Pokémon Smash Episode 41, Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 1) / Movie Premiere Commemmoration - A Pokémon Movie Quiz Tournament with Takeshi Tsuruno and Koichi Yamadera! / Movie Theme Song Artists ELT Present their Songs!(ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル!!（前編） / 映画公開記念・つるの剛士さんと山寺宏一さんを迎えてポケモン映画クイズ大会！／映画主題歌を歌うELTが歌を披露！), aired on Sunday in Japan.

The announcer introduced what was on the show. He started the show by saying: "Hi! Time again and we'll bring you the special edition of Pokémon Smash featuring Pokémon movies!" The episode started with the entire crew on set as Golgo walked in with a Victini mask on. Shoko-tan introduced that the episode would be a dedicated special to the 14th Pocket Monsters movies Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム / ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム)

Shoko-tan introduced this weeks rerun episode as part of the Pokémon Library and he also announces this weeks theme, Understanding each others feelings even when separated! (はなれていても気持ちは必ず通じる！). This weeks Pokémon Library rerun episode was Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 1)(ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル!!（前編）) from the Diamond and Pearl series. A full summary of that episode is available in the episode guide. Professor Red said his go-to line 'OK! Pokémon Library!' to start the repeat episode.


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After the Pokémon Library episode, they showed quick interviews of people who had just finished watching the new movies at the theater. The announcer also reminded the audience that Zekrom and Reshiram were both being distributed at Japanese theaters for players that brought their Pokémon Black or White games. Zekrom and Reshiram both have the OT of Satoshi (サトシ). Players that brought Pokémon Black to the theater got Zekrom while players that brought Pokémon White received Reshiram. Detailed information about Satoshi's Zekrom and Satoshi's Reshiram are available in the Event database.

Maria was then caught trying to touch her nose with her tongue. Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) the voice of Momont and Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの剛士) the voice of Dread in the 14th movies joined the PokéSmash crew on set. They were both there to participate in the Pokémon Movie Quiz Tournament as a Movie Premiere Commemmoration event. While talking to Takeshi Tsuruno, Robert brought up Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW) which he sings at the time of this episodes airing was the ending theme for both Pocket Monsters Best Wishes and Pokémon Smash. Takeshi Tsuruno decided to sing the song but after a few verses the crew finally got him to stop singing the song. A chart of Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一) voice acting roles in the Pocket Monsters movies over the past 14 years was shown. He then quickly showed his voice acting talent by switching voices.


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The Pokémon Movie Quiz Tournament then began. Each of the cast members were able to answer and showed their results. Tsuruno just sat there and answer "curry" (ルウ) to every question. Below are the questions that the voice actors asked the cast.

Picture	Seiyū	Question	Answer
	Mizuki Nana (水樹奈々) The voice of Victini	Which scene did Mizuki just reenact? (水樹さんが演じたシーンはどんあシーンでしょう？)	Victini eating a Macaroon Spoiler: Click to show!
	Satomi Ishihara (石原 さとみ) The voice of Carlita	What nice surprise happened during Ishihara's dubbing session? (石原さんがアフレコ中うれしかった出来事とは？)	The staff prepared macaroons to eat during the dubbing of the macaroon scene (アフレコ中にマカロンが食べたくなりスタッフがマカロンを用意してくれた) Spoiler: Click to show!
	Mao Daichi (大地真央) The voice of Janta	Take back the _____ Earth! (理想のOOを取りもどしましょう！)	Take back the ideal Earth! (理想の大地を取りもどしましょう！) Spoiler: Click to show!
	Shōsuke Tanihara (谷原章介) The voice of Reshiram	What made Tanihara so happy that he did the V-sign? (谷原さんがVサインをするくらいうれしかった出来事とは？)	He found the copy of Pocket Monsters White he thought he had lost (なくしたと思っていたポゲットモンスターホワイトが見つかった) Spoiler: Click to show!
	Hideki Takahashi (高橋英樹) The voice of Zekrom	What made Takahashi so happy that he did the V-sign? (高橋さんがVサインをするくらいうれしかった出来事とは？)	Dreaming that he could fly ( 夢の中で空を飛べた) Spoiler: Click to show!

Every Little Thing - Sora

The group Every Little Thing which includes Kaori Mochida (持田香織) and Ichiro Ito (伊藤一朗) returned in this episode to sing the theme song: Sora (宙 -そら-) which is the ending theme for Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム). Koe (響 -こえ-) which is the ending theme for Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム) is similar to Sora. Below are the covers for the CD which were released on July 13th, 2011 in Japan. Click on the images for more information.

