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On June 17th, 2012, a live performance of the Momo-clo Summer Fun "Summer Dive 2012 Tour" (ももクロ夏のバカ騒ぎSummer Dive 2012 Tour NHKホール大会) took place at NHK Hall and was broadcast throughout Japan. Promoted as a 3D event, Momo-iro Clover Z which includes Reni Takagi (高城れに) who is Purple, Kanako Momota (百田 夏菜子) who is Red, Momoka Ariyasu (有安 杏果) who is Green, Shiori Tamai (玉井 詩織) who is Yellow and Ayaka Sasaki (佐々木 彩夏) who is Pink all sang some of their groups songs as part of the performance.
Unlike their Pokémon Smash 89 performance of Mitemite kotchitchi (みてみて☆こっちっち) which they lip synced, their NHK performance of the song was live and it was the entire song. Their CD Maiden War which features the song was released in Japan on June 27th, 2012 and information about the CD can be found in our CD database. Below is part of their performance.
Source: http://smooch-mcz.jp/
Unlike their Pokémon Smash 89 performance of Mitemite kotchitchi (みてみて☆こっちっち) which they lip synced, their NHK performance of the song was live and it was the entire song. Their CD Maiden War which features the song was released in Japan on June 27th, 2012 and information about the CD can be found in our CD database. Below is part of their performance.
Source: http://smooch-mcz.jp/
Jun 11 2012
Memories CD's Revealed
The theme song CD's for the upcoming 15th Pocket Monsters movie Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo (キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ) have finally been revealed. The title of the CD's is called Memories which is also the title of the theme song. There will be two versions of the CD: one has a picture of Rola on the cover and the other is a special limited edition first run Pokémon version that has Malin and Satoshi on the cover instead.
The catalog number is UICV-9025 for the Memories limited edition and it will retail for 1050yen. It also comes with a metal charm of Keldeo. The catalog number is UICV-5017 for the Memories regular version and it will retail for 900yen. Both CD's will be released on July 11th, 2012 but an iTunes version of the CD will be released on June 26th, 2012. The CD's have been added to our database.
Universal Music Japan has updated their YouTube page and has added a teaser video of Memories. Below is the clip.
Source: http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000080437&p=0
The catalog number is UICV-9025 for the Memories limited edition and it will retail for 1050yen. It also comes with a metal charm of Keldeo. The catalog number is UICV-5017 for the Memories regular version and it will retail for 900yen. Both CD's will be released on July 11th, 2012 but an iTunes version of the CD will be released on June 26th, 2012. The CD's have been added to our database.
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Release Date: 2012-07-11 CD DB Link: Click Here |
Universal Music Japan has updated their YouTube page and has added a teaser video of Memories. Below is the clip.
Source: http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000080437&p=0
Jun 04 2012
Movie 15 Press Reading
The press reading for the 15th Pocket Monsters movie Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo (キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ) and the 15th short Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル) took place on June 4th, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. In attendance was Katsumi Takahashi (高橋克実), Shoko Nakagawa (しょこたん), Koichi Yamadera (山寺宏一), Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦), Natsuna Watanabe (渡辺夏菜) and Rola (ローラ). This is the 15th Pocket Monsters movie Koichi Yamadera has been a part of and the 6th Pocket Monsters movie for Shoko-tan.
Though most of their parts were previously announced, it was confirmed that Katsumi Takahashi is the voice of Kyurem, Shoko-tan is the voice of Keldeo, Natsuna Watanabe is the narrator for the 15th movie short, Rola sings the theme song "Memories" and voices a cheerful and innocent girl named Malin (マリン) while Koichi Yamadera is the voice of Cobalon. Images from the event have been added to our imageboard thread.
The official movie website also updated with a brief overview of the press reading with pictures and a reveal of Rola's character Malin.
Source: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/2012493/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/topics/afreco_report.php
Though most of their parts were previously announced, it was confirmed that Katsumi Takahashi is the voice of Kyurem, Shoko-tan is the voice of Keldeo, Natsuna Watanabe is the narrator for the 15th movie short, Rola sings the theme song "Memories" and voices a cheerful and innocent girl named Malin (マリン) while Koichi Yamadera is the voice of Cobalon. Images from the event have been added to our imageboard thread.
