Amazon.co.jp has posted information about two new CD's based on newest Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl opening. The Greatest・Everyday! (サイコー・エブリディ！) CD single and CD/DVD versions will be released in Japan on February 24th, 2010. The full track lists have yet to be announced.

The CD single version has a catalog number of ZMCP-5451 and a suggested retail price of 1365yen. The tracks revealed on the CD so far includes: The Greatest・Everyday! (サイコー・エブリディ！) & ( Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Theme~ New Arranged Version - 君のそばで～ヒカリのテーマ～（NEWアレンジバージョン）.

The CD/DVD version has a catalog number of ZMCP-5450 and a suggested retail price of 1890 yen. This version includes the same as the CD single version but it also includes a DVD with 4 known tracks so far which are listed below.

1. The Greatest・Everyday! (TV Version) [サイコー・エブリディ！（TVサイズ）]
2. High Touch! 2009 (TV Version) [ハイタッチ！2009（TVサイズ）]
3. Get fired up, jagged-eared Pichu! (TV Version) [もえよ ギザみみピチュー！（TVサイズ）]
4. Surely Tomorrow (TV Version) [あしたはきっと（TVサイズ）]

Sources: http://park3.wakwak.com/~pokepale/news/3/z3_020_01.htm & http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0030HT70E/

The Japanese children's variety television show Oha Suta (おはスタ), hosted by Pokémon alumni Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一), announced the latest movie on the show on Friday. Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl - Phantom Champion Z (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 Z」) was announced and is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters on July 10th, 2010.



The teaser shown features the legendary Pokémon Entei (エンテイ), Raikou (ライコウ), Suicune (スイクン) and Celebi (セレビィ). The trailer shows Celebi flying through a large city and then Satoshi shows up facing his opponent which looks like evil version of himself.

The official Japanese Pocket Monsters movie website has also updated with information about the new movie. A high quality version of the trailer has been posted on the site.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/

The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 155 - Double Battle! Manmoo and Hinoarashi!!(ダブルバトル！マンムーとヒノアラシ！！), aired on Thursday in Japan.

Satoshi and friends have arrived at Sonoo Town and are watching Hikari's rival Nozomi in the Pokemon Contest. Will she be able to win her 5th ribbon and gain entry into the Sinnoh Grand Festival?!

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

After many variations, High Touch, the opening song for Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl will be replaced in 2010 with a new song entitled The Greatest・Everyday! (サイコー・エブリディ！！). High Touch was featured in over 50 episodes, debuting during the DP96/97 special in late 2008. The instrumental version of The Greatest・Everyday! [サイコー・エブリディ！！(インストバージョン)] has been announced on the upcoming Dotchi~Nyo? (ドッチ～ニョ?) CD. The CD will be released in Japan on December 16th, 2009.

The official Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl website has posted a news article about the new opening. The Greatest・Everyday! will air as part of the first new episode of 2010, DP 158 - Roaring Around! Jibacoil VS Metagross!! (爆走！ジバコイルVSメタグロス！！). The song is sung by Akiyoshi Fumie (あきよしふみえ) who is best known for singing the first Diamond and Pearl opening song, Together.

Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/pokemon_dp/news/#045004

The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 154 - Air Battle Master Appears! Glion VS Hassam!! (エアバトルマスター登場！グライオンVSハッサム！！), aired on Thursday in Japan.

Satoshi and friends are heading to Asatsuki Town for Hikari's next contest but they encounter the Air Battle Master and Satoshi challenges him to a battle with his Glion. Will Satoshi and Glion be victorious?!

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

The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 153 - Full of Danger! Kojiro's Treasure Chest!! (危険がいっぱい！コジロウの宝箱!!), aired on Thursday in Japan.

Satoshi and friends are heading to Asatsuki Town for Hikari's next contest but they decide to stop for a while to have a practice battle. During the battle, Satoshi's Moukazaru digs up a treasure chest. What is inside the treasure chest?!

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

VIZ Media rings in the start of this year’s holiday shopping season with a variety of hot new anime titles that will top many wish lists this year. Fans and shoppers alike can round out their holiday gift lists with a fun variety of new POKÉMON releases to delight young and older audiences!

“We have lots of buzz-worthy titles coming out in time for the holidays,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Director of Sales, Home Entertainment. “There’s something here for everyone this year, ranging from kids to teens and adults, and makes a fun way to animate the holidays!”

New POKÉMON Releases Include:
POKÉMON DIAMOND and PEARL BATTLE DIMENSION Vol. 5/Vol. 6 • Rated ‘A’ For All Ages • MSRP: $14.98ea U.S. / $21.99ea CAN • Available Now!
The episodes of POKÉMON: Diamond and Pearl Battle Dimension Box Set 3 split into two standard disc editions.

POKÉMON DIAMOND and PEARL BATTLE DIMENSION BOX 3 • Rated ‘A’ For All Ages • MSRP: $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN • Available Now!
Villainy is afoot as Ash and friends continue their journey through the Sinnoh region. But first they'll have to graduate from the Pokémon Summer Academy! Will they learn to handle Team Rocket's newfound moxie, or Pokémon Hunter J's latest poaching scheme? Ash also gets to take on the Hawthorne City Gym Leader, but first he's going to have to deal with a new rival, Barry! And if Dawn thought the Celestic Town Pokémon Contest was a challenge, things really heat up when Team Galactic rolls into town!



POKÉMON ELEMENTS: DARK • Rated ‘A’ For All Ages • MSRP: $9.98 U.S. / $14.99 CAN • Available November 24th
POKÉMON ELEMENTS: ICE • Rated ‘A’ For All Ages • MSRP: $9.98 U.S. / $14.99 CAN • Available November 24th
Following the POKÉMON All Star series set, the POKÉMON: ELEMENTS collection consists of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pokémon characters. Each disc showcases a Pokémon type with three all-time favorite episodes.

Source: http://www.viz.com/news/newsroom/?id=445

For the past two weeks, a faulty video transition error on Cartoon Network just before Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles begins airing has caused various video errors on both the standard definition channel and the high definition channel. The standard definition channel seems to be affected the most by the error as the aspect ratio for the show reverts to 4:3 (Fullscreen) instead of the standard 16:9 (Widescreen). This error has caused text credits and characters to be cropped improperly during the show. On the standard definition channel, the aspect ratio error occurs throughout the entire episode.

Below are examples of the errors, one from the HD channel and one from the SD channel as well as the video transition causing the problem. Click on each picture for a higher resolution.



On the high definition channel, the first segment of the show gets compressed to an aspect ratio of about 16:7 instead of 16:9 but returns to normal by the title card. Hopefully Cartoon Network will resolve this issue soon.

The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 151 - Agnome-Yuxie-Emrit! (アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット!), aired on Thursday in Japan.

While heading to Nagisa City to get his 8th gym badge, Satoshi and friends encounter Galaxy Gang. Having rescued Handsome and Galaxy Gang getting away, Satoshi begins to experience dreams. Will the combined forces of Satoshi and friends be enough to save the Sinnoh region?!

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

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 152 - Dialga and Palkia! The Final Battle!! (ディアルガとパルキア! 最後の戦い!!), also aired on Thursday in Japan as part of the 1 hour special.

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

An Imageboard thread has also been created with High Definition screenshots from this special.

The latest movie Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, aired on Friday in Australia.

Ash and friends arrive at Michina Town where they see a nice river to go for a swim. After a tag battle with Kanta and Kako, Ash and company arrive at a lake near the Michina Ruins. Suddenly Dialga and Giratina appear and begin to battle? What is happening in Michina Town and will Ash be able to stop what is going on?!

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