The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The Legendary Song is Back in a Powered Up Form! "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" is Now on Sale!

"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-", the opening theme to "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th,
is now on sale!

This song, which is the 20th anniversary edition of "Mezase Pokémon Master", the opening theme to the original anime series,
retains the qualities of the original song, but has also been reworked into a powered up arrangement that adds increased intensity.
Most of the accompaniment music was recorded using acoustic musical instruments,
and the vocals are an all-new recording by Rica Matsumoto, making for an extravagant piece of music that reaches a high degree of perfection!

The digital version of "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" will be available June 28th,
exactly 20 years after the day the "Mezase Pokémon Master" CD was released!

"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"'s extravagance is sure to be the talk of the town,
so download it and get yourself ready for the movie premiere!

For further info, go here!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2803

Bandai has revealed a new Music Box figure featuring Serena that will go on sale in Japan. Serena's Performance - Pocket Monsters XY&Z (Premium Bandai Limited Edition) (セレナのステージ ポケットモンスターXY&Z【プレミアムバンダイ限定】) will cost 6,372yen and pre-order's start on October 13th, 2016 at 13:00 and orders will be filled until December 31st, 2016 at 23:00. It will be delivered sometime in March 2017. The music box comes with a Princess Key and when it is inserted into the stage, it will play the song DoriDori Music Box Version (「ドリドリ」のオルゴールアレンジver.). The music box figure is 133mm high, the figure is made of ABS and PVC plastic, the stage pedestal is made of ABS plastic and the Princess Key is made of ABS and is die-cast. More images from this product are available on our Imageboard thread.

Source: http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000107733/

The official website for the Pocket Monsters XY&Z Character Song Project has updated with the revelation of the 6th song which will be The Pikachu Song (ピカチュウのうた). The song will debut during Pocket Monsters XY&Z Episode 36 which airs on August 4th, 2016 and the entire song is sung by Pikachu.


The XY&Z -movie ver.- debuts today as part of the 19th Pocket Monsters movie. It is available to purchase as a single from music services such as: iTunes, mora and recochoku. Details of this digital music collection have been added to our CD database.

What is the Pokémon Character Song Project?

In order to liven up Satoshi and his friends' adventure, a music laboratory constantly researches music. The songs that have been researched at the laboratory then get sent to everyone that love Pokémon by "The Character Song Project" and the designated executive producer of this character project is, incredibly enough: Good old Tomohisa Sako of "Getta Banban" fame!! The "character song project" will involve a wide variety of characters singing!! Look forward to it!!

Source: http://www.pokemon-xyz-charactersongproject.com/

The soundtrack for the 19th Pokémon Movie - Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna has been announced by Sony Music. This album will be the first Pokémon CD to feature the Blu-Spec CD2 technology. A Blu-spec CD can be played on all standard CD players.


"Blu-spec CD2 employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music."

The CD will be available in Japan on July 27th, 2016 for 2700yen. It's catalog number is MHCL-30391. The CD has been added to our database and will be updated when more information is revealed.

Sources: http://www.blu-speccd2.jp/

The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon Jukebox app will be discontinued on Google Play as of June 30th, 2016. No official reason for the app being discontinued was revealed but the high cost per track seems to be the main cause. The app was free but tracks cost $0.99 for single tracks and $1.99 for medleys. The Pokémon music is significantly cheaper on CD's or via iTunes. The app only lasted approximately a year on Google Play.

Press Release

As of May 31, 2016, the Pokémon Jukebox app will no longer be available for download via Google Play, and new music will not be available for purchase. This includes re-downloading the app if you have deleted it or have changed devices.

Then, as of June 30, 2016, all other service for the app will end. You will still be able to launch the app and listen to any music you have already purchased and downloaded. However, you will not be able to download any music, including music you have erased.

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-jukebox/ and http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/04/160428_pc01.html

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions has announced a new stop on their tour, this time in Paris, France for two shows on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 8:00PM and Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at 2:00PM at Le Grand Rex. Ticket prices range form 49,00 € to 139,00 € depending on the seat.

Press Release

Overlook Events présente Une production Princeton Entertainment

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Embarquez pour un voyage musical et épique !

