YO-KAI WATCH: WEEK OF CREATIVITY - ONE MORE WEEK TO GO!
Are you all prepared, WIPs at the ready or outlines for them in note apps? Or, are you all the kinds to make it up day-by-day, and see how your human heart compels you? Either way, I'm ultra excited to see what everyone's got to show!
First time hearing about this event and you're like "wow, what are the prompts, this is a general sideblog after all"? Well, if you check the tags #ykw week of creativity or #yokai watch week of creativity, you can see my previous posts about it, and any questions I've answered thus far! And of course, if you have any more questions, I'll get to them ASAP via DM or ask (anon is on for anyone who wants that anonymity btw ^^).
And, of course... late entries are allowed, but if you're posting on the day, please tag the above tags or me so I can boost things!
Daily Screenings 579: Friday Night ArtFightin' 2026 - The Crowd Pitch
So I plan to make one of those funny funky mods, but concept's up first. It's a simple '3' song one w/1 member per team. Do bear w/me cuz I always wanted to do one of 'em AF themed game thingies. At least take it as a sort of final Mass Attack for everyone I attacked zis year. And personally speaking, let it be a meet up too. Later, gang...
[Yes it's a lot of people, but it IS a MASS ATTACK.]
This is the Masterpost of Arcs and Chapters for Rosiay Prioumi and Salfino Feiri's story
Main Tag(s): Original Character(s), literally the Y-Academy fanfic with no...whatever what it was going on, excluding the official interesting lore backgrounds I find, I would luv to say more but it's best to experience this to yourself, minor violence, hurt/comfort, angst & humor, More tags will be added as Chapters released, general version on tackling heavy topics (it's like the soft, simple version? The twins did acknowledge few common stuffs yet there is still more learning for them in their journey), it's onryous' time to shine >:3
Spoiler-free note: For specific YW fans; If you're worried about this one bc of whatever timeline mess is going around in Y-Academy, no worries! This AU is safe to begin with :). Think of this like a legit spin-off, standalone with YW elements.
Oh and one more thing about not just the main plot but for a specific element: I'm aware that some/most may not be a fan with school stuffs as the main genre. As for me, I'm sorta okay with that. If by any chance you notice something different or sorta way off for a school stuff genre:
I've experienced I think a reasonable amount of school academic stuffs but not as being a main thing. There are some exciting stuffs I might be willing to share...through a YW AU story haha
I have bare knowledge of how academic works differently in Japan. I mean, there are medias like that but I'm worried that it won't be accurate or not lol
Or! The main protags would have just study and then that's it while dealing with crazy stuffs happening lol
Click on the Arcs for the full list of Chapters!
ARC I - The Stories of Spirits (Did not start the main draft...BUT! Expect a Prologue coming up with the right time! After that, check back in the future!)
ARC II - ???
ARC III - ???
Illustrations for the Story (No amazin pics have been made! Check back in the future!)
This is the Masterpost of Arcs and Chapters for Zero's story
Main Tag(s): Original Character(s), sooo this is gonna be interesting fanfic, and that is how Mystic write horror!, that is not just boos classic jumpscares it's more of a concept way (like exploring natural fears such as being alone, fear of height, etc.), minor violence, hurt/comfort, angst & humor, More tags will be added as Chapters released, general version of tackling heavy topics (it's like the soft, simple version? Zero will try to learn to their very best about mental health issues, bullying, and common stuffs), so shadowside folks how are we feelin :), this may be or actually not the Shadowside fanfic y'all looking forward from me but, think of this as a sort fan-letter to this entry!
