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Mar 15 2014
Part 2 of Director Yuyama's Location Scouting Report posted to the Japanese Movie website
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with the second part of the coverage of Yuyama's location scouting report. Translations follow:
This time, Director Yuyama chose Canada as the country he would go scouting in. He went there in search of the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey.
The scouting team first landed in the capital of Canada, Ottawa. They arrived at 2PM Canadian time, and despite being exhausted from their 15 hour flight, immediately set off for their first destination, Confederation Square.
If you continue walking for a while as you look up at the giant monument made from white granite, you will see a humongous, elegant building in Gothic style. This is the Parliament, the symbol of Ottawa.
This whole area is filled with historical buildings like Rideau Hall and the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the city itself is made up of clean and well-regulated streets.
Since this is also the governmental center of Canada, the atmosphere is a bit stiff and formal, but we got a bit more relaxed when we spotted pieces of tickets to the nearby museum stuck to a traffic light.
Our first day in Canada started with some serious atmosphere.
(Go here for Part 1)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/locahan_report/
This time, Director Yuyama chose Canada as the country he would go scouting in. He went there in search of the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey.
Part 2: Arrival in the capital, Ottawa
The scouting team first landed in the capital of Canada, Ottawa. They arrived at 2PM Canadian time, and despite being exhausted from their 15 hour flight, immediately set off for their first destination, Confederation Square.
If you continue walking for a while as you look up at the giant monument made from white granite, you will see a humongous, elegant building in Gothic style. This is the Parliament, the symbol of Ottawa.
This whole area is filled with historical buildings like Rideau Hall and the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the city itself is made up of clean and well-regulated streets.
Since this is also the governmental center of Canada, the atmosphere is a bit stiff and formal, but we got a bit more relaxed when we spotted pieces of tickets to the nearby museum stuck to a traffic light.
Our first day in Canada started with some serious atmosphere.
(Go here for Part 1)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/locahan_report/
Details about the upcoming Pocket Monsters XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~ (ポケットモンスター XY 特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～) special were announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website. The first part of the special will air on April 3rd, 2014 from 19:00 to 19:30.
This story is centered around a young Trainer named Alan and his partner Lizardon. "To master Mega Evolution, to defeat all mega evolved Pokémon and stand on top as the strongest": That is the goa of Alan's journey.
As they travel around, Alan and Lizardon engage in a Mega Evolution Battle against a Mega Absol and a Mega Gablias. And then, they battle Zumi of the Elite Four. Does Zumi have a mega evolved Pokémon as well...? Why is Alan so obsessed with Mega Evolution? And what is the true purpose of Alan's journey?
Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦)
Director: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka (冨岡淳広)
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura (金村勝義ト)
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino (吉野記通)
Director of Photography: Suzuki Tairin (鈴木大倫)
Editor: Toshio Henmi (辺見俊夫)
Music: Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二)
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Cast:
Alan: Kensho Ono (小野賢章)
Manon: Mikako Komatsu (小松未可子)
Ayaka: Miyuu Sawai (沢井美優)
Louis: Koichi Yamadera (山寺宏一)
Zumi: Hiroyuki Yoshino (吉野裕行)
Platane: Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田大)
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/03/140315_a01.html and http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy_me/
Story
"Mega Evolution": A new form of evolution first introduced in the Kalos region. However, is mega evolution something all Pokémon are capable of?This story is centered around a young Trainer named Alan and his partner Lizardon. "To master Mega Evolution, to defeat all mega evolved Pokémon and stand on top as the strongest": That is the goa of Alan's journey.
As they travel around, Alan and Lizardon engage in a Mega Evolution Battle against a Mega Absol and a Mega Gablias. And then, they battle Zumi of the Elite Four. Does Zumi have a mega evolved Pokémon as well...? Why is Alan so obsessed with Mega Evolution? And what is the true purpose of Alan's journey?
