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Apr 22 2018
Pokémon Center - 20th Anniversary
Sunain
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Apr 22 2018 11:48:33
Tags: TCG Pokémon Center YouTube Event Pokémon Pokémon Store Pokénchi Sun & Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Apr 22 2018 11:48:33
Tags: TCG Pokémon Center YouTube Event Pokémon Pokémon Store Pokénchi Sun & Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
The Japanese Pokémon Centers are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with various promotions starting on April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018 at all the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan as a thank you for the support they have received over the years. There will be tons of events and special gifts!
Shaymin Event Pokémon Distribution
From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will be distributing a Shaymin to players of Pocket Monsters Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon. Shaymin can not be obtained during normal gameplay, so this is a great opportunity for players to get one!
Shaymin Promo TCG Card Illustrated by Shoko Nakagawa
During Pokénchi episode number 131, it was revealed that Shoko Nakagawa had illustrated a Shaymin TCG promo card that will be distributed by Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores staff members when a patron tells them the special phrase "Pokenchi wa!"「ポケんちは！」. A high resolution image of the TCG card is available on the Imageboard. Pokénchi airs weekly on Sunday's at 8am on TV Tokyo.
Special Clear Card
Starting on May 12th, 2018, those that visit the Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan can receive a Special Clear Card as thanks for those that visited the store. The picture on the clear card depends on the time period that the patrons visit.Clear Card #1 Distribution Time Period: May 12th, 2018 until June 1st, 2018
Clear Card #2 Distribution Time Period: June 2nd, 2018 until June 30th, 2018
Clear Card Holder
From April 25th, 2018 until June 30th, 2018, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores nationwide in Japan will distribute a Clear Card Holder to those that spend at least 4000yen (including tax). The Clear Card Holder is the exact size to hold the Clear Cards distributed by the Pokémon Centers, so it's a great place to store all your collected Clear Cards from now on!
Pokémon Center 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card
Those that purchase 5 booster packs from the Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores or the Pokémon Center Online will receive a 20th Anniversary Pikachu Promo TCG Card.
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/pokecen_20th/
YouTube Clip - Pokémon Center - 20th Anniversary Promotion Video
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmFuj1QpTpY
Natalie and Yahoo Japan News reports the following:
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
Taiiku Okazaki's New Pokémon ED Song is "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" featuring Sly and Robbie
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
Aug 06 2017
Dusk Form Lycanroc Revealed on Pokénchi 95
GAME FREAK Pokémon Sun and Moon Director Shigeru Ohmori (大森滋) was on Pokénchi 95 and he revealed Dusk Form Lycanroc on the show. The official Japanese and English website updated with some info confirming this new form alittle while after the show aired in Japan.
It was also revealed on the show that during SM #37 - Iwanko and the Guardian Deity from the Ruins of Life!, which airs on August 10th, 2017, Ash's Rockruff will evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc.
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/usum/0806/
Dusk Form Lycanroc will bare its fangs in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
It's been confirmed that a new form of Lycanroc appears in the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon—Dusk Form. The colors of Dusk Form Lycanroc's body and eyes differ from those of previously discovered Lycanroc, Midday Form and Midnight Form.
You can't get Dusk Form Lycanroc on your team by ordinary methods, such as discovering the mysterious Pokémon in the wild.
So check back soon for news on how you can get Dusk Form Lycanroc, along with more details on the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-huge-discovery-of-a-new-lycanroc-form/
It was also revealed on the show that during SM #37 - Iwanko and the Guardian Deity from the Ruins of Life!, which airs on August 10th, 2017, Ash's Rockruff will evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc.
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/usum/0806/
A Huge Discovery of a New Lycanroc Form
Dusk Form Lycanroc will bare its fangs in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.
It's been confirmed that a new form of Lycanroc appears in the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon—Dusk Form. The colors of Dusk Form Lycanroc's body and eyes differ from those of previously discovered Lycanroc, Midday Form and Midnight Form.
You can't get Dusk Form Lycanroc on your team by ordinary methods, such as discovering the mysterious Pokémon in the wild.