Imaginé et créé pour un orchestre complet, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions offre aux fans et aux nouveaux venus de tous âges la chance de vivre l’évolution de la série Pokémon comme jamais auparavant !

Retrouvez vos amis pour attraper, battre et échanger les Pokémon de vos jeux favoris, et découvrez des arrangements orchestraux totalement inédits, synchronisés avec une projection sur écran des jeux Pokémon récents et classiques :

Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
Pokémon Yellow
Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
Pokémon Emerald
Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
Pokémon Platinum
Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

« Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions est un show spectaculaire des plus célèbres musiques de la franchise Pokémon depuis 20 ans. Le concert est une forme de remerciement pour les fans et une invitation à partager notre passion pour Pokémon en faisait revivre les meilleurs moments vécus avec la série. Nous attendons les fans de tous âges à venir savourer ensemble cet évènement orchestral Pokémon. » J.C. Smith, Pokémon Company International

En présence de la chef d’orchestre Susie Benchasil Seiter, du compositeur et arrangeur Chad Seiter et du directeur artistique et producteur Jeron Moore, interprété par le Sinfonia Pop Orchestra.

« Les fans de la première heure vont adorer revoir leurs souvenirs d’enfance joués juste devant eux. » – Game Music Online

« C’est quelque chose de purement magique que vous devez absolument expérimenter par vous-même ! » – Hardcore Gamer

Sources: http://grandrex.fnacspectacles.com and http://www.pokemonsymphony.com

The official website for the Pocket Monsters XY&Z Character Song Project, which launched in late October some time prior to the premiere of the Pocket Monsters XY&Z TV series, has updated with the revelation of a third character song, The Rocket Gang Team Song (ロケット団 団 歌), featuring Musashi, Kojiro, Nyarth and Sonansu, following the XY&Z opening theme "XY&Z", featuring Satoshi, and the XY&Z ending theme "The Squishy Song", featuring Eureka. The song will be available at select digital music services from January 20th, 2016.



In addition to this song, the new "Character Song Room" subsite on the website, which contains purchase links for the two already-released songs, also teases the existence of three additional songs.

What is the Pokémon Character Song Project?

In order to liven up Satoshi and his friends' adventure, a music laboratory constantly researches music. The songs that have been researched at the laboratory then get sent to everyone that love Pokémon by "The Character Song Project" and the designated executive producer of this character project is, incredibly enough: Good old Tomohisa Sako of "Getta Banban" fame!! The "character song project" will involve a wide variety of characters singing!! Look forward to it!!


The first Character Song Project CD collection was also announced. Two versions of the CD will be released:
The 1600 yen Limited Edition comes with a DVD containing creditless versions of the Pocket Monsters XY&Z OP and ED, as well as a yet announced tretta. The 1300 yen Standard Edition will just include the CD. Details of both these CDs have been added to our database.

Source: http://www.pokemon-xyz-charactersongproject.com/

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will have its first tour location in Europe. It will take place in London, England on December 20th, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at the Eventim Apollo. Our tour locations page for Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions has been updated with all the latest locations.

Just announced! #PokemonSymphony will be coming to London! Tickets on-sale soon! Hope we can catch you there! http://t.co/RIqOrGMv9P

— Pokémon Symphony (@pokemonsymphony) September 16, 2015

Press Release

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, the official live event celebrating the world-renowned video game, will receive its European Premiere on Sunday 20th December at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith in London, following sold-out performances across North America.

With Susie Benchasil Seiter conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in London, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions combines a full orchestra and large-screen video projections to bring to life newly expanded musical themes and visual material directly inspired by the game.

Officially endorsed by The Pokémon Company International and produced by Princeton Entertainment, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions features music composed by Chad Seiter (based on the game themes composed by Junichi Masuda) and animation conceptualized and directed by Jeron Moore, the same team behind The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.

Performances of Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions create an opportunity for fans, old and new, to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from their favourite games; cosplay, and the opportunity to meet Susie, Chad, and Jeron during the after show poster signing.