Characters
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Alan (アラン): A Trainer who travels around to "master Mega Evolution and stand on the top as the strongest". Although he studied Mega Evolution with Professor Platane once, he... His partner Lizardon can mega evolve into Mega Lizardon X. 「メガシンカを極め、最強の頂点に立つ」ため、旅を続けるトレーナー。かつてはプラターヌ博士と共にメガシンカの研究を行っていたのだが…。パートナーのリザードンはメガリザードンＸにメガシンカする。 |
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Manon (マノン): A new Trainer just starting her journey. She refers to her partner Harimaron as "Hari-san", and always asks it for help. How does she get involved with Alan's journey? 旅を始めたばかりの初心者トレーナー。 パートナーのハリマロンを「ハリさん」と呼び、いつも助けてもらってばかり。アランの旅にどう関わっていくのか？ |
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Zumi (ズミ): A member of the Kalos region's Elite Four. In addition to being part of the Elite Four, he is also a chef. His partner Kamex can mega evolve into Mega Kamex, and gives Alan's Lizardon a real run for its money. カロス地方・四天王の一人。四天王でありながら、料理人（シェフ）としての一面を持つ。 パートナーのカメックスはメガカメックスにメガシンカをし、アランのメガリザードンと壮絶な展開に！？ |
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Ayaka (アヤカ): A girl who also gives Alan a tough battle. Her partner Absol can mega evolve into Mega Absol. Also, she will be battling Satoshi in this year's movie!? 彼女もアランと激しいバトルを展開する。 パートナーのアブソルはメガアブソルにメガシンカする。 実は今年の映画でサトシとバトルをすることに！？ |
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Louis (ルイ): His appearance is intense, and so is his battling skills. He has a fierce battle with Alan over a Mega Stone. His partner Gablias can mega evolve into a Mega Gablias. インパクト大の見た目が強烈だが、バトルの腕も強烈！ メガストーンを巡ってアランと激しいバトルを繰り広げる。パートナーのガブリアスはメガガブリアスにメガシンカする。 |
Staff and Voice Cast
Staff:Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦)
Director: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka (冨岡淳広)
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura (金村勝義ト)
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino (吉野記通)
Director of Photography: Suzuki Tairin (鈴木大倫)
Editor: Toshio Henmi (辺見俊夫)
Music: Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二)
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Cast:
Alan: Kensho Ono (小野賢章)
Manon: Mikako Komatsu (小松未可子)
Ayaka: Miyuu Sawai (沢井美優)
Louis: Koichi Yamadera (山寺宏一)
Zumi: Hiroyuki Yoshino (吉野裕行)
Platane: Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田大)
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/03/140315_a01.html and http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy_me/
Pictures from the April issue of Corocoro Comic have leaked on the internet. The main Pokémon material this month is an announcement of the upcoming movie pre-order ticket distro event.
A scoop related to the 2014 Pokémon Movie!!!!!
The mythical Pokémon Darkrai will be given out!!
The winner of the popularity poll held in the February issue of this magazine, the Next Generation Hobby Fair and other places, Darkrai, will be given out!
Darkrai
Level: 50
Ability: Bad Dreams
Moves: Dark Void, Dark Pulse, Phantom Force, Dream Eater
Dark Void
Darkrai's signature move, which puts all opponents to sleep.
Phantom Force
A move new to Pokémon X/Y", which Darkrai can't normally learn.
Obtain Darkrai via the special pre-order movie ticket, on sale starting April 19th!!!!
Darkrai can be obtained via the giveaway code that comes with the special pre-order movie ticket!
After you've obtained Darkrai, make sure to enjoy the movie as well!
It premieres Saturday July 19th!!
Yveltal will go on an rampage!
What is going on with Diancie...!?
Details on the drawing contest and a submission form for this was also included. See our prior coverage of this contest for information.
Source: Corocoro Comic, April 2014 issue
A scoop related to the 2014 Pokémon Movie!!!!!
The mythical Pokémon Darkrai will be given out!!
The winner of the popularity poll held in the February issue of this magazine, the Next Generation Hobby Fair and other places, Darkrai, will be given out!
Darkrai
Level: 50
Ability: Bad Dreams
Moves: Dark Void, Dark Pulse, Phantom Force, Dream Eater
Dark Void
Darkrai's signature move, which puts all opponents to sleep.
Phantom Force
A move new to Pokémon X/Y", which Darkrai can't normally learn.
Obtain Darkrai via the special pre-order movie ticket, on sale starting April 19th!!!!
Darkrai can be obtained via the giveaway code that comes with the special pre-order movie ticket!
After you've obtained Darkrai, make sure to enjoy the movie as well!
It premieres Saturday July 19th!!
Yveltal will go on an rampage!
What is going on with Diancie...!?
Details on the drawing contest and a submission form for this was also included. See our prior coverage of this contest for information.
Source: Corocoro Comic, April 2014 issue
Mar 11 2014
Pokémon Franchise Returns to Russia
The Pokémon Company International signed a 5 year deal with Russia Free-to-Air broadcaster 2X2 to broadcast the Pokémon anime and latest movies. The series will start with the Pokémon: Black and White season on May 1st, 2014 while the Pokémon the Series: XY will launch in September. Viewers will be able to watch select episodes on 2X2's Pokémon TV app.
Lev Makarov, the CEO of 2X2 was quoted saying: “We are happy to have Pokémon back in the Russian market as it’s a well recognized brand in Russia. We have especially scheduled Pokémon at times when adults and children are at home, so they have more opportunities to spend time together.”
Emily Arons, the senior vice president of International Business at The Pokémon Company International said: “To be back airing in Russia is an exciting opportunity, and were happy to be partnering with a broadcaster like 2X2 as they expand their family offering.”