So check back soon for news on how you can get Dusk Form Lycanroc, along with more details on the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-huge-discovery-of-a-new-lycanroc-form/
Jun 27 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer
Adamant
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Jun 27 2017 11:39:10
Tags: Anime Event Movie World Hobby Fair POKKÉN TOURNAMENT Pokénchi Pokémon Ga-Olé
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Jun 27 2017 11:39:10
Tags: Anime Event Movie World Hobby Fair POKKÉN TOURNAMENT Pokénchi Pokémon Ga-Olé
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer was held at Makuhari Messe Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th.
Since the movie is going to premiere soon,
the Pokémon Booth was filled with tons and tons of info on "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
The "Latest Pokémon Movie News Stage Show" was hosted by Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani on day 1,
and by Shoko Nakagawa and Rinka Otani on day 2.
These shows were packed with content: They'd play "Fully Powered Pose 1-2-3!" with the visitors,
hold quizzes, occasionally have concerts... and lots more.
When they asked "Are there any dads or moms here that watched the first movie,
"Mewtwo Strikes Back!", as a kid?"
several people raised their hands,
truly letting you relive the 20 years of history that Pokémon now has.
The fact that so extremely many people showed up
strongly got across how much everyone anticipates this movie!
The Pokémon Booth also had the "Okido Laboratories", which let you experience the world of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
Lots of people were lined up here as well,
in order to search for Pikachu inside the laboratories!
There was also the "I Choose You!! shouting contest",
which measured how high the visitors shouted "xxx! I Choose You!"
Lots of visitors wanted to try this, so the excitement level was high!
The Pokémon Booth also had a trial play area featuring the first Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch,
"Pokkén Tournament DX".
Lots of people were lined up here to play this game early.
There was also a "Japan's First Pokkén DX Battle Show" held at the Pokémon Booth stage,
and lots of visitors raised their hands in order to challenge self-appointed Pokkén Master Akira!
The "Z-Move Battle Laboratory & MonCollé Stage Show" was filled with fun,
including a presentation of the "Get Fully Powered with Rotom! Z-Move Laboratory" toy scheduled for release in July,
a 20th anniversary MonCollé quiz, and more!
And at the "Special Pokémon Ga-Olé Concert",
not only was the "Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk" you receive when you go see the movie battled with,
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi also showed up and performed the Pokémon Ga-Olé theme song live,
all to great excitement from the audience!
The "Pokénchi Presents A Special "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Stage Show" was held at the Next Generation WHF Stage Saturday June 24th!
Pokénchi residents Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani were there,
all wearing Satoshi hats!
And of course, Pikachu later appeared as well, leading to the venue breaking out in excitement!
Professor Ichiohka came on stage as well,
bringing with him an aluminium balloon that accurately replicated the legendary Pokémon "Houou"'s actual size.
When the aluminium balloon spread its wings, it became as big as the entire stage itself,
shocking both the hosts and the audience.
Later, Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto showed up as a special guest!
After enjoying a fun Pokémon Quiz with the audience,
everyone watched a special trailer for the movie together.
This special trailer was filled with nothing but intriguing scenes,
including Satoshi's first meeting with Pikachu and his subsequent profound dialogue, a look at Marshadow, and more!
After that,
Hyadain and Abareru-kun had a Pokémon battle where they used the mythical Pokémon "Marshadow",
which you receive in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" when you go see the movie,
and which you can't meet during normal gameplay!
Everyone were surprised at how powerful Marshadow's exclusive Z-Move "Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike" was!
Finally, Rica Matsumoto sang the opening theme for this year's movie,
"Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary"!
Her powerful singing voice got everyone into a great mood!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2832
A Status Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer was held at Makuhari Messe Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th.
Since the movie is going to premiere soon,
the Pokémon Booth was filled with tons and tons of info on "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
The "Latest Pokémon Movie News Stage Show" was hosted by Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani on day 1,
and by Shoko Nakagawa and Rinka Otani on day 2.
These shows were packed with content: They'd play "Fully Powered Pose 1-2-3!" with the visitors,
hold quizzes, occasionally have concerts... and lots more.
When they asked "Are there any dads or moms here that watched the first movie,
"Mewtwo Strikes Back!", as a kid?"
several people raised their hands,
truly letting you relive the 20 years of history that Pokémon now has.
The fact that so extremely many people showed up
strongly got across how much everyone anticipates this movie!
The Pokémon Booth also had the "Okido Laboratories", which let you experience the world of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
Lots of people were lined up here as well,
in order to search for Pikachu inside the laboratories!
