#corocoro shadow spoilers

[eldritchgriffin]

Spoilers for chapters one and two of the Shadow manga!

Okay, to start off, I don't know if the manga is meant to be mainline-canon. However, based on what we've seen of it so far, I'm reading between the lines a bit, and have come up with a theory of sorts.

So, part one is set entirely on the Ark, ending with Maria being shot. Part two is where things start connecting to Generations more, and get a bit interesting:

The way this is framed makes it seem as if Shadow went directly from the Ark to the White Space. Which could just mean that the events on the Ark were some sort of flashback due to the time-traveling stuff. My theory takes a different approach though.

See, based on the way Shadow's been acting, it doesn't seem like he was just having a flashback. He hasn't given any indication of that, and the way he reacts after he arrives in White Space stands out to me. His first thought is that he needs to return to the Ark, and his second is remembering Maria's death.

But the Ark hasn't been his home in a long time, and he's known that Maria's dead for years. Comparing that to his reaction at the end of chapter one of Dark Beginnings:

He immediately clocks that it wasn't real, and he doesn't make any comment about Maria's death.

Theory time. Now, I know this almost certainly isn't what happens, but I want to put it out there before the game drops. What if Shadow from the manga is "Classic" Shadow? Shadow who has never been to the planet, who hasn't even had an hour since Maria died, and who hasn't yet found any reason for his existence beyond saving Maria?

This line from the orb-guy stands out to me as well.

What do they mean by "the second one?" What if the first "red and black" one was also Shadow, but modern Shadow?

It might be a bit of a stretch, but I think it's an interesting idea at least. The concept of past Shadow meeting his present-day counterpart. "Modern" Shadow has already come to terms with Maria's death, and is prioritizing stopping the Black Arms/Time Eater/Mephiles/whoever is trying to destroy the world. "Classic" Shadow only cares about saving Maria; nothing else matters.

[kaialone]

New Yo-kai Watch Movie Information

The new Yo-kai Watch movie now has a website.

In addition to it, this site has some new information on its story and the like, some of which I will translate below.

Of course this will contain spoilers, so head under the cut for more.

First is most of this text:

This mostly talks about the game’s story and why they chose to make it, kind of.

(Translators note: Gonna paraphrase a bit of this first part)

(...) but, just like in the TV Anime, the protagonist (of the previous movies) was consistently the fifth-grader Keita. However, in this forth installment, the protagonists are three people, boys and a girl, that are different from him. Furthermore, it is said that this work will depict a story that takes place 30 years after the story of the generation of Keita and the others.

Furthermore, familiar yōkai such as Jibanyan and Whisper also appear, slightly different from before, as yōkai with two modes called "Light Side" and "Shadow Side." The creator of the 'Yo-kai Watch' series, Akihiro Hino, who is also the excecutive producer, original author, and writer for the 4th movie (Translator’s Note: I am not 100% sure about all these things Hino supposedly does for the movie, as I am not super familiar with industry terms in japanese, dont take these titles literally) had this to say about this huge change: "With this movie I am challenging new possibilities for Yo-kai Watch. All of you who have been enjoying Yo-kai Watch until now will be confused by changes such as "Shadow Sides". However, I am confident that you will enjoy this new view of the world."

With this movie, more than ever before, be prepared for scary things that will give you chills, laughing heartily, and heated, fierce battles. Moreover, Hino stated: "Using Yo-kai Watch as a theme, we have created a 'completely new horror-comedy' that both adults and children will like.", revealing his aim for a work of entertainment that won't just be enjoyed by children, but adults as well.

The main characters of this work are planned to be three people, Natsume, a carefree 13 year-old girl, who remembers being saved by "something" when she almost drowned in a river. Touma, a 13 year-old boy who feels lonely, always being alone since both his parents are busy with work. Akinori, the eldest son of the 'Arihoshi Family' that has used yōki for divination for generations. 

Movie Yo-kai Watch Shadow Side Resurrection of the Oni King, Story: Once, there was a boy who possessed a mysterious bracelet (Watch) that could control yōkai. However, when the boy became an adult, he became unable to see yōkai. Having fulfilled its role, the bracelet (Watch) was buried beyond time and space. Thirty years later... With the end of a calm everyday life, and the approaching of a comet, the day of destiny begins. A terrifying yōkai virus "Onimaro" is infecting people's malice (translators note: or maybe "infecting people with malice") and keeps on growing indefinitely... With a new Yo-kai Watch in hand, can the bonds between humans and yōkai be returned!?

Next, specific Character Information from the Gallery:

【ジバニャン】車にひかれて死んだネコの地縛霊。かつて、多くの人間と接触し、妖魔界でも一目置かれていたが、人間と別れてから、放浪の妖怪に。※左がライトサイドの姿、右がシャドウサイドの姿 "Jibanyan" The Jibakurei of a cat that died after getting run over by a car. Once, he was in contact with many humans, and was even recognized in the Yōmakai, but he has since parted with humans and become a wandering yōkai. *Left is his Light Side, right is his Shadow Side.

【ナツメ】世話好きな13歳の女の子。幼いころ川に溺れたとき、“なにか”に助けられた記憶がある。 "Natsume" A carefree, 13 year-old girl. She has memories of being saved by "something" when she almost drowned in a river when she was younger.

【トウマ】13歳の男の子。両親は共働きで忙しく、いつも一人で孤独を感じている。 "Touma" A 13 year-old boy. His parents are both always busy with work, so he is always alone, feeling lonely.

【アキノリ】代々、妖気を使った占いを行う家系「有星家」の長男。ひょうきんなところがある。 "Akinori" The eldest son of the 'Arihoshi Family' that has used yōki for divination for generations. He has a sense of humor.

【ウィスパー】かつて「妖怪ウォッチ」をもつ人間に、妖怪について教えていた妖怪執事。エンマ大王の使いとしての役割を務めている。 "Whisper" A yōkai butler who once taught the human that possessed the "Yo-kai Watch" about yōkai. He now has the role of the Great King Enma's servant.

【コマさん】神社でいきなりコマイヌが倒れて下敷きになり妖怪に。いつもじっとしている。 "Komasan" A Komainu who was at a shrine, when it suddenly collapsed and buried him, turning him into a yōkai. He's always completely still.

(Translator’s Note: a bit unsure about this one)

【ミッチー】アクティブな人型タイプに憧れる妖怪。正義感は強いが、見た目によらず実は弱い。 "Micchii" A youkai who adores active humanoid types. His sense of justice is strong, but despite his appearance he's actually rather weak.

【エンマ大王】妖魔界をおさめる妖怪たちの王。妖怪たちと人間たちが、ともに手を取り合うことを推進している。 "Great King Enma" The king of yōkai, who rules over the Yōmakai. He supports yōkai and humans joining hands as friends.

【ぬらりひょん】エンマ大王の側近。沈着冷静で、妖魔界や人間界に対して、幅広い知識を持つ。 "Nurarihyon" The Great King Enma's aide. Gentle and calm, he possesses vast knowledge of both the Yōmakai and the Human World.

【鬼まろ（オグ・トグ・モグ）】トウマに取り憑く鬼まろ。トウマを闇に引き込もうとするが……。 "Onimaro (Ogu, Togu, and Mogu)" Onimaro that inspirit Touma. They try to pull Touma into the darkness, but...

And that’s all I know about this movie as of the writing of this post, except for some minor details from the corocoro leaks.