CD+DVD/Jacket A	Limited Edition / Jacket B	Pokémon Limited Edition / Jacket C

Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW)

As a reminder for the CD of Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW) which was released on June 22nd, 2011, they filmed various kids singing the song for the ending.

Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.

The official Every Little Thing website has updated and has posted details for the upcoming Sora / Koe (宙 -そら- / 響 -こえ-) CD's which will now be released on July 13th, 2011 in Japan. Sora (宙 -そら-) will be the ending theme for Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) while Koe (響 -こえ-) will be the ending theme for Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム). Below are the covers for the CD. Click on the images for more information.

CD+DVD/Jacket A	Limited Edition / Jacket B	Pokémon Limited Edition / Jacket C

Source: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/elt/news/110516_01.html

CD's for the upcoming 14th Pocket Monsters movies Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム / ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) have been announced. Below are the details for the CD's. Full track listings for the CD's have yet to be revealed.

Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Music Collection

Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom Music Collection (劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ「ビクティニと黒き英雄 ゼクロム」「ビクティニと白き英雄 レシラム」ミュージックコレクション) will be released on July 27th, 2011 for 3300yen. The CD will include instrumental background music by Shinji Miyazaki and it also includes the new track "Best Wishes (NEW MIX&EDIT)" sung by Rica Matsumoto as well the ending theme "Sora" performed by Every Little Thing. The catalog number is ZMCP-7318.

Rica Matsumoto Pokémon Main Theme Best

Rica Matsumoto Pokémon Main Theme Best - RICA THE POKEMON SONG BEST (松本梨香が歌うポケモン主題歌ベスト 〜RICA THE POKEMON SONG BEST〜) will be released on July 16th, 2011 for 2500yen. The CD will include some of Pokémon's greatest hits sung by Rica Matsumoto including "Mezase Pokémon Master", "Best Wishes", and more for 12 tracks plus bonus tracks. The catalog number is ZMCP-7317.

Sora / Koe

Three different CD single releases of the ending theme for Victini and the Light Hero - Reshiram / Victini and the Dark Hero - Zekrom (ビクティニと白き英雄レシラム / ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム) will be released on July 6th, 2011. Sora / Koe (CD+DVD/Jacket A) [宙 -そら- / 響 -こえ- (CD+DVD/ジャケットA)] will feature the ending song sung by Every Little Thing but will also include the DVD with the music video. The CD+DVD version will sell for 1890yen and its catalog number is AVCD-48093.

The Sora / Koe (Limited Edition / Jacket B) [宙 -そら-／響 -こえ- （通常盤／ジャケットB）] will only include the CD single. It will sell for 1,050 yen and its catalog number is AVCD-48094.

Finally, the Sora / Koe (Pokémon Limited Edition / Jacket C) [宙 -そら- / 響 -こえ- (初回生産限定ポケモン盤／ジャケットC)] will also only include the CD single but it will have an alternative Pokémon CD Jacket. It will sell for 1,300yen and its catalog number is AVCD-48095.

The CD's have all been added to the database and will be updated when further information becomes available.

Media Factory and Pikachu Records have announced some new Pocket Monsters Anime products that will be going on sale in Japan later this year. Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW), the current Best Wishes ending sung by Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの剛士) will be released on CD on June 22, 2011. It's retail price is 1,155yen and its catalog number is ZMCP-7132. The CD will also come with 3 special Pokémon cards: Yanakkie (ヤナッキー), Baokkie (バオッキー) Hiyakkie (ヒヤッキー). The CD has been added to the database.


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Also announced was a DVD for last years ANA short Pocket Monsters Diamond&Pearl Pikachu's Really Mysterious Adventure (ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール ピカチュウのふしぎなふしぎな大冒険). The DVD will also come with the Diamond&Pearl Hikari special Hikari Sets Off Anew! (ヒカリ・新たなる旅立ち!) that aired in February. The DVD will be released in Japan on July 16th, 2011 for 2,250yen. It's catalog number is ZMBS-6088. The DVD has been added to the database.

Source: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/

Rica Matsumoto (松本梨香), the voice actor who play Satoshi in the Japanese animated series of Pocket Monsters, made two appearances on KINGRUN Anisong Kouhaku 2010 (アニソン紅白 2010). Anisong Kouhaku is a yearly broadcast in Japan that features live singing of songs from many of the popular animated series in Japan. On December 31st, 2010, New Years Eve, the show was broadcast in Japan at New Pier Hall (ニューピアホール) located in central Tokyo.