There was also the "I Choose You!! shouting contest",
which measured how high the visitors shouted "xxx! I Choose You!"
Lots of visitors wanted to try this, so the excitement level was high!
The Pokémon Booth also had a trial play area featuring the first Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch,
"Pokkén Tournament DX".
Lots of people were lined up here to play this game early.
There was also a "Japan's First Pokkén DX Battle Show" held at the Pokémon Booth stage,
and lots of visitors raised their hands in order to challenge self-appointed Pokkén Master Akira!
The "Z-Move Battle Laboratory & MonCollé Stage Show" was filled with fun,
including a presentation of the "Get Fully Powered with Rotom! Z-Move Laboratory" toy scheduled for release in July,
a 20th anniversary MonCollé quiz, and more!
And at the "Special Pokémon Ga-Olé Concert",
not only was the "Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk" you receive when you go see the movie battled with,
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi also showed up and performed the Pokémon Ga-Olé theme song live,
all to great excitement from the audience!
The "Pokénchi Presents A Special "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Stage Show" was held at the Next Generation WHF Stage Saturday June 24th!
Pokénchi residents Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani were there,
all wearing Satoshi hats!
And of course, Pikachu later appeared as well, leading to the venue breaking out in excitement!
Professor Ichiohka came on stage as well,
bringing with him an aluminium balloon that accurately replicated the legendary Pokémon "Houou"'s actual size.
When the aluminium balloon spread its wings, it became as big as the entire stage itself,
shocking both the hosts and the audience.
Later, Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto showed up as a special guest!
After enjoying a fun Pokémon Quiz with the audience,
everyone watched a special trailer for the movie together.
This special trailer was filled with nothing but intriguing scenes,
including Satoshi's first meeting with Pikachu and his subsequent profound dialogue, a look at Marshadow, and more!
After that,
Hyadain and Abareru-kun had a Pokémon battle where they used the mythical Pokémon "Marshadow",
which you receive in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" when you go see the movie,
and which you can't meet during normal gameplay!
Everyone were surprised at how powerful Marshadow's exclusive Z-Move "Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike" was!
Finally, Rica Matsumoto sang the opening theme for this year's movie,
"Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary"!
Her powerful singing voice got everyone into a great mood!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2832
Jan 19 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Information on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
A life-sized Alolan Nassy will appear at the Pokémon Booth during this Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter!
It towers an incredible 10.9 meters!
Go see the gigantic Nassy that inhabits the Alola region for yourself at the venue!
Also, the Pokémon Booth this year will be filled with "Sun/Moon" events!
We will have a corner where we'll use super high-tech means to let you experience the fully powered "Z-Move" attacks that get unleashed by becoming one with your Pokémon, as well as a corner where you can excite yourself with Pokémon Card Game battles even if you don't have your own deck!
And we might have special guests show up at the Pokémon Booth as well?!
Schedule:
Sunday January 22nd: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe)
Sunday February 5th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday February 12th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Also, on Sunday January 29th during the Tokyo Fair, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the World Hobby Fair Stage!
The Pokénchi residents will appear and present info on the Pokémon movie and anime!
In addition, there will be an anime theme song concert with Rica Matsumoto and Taiiku Okazaki!
Date and time:
Sunday January 29th at the Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe), 11:30am to 12:00am
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 2017 Pokémon. © 1995-2017 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pocket Monsters, ポケモン and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2509
A Life-Sized Alolan Nassy Will Appear! The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter is Taking Place
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
A life-sized Alolan Nassy will appear at the Pokémon Booth during this Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter!
It towers an incredible 10.9 meters!
Go see the gigantic Nassy that inhabits the Alola region for yourself at the venue!
Also, the Pokémon Booth this year will be filled with "Sun/Moon" events!
We will have a corner where we'll use super high-tech means to let you experience the fully powered "Z-Move" attacks that get unleashed by becoming one with your Pokémon, as well as a corner where you can excite yourself with Pokémon Card Game battles even if you don't have your own deck!
And we might have special guests show up at the Pokémon Booth as well?!
Schedule:
Sunday January 22nd: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe)
Sunday February 5th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday February 12th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Also, on Sunday January 29th during the Tokyo Fair, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the World Hobby Fair Stage!
