The series will star the following:

• Nate: Johnny Yong Bosch
• Whisper: J.W. Terry
• Jibanyan: Alicyn Packard
• Katie: Melissa Hutchison
• Manjimutt: Pierre Holloway
• Teacher: Pierre Holloway
• Eddie: Brent Pendergrass

Animation Magazine also streamed two clips from the series, which you can check out below:

Source: Animation Magazine

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