Pokémon's Former Rival Yokai Watch Is Having A Terrible Time In Japan
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In 2014, the popularity of Yokai Watch exploded in Japan. It seemed like Pokémon was going to be eclipsed and overtaken. For a time, it was. That summer in Japan, there were massive lines for the latest Yokai Watch toys. Children, mine included, memorized the show’s theme song and dance. Level-5’s Yokai Watch was a […]
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