The Pokénchi residents will appear and present info on the Pokémon movie and anime!
In addition, there will be an anime theme song concert with Rica Matsumoto and Taiiku Okazaki!
Date and time:
Sunday January 29th at the Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe), 11:30am to 12:00am
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 2017 Pokémon. © 1995-2017 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pocket Monsters, ポケモン and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2509
Dec 09 2016
Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey
A new segment is scheduled to air on Gathering in the Pokémon House? called Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey. Details of this new segment has been added to our Gathering in the Pokémon House? page.
Maybe he'll even visit YOUR town to trade Pokémon......?!
The first reports from this exciting journey are set to air Sunday December 18th and Sunday December 25th, two weeks in a row! Don't miss out!
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/12/161209_v01.html
Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey
"Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey" will be starting on "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!! The new segment "Abareru-kun's Pokémon Sun/Moon Trade Journey" will be starting on the popular show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", which airs every Sunday at 8am on the TV Tokyo Network and some other local channels(*)! In order to complete the "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" Pokémon zukan "purely through trading", Abareru-kun will travel all around Japan to meet friends to trade Pokémon with!Maybe he'll even visit YOUR town to trade Pokémon......?!
The first reports from this exciting journey are set to air Sunday December 18th and Sunday December 25th, two weeks in a row! Don't miss out!
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/12/161209_v01.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:
Abareru-kun is well known from the "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" show airing on the TV Tokyo Network, among other things!
In one of the segments on the show, he has been been putting in extreme effort on a daily basis for the purpose of becoming a Pokémon movie voice actor, and now he has finally succeeded!
For about two months, Abareru-kun studied voice acting, including being taught the basics and know-how of voice acting by Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto, before shockingly going directly to director Kunihiko Yuyama himself! The director was touched by Abareru-kun's dedication and okayed an appearance in the movie as a special favor to him!
Abareru-kun will be playing the voice of "Onigohri"!
Onigohri is one of the members of the "Mega Evolution Army" led by "Azoth Kingdom"'s Cabinet Minister Jarvis, who acts as Satoshi and his friend's antagonist. This Onigohri is being mind controlled through the use of incredible scientific power and is also forced to mega evolve. How will Abareru-kun play this role!?
The announcement that he was going to be a guest voice actor was made as a complete surprise to him, and can be seen on the episode of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" that airs Sunday May 22nd!
"Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" airs every Sunday at 8am on the TV Tokyo Network!
For a list of the guest voice actors, see the Cast page
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2082
Abareru-kun Becomes a Movie Voice Actor! He Will Be Playing "Onigohri"!!
Abareru-kun is well known from the "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" show airing on the TV Tokyo Network, among other things!
In one of the segments on the show, he has been been putting in extreme effort on a daily basis for the purpose of becoming a Pokémon movie voice actor, and now he has finally succeeded!
For about two months, Abareru-kun studied voice acting, including being taught the basics and know-how of voice acting by Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto, before shockingly going directly to director Kunihiko Yuyama himself! The director was touched by Abareru-kun's dedication and okayed an appearance in the movie as a special favor to him!
Abareru-kun will be playing the voice of "Onigohri"!
Onigohri is one of the members of the "Mega Evolution Army" led by "Azoth Kingdom"'s Cabinet Minister Jarvis, who acts as Satoshi and his friend's antagonist. This Onigohri is being mind controlled through the use of incredible scientific power and is also forced to mega evolve. How will Abareru-kun play this role!?
The announcement that he was going to be a guest voice actor was made as a complete surprise to him, and can be seen on the episode of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" that airs Sunday May 22nd!
"Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" airs every Sunday at 8am on the TV Tokyo Network!
For a list of the guest voice actors, see the Cast page
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2082
The official Movie 19 Website has updated. Translations follow:
A Pokémon came falling from the sky!
As Satoshi continued his journey aiming to become a Pokémon Master, a lump covered in white smoke suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in front of him and his friends.
As white smoke spread around as far as the eye could see, a shape appeared from within it;
The mythical Pokémon Volcanion.
Ignoring the worried Satoshi and his friends, Volcanion, who hates humans, immediately tries to leave the place.
However, the impact of the fall caused Satoshi and Volcanion to be linked together by a strange device, leaving them unable to separate...!