The official movie website also updated with a brief overview of the press reading with pictures and a reveal of Rola's character Malin.
Source: http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/movie/2012493/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/topics/afreco_report.php
Jun 03 2012
Pokémon Season 14 Black & White Collection 2
As previously reported, Pokémon Season 14 Black & White Collection 2 was recently announced for release in Australia. Magna Home Entertainment kindly provided PocketMonsters.Net with a review copy of the release.
This collection covers the second half of the Pokémon Black & White series, featuring episodes 25-48 over three discs. All three discs are housed in one slim case the same as a single DVD, which is great for those collecting the entire series as it saves on shelf space and files nicely alongside other DVDs (unlike the old “super wallet” releases which were harder to store with other DVDs due to their unusual size and shape).
Despite eight episodes being packed onto each disc, the video quality is good with no noticeable compression issues. The episodes retain their 16:9 aspect ratio, so they are well-suited to modern TVs and monitors. But the best part about the quality is that it is consistent across both still scenes and action sequences. Some older releases (particularly the Orange Islands arc) suffered a big loss of quality in fast-paced scenes such as pokémon battles, but these new discs maintain a crisp look throughout, making them much more enjoyable to watch.
The DVD menu is simple and easy to navigate. The episode selection screen is quite nicely done, with small clips from each episode playing simultaneously to make them easy to identify. However, this screen is also strangely silent, with no background music. Of course that’s not a huge problem since you’ll want to be getting to the episodes rather than spending too much time on the menu, but some music still would have been a nice inclusion.
In terms of the content, this section of the series is unfortunately lacking in gym battles, but there are still some great episodes included, with more than half of them receiving an impressive rating of 8-10 by PocketMonsters.Net’s users in our Episode Guide. Some of the important events covered in the episodes include the captures of Palpitoad, Stunfisk and Roggenrola, Excadrill learning to trust Iris, the battle tournament in Nimbasa Town, and Meowth’s stint of joining Ash and friends. Also of note is that the “Who’s that Pokémon?” eyecatches are included, which for some reason were removed from some of the previous Australian DVD collections. Although this is only a minor feature, it’s still a nice improvement over older releases.
With 24 episodes and 8.5 hours’ run time, Pokémon Season 14 Black & White Collection 2 is excellent value for its RRP of $24.95 (especially with some retailers such as JB Hi-Fi offering it for lower than RRP). The collection is set for release this Wednesday, 6 June 2012 and is currently available for pre-order at most online DVD stores.
This collection covers the second half of the Pokémon Black & White series, featuring episodes 25-48 over three discs. All three discs are housed in one slim case the same as a single DVD, which is great for those collecting the entire series as it saves on shelf space and files nicely alongside other DVDs (unlike the old “super wallet” releases which were harder to store with other DVDs due to their unusual size and shape).
Despite eight episodes being packed onto each disc, the video quality is good with no noticeable compression issues. The episodes retain their 16:9 aspect ratio, so they are well-suited to modern TVs and monitors. But the best part about the quality is that it is consistent across both still scenes and action sequences. Some older releases (particularly the Orange Islands arc) suffered a big loss of quality in fast-paced scenes such as pokémon battles, but these new discs maintain a crisp look throughout, making them much more enjoyable to watch.
The DVD menu is simple and easy to navigate. The episode selection screen is quite nicely done, with small clips from each episode playing simultaneously to make them easy to identify. However, this screen is also strangely silent, with no background music. Of course that’s not a huge problem since you’ll want to be getting to the episodes rather than spending too much time on the menu, but some music still would have been a nice inclusion.
In terms of the content, this section of the series is unfortunately lacking in gym battles, but there are still some great episodes included, with more than half of them receiving an impressive rating of 8-10 by PocketMonsters.Net’s users in our Episode Guide. Some of the important events covered in the episodes include the captures of Palpitoad, Stunfisk and Roggenrola, Excadrill learning to trust Iris, the battle tournament in Nimbasa Town, and Meowth’s stint of joining Ash and friends. Also of note is that the “Who’s that Pokémon?” eyecatches are included, which for some reason were removed from some of the previous Australian DVD collections. Although this is only a minor feature, it’s still a nice improvement over older releases.