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY expansion will also launch later in the year.
Source: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/212769/Russia_celebrates_the_return_of_Pokeacutemonanimation.php
Lev Makarov, the CEO of 2X2 was quoted saying: “We are happy to have Pokémon back in the Russian market as it’s a well recognized brand in Russia. We have especially scheduled Pokémon at times when adults and children are at home, so they have more opportunities to spend time together.”
Emily Arons, the senior vice president of International Business at The Pokémon Company International said: “To be back airing in Russia is an exciting opportunity, and were happy to be partnering with a broadcaster like 2X2 as they expand their family offering.”
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY expansion will also launch later in the year.
Source: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/212769/Russia_celebrates_the_return_of_Pokeacutemonanimation.php
Mar 10 2014
Pokémon Get TV 22 / Full Movie 17 Trailer
During Pokémon Get TV 22, the full trailer for the 17th Pocket Monsters Movie was broadcast on television for the first time. It had previously only been viewable at the beginning of select movies in theaters. It was later posted on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube account.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN_YzuTez8w
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie Trailer
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN_YzuTez8w
Mar 08 2014
The Japanese Pokémon Movie Website updates
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with new story details, character profiles, and an interview with Yuyama. Translations follow:
Diamond Ore Country.
A beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity.
In this country, a giant diamond known as the "Sacred Diamond" can be found. For ages, the Sacred Diamond has played the role of an important energy resource, which keeps the ore country going. The only being with the power to create this type of diamond is princess Diancie herself. However, Diancie does not yet possess this power.
Time is starting to run out. The Sacred Diamond's lifespan is about to run out. When that happens, the beautiful ore country is going to perish! Having encountered Satoshi and Pikachu, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power.
On their way, they get attacked by both the female thief Marilyn, the ninja thief Riot and the Rocket Gang, who all seek Diancie's powers for themselves.
They overcome these ordeals with some help from a girl named Miriss and her father Algus, and continue onwards, however, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
A major crisis is approaching!! Will Diancie manage to save her country?
And what will happen to Satoshi and Pikachu!?
Story:
One day, the Key Ring Pokémon Cleffy appear before Pikachu and friends. When it inserts a key possessing mysterious powers into a keyhole floating in the air, the keyhole lights up and expands, and an incredible world spreads out before them all. That's right: Cleffy holds keys that unlock lots of all-new worlds! Pikachu obtains one of these keys, what kind of world will that take them to?
Characters:
The Pokémon Movies Enter a New Dimension!
As the new TV anime series started, the movies also received an all-new logo, being retitled "Pokémon the Movie XY" starting with this 17th installment, "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"!
This is the first time in 3 years we've gone on a location scouting, the last time being for "Victini and the Dark Hero Zekrom/Victini and the Light Hero Reshiram". The country Director Yuyama chose this time was Canada.
There, he would search for the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey. The location scouting team, Director Yuyama included, boarded a plane and started their 6-days-long journey.
What kind of movie is "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"?
This year, we're doing a road movie for the first time in years. The setting of the movie will change many times as Satoshi and his friends continue their journey, from a medieval-esque town to a shopping mall in a modern city, all the way to the forbidden forest where the Cocoon of Destruction lies. The movie is themed around the group's interaction with Diancie and her butlers as they travel and the fun they all have as they move from place to place, and I think we managed to depict the fun Satoshi and the others have on their journeys better than ever before.
What kind of Pokémon is this new Mythical Pokémon "Diancie"?
The Diamond Ore Country is a country deep underground, where the Melecie live in peace and prosperity. Diancie is the princess of this country, but she's completely unaware of the outside world. She's coming out into the outside world for the first time, and going on a journey with Satoshi, and while she's a bit out of touch with everything and her intuition is a bit off at times, that's pretty natural for someone in her position. Like natural diamond (laughs). We made use of these character traits to create a lot of humorous situations I think you'll all enjoy.
What about the Rocket Gang and the pair of thieves that go after Diancie?
Diancie's main trait is that it can create diamonds. While Satoshi and his friends aren't that interested in such things, it goes without saying that a Pokémon that can create diamonds would be of great interest to many people. Riot is a ninja who uses Keromatsu's final evolved form, Gekkouga. Marilyn is a female thief who uses Fokko's final evolved form, Mafoxy. We designed her with a bit more sex appeal than any earlier character, to give the adults a little bonus. Earlier Pokémon movie villains have mostly been serious and focused on their various missions, but since the villains this time are going after diamonds, we're portraying them in a more light-hearted way. I think their amusing exchanges and interactions will be one of the movie's highlights.
As for the Rocket Gang, since it's pretty obvious they're were going to go after Diancie because of the diamonds, we actually had them succeed in capturing the Pokémon in question this time, so you're going to go "Wow, they actually succeeded for the first time ever!?". Or maybe you'll just wonder how they're going to mess up afterwards, but it's still something you should look forwards to seeing in the theater.