Volcanion runs off and Satoshi gets dragged along by it, eventually reaching the Azoth Kingdom, a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are all over the place and rotating.
Why did Volcanion fall from the sky?
And why did it head to the Azoth Kingdom!?
With the mechanical kingdom of machinery as its setting, the hottest legend in Pokémon history begins!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
There's lots of fun to be had at the Pokemon booth!
Come visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th: Tokyo Fair
Sunday January 31st: Nagoya Fair
Sunday February 7th: Osaka Fair
Sunday February 14th: Fukuoka Fair
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (scheduled) (free admission, will not be canceled due to weather)
There's lots of fun to be had involving the anime, the movie and Pokénchi!
You will also be able to play "Pokkén Tournament" entirely for free!
Come visit the Pokemon booth, marked with the Pikachu balloon!
For further information regarding opening hours, venues, access and the like, please see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/whf16/
Story
A Pokémon came falling from the sky!
As Satoshi continued his journey aiming to become a Pokémon Master, a lump covered in white smoke suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in front of him and his friends.
As white smoke spread around as far as the eye could see, a shape appeared from within it;
The mythical Pokémon Volcanion.
Ignoring the worried Satoshi and his friends, Volcanion, who hates humans, immediately tries to leave the place.
However, the impact of the fall caused Satoshi and Volcanion to be linked together by a strange device, leaving them unable to separate...!
Volcanion runs off and Satoshi gets dragged along by it, eventually reaching the Azoth Kingdom, a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are all over the place and rotating.
Why did Volcanion fall from the sky?
And why did it head to the Azoth Kingdom!?
With the mechanical kingdom of machinery as its setting, the hottest legend in Pokémon history begins!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter
There's lots of fun to be had at the Pokemon booth!
Come visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th: Tokyo Fair
Sunday January 31st: Nagoya Fair
Sunday February 7th: Osaka Fair
Sunday February 14th: Fukuoka Fair
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (scheduled) (free admission, will not be canceled due to weather)
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Attraction 1: Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto and Sako-kun will be coming! A special Pokemon anime concert will be held! Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto and Tomohisa Sako, the nice guy with the XY series' theme song "Getta Banban", are holding a special concert! And not only that, there'll also be lots of other attractions, like information on the movie premiering this summer, a quiz competition where you can win extravagant gifts, and more! |
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Attraction 2: Volcanion shows up at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair! Fire its super powerful move in a hands-on attraction! The newly discovered mythical Pokémon "Volcanion" can already be found at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair! A hands-on attraction replicates Volcanion's super powerful move that's said to even blow away entire mountains and forests! Witness this power before everyone else can! |
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Attraction 3: A "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" Quiz Rally! Solve the riddles and get original stickers! We will hold a quiz rally centered around Squishy, who has just joined Satoshi and his friends in the XY&Z series! Try the quizzes that are set up around the booth itself and get original anime & movie & Pokénchi stickers! |
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Attraction 4: On Sunday January 24th, the residents of Pokénchi will gather on the World Hobby Fair stage! The residents from the popular show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", which is currently airing, are coming to the World Hobby Fair stage! They will hold a fun stage show together with the Pokénds (Pokémon friends) that came to the fair! An extravagant guest will be there as well!? |
There's lots of fun to be had involving the anime, the movie and Pokénchi!
You will also be able to play "Pokkén Tournament" entirely for free!
Come visit the Pokemon booth, marked with the Pikachu balloon!
For further information regarding opening hours, venues, access and the like, please see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/whf16/
Oct 04 2015
Pokénchi Episode #1
The first episode of Gathering in the Pokémon House? (Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru? ポケモンの家あつまる？) aired on October 4th, 2015 on TV Tokyo from 8:00am until 8:30am. The show's setting is "Pokénchi", a house where residents of different ages and gender gather together, united by their love for Pokémon, to deliver new reasons to love Pokémon, and of course, Pokémon news, all with that special Pokémon love! There are segments where the residents go visit people all over the country, as well as segments where the viewers come visit Pokénchi to have Pokémon battles.
The one thing all the residents of "Pokénchi" have in common is that they all love Pokémon! "Pokénchi" is the shortened form of Pokémon Uchi which translates as "Pokémon House". Their lives are filled with Pokémon! Sometimes they share the latest Pokémon news with each other, other times they play the video games or card game together... and every week, various incidents occur in this life they lead! Everyone, gather at Pokénchi every Sunday morning!
