Gear up for adventure in this upcoming new animated Pokémon series! Introducing the new protagonists, Liko and Roy, as they set off on an exciting, action-packed journey! Artwork and pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. Staff Bio pages for: Minori Suzuki (鈴木みのり) who plays Liko, Yuka Terasaki (寺崎裕香) who plays Roy and Taku Yashiro (八代拓) who plays Professor Friede have been updated.

YouTube Clip - Trailer for the Upcoming New Animated Pokémon Series

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAav4UAT7zk

YouTube Clip - Trailer for the Upcoming New Animated Pokémon Series (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JYRKGNk-qQ

Press Release:

Information on the cast of the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting with a 1 hour special on April 14th, has been revealed. The old protagonists Satoshi and Pikachu will be replaced with a new set of dual protagonists, where Minori Suzuki will be playing the role of Liko and Yuka Terasaki will be playing the role of Roy, while Taku Yashiro will play the Pokémon Professor Friede. Ikue Ohtani handles the voice of the current protagonist Satoshi's partner Pikachu, but will also be in charge of the new series' new character and Pokémon Professor Friede's partner Captain Pikachu. You can listen to their voices in the new trailer that just got released.


A new promo image shows Liko, the Paldean girl with a mysterious pendant and Roy, the Kantonean boy with a mysterious monster ball, as well as Friede and Captain Pikachu, against a majestic sky, alongside all kinds of Pokémon from various regions, including Nyahoja from the video games "Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet".

The image also shows a boy standing next to the "Fire Swordsman Pokémon" Soublades, staring at Liko and Roy, as well as the alternately colored legendary Pokémon "Black Rayquaza", creating excitement for how these elements will play a part in Liko and Roy's adventure.

Suzuki is known as the voice of Hajime Fujiwara in the video game The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls and Freyja Wion in the anime series Macross Δ, Terasaki as the voice of Tenma Matsukaze in Inazuma Eleven GO and Kudelia Aina Bernstein in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Yashiro as the voice of Tsubasa Kashiwagi in The Idolmaster SideM and Tatsuhisa "Luke" Kamijo in Yu-Gi-Oh Sevens.

Staff list:

Director: Saori Den (でんさおり)
Creative Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Action Director: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Series Composition: Dai Sato (佐藤大)
Character Design: Rei Yamazaki (山崎玲愛)
Character Drafts: Ken Sugimori, Game Freak (杉森建)
Sub-Character Design: Kyoko Ito (伊藤京子)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Music: Conisch
Animation production: OLM

A comment from Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko:

I first encountered Liko when I was given reference material for the audition, and I remember being filled with strong emotions the likes of which I had never felt before at that moment. I really wanted to go on an adventure with Liko, to take a step forward! I wanted to play this character so badly that it felt like our meeting here was meant to be. This is why I'm so very happy these people that created Pokémon with love and care entrusted this character to me.

Just like the Pokémon anime, I was born in 1997, so Pokémon has always been there as a natural part of my life. I hope this is how it will be for everyone around the world in the future as well. I will pour all my heart and soul into playing Liko. The Pokémon anime will continue to be the greatest thing ever, so please look forward to the new series!


【リコ役　鈴木みのりさんコメント】
オーディション資料を頂き、リコと出会った瞬間。絶対にリコと一緒に冒険の旅に出たい！　一歩を踏み出したい！　と、感じた事のない熱い強い気持ちが込み上げてきたのを覚えています。この出会いは運命なんじゃないかと思えるくらい、何が何でも演じたいと思いました。だからこそ、ポケモンを愛し創り上げてきたスタッフの皆様に、こうしてリコを任せて頂いたことが、今はただとても幸せです。

私はアニポケと同じ1997年に生まれました。そして生まれてからずっと、当たり前の様にポケモンが傍に居ました。これからも世界中の皆様にとって、ポケモンがそうであるように。全身全霊をかけてリコを演じます。 今度のアニポケも、最高に素敵なものになっています。ぜひ楽しみにしていてください！

A comment from Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy:

I really treasure the three years I got to go on adventures with Satoshi and Pikachu when I played Corni in the "Pocket Monsters XY" TV series. It's precisely because of the passion for the show that I picked up from my seniors during those three years that I feel so much pressure and responsibility now that I've been given the role of one of the protagonists of this new series, so I'm going to approach the new series while embracing the love for the show that I saw and felt in my seniors back then.