This years Anisong Kouhaku 2010 featured two songs sung by Rica Matsumoto. The first song she sang was "Alive a Life" from Kamen Rider Ryuki (仮面ライダー龍騎). The second song was Best Wishes! (ベストウイッシュ！), the current opening theme for the Japanese Pocket Monsters anime, also called Best Wishes! (ベストウイッシュ！). Last year, Rica was also on the show and sang two Pocket Monsters songs.


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Related link: http://anisonkouhaku.jp/

Pokémon Smash Episode 13, The Jungle Trio! Hot Spring Battle!! / Delivering Presents to Those who Sent in 'Cosplay Pictures' / AAA Perform the PokéSma ED Tune / Presents: Trade Pokémon with the PokéSma Members (ジャングルのさんびき！　おんせんバトル！！ / 「なりきり写真」を送ってくれた方にプレゼントを届ける / AAAがポケスマ！ED曲を披露 / プレゼント・ポケスマメンバーのポケモンと交換), aired today in Japan.

Todays's episode started with two walls of pictures featuring kids dressed up as Tsutarja, Pokabu and Mijumaru. Shoko-tan announces that the results for the Pokémon Library vote were in and that 91,823 votes were cast. The Pokémon Library vote allowed viewers to choose between two episodes. Golgo suggested viewers vote for Bivouac by Iwark (イワークでビバーク) which received 43,556 votes while Professor Red suggested The Jungle Trio! Hot Spring Battle!! (ジャングルのさんびき！おんせんバトル！！) and it received 48,267 votes.


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Since Professor Red one the vote for this weeks Pokémon Library episode, The Jungle Trio! Hot Spring Battle!! (ジャングルのさんびき！おんせんバトル！！) aired. The episode is from the original Japanese series. A full summary is available in the episode guide. Red said the go-to line 'OK! Pokémon Library!' to start the repeat episode.

After the repeat episode, the International division girls show up with another board of pictures. Everyone reviews the pictures that had been sent in and comments on them. 548 pictures in total were sent in. Golgo then introduces the Christmas Present Surprise Video Tape Recording.

At 5:45am, Golgo, Misaki, and Professor Red all dressed up in Santa outfits make their first stop at 6 year old Yuusaku Mukaida (向井田勇作) home, as he submitted a picture dressed up as a Tsutarja. He was sleeping when they arrived but then he got dressed up in his Tsutarja outfit to show them. They gave him a signed Pokémon Smash poster, a calendar and a Tsutarja plushie.


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At 6:00am, Robert also dressed up in Santa outfits make their first stop at 8 year old Saki Mukaiyama's (向山咲希) home, as she submitted a picture dressed up as a Mijumaru. She was also sleeping when they arrived. Her parents are also fans of Pokémon as their house has many goods related to the series throughout their home. Her mom has logged 101 hours on BW and her father has logged 193 hours on a separate　cart. True fans of the series! Saki got dressed up in her Mijumaru costume and sang Fanfare of the Heart, the first ending theme for Best Wishes. Robert gave her a Mijumaru plushie, as well as a signed Pokémon Smash poster and calendar.

Golgo, Misaki, and Professor Red head off to Kyūshū where they make their next stop at 8 year old Takuya Tsushima's (對間拓哉) home, as he submitted a picture dressed up as a Mijumaru. He comes home from school to see Golgo dressed up in a Santa outfit with his Futachimaru paper mache head on so he couldn't tell who it was. He takes off the head to see who it was and recognizes Golgo. Takuya gets full dressed up in his costume to show them and his brother also got dressed up as Mijumaru.

Robert head off to their next location in Chiba where they make their next stop at 9 year old Yuuji Nakamura's (中村悠士) home, as he submitted a picture dressed up as Pokabu. Yuuji was out when Robert arrive but when he returned he was quite stunned to see Robert and the camera crew around his kitchen table. Akiyama and Yuuji come out dressed as Pokabu which gets a lot of laughs. They give him a Pokabu plushie.


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Golgo, Misaki, and Professor Red make a stop in Fukuoka to the Okamoto Family (岡本さん親子). The family dressed up as all three starter Pokémon. The did a quick show before they had to leave quickly. Each of them received a plushie.


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Osaka Pokémon Center

During Mijumaru's Tweet Corner, the Osaka Pokémon Center new location on the 13th floor of the Daimaru Umeda department store (大丸梅田店) was shown. It opened on November 26th, 2010 and features a Black and White theme throughout the store.