The show stars Shoko-tan and Abareru-kun from Pokémon Get TV along with American-Japanese comedian Antony from comedian duo Matenburo and a Japanese composer, lyricist and musician Hyadain, who mainly works on composing anime themes.
Everyone knows that Shoko-tan is a huge fan of Pokémon! She's the custodian of Pokénchi and wants everyone to love Pokémon even more than they already do. Hyadain is a well-informed person that will teach viewers a lot of things about Pokémon! He makes smart decisions both when it comes to games and everyday life. Abareru-kun is a passionate man doing his best to entertain everyone with Pokémon, although his efforts are sometimes in vain but everyone still loves him.
We have added this show to our Episode Guide and new episode titles will be added as they are revealed. We have also added a Pokénchi content database page which will list all the segments as well as details about the show and will be updated throughout the shows run. The hosts of the show have been added to our Character Database as well. High resolution images from this episode have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Cut out pictures of Shoko-tan, Hyadain and Abareru-kun pop-up at the bottom of the screen and they disappear as the Gathering in the Pokémon House? (ポケモンの家あつまる？) logo appears for a few moments before it disappears and the camera zooms to the front door which opens to start the episode.
The episode starts with Shoko-tan directing Abareru-kun to arrange items on the shelf so they look nice and clean and she wants to get it done because a new girl named Rinka would be arriving that day. The two argue for a bit until Hyadain announces he has a Pikachu cake. Shoko-tan thinks it looks amazing and cute.
The cake was a present to celebrate their new friend Rinka coming to the house. Shoko-tan then says she got a Nymphia plushie for her as well as a present. Abareru-kun gets all worried because he forgot to get her a present also and just then the doorbell rings but no one hears it. Rinka just decides to walk in and they are all surprised to see her as they were discussing what he should and Abareru-kun quickly runs off after seeing Rinka.
Rinka sits down and introduces herself. She is 15 years old and her favorite Pokémon is Pikachu. She really liked Hyadain Pikachu cake and Shoko-tan give her the Nymphia but then beings to start rambling on and on at a faster and faster speed until Hyadain has to explain to Rinka that she sometimes does this. He then proceeds to do a Wanriky Karate Chop on Shoko-tan in the forehead to stop her. Rinka then thanks them both for the presents.
Abareru-kun then shows up again but he has a Marumine painted on his forehead. She is instantly afraid and begins to run away after he tries to get close to her. Hyadain finally breaks it up and stops them both. Abareru-kun though that Rinka loved Marumine because she had one on her backpack. He then says he has a surprise present for her instead and to wait a moment.
Third, he put liquid detergent in a bowl with a shoelace dipped in it and the then spread the detergent over the top of the bowl to make a bubble that grew as the CO2 fog expanded. They were impressed but Shoko-tan didn't think it quite looked like a Marumine but Abareru-kun had that covered as well. He had a balloon that was colored like Marumine and in the balloon was some more dry ice. He got a bottle of water and then poured it into the large balloon. It began to expand until it finally Exploded.
He started by visiting the Yabata baseball team. When Antony was 12 he also played baseball. He then visited the Takinogawa Market Street shopping district (滝野川市場通り商店街). He stopped by Funachu CSC (鮒忠 CSC) where he met 60 year old Hiroyuki Miura (三浦宏之) who he thought looked like Sleeper. He then visited a Flower shop (花よし) where he met 72 year old Teruko Nakamaru (中丸照子) who he thought looked like Washibon.
While walking on the street, he then met his old classmate 26 year old Miho Ikuma (生熊美穂) and her 6 year old son Rui. She then sang the song Can You Say the Pokémon? (ポケモン言えるかな？) to show how much she knew about Pokémon. That concluded his segment for the week after meeting new Pokénds.
After the commercial break, Hyadain was playing with the Takara Tomy toy Pokéderu Gacha (ポケでるガチャ). Abareru-kun wanted to try it but Hyadain wasn't done playing and the two got in an arguement. Shoko-tan said they should have a Pokémon Battle. Abareru-kun said that if he won, Hyadain would have to paint his face like a Marumine as well, and also shave his head to get a "Marumine haircut". When Rinka was asked which of the two's side she was on, she said she was with Hyadain and Abareru-kun told her she'd have to paint he face if he lost too. Rinka was initially horrified, but said it'd be okay since Hyadain was definitely winning. It was a 3-on-3 single battle.