I hope the children that will start watching the Pokémon anime from here on will think of Liko and Roy as their friends, and I promise to approach both the show and the role with everything I've got, doing my best to make it enjoyable for all so that existing fans will come to love Liko and Roy as well! Please join us as we start a new chapter of history.


【ロイ役　寺崎裕香さんコメント】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスターXY」シリーズで、コルニ役としてサトシとピカチュウと共に冒険出来た3年間は私にとって宝物のような時間でした。その時に先輩方から学んだ事、作品に対する熱い想い、あの3年があったからこそ、今回新シリーズで主人公の1人を任せていただいたと言う事に、より大きなプレッシャーと責任を感じています。あの時見て感じた先輩方の作品への愛を、しっかり胸に抱きしめて、今回の新シリーズに挑もうと思っています。

これから初めてアニポケを見る子供達にとって、リコとロイが友達のような存在になってくれる事を願いつつ、アニポケファンのみなさんには、リコとロイのことも愛して頂けるように、全力で役と作品と向き合い、楽しい時間をお届けできるよう頑張ります！どうか、新たな歴史のはじまりを一緒に見届けてください。よろしくお願いします。

A comment from Taku Yashiro, the voice of Friede:

I still remember dreaming about going on an adventure with Pokémon back when I was watching the Pocket Monsters anime in grade school, so I was trembling with joy and surprise when I first learned I was getting the chance to be in my beloved show, one that's got so much history and is so loved all around the world now. I want to play the Friede character with whole-hearted devotion, not just so that children can experience such dreams, but so that adults that grew up together with the franchise can do so as well.


【フリード役　八代拓さんコメント】
小学生の時に、テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」を観て、自分もポケモンと一緒に冒険したい！　と夢見たことを今でも覚えています。これだけの歴史を積み重ねてきて世界中から愛され続けている大好きな作品に自分が出演できると知った時は、嬉しさと驚きで身震いしました。ポケモンの歴史と一緒に成長してきた大人はもちろん、かつての自分のように、胸いっぱいの夢を子供達に感じていただけるように、フリードというキャラクターを誠心誠意演じていきたいと思っています。

新シリーズ テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」初回は4月14日（金）１時間スペシャルで放送スタート！

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、主人公の少女・リコと少年・ロイをW主人公として迎えた新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター」を4月14日（金）に1時間スペシャルで放送スタートすることを発表。さらに、本作のメインビジュアルやリコ、ロイ、フリードら登場人物の声を務めるキャストなど最新情報を初公開しました！

【最新情報①】　新シリーズ テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」メインビジュアル公開 今回公開したメインビジュアルは、壮大な空を背に、リコとロイ、フリードとキャプテンピカチュウに加え、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』で登場したニャオハをはじめ、各地方の様々なポケモンたちが描かれています。

また、「ひのけんしポケモン」のソウブレイズの傍らでリコとロイを見つめる少年は一体…？ 伝説のポケモン・色違いの「黒いレックウザ」はリコとロイの冒険にどのように関わってくるのか、続報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」をご覧ください！

【ストーリー概要】
ポケットモンスター、縮めてポケモン。
この星の不思議な不思議な生き物。
空、海、森、街の中と至る所でその姿を見ることができる。
不思議なペンダントを持つパルデア出身の少女、リコ。
謎のモンスターボールを持つカントー出身の少年、ロイ。
広大なポケットモンスターの世界を舞台に
リコとロイの新たな冒険が始まる！
ふたりを待ち受ける出会い、そして運命とは―！？
これは、冒険を通じて大事な何かを「見つける」物語。

【最新情報②】　キャラクター原案イラスト公開
さらに、リコ、ロイ、フリードの原案イラストも初公開！　3人を通して、不思議で広大なポケットモンスターの世界を皆さんにお届けします。

【最新情報③】　キャスト情報公開
　そして、リコ・ロイ・フリードたちメインキャラクターの声を務めるキャストも発表！　リコ役・鈴木みのりさん、ロイ役・寺崎裕香さん、フリード役・八代拓さんのコメントが到着しました！

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000846.000002610.html

Celebrating Pokémon Day, Netflix and The Pokémon Company give fans a first look at main character Haru and Psyduck from newly announced stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge. The series has been added to our Episode Guide and will be updated when titles and information become available.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Concierge | Official Teaser | Netflix

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgPiewDncQ

Netflix and The Pokémon Company team up for brand new stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge

In celebration of Pokémon Day, Netflix today announced Pokémon Concierge, its first collaborative production with The Pokémon Company and an ambitious stop-motion project produced by critically acclaimed dwarf studios.

Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.

“Netflix is looking forward to delighting fans in Japan and around the world with ‘Pokémon Concierge,’ an entirely new visual and storytelling experience featuring ground-breaking stop-motion animation set in the Pokémon world in close collaboration with The Pokémon Company,” said Minyoung Kim, Vice President of Netflix Content in Asia. “We’re also excited to reveal this new series on Pokémon Day and provide fans with even more things to look forward to on this special holiday celebrating the popular franchise.”

Source: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-pokemon-concierge

The legendary hero Zacian, an all new melee All-Rounder, is now available in Pokémon UNITE!

Zacian Infogram:

YouTube Clip - Zacian Character Spotlight | Pokémon UNITE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1_sr46finE

Celebrate Pokémon Day with Zacian in Pokémon UNITE

Bear a behemoth blade with Zacian in Pokémon UNITE! Charge up your attacks with Aeos energy and cut the opposition down to size with Legendary power. This powerful Pokémon from the Galar region makes its debut on Aeos Island this Pokémon Day as part of a special event: Adventure in Zacian’s Weald. In this event, Zacian can be obtained without spending Aeos coins or Aeos gems.

The Adventure in Zacian’s Weald event will be held in Pokémon UNITE until Sunday, March 26, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Players can obtain dice by logging in (and other means) and then roll them to advance squares on a board. As players advance squares, they can complete missions to earn adventure coins and then exchange those coins for Zacian’s Unite license.

To commemorate Pokémon Day and Zacian’s introduction to Pokémon UNITE, players can use the gift code POKEMONDAY to redeem a gold Zacian Pokémon boost emblem, which has useful effects in battle. This gift code is redeemable until Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. To redeem this gift code, follow these steps:

• Launch Pokémon UNITE on mobile or Nintendo Switch.
• Select the events icon on the right side of the main menu.
• Select the Daily Events tab.
• Scroll down and select Gift Exchange.
• Select Exchange and then enter the gift code on the page that appears.

Read on to learn more about everything Zacian has to offer in Pokémon UNITE’s latest update and to pick up some tips before battling with this Warrior Pokémon.

Zacian Basics

If Zacian’s basic attacks are performed consecutively within a set time, the effects of the second and subsequent basic attack stages will change. (When Zacian is using a move, this set time is extended.) For stage two, Zacian deals damage to opposing Pokémon and decreases their movement speed. For stage three, Zacian deals damage to opposing Pokémon while restoring its own HP. For stage four, Zacian quickly draws near an opposing Pokémon and deals damage to it. Also for stage four, all of Zacian’s move cooldowns are reduced.

Zacian has the Intrepid Sword Ability. If the goal scoring button is held down, Zacian has its sword charged with Aeos energy, and for a short time, Zacian’s basic attacks become boosted attacks. In addition, during the effect duration, Zacian can use a boosted version of one of its moves once. The longer the goal scoring button is held down, the more Aeos energy is charged into the sword, lengthening the duration of the boost effect on basic attacks and moves. Intrepid Sword goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.

Boosted basic attacks have an increased area of effect and deal additional damage proportional to the opposing Pokémon’s HP. When Zacian knocks out or assists in knocking out a Pokémon on the opposing team, that Pokémon will drop more Aeos energy than it normally would.

Lv. 1 & 3 Moves

Slash - Zacian deals damage to an opposing Pokémon and deals a small amount of damage to nearby opposing Pokémon. When Slash is boosted with Aeos energy, its area of effect is increased, it deals increased damage, and it also decreases opposing Pokémon’s movement speed for a short time.

Quick Attack - Zacian charges in the designated direction, stops in place when it hits an opposing Pokémon, and deals damage to it. When Quick Attack is boosted with Aeos energy, it also leaves opposing Pokémon unable to act for a short time.

Lv. 5 Moves

Metal Claw - Zacian releases a shock wave in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their movement speed. As the shock wave moves forward, it negates projectile attacks from opposing Pokémon it hits. After releasing the shock wave, Zacian also charges and deals damage to opposing Pokémon. If this charge hits an opposing Pokémon, Zacian’s basic attack speed is increased for a short time. When Metal Claw is boosted with Aeos energy, the shock wave’s size and travel distance are increased. Also, the movement speed of opposing Pokémon hit by the shock wave is further decreased. Metal Claw can be upgraded to reduce its cooldown.