Sources: http://www.eventim.co.uk/tickets.html?fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=1487548$6418135 and https://twitter.com/pokemonsymphony/status/644179368835723265

To celebrate Slowpoke's PokemonCenter.com debut, The Official Pokémon Channel has posted the English dubbed version of The Slowpoke Song. The lyrics for the song have been added to our Song Database. High resolution images of the Slowpoke merchandise is available on the Imageboard thread.

Pokémon Center Slowpoke Merchandise

Slowpoke Belt Buckle - $19.99 - The Slowpoke belt buckle has that laid-back Slowpoke vibe! Relax, chill, and hang out with the mellow mood of Slowpoke: this metal buckle has got you covered. Made in the USA.


Slowpoke Glass Tumbler - $14.95 - Sip sip sip, there's no need to rush is what one of the most relaxed Pokémon of all is known for. And you can be just as chill as you take a sip of your favorite beverages from this Slowpoke glass tumbler. Made in the USA.


Slowpoke Relaxed Fit Crewneck T-Shirt - $24.95 - Feeling mellow? Like relaxing? The Slowpoke relaxed fit crewneck T-shirt is for you! Whether you are hanging out by the water's edge or many miles inland in a relaxed state of mind, you can get comfortable with Slowpoke, the Pokémon with the take-it-easy attitude. Relax, put your feet up, you're in for a smooth ride with Slowpoke! 100% Cotton Fiber. Made in Bangladesh.


Slowpoke Spiral Notebook - $19.95 - Show your friends what a relaxed and laidback personality is really like with the Slowpoke Spiral Notebook. There's no need to rush when you have one of the most relaxed Pokémon at your side. Stay organized and stay chill! Printed in the USA.

The Slowpoke Song - YouTube Clip

Sources: http://www.pokemoncenter.com/Slowpoke-T-Shirts-Collections/b/12591956011?searchSize=60 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqy8cC72wA

The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Jukebox app for regions outside of Japan. The app is the same as the Pokémon Ongaku Zukan (ポケモン音楽図鑑) one released in Japan earlier in the year. The app is free but tracks cost $0.99 for single tracks and $1.99 for medleys. We recommend though if people wish to listen to this Pokémon music that they buy the CD's or the iTunes tracks which are significantly cheaper and are more useful to use on other devices.

Pokémon Jukebox Launches on Google Play

New Android App Lets Pokémon Fans Listen to Music from Classic and Current Pokémon Video Games - The Pokémon Company International today announced the launch of Pokémon Jukebox, an Android app that lets users listen to music from their favourite Pokémon video games. The app can now be downloaded at no charge on Google Play at the following link: LINK

In Pokémon Jukebox, fans encounter three new Pokémon songs each day which they can listen to at no charge. Songs are also available for users to buy through in-app purchase. The app contains numerous features, including playlist creation, looping, keyword song search, custom tagging, medleys, and more. Everyone from the most committed Pokémon enthusiast to the newest Pokémon Trainer will be coming back for more.

In the first month, Pokémon fans can enjoy over 200 Pokémon songs from the adventures in Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. Additional songs are planned to be released from the Pokémon series titles, including Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire!

Pokémon Jukebox features include:

• Daily Songs: Access three unlocked songs from various Pokémon series titles each day for no charge.
• In-App Song Purchases: Purchase specific songs to make them playable at any time.
• Keyword Song Search: Search for songs with keywords and concept tags like “Battle,” “Opening,” “Route,” and others.
• Playable Sound Effects: Play preset sound effects along with the music using a built-in sound effects button.
• Loop Functionality: Enable an endless loop for songs, just like during normal gameplay, or set the number of loops for each song.
• Custom Tagging: Create original tags, such as “Intense Songs,” and connect them to any song.
• Mix Feature: Set whether songs fade out when they end or immediately jump to the next song without a break.
• Medleys: Purchasable medleys play several songs together in one long collection based on themes such as “Battles” or “Routes.”
• Playlist Creation: Create a playlist of songs to listen to, including shuffle and repeat functionality.

Pokémon Jukebox is not available for Apple devices, but Apple users can continue to purchase Pokémon songs from the iTunes store.

Introducing the Pokémon Jukebox Android App! - YouTube Trailer