The battle started with Abareru-kun sending out Marumine and Hyadain sending out Sirknight which it promtly Mega evolved. Marumine used Thunderbolt. Sirknight then used Hyper Voice which left Marumine with only 1HP as it had a Focus Band (きあいのハチマキ) on. Hyadain swapped out Mega Sirknight for Gengar. Marumine used Explosion but it had no effect on the Ghost-type Gengar. Abareru-kun then sent out Fiarrow and it used Brave Bird which KO'd it. Hyadain brought out Mega Sirknight again but Fiarrow's Brave Bird KO'd it also. Hyadain sent out his last Pokémon, Hariteyama which used Close Combat and KO'd Abareru-kun's Fiarrow which was low on HP due to the recoil damage from using Brave Bird. Kamex was Abareru-kun's final Pokémon and he Mega evolved it. He used Hydro Pump and dealt over 50% damage to Hariteyama but not enough to knock it out. Hariteyama which used Close Combat and 1-hit KO'd Mega Kamex. Hyadain was declared the winner of the battle. Abareru-kun was visibly upset on the floor but Hyadain came over to him with an outstretched hand and the two hugged.
The one thing all the residents of "Pokénchi" have in common is that they all love Pokémon! "Pokénchi" is the shortened form of Pokémon Uchi which translates as "Pokémon House". Their lives are filled with Pokémon! Sometimes they share the latest Pokémon news with each other, other times they play the video games or card game together... and every week, various incidents occur in this life they lead! Everyone, gather at Pokénchi every Sunday morning!
The show stars Shoko-tan and Abareru-kun from Pokémon Get TV along with American-Japanese comedian Antony from comedian duo Matenburo and a Japanese composer, lyricist and musician Hyadain, who mainly works on composing anime themes.
Everyone knows that Shoko-tan is a huge fan of Pokémon! She's the custodian of Pokénchi and wants everyone to love Pokémon even more than they already do. Hyadain is a well-informed person that will teach viewers a lot of things about Pokémon! He makes smart decisions both when it comes to games and everyday life. Abareru-kun is a passionate man doing his best to entertain everyone with Pokémon, although his efforts are sometimes in vain but everyone still loves him.
We have added this show to our Episode Guide and new episode titles will be added as they are revealed. We have also added a Pokénchi content database page which will list all the segments as well as details about the show and will be updated throughout the shows run. The hosts of the show have been added to our Character Database as well. High resolution images from this episode have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Episode 1 Summary
The first opening for Gathering in the Pokémon House? was only a few seconds long. It starts off with a long shot in the sky looking down at Tokyo. The Tokyo Tower is prominent in the shot as it zooms through a bunch of clouds to the actual Pokémon House which has a large Pikachu tail as its roof.Cut out pictures of Shoko-tan, Hyadain and Abareru-kun pop-up at the bottom of the screen and they disappear as the Gathering in the Pokémon House? (ポケモンの家あつまる？) logo appears for a few moments before it disappears and the camera zooms to the front door which opens to start the episode.
The episode starts with Shoko-tan directing Abareru-kun to arrange items on the shelf so they look nice and clean and she wants to get it done because a new girl named Rinka would be arriving that day. The two argue for a bit until Hyadain announces he has a Pikachu cake. Shoko-tan thinks it looks amazing and cute.
The cake was a present to celebrate their new friend Rinka coming to the house. Shoko-tan then says she got a Nymphia plushie for her as well as a present. Abareru-kun gets all worried because he forgot to get her a present also and just then the doorbell rings but no one hears it. Rinka just decides to walk in and they are all surprised to see her as they were discussing what he should and Abareru-kun quickly runs off after seeing Rinka.
Rinka sits down and introduces herself. She is 15 years old and her favorite Pokémon is Pikachu. She really liked Hyadain Pikachu cake and Shoko-tan give her the Nymphia but then beings to start rambling on and on at a faster and faster speed until Hyadain has to explain to Rinka that she sometimes does this. He then proceeds to do a Wanriky Karate Chop on Shoko-tan in the forehead to stop her. Rinka then thanks them both for the presents.