With 24 episodes and 8.5 hours’ run time, Pokémon Season 14 Black & White Collection 2 is excellent value for its RRP of $24.95 (especially with some retailers such as JB Hi-Fi offering it for lower than RRP). The collection is set for release this Wednesday, 6 June 2012 and is currently available for pre-order at most online DVD stores.
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May 25 2012 13:58:44
Tags: Anime CD Diamond and Pearl Best Wishes Movie Best Wishes Season 2
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May 25 2012 13:58:44
Tags: Anime CD Diamond and Pearl Best Wishes Movie Best Wishes Season 2
Four new CDs have been announced and will be released in Japan over the next couple months. Become a Pointer! (やじるしになって!) is the new opening theme for Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 (ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ シーズン2) which debuts on June 21st, 2012. The song is sung by Rica Matsumoto (松本梨香), the CD catalog number is ZMCP-6093 and it will be released on July 18th, 2012 for 1365yen. The CD contains 5 tracks including the 3rd unique ending theme from Best Wishes Seven-colored Arch (七色アーチ) but also the final ending theme from Diamond and Pearl In Your Heart (君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ) which had yet to be released on CD until now.
Also announced was the Nintendo DS Pokémon Black 2 White 2 Super Music Complete (ニンテンドーDS ポケモンブラック２・ホワイト２ スーパーミュージックコンプリート) CD. The CD will contain game background music from the newest games as well as unreleased tracks from from Black and White, Emerald and Platinum. The 4 disc set will contain 174 tracks and will be released in Japan on July 25th, 2012 for 2,625yen.
The Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Feature 'Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo' and Short 'Meloetta's Sparkling Recital' Music Collection (劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ 長編「 キュレムVS聖剣士 ケルディオ 」&短編「 メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル 」 ミュージックコレクション) CD was also announced and will feature instrumental music from this years anime movie. Once again Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二) and Akifumi Tada (多田彰文) have composed the music for the movie. Not much information has been released about the CD's as that is normal to reduce movie spoilers. The CD's catalog number is ZMCP-6094 and it will be released on August 3rd, 2012 for 2,940yen.
Finally, Aki Okui (奥井亜紀) is releasing a new CD that contains the first ending theme for Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Fanfare of the Heart (NEW Arrange ver.). The CD is called OPENER, its catalog number is ZMCZ-8042, it contains 12 tracks which are mainly other anime themes she has sung, and it will be released on July 25th, 2012 for 2,940 yen.
The CDs have been added to our database and information about them will be updated as it becomes available.
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/05/120525_gd01.html and http://www.neowing.co.jp/
Also announced was the Nintendo DS Pokémon Black 2 White 2 Super Music Complete (ニンテンドーDS ポケモンブラック２・ホワイト２ スーパーミュージックコンプリート) CD. The CD will contain game background music from the newest games as well as unreleased tracks from from Black and White, Emerald and Platinum. The 4 disc set will contain 174 tracks and will be released in Japan on July 25th, 2012 for 2,625yen.
The Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Feature 'Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo' and Short 'Meloetta's Sparkling Recital' Music Collection (劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ 長編「 キュレムVS聖剣士 ケルディオ 」&短編「 メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル 」 ミュージックコレクション) CD was also announced and will feature instrumental music from this years anime movie. Once again Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二) and Akifumi Tada (多田彰文) have composed the music for the movie. Not much information has been released about the CD's as that is normal to reduce movie spoilers. The CD's catalog number is ZMCP-6094 and it will be released on August 3rd, 2012 for 2,940yen.
Finally, Aki Okui (奥井亜紀) is releasing a new CD that contains the first ending theme for Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Fanfare of the Heart (NEW Arrange ver.). The CD is called OPENER, its catalog number is ZMCZ-8042, it contains 12 tracks which are mainly other anime themes she has sung, and it will be released on July 25th, 2012 for 2,940 yen.
The CDs have been added to our database and information about them will be updated as it becomes available.