How about Satoshi, Pikachu and their new friends?
This is a story about friendship at heart, so Satoshi is watching over Diancie as she matures, occasionally helping her out. But since Diancie is a princess, I think their friendship is depicted in a very different way from say, Keldeo, where it was very much a male-to-male friendship. As for the new characters, since Diancie is a princess, we made sure to include scenes where she bonds with Serena and Eureka, the other girls in the group, over things such as fashion and girl talk. And of course we're going to include a gag about one of Citron's inventions, so look forward to that.
And Xerneas and Yveltal?
While Satoshi's part of the story is a road movie, there's also another major theme in this movie, that of "rebirth and destruction". What we refer to as "the law of nature" in the movie is the workings of Mother Nature, and I hope we were able to express that well through these two Pokémon. Since the two of them contrast each other completely, with Xerneas' beauty and Yvetal's power, I think you'll see what I mean when you see them in action at the theater.
What kind of movie is the short, "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"?
In the short, Pikachu and the other Pokémon go on an adventure in mysterious worlds: Not just one, but several different strange and new ones. Cleffy shows up with keys that can send you back and forth between different worlds, keys that are shaped like various Pokémon. So when people look at these keys, the more knowledgeable people are going to work out what Pokémon will appear, and the audience can have fun thinking "What Kind of Keys are These?" together as they watch.
Pikachu will be joined by the new cast members Fokko, Keromatsu and Harimaron, and we're going to have them close to the camera as much as possible, so we can have fun playing with their gestures and body language, which I think you'll enjoy. And of course, Nyarth will be playing a role as well. Look forward to this movie too!
Story
Diamond Ore Country.
A beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity.
In this country, a giant diamond known as the "Sacred Diamond" can be found. For ages, the Sacred Diamond has played the role of an important energy resource, which keeps the ore country going. The only being with the power to create this type of diamond is princess Diancie herself. However, Diancie does not yet possess this power.
Time is starting to run out. The Sacred Diamond's lifespan is about to run out. When that happens, the beautiful ore country is going to perish! Having encountered Satoshi and Pikachu, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power.
On their way, they get attacked by both the female thief Marilyn, the ninja thief Riot and the Rocket Gang, who all seek Diancie's powers for themselves.
They overcome these ordeals with some help from a girl named Miriss and her father Algus, and continue onwards, however, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
A major crisis is approaching!! Will Diancie manage to save her country?
And what will happen to Satoshi and Pikachu!?
Character Profiles: Feature Film
| Picture | Biography |
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Xerneas: Known as the "Life Pokémon", it is said to grant life to both people and Pokémon. When Yveltal caused the "Great Destruction", it is said Xerneas was the only Pokémon able to oppose it. Species: Life Pokémon Type: Fairy Ability: Fairy Aura Height: 3.0 m Weight: 215.0 kg |
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Yveltal: The Pokémon that once caused the "Great Destruction", which annihilated all life in the Kalos region. It is known as the "Destruction Pokémon", and is said to steal all life away. After it destroyed everything, Yveltal turned into a "Cocoon of Destruction", in which form it still sleeps today. Species: Destruction Pokémon Type: Dark/Flying Ability: Dark Aura Height: 5.8 m Weight: 203.0 kg |
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Diancie: The princess of Diamond Ore Country. In order to gain the power to create a "Sacred Diamond", the Diamond Ore Country's energy source, she has set out on a journey to find Xerneas. Species: Jewel Pokémon Type: Rock/Fairy Ability: Clear Body Height: 0.7 m Weight: 8.8 kg |
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The Melecie: Di: The elder of Diamond Ore Country. Has personally witnessed the "Great Destruction". Majima, Nite and Joke: The Diamond Ore Country's butlers. They serve Diancie, and accompany her on her journey. |
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Marilyn Flame: A beautiful female thief going after Diancie. Her partner is Mafoxy. |
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Ninja Riot: A ninja thief hiding his face with a mask who's going after Diancie. His partner is Gekkouga. |
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The Rocket Gang: To prevent the world's destruction! To protect the world's peace! They penetrate the evil of "Love" and "Truth"! The lovely, charmy villains! Aiming to conquer the world, they steal Pokémon from others, with Satoshi's Pikachu being their primary goal. This time, they have their eyes set on Diancie. |
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Algus Steel: Miriss' father. He owns a giant blimp, and loves chocolate. |
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Miriss Steel: Algus' daughter. She saved Diancie after it had been caught by the Rocket Gang. Her partner is Brigarron. |
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Mega Absol: The mega evolved form of Absol. When it mega evolves, its energy is amplified and its fur bristles up, looking almost like wings. |
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Satoshi: A Pokémon Trainer from Masara Town in the Kanto region. Together with his partner Pikachu, he has come to the Kalos region to pursue his dream of becoming a "Pokémon Master". He loves Pokémon more than anyone else, but hates crooked stuff. He has a strong heart and never gives up. |
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Citron: This boy is a Gym Leader. A talented inventor, his backpack is equipped with an Eipam Arm he is very proud of. |
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Eureka: Citron's little sister. A girl with a strong character who is always looking for brides for Citron. Citron lets her "keep" his Pokémon until she becomes a Pokémon Trainer. |
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Serena: A girl who lives in Kalos and loves to dress well. Apparently, she has met Satoshi somewhere before...!? |
Movie Short
Story:
One day, the Key Ring Pokémon Cleffy appear before Pikachu and friends. When it inserts a key possessing mysterious powers into a keyhole floating in the air, the keyhole lights up and expands, and an incredible world spreads out before them all. That's right: Cleffy holds keys that unlock lots of all-new worlds! Pikachu obtains one of these keys, what kind of world will that take them to?
