Jibanyan (Shadowside)

is a Shadowside Yo-kai of the Mononoke tribe.

Specifically, this is the appearance of Jibanyan for the Shadowside series, 30 years after the present series.

In Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble, his Lightside form is a Rank S Yo-kai, and his Shadowside form is a Rank SS Yo-kai, both of the Charming tribe.

Appearances

 * Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble: Playable Yo-kai.
 * M04: Protagonist Yo-kai.
 * Yo-kai Watch Shadowside animation: Protagonist Yo-kai.

Biology
In his everyday Lightside form, Jibanyan is a Cat Yo-kai similar to his appearance from the previous series. His color scheme is less saturated, he is slightly taller, and his eyes have thin, vertical pupils, with dark shadows. His tails are also shorter, his fur is shaggier, and his paws have visible digits now.

In his combat Shadowside form, he is a lot taller, more slender, and muscular, similar to Rubeus J. His expression is more fierce, baring his sharp fangs, with his pupils having disappeared, and his eyes glowing with an ominous yellow.

The fur on his paws and shoulders stands on end more, and the wisps on his tails burn stronger.

M04
Jibanyan is a major Yo-kai in Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King.

Jibanyan is one of the Yo-kai summoned by Natsume with the Yo-kai Watch Elder to aid her in the fight against the Oni King Rasen.

Yo-kai Watch Shadowside animation series
Jibanyan continues to appear as one of Natsume's Yo-kai friends. Due to his strength and skill, he appears to be her Yo-kai of choice when it comes to battling.

In SS011, it is revealed that at some point before SS003, he encountered and saved a girl named Miho from Grim Reapers. Miho turned out to be Amy's daughter, and meeting her again restored Jibanyan's lost memories of her and how he became a Yo-kai, briefly reverting him to his previous form.

Meanwhile, the pieces that were shot off of Jibanyan's body during the battle with the Grim Reapers formed the Yo-kai Junior.

In SS016, he was summoned to deal with Gesodrill, but refuses to battle due to his hatred of water.

Etymology
(see Jibanyan)

Trivia

 * Instead of Jibanyan's usual voice actress, Etsuko Kozakura, this version is voiced by Takaya Kuroda.
 * Before his Arc was released, Jibanyan Lightside/Shadowside appeared on a Treasure Medal that was given out during a "Design a Shadowside form contest".