The new Osaka Pokémon Center carries over 2500 different Pokémon items as well as a few exclusive ones to commemorate the new location. There is also a Union Room where fans can meet and will also serve as an excellent location for Pokémon Card Game and Pokémon Video Game tournament events.


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AAA - Endless Fighters

Endless Fighters is the first ending theme for Pokémon Smash that plays during the ending credits. AAA was on set during the episode to perform the song and to promote the special PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover D) "Pokémon Smash!" (PARADISE / Endless Fighters (ジャケットD) 「ポケモンスマッシュ！」) CD which has a different cover compared to the other versions of the CD. It features Zoroark and Mijumaru on the Pokémon Smash set instead of AAA. Endless Fighters is also the first track on this CD instead of PARADISE which was the first track on every other variant of this CD release. AAA also signed a few CD's to give out as presents to viewers.

The Pokémon Smash crew is also giving out Pokémon as presents to a few lucky viewers. Below are the Pokémon that they will be giving out.


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Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.

Media Factory has announced a new CD, the TV Anime Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 Volume 2. The CD is the follow up to the extremely popular TV Anime Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 (TVアニメ ポケットモンスター オリジナルサウンドトラック ベスト 1997-2010) CD Set released in September of 2010. Full CD details are currently unknown but will be announced in the future. The CD will feature the background music by Shinji Miyazaki from the original, Advanced Generation and Diamond and Pearl anime series like the previous set did.

The CD goes on sale in Japan on February 23, 2011 for 2730 yen (including tax), the same price as the first set. First run pressing will feature a Deluxe Limited Edition Box. The catalog number is ZMCP-7060. The CD has been added to the database and will be updated when new information becomes available.

Be sure to check out the Interview from the previous CD set by clicking here.

Amazon.co.jp Update

Amazon.co.jp has added the CD set to their database and it has revealed a bit more information about the CD set.

- The original TV Anime Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 set broke sales records, probably why a second set is being released.
- TV Anime Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 Volume 2 will focus on the tracks Miyazaki Shinji composed for the TV series and the movies!
- The set be two discs but it will have over 100 Digitally Mastered tracks from the original source like the first set.
- If you collect Volume 1 and Volume 2, you'll have gathered ALL the music from the TV anime and the Pokémon movies from the very first episode up to the Diamond&Pearl series.
- The booklet will include an interview with composer Miyazaki Shinji and director Yuyama Kunihiko.

Source: http://forest.kinokuniya.co.jp/ItemIntro/656367/

Pokémon Smash Episode 9, Pikachu and Pichu! / The New Members Participate Actively in the 'Pokémon Quiz Caravan'? / The Pokémon BW Television Viewer Battles Start / Announcing the PokéSma Original C-Gear Skin Results! (ピカチュウとピチュー！ / 「ポケモンクイズキャラバン」で新メンバーが活躍？ / ポケモンBWで視聴者バトル開始 / ポケスマオリジナルCギアスキンの結果発表！), aired today in Japan.

The episode began with the group doing a 'PokéMorning!' salute only to notice that Zoroark knocked down some of the desks in the process. Golgo introduces this weeks rerun episode as part of the Pokémon Library and Shoko announces this weeks theme 'Anything can be done by cooperating!' （協力すれば何でもできる！）. This weeks rerun episode was Pikachu and Pichu! (ピカチュウとピチュー！) from the original Japanese series, not to be confused with the English Pikachu short which changed its title to match. A full summary of the episode is available on the episode guide. Red changed his go-to line to 'OK! Pokémon Library!' which got a few groans from the staff.

After the repeat show, the International girls show up walking together with a band against their ankles as they said they were practicing for the Caravan quiz. Just then, Red appears through the side door with his latest invention the RED 060 - Anything Rotates (なんでもローテーション). The device is a large box with a rotatable wheel on the front with different categories. A lever on the left side of the box would spin the wheel until it stopped on a specific category for the quiz.

Red removed the faceplate and revealed the first question and spun the wheel. The wheel had all the names of the staff members and it landed on Hana's name. The question was: Answer what food you like to eat? (すきな食べものを答えろ) and Hana replied 'Chocolate'. Red spun the wheel again and said "Let's Rotation!" (レッツ ローテーション). This time it landed on Maria and the subject for the round was "Eat the food you hate" (きらいな食べものを食べろ). Professor Red brought out a bowl of natto (なっとう), fermented soybeans, for Maria to eat. Obviously she didn't like eating it.

