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Cetais



Joined: 02 Feb 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:27 pm Reply with quote
OH MY GAWD.
Yokai Watch 2 sold more copies in 6 days than it's prequel, that has been out for a year.

I guess since they did it like Pokemon with two versions with minor differences really helped. (Must be the goodies in it, huh)
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KH91



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:43 pm Reply with quote
Yokai domination. Freedom Wars got sandwiched.

Cetais wrote:
OH MY GAWD.
Yokai Watch 2 sold more copies in 6 days than it's prequel, that has been out for a year.


YW 2 released on the 10th. The sales cover 7-13. Thats not 6 days.
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Cetais



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:14 pm Reply with quote
Cetais wrote:
OH MY GAWD.
Yokai Watch 2 sold more copies in 6 days than it's prequel, that has been out for a year.


YW 2 released on the 10th. The sales cover 7-13. Thats not 6 days.[/quote]
... Oh right. Was way too tired when I saw this news.
this is even crazier; only 3 days to sold more than the prequel Oo
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gloverrandal



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:32 pm Reply with quote
Youkai Watch is the hottest thing in Japan right now. Sold out of their fair convention tickets in less than 30 minutes

http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/8988415/

It's crazy how much it's taken off in only a year. Though not too surprising. I suspect it has to do with how similar it is to Gegege no Kitaro which is usually popular as well, but hasn't been on TV since 2007 and Youkai Watch is filling that gap just fine. Plus all the catchy jingles and music from the toys which are very similar to Kamen Rider and Super Sentai transformation jingles. Seems to have a great blend of a ton of elements.

The anime is doing pretty nice as well. It also has really catchy music
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OH&S



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:54 pm Reply with quote
gloverrandal wrote:

The anime is doing pretty nice as well. It also has really catchy music


You lied to me. Laughing
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