After deciding on the composition and structure of the background and characters for the cover of volume 56, I let my two assistants do the rest of the coloring (I did the leaves myself). It's a shame that they're hidden by the characters, so I hope I'll have a chance to show them off properly someday.

56巻カバー画の背景とモブは構図と構成を決めたら、あとは彩色までアシさん２人に任せています（あ、葉っぱだけは自分でやりました）。アサメの子らで隠れてしまってもったいないのでいつかちゃんと大きく見せられる機会があるといいなあ。

https://twitter.com/pokesp_special/status/1299178968898129922/photo/1

Pokémon Special 56
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09143234
List price: 600 yen + tax
Release date: August 28, 2020
Format/Page: B6 size / 208 pages
ISBN: 9784091432346

来月末発売予定のポケスペ57巻のカバー画、「どの場面にしようか？」と57巻収録話を読み返し、いろいろラフを描いて今さっきやっとバチっと決まった構図ができた。最初はマスタータワーの攻防にしようかと考えたのだけど、さすがに主役不在は冒険が過ぎるかな？と思いボツに。でもちょっと描きたい。

I've been going over the cover art for volume 57 of Pokémon Special, which will be released at the end of next month. I read over the stories in volume 57 and drew various rough sketches, and just now I've finally come up with the perfect composition. At first I thought about making it a battle at the Master Tower, but then I thought it would be too adventurous without the main character, so I rejected that. But I still want to draw it.

https://twitter.com/satoshi_swalot/status/1318986817287278592/photo/1

Pokémon Special 59
https://twitter.com/satoshi_swalot/status/1362131643092279297/photo/1

After volume 55, it took me too long to decide on the composition of the cover illustration, and I've been lagging behind, but I've decided to reconfigure it for volume 59, so I'm not too lost... I hope.
I hope it won't be too confusing... I'm working on it as soon as possible.

55巻以降カバーイラストの構図を決めるのに時間がかかりすぎて遅れに遅れるのですが、59巻はこれを再構成すると決めてたのでそれほど迷わない…といいなあ。
さっそく準備にかかってます。

ポケットモンスターSPECIAL 58
Pokémon Special 58
https://comics.shogakukan.co.jp/book?isbn=9784091432773
List price: 600 yen + tax
Release date: Feb. 26, 2021
ISBN: 9784091432773
Size: B6 size
Page: 208

Everyone Cheers for Yuriyan as She's Going to Voice Act in the Pokémon Anime for the First Time, Playing a Koduck!
Yuriyan Retriever (ゆりやんレトリィバァ)

富安総監督
Director Daiki Tomiyasu

Guests: Karaage Sisters (Erika Ikuta and Sayuri Matsumura from Nogizaka46)
からあげ姉妹 (生田絵梨花 さん 松村沙友理 さん)

https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1363050761177890824
Yuriyan Retriever and Timon D (Yuta Maeda and Hiroyuki Takagishi) ゆりやんレトリィバァ

"Do you take pride in the version that you selected for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto?
Do you like Pokémon GO–themed video-chat backgrounds?

If you said yes to any of the above, we have good news! Here are some downloadable #PokemonGOTour video-chat backgrounds!"
https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1362906928213610507

https://www.micromania.fr/LicenseCampaign?id=Pokemon

https://www.gamestop.de/pokemon

Sichere dir jetzt einen Code für ein schillerndes Riffex für Pokémon Schwert oder Pokémon Schild. Einfach E-Mail Adresse eingeben und der Code wird an dich versendet.

*Aktionshinweise: Erhalte kostenlos einen Code, welcher es dir ermöglicht ein Schillernden Riffex durch die Funktion "Geheimgeschenk" zu bekommen. Mehr Infos zum Riffex erhältst du auf der offiziellen Webseite. Der Code ist bis 19.03.2021 erhältlich. Nur für Pokémon Schwert und Schild. Die Verteilungsaktion setzt keinen Kauf voraus. Nur ein Code pro Kunde. Nicht kombinierbar mit anderen Aktionen. Nur solange der Vorrat reicht. Infos zum Einlösen des Codes.

https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/visit-gamestop-and-rock-out-with-shiny-toxtricity-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/

https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1362826797503700995/photo/1
Announcement: Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Vol. 1 drops Fall 2021! Ash is back and traveling the world with Goh in all new adventures.

Takara Tomy - Munyumaru (むにゅまる)
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2021/02/210219_to06.html

The popular "Munyumaru" line with its soft, marshmallow-like texture which is small, rounded-shaped form, has a new items in the lineup! This time, the new lineup includes four new types: Plusle, Minun, Pochama and Pichu. Together with the existing 16 types, the lineup has a total of 20. The size is easy to hold and collect, so we recommend collecting as many as you can and piling them up to display or use as hand rests.
Find your favorite Pokémon and feel relaxed by them.

Distributed by: Takara Tomy Arts Co.
Release date: Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Price: 990 yen each (tax included)

Pokémon Center Online Store Purchase Bonus
Purchases of Nendoroid Marie from the Pokémon Center Online Store will include a Morpeko (Hangry Mode) as a bonus!

https://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/10678/Nendoroid+Marnie.html

Nendoroid Marnie
"I've gotta win this if I'm gonna be the Champion! I'm comin' at ya with everythin' I've got!"

From the popular game "Pokémon Sword and Shield" comes a Nendoroid of the main character's rival Marnie! Optional parts include Marnie's Morpeko as well as a Dusk Ball. Enjoy recreating her unique Poké Ball throwing pose in Nendoroid form! Be sure to add her to your collection!


Product Name: Nendoroid Marnie
Series: Pokémon Sword and Shield
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Price: ¥5,273 (Before Tax)
Release Date: August 2021
Specifications: Painted ABS&PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor: Shichibee

This product does not balance on its own. Please use the included stand.
Please note that images shown may differ from the final product.
Paintwork is done partially by hand and therefore final products may vary.

Momoclo's Kodomo Matsuri 2012
ももクロ子供祭り2012～良い子のみんな集まれーっ！
https://www.pocketmonsters.net/dvd/view/1640

https://twitter.com/GameStop/status/1362101414324011008
Visit curbside or in-store at your local GameStop on February 19th and receive a Shiny Toxtricity for FREE, no frustrating hunting necessary!

Visit curbside or in-store at your local GameStop on February 19th and receive a Shiny Toxtricity for FREE, no frustrating hunting necessary!
February 19th, 2021
https://www.facebook.com/GameStop/photos/a.126580857361849/4109350915751470/

GameStop USA Pre-Order
2-Sided Poster

Movie Wallpaper - March 2021
https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/calendar/present202102.php