Hidabat

is an Wind-attributed Rank D Yo-kai of the Shady tribe. Hidabat can evolve into Abodabat by fusing it with a Tengloom. As of Yo-kai Watch 2, Hidabat is able to help TETSUYA evolve, by fusing with the Yo-kai to create KANTETSU.

According to the Yokai Medallium, its bio on Hidabat states,  "Hidabat will make you a shut-in who fears going outside. It's better at inspiriting modern city dwellers. ''

Appearance
Hidabat is a bat yokai with sky blue eyes. His fur is dark except for a yellow gold collar. He has blue wings with golden-yellow "#" symbols on them. His wings are actually supported on his arms, and move with them thanks to a band on his palms.

Personality
Hidabat likes to be in dark and secluded places and is usually seen on a laptop.

Nathan
After Nathan befriends him, Hidabat starts to live in his closet. He considers Jibanyan as his friend and roommate.

Mark Shachiberg
It is revealed in EP078 that he is a close friend of the new CEO of Yopple, which allowed him to get a Yo-kai Watch U Prototype for testing.

Abilities and Powers
Those who are possessed by Hidabat become gloomy, and have a strange need to seclude themselves in the dark.

In-Game Locations
Yo-kai Watch:  Hidabat can be found solely within the Abandoned Tunnel past the Rank C Watch Lock.

History
Hidabat first appears when he possesses Jibanyan, causing him to lock himself in Nathan's room. While trying to get Nate's soccer ball, Whisper hears an ultrasonic frequency. He then reveals that it is Hidabat that is responsible, so they have to help Jibanyan. After a few failed attempts, Nate finally forces Jibanyan out with the help of Happierre and Dismarelda. As Jibanyan tries to get back in with very little enthusiasm, Nathan frees him with the help of Fidgephant, revealing Hidabat. Hidabat tries to possess Jibanyan again after they returned from the bathroom, but Nate stops him. Then it is revealed that Hidabat is having a hard time finding a place to seclude himself because it is too bright outside. Nathan then offers Hidabat to stay in his closet, which he happily accepts, and offers his Yo-kai Medal as rent.

In EP010, Hidabat makes a cameo in Nate's closet, when Jibanyan opens the door and prior to the appearance to Shogunyan.

In EP023, he makes another cameo; as Robonyan reboots, Hidabat peers out from the left side of the closet.

In EP070, it is revealed that he is the second richest person in the Yo-kai World, second only to Steve Jaws, as well as the owner of a sports team.

In EP078, Hidabat gets a Yo-kai Watch U Prototype for being a close friend of Mark Shachiberg and gives it to Nate due to him having very tiny wrists.

In EP091, Hidabat joins the white team and they bring Nate's closet, to his annoyance.

Trivia
Name Origin
 * "Hidabat" is a portmanteau of the words hide or hideout and bat. It could also be an allusion to Hidabat's (and real bats') nature to live inside caves or closed-off spaces, as in "hide a bat."
 * "Hikikōmori" is a pun on the Japanese term,, which refers to a a shut-in/recluse, with the "komori" being part of the pun, on.

In other languages

 * Japanese: ヒキコウモリ Hikikōmori
 * Korean: 틀어박쥐 Teureobakjwi