Characters:
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Cleffy: The Key Ring Pokémon. This Pokémon loves keys, and collects a lot of them. By using Cleffy's keys, you can go to mysterious other worlds. Jirachi Manaphy Victini Darkrai Pikachu Harimaron Fokko Keromatsu Dedenne Nyarth Sonansu Maaiika |
Scouting Report
This time, Director Yuyama chose Canada as the country he would go scouting in. He went there in search of the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey.Part 1: The Pokémon Movies Enter a New Dimension!
The Pokémon Movies Enter a New Dimension!
As the new TV anime series started, the movies also received an all-new logo, being retitled "Pokémon the Movie XY" starting with this 17th installment, "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"!
This is the first time in 3 years we've gone on a location scouting, the last time being for "Victini and the Dark Hero Zekrom/Victini and the Light Hero Reshiram". The country Director Yuyama chose this time was Canada.
There, he would search for the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey. The location scouting team, Director Yuyama included, boarded a plane and started their 6-days-long journey.
Interview with Director Yuyama
What kind of movie is "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"?
This year, we're doing a road movie for the first time in years. The setting of the movie will change many times as Satoshi and his friends continue their journey, from a medieval-esque town to a shopping mall in a modern city, all the way to the forbidden forest where the Cocoon of Destruction lies. The movie is themed around the group's interaction with Diancie and her butlers as they travel and the fun they all have as they move from place to place, and I think we managed to depict the fun Satoshi and the others have on their journeys better than ever before.
What kind of Pokémon is this new Mythical Pokémon "Diancie"?
The Diamond Ore Country is a country deep underground, where the Melecie live in peace and prosperity. Diancie is the princess of this country, but she's completely unaware of the outside world. She's coming out into the outside world for the first time, and going on a journey with Satoshi, and while she's a bit out of touch with everything and her intuition is a bit off at times, that's pretty natural for someone in her position. Like natural diamond (laughs). We made use of these character traits to create a lot of humorous situations I think you'll all enjoy.
What about the Rocket Gang and the pair of thieves that go after Diancie?
Diancie's main trait is that it can create diamonds. While Satoshi and his friends aren't that interested in such things, it goes without saying that a Pokémon that can create diamonds would be of great interest to many people. Riot is a ninja who uses Keromatsu's final evolved form, Gekkouga. Marilyn is a female thief who uses Fokko's final evolved form, Mafoxy. We designed her with a bit more sex appeal than any earlier character, to give the adults a little bonus. Earlier Pokémon movie villains have mostly been serious and focused on their various missions, but since the villains this time are going after diamonds, we're portraying them in a more light-hearted way. I think their amusing exchanges and interactions will be one of the movie's highlights.
As for the Rocket Gang, since it's pretty obvious they're were going to go after Diancie because of the diamonds, we actually had them succeed in capturing the Pokémon in question this time, so you're going to go "Wow, they actually succeeded for the first time ever!?". Or maybe you'll just wonder how they're going to mess up afterwards, but it's still something you should look forwards to seeing in the theater.
How about Satoshi, Pikachu and their new friends?
This is a story about friendship at heart, so Satoshi is watching over Diancie as she matures, occasionally helping her out. But since Diancie is a princess, I think their friendship is depicted in a very different way from say, Keldeo, where it was very much a male-to-male friendship. As for the new characters, since Diancie is a princess, we made sure to include scenes where she bonds with Serena and Eureka, the other girls in the group, over things such as fashion and girl talk. And of course we're going to include a gag about one of Citron's inventions, so look forward to that.
And Xerneas and Yveltal?
While Satoshi's part of the story is a road movie, there's also another major theme in this movie, that of "rebirth and destruction". What we refer to as "the law of nature" in the movie is the workings of Mother Nature, and I hope we were able to express that well through these two Pokémon. Since the two of them contrast each other completely, with Xerneas' beauty and Yvetal's power, I think you'll see what I mean when you see them in action at the theater.