Abareru-kun then shows up again but he has a Marumine painted on his forehead. She is instantly afraid and begins to run away after he tries to get close to her. Hyadain finally breaks it up and stops them both. Abareru-kun though that Rinka loved Marumine because she had one on her backpack. He then says he has a surprise present for her instead and to wait a moment.
Abareru-kun Replicates Marumine's Explosion!?
Abareru-kun returns a few minutes later with a bunch of bowls and some dry ice and boiling water so he can replicate Marumine's Explosion. He starts off by first putting a bunch of dry ice into an empty bowl. Second, he then pours water over it and it quickly begins to create an expanding fog.
Third, he put liquid detergent in a bowl with a shoelace dipped in it and the then spread the detergent over the top of the bowl to make a bubble that grew as the CO2 fog expanded. They were impressed but Shoko-tan didn't think it quite looked like a Marumine but Abareru-kun had that covered as well. He had a balloon that was colored like Marumine and in the balloon was some more dry ice. He got a bottle of water and then poured it into the large balloon. It began to expand until it finally Exploded.
Pokénds Gather? (ポケだちあつまる？)
Antony travels all throughout Japan and his objective is to make lots of friends that love Pokémon and those people are then called Pokénds (ポケだち), Pokémon + Friends! He carries a red and white banner with him so that people know exactly what he is doing plus his yellow Pikachu shirt means people can see him coming. In the first episode, he visited his birthplace Itabashi, Tokyo and as a local celebrity he tried to make many friends as he could. Like Satoshi, who started his journey in Masara Town, Antony wanted to start his journey in his hometown.
He started by visiting the Yabata baseball team. When Antony was 12 he also played baseball. He then visited the Takinogawa Market Street shopping district (滝野川市場通り商店街). He stopped by Funachu CSC (鮒忠 CSC) where he met 60 year old Hiroyuki Miura (三浦宏之) who he thought looked like Sleeper. He then visited a Flower shop (花よし) where he met 72 year old Teruko Nakamaru (中丸照子) who he thought looked like Washibon.
While walking on the street, he then met his old classmate 26 year old Miho Ikuma (生熊美穂) and her 6 year old son Rui. She then sang the song Can You Say the Pokémon? (ポケモン言えるかな？) to show how much she knew about Pokémon. That concluded his segment for the week after meeting new Pokénds.
After the commercial break, Hyadain was playing with the Takara Tomy toy Pokéderu Gacha (ポケでるガチャ). Abareru-kun wanted to try it but Hyadain wasn't done playing and the two got in an arguement. Shoko-tan said they should have a Pokémon Battle. Abareru-kun said that if he won, Hyadain would have to paint his face like a Marumine as well, and also shave his head to get a "Marumine haircut". When Rinka was asked which of the two's side she was on, she said she was with Hyadain and Abareru-kun told her she'd have to paint he face if he lost too. Rinka was initially horrified, but said it'd be okay since Hyadain was definitely winning. It was a 3-on-3 single battle.
The battle started with Abareru-kun sending out Marumine and Hyadain sending out Sirknight which it promtly Mega evolved. Marumine used Thunderbolt. Sirknight then used Hyper Voice which left Marumine with only 1HP as it had a Focus Band (きあいのハチマキ) on. Hyadain swapped out Mega Sirknight for Gengar. Marumine used Explosion but it had no effect on the Ghost-type Gengar. Abareru-kun then sent out Fiarrow and it used Brave Bird which KO'd it. Hyadain brought out Mega Sirknight again but Fiarrow's Brave Bird KO'd it also. Hyadain sent out his last Pokémon, Hariteyama which used Close Combat and KO'd Abareru-kun's Fiarrow which was low on HP due to the recoil damage from using Brave Bird. Kamex was Abareru-kun's final Pokémon and he Mega evolved it. He used Hydro Pump and dealt over 50% damage to Hariteyama but not enough to knock it out. Hariteyama which used Close Combat and 1-hit KO'd Mega Kamex. Hyadain was declared the winner of the battle. Abareru-kun was visibly upset on the floor but Hyadain came over to him with an outstretched hand and the two hugged.