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/05/120525_gd01.html and http://www.neowing.co.jp/
May 15 2012
Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 Announced
The official Japanese Best Wishes website has been announced that Pocket Monsters Best Wishes (ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ) will end on June 14th, 2012 with a 1-hour special. On June 21st, 2012, Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 (ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ シーズン2) will debut. The new series will feature Satoshi continuing his journey in Isshu but many of his old acquaintances will also return for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup.
Source: http://www.famitsu.com/news/201205/15014667.html
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In BW81 - Sekka Gym Match! A Battlefield of Ice!! (セッカジム戦！ 氷のバトルフィールド！！) which airs on May 17th, 2012, Meloetta (メロエッタ) will make its anime debut in the new ending Look at this (Mitemite☆Kotchitchi みてみて☆こっちっち). It will also be featured in this years movie short Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル).
In BW84 - Movie Showdown! The Isshu Defense Force Goes into Action!! (映画対決！出撃イッシュ防衛隊！！), a mechanical Bangiras (バンギラス) will rampage into action as Satoshi once again helps make a movie with Luke.
The final episode of Best Wishes will air on June 14st, 2012 with Gym Leader Homika making an appearance.
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/05/120515_a01.html
Series Summary
After reuniting with the Champion of the Sinnoh region, Shirona, Satoshi and his friends join her and travel towards the eastern part of the Isshu region, "East Isshu". There, they encounter a lot of Pokémon not found in the Isshu region, like Kairyu, Riolu and Eievui, as well as Satoshi's travelmates from his adventure in the Sinnoh region, Hikari, Pochama and Hikari's other Pokémon. Additionally, the mythical Pokémon Meloetta joins up with Satoshi and the others on their adventure. The "Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup", where the winner gets to battle Adeku, the Champion of the Isshu region, begins as well. Satoshi and his friends obviously sign up, as does Shirona and Elite Four Member Cattleya. In addition, a new rival appears before Satoshi, and the Boss Sakaki unveils the greatest operation in the Rocket Gang's history. Lots and lots of upcoming events lie waiting!Series Summary (Japanese)
新たな冒険の舞台で新展開を迎える『ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ シーズン2』。シンオウ地方のチャンピオン・シロナと再会したサトシたちは、シロナとともにイッシュ地方の東側“イースト・イッシュ”へ旅立つことに。そこには、カイリューや、リオル、イーブイなど、イッシュ地方以外のさまざまなポケモンたちや、サトシがシンオウ地方でともに冒険をした仲間・ヒカリとポッチャマたちの姿があった。そしてなんと！ 幻のポケモン・メロエッタがサトシたちの仲間になって大冒険が始まるのだ。さらに、優勝すればイッシュ地方チャンピオン・アデクに挑戦できるというバトル大会“ポケモンワールドトーナメントジュニアカップ”も開幕。サトシたちはもちろん、シロナや四天王・カトレアも同大会に参加。そのほかにもサトシの新ライバル登場や、ボス・サカキによるロケット団史上最大の大作戦が幕を開けるなど、盛りだくさんの内容となっている。Source: http://www.famitsu.com/news/201205/15014667.html
Teaser Poster
Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2 Artwork
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Upcoming Final Episodes of Best Wishes
Information about the final episodes of the series was also announced on the official website including some pictures from them.In BW81 - Sekka Gym Match! A Battlefield of Ice!! (セッカジム戦！ 氷のバトルフィールド！！) which airs on May 17th, 2012, Meloetta (メロエッタ) will make its anime debut in the new ending Look at this (Mitemite☆Kotchitchi みてみて☆こっちっち). It will also be featured in this years movie short Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル).
In BW84 - Movie Showdown! The Isshu Defense Force Goes into Action!! (映画対決！出撃イッシュ防衛隊！！), a mechanical Bangiras (バンギラス) will rampage into action as Satoshi once again helps make a movie with Luke.
The final episode of Best Wishes will air on June 14st, 2012 with Gym Leader Homika making an appearance.
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2012/05/120515_a01.html
The official Korean website has announced that Bolteuroseu (볼트로스) and Toneroseu (토네로스) will be distributed via the Korean Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection from May 14th, 2012 @ 10:00 until July 5th, 2012 @ 23:59. Like the Japanese distribution, the Pokémon are being distributed to promote the two anime episodes Tornelos VS Voltolos VS Landlos! that air on Tooniverse May 24th, 2012. Players of Pokémon Black can receive Bolteuroseu while players of Pokémon White can receive Toneroseu.