Spoiler-free note: Believe or not, you can actually start this one instead Shadows of Sun & Moon. Doesn't matter if you're legit Shadowside fans or not or new to the YW series, this AU is safe to begin with despite the setting take place in the future of the Chron. EVOLv world. If you DO come from Shadows of Sun & Moon, this will definitely make your experience worth it! For a certain group that DOES come from the 1st AU, don't worry: they would never drop huge spoiler blasts out of nowhere. Think of them as special guest(s) yet they resume their supporting role to the main plot
And oh!! I forgot to mention an important element about Zero's story: Tribes from the 1st-3rd entry WILL be mentioned here as an (continous) universal part of this. Don't worry about the Shadowside Tribes I already got that one covered. (By the time this note is made: I'm aware that some Shadowside Youkais did NOT get their classic Tribes...just yet! Puni Puni is currently adding them classic Tribes so ofc I will include up-to-date if this youkai does have an official Tribe. This ofc WILL NOT affect everything in Zero's story and world)
I want to let simplicity continue from the previous eras in order to make the flow fair and easy to understand. As for the Izana-YES OFC THERE WILL BE. Mikado...I don't think there will be in this one sadly. The symbols yes cause I'm already gettin sun moon vibes but for story worldbuilding, nope sorry :( Again I want the flow to be fairly open and understanding.
Click on the Arcs for the full list of Chapters!
ARC I - THE RETURNING And the vengeance (hehehe I'm excited for this >:3. Did not start main draft sadly but! Check back later!)
ARC II - ???
ARC III - ???
Illustrations for the story (Nooo spoopy pics on progress. And always I will include some horror warnings!)
This is the Masterpost of Arcs and Chapters for Hoshi and Celecia's Story
Main Tag(s): Original Character(s), get ready to be blasted by the many fankais I have created...back in my high school days :'3, love for Celestial Youkais!, minor violence, hurt/comfort, angst & humor, More tags will be added as Chapters released, general version on tackling heavy sensitive topics (Kinda like a soft, simple version? Like how these two will learn about mental health issues, bullying, & important common stuffs)
Spoiler-free note: This AU is the combination of the 1st mainline entry to the 3rd including the Cluvian content, for youkais. If you think there's gonna be Shadowside youkais in this bc ofc "Shadow" is there in the title:
There. Is. A. Huge. Story. Reason
and I already made a Shadowside AU one before if you prefer to enjoy that specific content only (Not pressuring ya!). So don't expect any youkais from YW4, Shadowside & also Forever Friends era to appear in this
Click on the Arcs for the full list of Chapters!
ARC I - A Tale called Yokais (I actually have the Prologue set up! Just need a complete rewritten version bc i srsly start this back in high school :'>. Look forward to check back this one!!!)
ARC II - ???
ARC III - ???
Illustrations for the Story (Complete empty...yeah Ik but it's GONNA BE aaand IM SO EXCITED ONCE I GET MY HANDS ON THIS >:3)
heyo. it been awhile since I touch upon this great game huh :^)
Anyway, let's get right to it! Here are the events I find that looks like it was planned yet sadly have to be canceled before Kunitori Wars will go defunct.
The "Western-style" arc:
First off, context info about this one. After all Seven Warlords are revealed, Kunitori Wars is planning for another event and it's a HUGE one; this time are the next 3 story arcs that involve an "isekai-like" adventure for jibbers and his friends. The one who's in charge for this is the Great Demon King Shibu (I believe he's similar to Hinoshin in terms of design and what he is. He's the dude with fog covering his eyes)
From my trying attempt to understand what's going: On the prequel of the 3 arcs, the Demon King Shibu decide to give Jibanyan, Fuyunyan, and Komasan 3 artifacts (I also got pot or pressure point? I want to assume it's like a sealed artifact or treasure???). These artifacts have 3 types: The Chinese-style, Japanese-style, and the Western-style. Jibbers chose the Chinese-style, Fuyunyan ofc took the Japanese-style, and lastly Komasan picked the Western-style. 1st impression coming from the trio is definitely food or somethin that grants their wish bc the style they pick, right???
Nope! Too bad!! The moment they try and break the artifact (accidentally)...IT SUDDENLY BECOMES LIKE A SORTA ISEKAI ADVENTURE FOR THEM AMFJESJ (Not reaalllly? The background for the KW main story is still there + Whisper Kongming actually confirms they're still in the world they know of. I think it magically "wrap" certain youkais associated with that artifact to be here and yeah XD). So! For the 3 arcs we got:
Chinese-style = The Fengshen Yanyi arc starring only jibbers and Whisper
Japanese-style = The Sengoku arc starring Fuyunyan as the protagonist and the others
That's 2 arcs, leaving the Western-style. What's the Western-style? Well, guess what???
