Ep 9. Dark Yo-kai Watch, the Scumbags Who were Guided: Third - Kanchi / Komasan and Koma-jiro's All Japan Mongee Tour: In Iwate / The Big Hina-matsuri Battle: Fubuki-hime vs Tsubaki-hime

Dark Yo-kai Watch, the Scumbags Who were Guided: Third - Kanchi / Komasan and Koma-jiro's All Japan Mongee Tour: In Iwate / The Big Hina-matsuri Battle: Fubuki-hime vs Tsubaki-hime is an episode in the anime series Yo-kai Watch season 3. This episode is a three-part episode, with each section focusing on a different story.

In the first part, Dark Yo-kai Watch, the Scumbags Who were Guided: Third - Kanchi, Nate and his friends discover a mysterious Yo-kai Watch that is unlike any they have seen before. This watch has a dark aura surrounding it, and it seems to be capable of controlling Yo-kai. Nate and his friends quickly realize that this watch is extremely dangerous, and they set out to find the Yo-kai responsible for creating it. Along the way, they meet Kanchi, a Yo-kai who has been summoned by the dark watch. Kanchi explains that he was once a noble and honorable Yo-kai, but he was corrupted by the power of the dark watch. Nate and his friends must find a way to stop the watch and free Kanchi from its influence.

In the second part, Komasan and Koma-jiro's All Japan Mongee Tour: In Iwate, Komasan and Koma-jiro embark on a tour of Japan to try and find the perfect Mongee banana. Along the way, they visit Iwate, a prefecture in northern Japan. Here, they meet a group of Yo-kai who are determined to make the prefecture famous for something other than its devastating earthquake and tsunami. Komasan and Koma-jiro help the Yo-kai by using their skills and resources to promote the prefecture and its unique attractions. Along the way, they learn about the history and culture of Iwate, and they come to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the people who live there.

In the third and final part, The Big Hina-matsuri Battle: Fubuki-hime vs Tsubaki-hime, Nate and his friends participate in the Hina-matsuri festival, a traditional Japanese celebration that takes place in March. During the festival, families display an elaborate set of dolls, known as hina-ningyo, in their homes to wish their daughters good health and happiness. However, this year's festival is in danger of being ruined by a battle between two rival Yo-kai princesses, Fubuki-hime and Tsubaki-hime. Nate and his friends must use their knowledge of Yo-kai to calm the two princesses and prevent them from causing any more damage. Along the way, they learn more about the history and traditions of the festival, and they come to appreciate the importance of family and community in Japanese culture.

Overall, Dark Yo-kai Watch, the Scumbags Who were Guided: Third - Kanchi / Komasan and Koma-jiro's All Japan Mongee Tour: In Iwate / The Big Hina-matsuri Battle: Fubuki-hime vs Tsubaki-hime is an episode that combines action, humor, and cultural education into a unique and entertaining package. With its colorful characters, clever storytelling, and imaginative world-building, Yo-kai Watch continues to be one of the most popular anime series in Japan and around the world.