What kind of movie is the short, "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"?
In the short, Pikachu and the other Pokémon go on an adventure in mysterious worlds: Not just one, but several different strange and new ones. Cleffy shows up with keys that can send you back and forth between different worlds, keys that are shaped like various Pokémon. So when people look at these keys, the more knowledgeable people are going to work out what Pokémon will appear, and the audience can have fun thinking "What Kind of Keys are These?" together as they watch.
Pikachu will be joined by the new cast members Fokko, Keromatsu and Harimaron, and we're going to have them close to the camera as much as possible, so we can have fun playing with their gestures and body language, which I think you'll enjoy. And of course, Nyarth will be playing a role as well. Look forward to this movie too!
New Poster
A new poster was also revealed.
The March 6th, 2014 broadcast of Oha Suta (おはスタ) debuted a new trailer for the upcoming 17th Pocket Monsters movie The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie (破壊の繭とディアンシー).
The trailer shows the first footage from the upcoming movie and showcases Diancie, Mega Absol, Mega Scizor, Xerneas and Yveltal. The trailer was then uploaded to the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube account.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xIs-Po_sTs
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie Trailer
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xIs-Po_sTs
Two separate movie-related contests are currently underway at the official movie website:
An application form has been posted on the official site. Entries must be submitted before February 28th, 2014 12am Japan time, and require a Japanese shipping address. A list of winners will be posted in mid-March.
Participants will have to cut out this illustration, color it and add details around the basic illustration, and send it in. These illustrations with their submission forms can also be downloaded from the official movie site, so no purchase of the physical magazines is required.
The participating magazines, the issue where the illustration and submission form can be found, and their release dates, are as follows.
Pokémon Fan issue 34, on sale February 20th
Corocoro Ichiban, April issue, on sale February 21st
TV-kun, April issue, on sale March 1st
Kindergartner Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
First Grader Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
Second Grader Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao, April issue, on sale March 3rd
Weekly Shonen Sunday issue 14/2014, on sale March 5th
Corocoro Comic, April issue, on sale March 5th
Pucchigumi, April issue, on sale March 5th
All entries must be in by April 18th, 2014.
The prizes are as following:
Grand Prize
*The winner from each magazine will receive either a Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters X Pack Premium Gold or a Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters Y Pack Premium Gold.
*Their winning picture will also be displayed alongside their name in the movie's ending credits.
*The winners from Ciao and Pucchigumi will also receive a copy of their submitted picture redrawn in the anime style.
Runner-Up Prizes
*Five winners from both TV-kun, Second Grader Magazine, Pokémon Fan, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban and Shonen Sunday will receive a Pokémon Tretta gift set consisting of a Xerneas/Yveltal Design Tretta Report, a Tretta File 3 and a Super Ball Colored Collection Suitcase.
*Five winners from both Kindergartner Magazine and First Grader Magazine will receive a Monster Collection Pokémon Center XY playset.
*Ten winners from both Pucchigumi and Ciao will receive an Energetically Responding Talking Fokko plushie from the Talking Plushies toyline.
Lucky Prizes
*100 random entrant from each magazine will receive 4 packs of cards from the "Wild Blaze" Pocket Monsters Card Game series.
Pokémon with You Wagon Prize
*An undetermined number of submissions from the different magazines will be used for the next design of the Pokémon with You Wagon. This design will also be shown during the movie's end credits.
The downloadable submission form for Pokémon Fan, featuring the Yveltal illustration, can be seen here
UPDATE: Today's episode of Pokémon Get TV, The Rocket Gang's Romantic and Youthful Origin / In This 6th Installment of 'The Pokémon Zukan Completion Journey', Abareru-kun Aims to Achieve a Strict Quota in His Home Prefecture Fukushima presented this contest in their "Pokémon Morning News" segment. Anchor Shoko-tan presented the three different base drawing, and explained the basic rules to the contest.
Shoko-tan then presented her own example drawing, made from the Yveltal base.
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/presents_dvd/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illustration_contest/
The DVD Present Campaign
The "Mewtwo Special Pack", which contains all Mewtwo-related parts of the anime (the new movie "Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo", its related TV special "Mewtwo: The Prologue to Its Awakening", the very first Pocket Monsters movie, "Mewtwo Strikes Back", its TV special sequel "Mewtwo! I Am Here" and the only episode of the TV anime to prominently feature Mewtwo, "Tokiwa Gym! The Final Badge!"), as well as the regular DVD release Pocket Monsters the Movie - Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo / Pikachu and its Eievui Friends will be given away to 5 winners each.An application form has been posted on the official site. Entries must be submitted before February 28th, 2014 12am Japan time, and require a Japanese shipping address. A list of winners will be posted in mid-March.