It never happens :^)
There's gonna be 3 arcs...AND WE ONLY GOT 2
so yep. We got 2 arcs and we never got a chance to see what the "Western-style" truly is. What's also very sad is that this is also Komasan's pick, meaning he was gonna get to be this arc's starring protag...and he sadly never did :''''). If you want more, I believe the Fengshen Yanyi arc lasted a year & 6 months. As for the Sengoku arc, I mention theirs is not much longer like the previous one. Instead of a year, they lasted 7 months...yeah they really deserve the same like the Fengshen Yanyi & 7 Warlords :'^>
If you want my guess about the "Western-style"...well I hope it's not another one that takes place around Medieval Times like the Arthurian legends??? (Puni took care of that one soooo). I tried to find any western historical periods/novels that give any similar signs to Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc. So far...I got nothing lol
Well. Actually. There is one I have in my mind but I hope it'll be interesting if they chose to be it's own unique thing: The Journey to the West adventure in Kunitori Wars
Ik the YW anime adaptation did that one but it's like an attempt and it immediately fall into unexplainable chaos lol. If this were to be included, my best bet is youkais being similar to the Seven Warlords in terms of designs
(A bit unrelated but I mentioned this one before somewhere like 2 years ago and I forgot to include it here lol. It's fine, the next one is more appropriate on the makings of this post)
Hachibu-kun and the 8 Golden Weapons
This one is supposedly the next series or maybe it's a mini event series that has no storylines before the Sengoku arc? I may get this one wrong but apparently: There's going to be a new KW exclusive youkai named Hachibu-kun/Hachibukun.
From what I can try to tell of the image above: Hachibu-kun is seemingly the grandsmith of 8 golden, legendary weapons. And these weapons are:
A sword, bow, axe, claws, horns, twin swords, fan, and katanas??? (Idk)
These 8 certain types of weapons have a legend: If one has experienced many battles (Even a thousand!), it'll gain a will and choose a master upon the encounters of any warrior youkais.
I want to think the 8 golden weapons is a reference to the 8 Immortals which is prettee interestin and cool! For Hachibu-kun, I suppose it's the same ref bc of the first kanji???
ngl i looked up with the full name kanji and it took me to the 8 Immortal warriors but digimon version XD hey at least i got a confirmation
After that mini intro, we got 2 youkais of the 8 weapon masters: The bow for Komami & the fan for Insomni.
For 2 weapon masters...we immediately shift to the Sengoku arc. I think you'll know where this is going :^)
My biggest guess is: I believe the Hachibu-kun and 8 weapon masters event was introduced right after the finale of the Fengshen Yanyi arc. After 2 out of 8 were introduced, we immediately shift to the Sengoku arc for new years or something (Somewhere in the first week of January). 7 months later, the finale of the Sengoku arc arrives. 2 months later before the defunct fall...we didn't get anything :^)
Same fate with the "Western-style" arc, we have missed the opportunity to see who exactly is this new KW youkai named Hachibu-kun (and oh I guess the rest of the 6 weapon masters. It's like who is that format yet it ended abruptly). While I do get with warrior youkais we know being the weapon master...I personally wish the weapon masters is kinda like the Jewel Generals AND hopefully the 7 Warlords in design & vibes
Are there more I'm not aware of? Well, let's find out if there were :'^)
THE FIRST EVER YO-KAI WATCH: WEEK OF CREATIVITY IS TAKING PLACE FROM AUGUST 23RD TO 29TH 2026!
Now, what does this mean for you all, who so kindly gave me prompt ideas and a timeslot via the interest check? Well, you've got a month to prepare and to boost the event... so any support will be super appreciated! I'm a sole admin (and an unfortunately busy one at that), so I'll appreciate any aid!
If you have any further questions, my asks are always open! But, until August, where we shall meet again... let these prompts ruminate and fester :)
Hello Yo-kai Watch fans! Are you, understandably, exhausted by the way the creators have turned to AI usage, and you want to support real human creatives?
Because do I have the event for you!
I am currently conducting an INTEREST CHECK until the 14TH OF JULY, and any engagement would be very, very appreciated!
I'd like to start posting here again, though I don't draw or write as much anymore as of late! So here's some pixel art and flipnote art, all but the last one was drawn last year and never posted! The last one is actually birthday art for a friend!
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