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Bolteuroseu (볼트로스) is level 70, is holding a Revival Herb and knows: Thunder, Hammer Arm, Focus Blast and Wild Charge while Toneroseu (토네로스) is also level 70, is holding a Revival Herb and knows: Hurricane, Hammer Arm, Air Slash and Hidden Power.
Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?IDX=215
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Bolteuroseu (볼트로스) is level 70, is holding a Revival Herb and knows: Thunder, Hammer Arm, Focus Blast and Wild Charge while Toneroseu (토네로스) is also level 70, is holding a Revival Herb and knows: Hurricane, Hammer Arm, Air Slash and Hidden Power.
Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/event/event_Off_view.asp?IDX=215
The idol group Momo-iro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ) performed Look at this (Mitemite☆Kotchitchi みてみて☆こっちっち) live at a performance on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at the Toda City Culture Hall (戸田市文化会館). It was the 8th song in their set for the performance which had 10 songs. The song will be used as the ending theme for Pocket Monsters Best Wishes as of BW81 - Sekka Gym Match! A Battlefield of Ice!! (セッカジム戦！ 氷のバトルフィールド！！). It will also be the theme for the 15th Movie Short Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル). The lyrics for the song were done by Akihito Toda (戸田昭吾) and the song was composed by Hirokazu Tanaka (田中宏和). More images from the performance are available on the imageboard thread.
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Multiple CD's containing the song will be released in Japan on June 27th, 2012, but they will be Momo-iro Clover Z singles and not Pikachu Records CD's. The CD title is currently not finalized but there is track information and there will be a special Pokémon Version release. Both CD's that contain Mitemite☆Kotchitchi (みてみて☆こっちっち) will sell for 1200yen each and their catalog numbers are KICM-1400 and KICM-1401. The CD's have been added to our database and will be updated as information becomes available.
Sources: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_bw/news/index.html#128503 and http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/05/06/005/
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Multiple CD's containing the song will be released in Japan on June 27th, 2012, but they will be Momo-iro Clover Z singles and not Pikachu Records CD's. The CD title is currently not finalized but there is track information and there will be a special Pokémon Version release. Both CD's that contain Mitemite☆Kotchitchi (みてみて☆こっちっち) will sell for 1200yen each and their catalog numbers are KICM-1400 and KICM-1401. The CD's have been added to our database and will be updated as information becomes available.
Sources: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_bw/news/index.html#128503 and http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/05/06/005/
Apr 24 2012
Momo-iro Clover Z to Perform Ending Theme for Meloetta's Sparkling Recital and Best Wishes TV Series
Momoclo Matome, a fansite for the idol group Momo-iro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ), reports that an entry for their upcoming, unnamed CD single at online shopping site Shinseido initially mentioned that the unnamed third track on this CD was both the ending theme to a "Pokémon" movie short and the ending theme to the "Pokémon" TV series. This note has since been removed, presumably due to this being an unintended, accidental leak.
The CD will be released June 27th and retail for 1200 yen.
Sources: http://momoclomatome.com/archives/6229005.html and http://www.shinseido.co.jp/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Catalog.woa/wa/detail?r=KICM-1400
The CD will be released June 27th and retail for 1200 yen.
Sources: http://momoclomatome.com/archives/6229005.html and http://www.shinseido.co.jp/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Catalog.woa/wa/detail?r=KICM-1400
A new Pocket Monsters DVD boxset has been announced for release on July 12th, 2012 in Japan. Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Pokémon TV Animation Collection DVD Exciting! Thrilling!! Volumes! (ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ ポケモンTVアニメコレクションDVD ～ワクワク！ ドキドキ！！編～) includes 8 episodes from Best Wishes and 8 episodes from the original series. Each disc has 2 episodes, one from Best Wishes and one from the original series. The 8 disc set can be purchased for 3192yen. The set has been added to our DVD database. Below is the information for each disc.
Source: http://www.amiami.jp/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-COL-4222
Source: http://www.amiami.jp/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-COL-4222