Tim and the International Group introduce the VTR (video tape recording) for the second Pokémon Quiz Caravan. This quiz took place at Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Elementary School (神奈川県　横須賀市立　逸見小学校) and 36 grade 5 students were there to greet them. A somewhat morbid place to have a school as there is big cemetery behind it.


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Golgo states that this quiz would be based on Pokémon Black and White. The first batch of questions would be answered in a Yes (O) or No (X) format and the teams would all have to decide which was the right answer and stand on the appropriate side of the line if they didn't want to get eliminated from the quiz.


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Below are the questions that were asked (Not all of the questions were broadcast on the show):

#	Question	Answer
1	Anime - Is Sanyo Gym Leader Dent is a twin? (サンヨウジムのジムリーダーはデントですがデントは「ふたご」である)?	(X) No - Dent, Pod, Corn are Triplets (デント ポッド コーンの三つ子) Spoiler: Click to show!
3	Game -　Is Dageki an evolution of Nageki? (ダゲキの進化形はナゲキである)?	(X) No - Dageki and Nageki are different Pokémon (ダグキとナグキは別のポケモン) Spoiler: Click to show!
5	Anime - Was Mijumaru the first Pokémon Satoshi got in the Isshu region? （イッシュ地方でサトシが初めゲットしたポケモンはミジュマルである）?	(X) No -　The first one he got was Mamepato (初めてゲットしたのはマメパト) Spoiler: Click to show!
6	Game -　Is the Musical Hall in Hiun City （ミュージカルホールがあるのはヒウンシティである）?	(X) No -　The answer is Ramion City (正解はライモンシティ) Spoiler: Click to show!
7	Game - Do Yanappu, Baoppu, Baoppu have the Gluttony ability?　（ヤナップ・バオップ・ヒヤップのとくせいはすべて「くいしんぼう」である）?	(O) Yes Spoiler: Click to show!

Question 7 proved to be the clincher as most the teams had managed to get to that point in the quiz but ended up being eliminated. Professor Red got the other teams to laugh at Chillarmy Team (チラーミィチーム), the only team to pick yes but they got the last laugh as they won the quiz. The International Group was also eliminated in that round.

The next segment featured a '4 Legged Quiz' (３人４脚ばらまきクイズ) where teams of 3 had their legs tied up and they were sent out to find a specific Pokémon card based on type or information that was called out. Players would have to know the correct Pokémon types for the cards that were distributed throughout the school grounds and then return back to Red and Golgo.


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Question 1: Find a dual type Pokémon! (タイプが２つあるポケモンをさがせ！) - Correct answer: Zuruggu (ズルッグ)
Question 2: Find a Pokémon that is at least 1.5m tall! (たかさが１．５ｍ以上あるポケモンをさがせ！) - Wrong Answer: Doryuzu (ドリュウズ) (0.7m) - Correct Answer: Ononokus (オノノクス) (1.8m)

The next section of the Caravan Quiz was a new segment called Knock-down Quiz (”うちおとす”　クイズ). The teams stood 3 meters away from a table with three targets on them. Players were required to answer the multiple choice question by throwing a ball at the number that corresponded with the correct answer. A team could know the right answer but if they didn't hit the correct target, it wouldn't count as the correct answer.

#	Question	Answer
1	Anime -　Who takes care of the Pokémon at the Pokémon Center? (ポケモンセンターでポケモンの面倒をみてくれる人は？) 1. Junsa-san (ジュンサーさん), 2. Joy-san (ジョーイさん), 3. Sodateya-san （そだてやさん）	2. Joy-san (ジョーイさん) Spoiler: Click to show!
2	Card Game - What do you need for a Pokémon in the Pokémon Card Game to use a move? （ポケモンカードゲームでポケモンがワザ使う時に必要なのは？） 1. Stamina (元気), 2.　Pokémon　Zukan　（ポケモンずかん）, 3. Energy (エネルギー)	3. Energy (エネルギー) Spoiler: Click to show!
3	Game - What do Gym Leaders give to winners? （ジムリーダーに勝つともらえるものは？） 1. Badge (バッジ), 2. Trophy (トロフィー), 3. Medal (メダル)	1. Badge (バッジ) Spoiler: Click to show!
4	Game - What Nutritional Energy Drink increases the attack base point of a Pokémon by 1? （ポケモン１ぴきのこうげきの基礎ポイントを上げる栄養ドリンクは？） 1. HP Up (Max Up マックスアップ), 2. Protein (Taurine タウリン), 3. Zinc (Chitosan キトサン)	2. Protein (Taurine タウリン) Spoiler: Click to show!
5	Game - Who is the Gym Leader of Hiun City? （ヒウンシティのジムリーダーは？） 1. Kamitsure (カミツレ), 2. Arti (アーティ), 3. Dent (デント)	2. Arti (アーティ) Spoiler: Click to show!