The Triple Illustration Contest
Like previous years, a drawing contest is held through various Japanese children's magazines. Three separate basic illustrations, with submission forms attached, will be provided through a total of 10 different magazine issues. One illustration features Yveltal, the other features Pikachu and Cleffi, and the third features Diancie and Serena.Participants will have to cut out this illustration, color it and add details around the basic illustration, and send it in. These illustrations with their submission forms can also be downloaded from the official movie site, so no purchase of the physical magazines is required.
The participating magazines, the issue where the illustration and submission form can be found, and their release dates, are as follows.
Pokémon Fan issue 34, on sale February 20th
Corocoro Ichiban, April issue, on sale February 21st
TV-kun, April issue, on sale March 1st
Kindergartner Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
First Grader Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
Second Grader Magazine, April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao, April issue, on sale March 3rd
Weekly Shonen Sunday issue 14/2014, on sale March 5th
Corocoro Comic, April issue, on sale March 5th
Pucchigumi, April issue, on sale March 5th
All entries must be in by April 18th, 2014.
The prizes are as following:
Grand Prize
*The winner from each magazine will receive either a Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters X Pack Premium Gold or a Nintendo 3DS LL Pocket Monsters Y Pack Premium Gold.
*Their winning picture will also be displayed alongside their name in the movie's ending credits.
*The winners from Ciao and Pucchigumi will also receive a copy of their submitted picture redrawn in the anime style.
Runner-Up Prizes
*Five winners from both TV-kun, Second Grader Magazine, Pokémon Fan, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban and Shonen Sunday will receive a Pokémon Tretta gift set consisting of a Xerneas/Yveltal Design Tretta Report, a Tretta File 3 and a Super Ball Colored Collection Suitcase.
*Five winners from both Kindergartner Magazine and First Grader Magazine will receive a Monster Collection Pokémon Center XY playset.
*Ten winners from both Pucchigumi and Ciao will receive an Energetically Responding Talking Fokko plushie from the Talking Plushies toyline.
Lucky Prizes
*100 random entrant from each magazine will receive 4 packs of cards from the "Wild Blaze" Pocket Monsters Card Game series.
Pokémon with You Wagon Prize
*An undetermined number of submissions from the different magazines will be used for the next design of the Pokémon with You Wagon. This design will also be shown during the movie's end credits.
The downloadable submission form for Pokémon Fan, featuring the Yveltal illustration, can be seen here
UPDATE: Today's episode of Pokémon Get TV, The Rocket Gang's Romantic and Youthful Origin / In This 6th Installment of 'The Pokémon Zukan Completion Journey', Abareru-kun Aims to Achieve a Strict Quota in His Home Prefecture Fukushima presented this contest in their "Pokémon Morning News" segment. Anchor Shoko-tan presented the three different base drawing, and explained the basic rules to the contest.
Shoko-tan then presented her own example drawing, made from the Yveltal base.
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/presents_dvd/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illustration_contest/
Feb 15 2014
Mythical Pokémon Diancie Revealed!
The Pokémon Company International revealed a newly discovered Pokémon from the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, Rock- and Fairy-type Pokémon, Diancie! Diancie is an extremely rare Mythical Pokémon, a special Pokémon that cannot be found during normal gameplay. Known to boast the greatest beauty in all the world, Diancie’s body glitters pink, captivating the hearts of many. During battle, Diancie can produce a great volume of diamonds instantaneously by compressing air between its hands. It uses these diamonds to attack enemies and protect itself.
Details on how Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players can get Diancie will be shared at a later date. Images and screenshots for Diancie have been added to our Dex and Imageboard.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcGXa9IJetY
Details on how Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players can get Diancie will be shared at a later date. Images and screenshots for Diancie have been added to our Dex and Imageboard.
Meet Diancie in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Trailer
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcGXa9IJetY
The official Japanese Pokémon website has updated with an announcements on the newly revealed Pokémon Diancie, and its role in the new Pokémon movie, including a plot summary. The articles reads as follows:
A new mythical Pokémon has just been discovered in the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters X" and "Pocket Monsters Y"; Diancie. This is a Pokémon that can not be obtained during normal play! It's an extremely rare Pokémon which shining pink body is said to be the most beautiful in the world, and which has captivated rich people all over. In battle, it is capable of creating large amounts of diamonds between its hands to protect itself from enemy attacks!
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie
Species: Jewel Pokémon
Type: Rock/Fairy
Ability: Clear Body
Height: 0.7m
Weight: 8.8kg
Diancie will also play a major role in "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"!
The Pokémon movie "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" will premiere Saturday July 19th!The newly discovered mythical Pokémon "Diancie" will play a major part, having the lead role in this movie!
Diancie is the princess of the "Diamond Ore Country", where this movie is set. Diamond Ore Country is a beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity. However, this country is about to lose its brightness, and eventually fall into ruin......