During Mijumaru's Tweet Corner, Mijumaru reminded viewers of the new TV Anime Pocket Monsters Best Wishes 'Best Wishes!' / 'Fanfare of the Heart' (TVアニメポケットモンスター ベストウィッシュ 新オープニングテーマ「ベストウィッシュ!」/新エンディングテーマ「心のファンファーレ」) CD that was released this week.

The Marketing Group then presented the results for the C-Gear vote which was announced on Pokémon Smash 5. Each member of the Pokémon Smash crew drew a background that they hoped would be voted on to become a C-Gear background for Pokémon Black and White. Players could vote for their favorite one until midnight on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 on the official Pokémon Smash website.



Shoko-tan announced that there was 60,792 votes cast during the voting period. In third place, with 14,945 votes was Yamamoto and his Champion Mijumaru picture. In second place with 15,213 votes was Golgo and his Dageki picture. In first place was Shoko-tan who amassed 21,257 votes. Her picture of Choroneko will be available on the Pokémon Global Link website from November 29th, 2010 until January 31st, 2011 as a C-Gear background download.



Characters and Pictures from this episode have been added to the episode guide. You can also comment and discuss this episode on the forum. Also be sure to rate this and other episodes in the episode guide.

The official AAA website has announced the discography for their upcoming CD 'PARADISE / Endless Fighters' that will be released on November 17th, 2010. There will be 7 different versions of the CD released.

Endless Fighters is the first ending theme for Pokémon Smash that plays during the ending credits. Pokémon fans will be most interested in the PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover D) "Pokémon Smash!" version that has the catalog number AVCD-31967. The cover for this set is different compared to the other versions of the CD's release as it features Zoroark and Mijumaru on the Pokémon Smash set instead of AAA. Endless Fighters is also the first track on this CD instead of PARADISE which was the first track on every other variant of this CD release.

Below is a list of all the different variants of this CD release:

Title
PARADISE / Endless Fighters (ジャケットA) Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover A)
PARADISE / Endless Fighters (ジャケットB) Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover B)
PARADISE / Endless Fighters (ジャケットC) Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover C)
PARADISE / Endless Fighters (ジャケットD) 「ポケモンスマッシュ！」 Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters (Cover D) "Pokémon Smash!"
PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-moショップ限定盤A ver.】 Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-mo Shop Limited A ver.】
PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-moショップ限定盤B ver.】 Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-mo Shop Limited B ver.】
PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-moショップ限定盤C ver.】 Japanese (Trans):PARADISE / Endless Fighters 【mu-mo Shop Limited C ver.】

The CD's have been added to the CD database. There you can find information about Pokémon CD's from around the world.

Source: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/aaa/discography/

The final Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl Movie, which was released in theaters in Japan on July 10th, 2010, has been announced for release on DVD. The Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark (劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール 幻影の覇者ゾロアーク) DVD will be released in Japan on December 17th, 2010 for the manufactures suggested retail price of 4,179yen. The DVD will also include the following special features:

• Creditless Opening and Ending (ノンテロップ版オープニング＆エンディング映像)
• Illustration Pictures (イラスト設定資料集)
• Sketchbook Pictures (アイディアスケッチ集)
• Visual Image Gallery (イメージ ビジュアル ギャラリー)
• Pikachu the Movie 2010 Trailers/Notices (ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー2010 予告編集)

The DVD has been added to the Database. There you can find information about Pokémon DVD's from around the world.

Best Wishes / Fanfare of the Heart CD

Also announced was a CD with the opening and ending themes from the upcoming anime series Best Wishes. [cd=206]TV Anime Pocket Monsters Best Wishes New Opening Theme 'Best Wishes!' / New Ending Theme 'Fanfare of the Heart' (TVアニメポケットモンスター ベストウィッシュ 「ベストウィッシュ!」/「心のファンファーレ」)[/cd] will be released on November 24th, 2010 for the manufactures suggested retail price of 1365yen. The CD will also include background tracks from the series.

The CD has been added to the Database. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

Sources: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00436H7VM/ and http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/pokemovie_2010/