In the movie, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country and encountering Satoshi and Pikachu; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power. However, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
Information on the 2014 Pokémon movies!
They will premiere nationwide Saturday July 19th!
The Pokémon movies are entering a new dimension!
The 2014 Pokémon movie will be a double feature: "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" and its co-feature "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"!
In the epic adventure feature film "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie", Satoshi and friends get involved with the mythical Pokémon "Diancie" and the two great Pokémon of the Kalos region. And in the short "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?", cute Pokémon set off on a huge adventure through a mysterious world.
Stay tuned for lots and lots of further information on these movies in the future!
For further information, visit the official Pokémon movie website
We're hereby announcing the full title of the Pokémon movie to be released Saturday July 19th, 2014! It will be called "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie".
The movie will star the newly revealed mythical Pokémon "Diancie" in the lead role!
Story Outline
Diancie is the princess of the "Diamond Ore Country", where this movie is set. Diamond Ore Country is a beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity. In this country, a giant diamond known as the "Sacred Diamond" can be found...
For ages, the Sacred Diamond has played the role of an important energy resource, which keeps the ore country going. The only being with the power to create this type of diamond is princess Diancie herself.
However, Diancie currently does not possess this power... and time is starting to run out. The Sacred Diamond's lifespan is about to run out. When that happens, the beautiful ore country is going to perish!
Having encountered Satoshi and Pikachu, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power. However, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
We will be presenting more information on the movie later, so stay tuned!
A new series of Pokémon Movies will be coming your way in 2014!
The title of the Pokémon movies to be released in 2014 have been announced!
Its name is "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction".
Also, it will have a co-feature titled "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"
They will premiere in theaters all over the country starting Saturday July 19th 2014!
Check out the trailer right away!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/diancie/?p003=msign and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/?a001=news
Revealing the mythical Pokémon Diancie!!
Diancie, the Pokémon that prides itself on being the world's most beautiful!A new mythical Pokémon has just been discovered in the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters X" and "Pocket Monsters Y"; Diancie. This is a Pokémon that can not be obtained during normal play! It's an extremely rare Pokémon which shining pink body is said to be the most beautiful in the world, and which has captivated rich people all over. In battle, it is capable of creating large amounts of diamonds between its hands to protect itself from enemy attacks!
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie
Species: Jewel Pokémon
Type: Rock/Fairy
Ability: Clear Body
Height: 0.7m
Weight: 8.8kg
Diancie will also play a major role in "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"!
The Pokémon movie "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" will premiere Saturday July 19th!The newly discovered mythical Pokémon "Diancie" will play a major part, having the lead role in this movie!
Diancie is the princess of the "Diamond Ore Country", where this movie is set. Diamond Ore Country is a beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity. However, this country is about to lose its brightness, and eventually fall into ruin......
In the movie, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country and encountering Satoshi and Pikachu; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power. However, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
Information on the 2014 Pokémon movies!
They will premiere nationwide Saturday July 19th!
The Pokémon movies are entering a new dimension!
The 2014 Pokémon movie will be a double feature: "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" and its co-feature "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"!
In the epic adventure feature film "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie", Satoshi and friends get involved with the mythical Pokémon "Diancie" and the two great Pokémon of the Kalos region. And in the short "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?", cute Pokémon set off on a huge adventure through a mysterious world.
Stay tuned for lots and lots of further information on these movies in the future!
For further information, visit the official Pokémon movie website
Announcing the full title of the 2014 Pokémon movie!
"Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie"We're hereby announcing the full title of the Pokémon movie to be released Saturday July 19th, 2014! It will be called "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie".
The movie will star the newly revealed mythical Pokémon "Diancie" in the lead role!
Story Outline
Diancie is the princess of the "Diamond Ore Country", where this movie is set. Diamond Ore Country is a beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity. In this country, a giant diamond known as the "Sacred Diamond" can be found...
For ages, the Sacred Diamond has played the role of an important energy resource, which keeps the ore country going. The only being with the power to create this type of diamond is princess Diancie herself.
However, Diancie currently does not possess this power... and time is starting to run out. The Sacred Diamond's lifespan is about to run out. When that happens, the beautiful ore country is going to perish!
Having encountered Satoshi and Pikachu, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country; a journey in search of the "Life Pokémon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power. However, a cocoon lies in wait for them... a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokémon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps....
We will be presenting more information on the movie later, so stay tuned!
A new series of Pokémon Movies will be coming your way in 2014!
The title of the Pokémon movies to be released in 2014 have been announced!
Its name is "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction".
Also, it will have a co-feature titled "Pikachu, What Kind of Keys are These?"
They will premiere in theaters all over the country starting Saturday July 19th 2014!
Check out the trailer right away!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/diancie/?p003=msign and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/?a001=news