Sacred Sword - Zacian slashes around itself as if drawing a circle with the tip of its sword, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed. Zacian then unleashes a slashing attack inside the circle, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them unable to act. After this move hits an opposing Pokémon, Zacian’s Attack is increased for a short time, and damage dealt by Zacian’s moves and basic attacks partially ignores the opposing Pokémon’s Defense. When Sacred Sword is boosted with Aeos energy, its area of effect is increased, and the time until the slashing attack is unleashed is reduced. Sacred Sword can be upgraded to reduce the time until the slashing attack is unleashed.

Lv. 7 Moves

Agility - Any hindrances applied to Zacian are removed, and Zacian’s movement speed is greatly increased. After a short time, the movement speed increase weakens and stays that way for a set amount of time. The effect duration is increased if Zacian is in combat with Pokémon from the opposing team. When Agility is boosted with Aeos energy, Zacian’s movement speed is further increased, and Zacian is also granted a shield. Agility can be upgraded to further increase the movement speed boost.

Play Rough - Zacian leaps in the designated direction, dealing damage to an opposing Pokémon it hits and leaving them unable to act. For a short time after Zacian lands, Zacian takes reduced damage from the opposing Pokémon it dealt damage to. When Play Rough is boosted with Aeos energy, Zacian leaps further and will no longer stop in place when hitting an opposing Pokémon, and all opposing Pokémon hit along the leap’s path will receive damage and be left unable to act. Play Rough can be upgraded to increase the length of time opposing Pokémon are left unable to act.

Zacian’s Unite Move, Sovereign Sword

Zacian readies its giant sword, charges the sword with Aeos energy, and then slashes in front of itself. Zacian becomes immune to hindrances while the Unite Move button is held down and Zacian is in its ready stance. The longer Zacian is in this stance, the more Aeos energy is charged into the sword, and the more damage Sovereign Sword deals. If a set amount of Aeos energy or more is charged into the sword, the Unite Move becomes boosted, and the slash’s area of effect increases. This boosted Unite Move deals increased damage to opposing Pokémon it hits who have been buffed by their own Unite Move.

Metagame Watch

Melee All-Rounders are often powerful Pokémon that deal plenty of sustained damage at the cost of low range, making positioning and mobility-focused moves important. Zacian’s Intrepid Sword Ability and the boosted versions of Play Rough and Agility make it possible for Zacian to keep up with speedy, ranged targets, but Zacian will still require some help from teammates to take down key targets.

Strong Against: Zoroark
Zoroark is a powerful Speedster that can knock out key targets in the blink of an eye, but it can be punished with strong hindrances. Since Zoroark needs to get into melee range to deal its damage, Zacian’s Sacred Sword can quickly ruin Zoroark’s day by leaving it unable to act and giving Zacian an angle to counterattack. In games in which Speedsters like Zoroark are running wild, players using Zacian should use Sacred Sword to shut them down.

Weak Against: Delphox
Zacian can counter powerful ranged Pokémon with Metal Claw’s projectile blocking, but Delphox has plenty of ranged tools to keep it at bay, such as Mystical Fire, Fire Spin, and its Unite Move, Fanciful Fireworks. Players using Zacian will want to keep all of these major cooldowns in mind, since it’s unlikely Zacian will be able to deal with Delphox unless all of Delphox’s cooldowns have been expended. Players using Zacian will also want to make sure they use Agility or Play Rough to close the gap to Delphox when the time is right.

Source: https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/news/celebrate-pokemon-day-with-zacian/

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is coming! You’ll be able to adventure for even longer and delve even deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet with this paid additional content. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero includes a New Uniform Set, made up of new apparel items that you can use at once in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, and two DLC expansions. These are Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. While this tale is split into two parts, they link together to tell a connected story.​

YouTube Clip - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiYSuUoI-dY

YouTube Clip - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or84Nt7nTmo

POKÉMON ANNOUNCES NEW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT FOR POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET

Trainers to Continue Their Adventures in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero ​​​​​​​

Bellevue, WA — February 27, 2023 — Today, on Pokémon Day, during a special Pokémon Presents video presentation that was streamed online to fans around the world, The Pokémon Company announced The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, new downloadable content for the blockbuster Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. Global sales of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for the Nintendo Switch family of systems surpassed 10 million combined units in the first three days after their worldwide launch on November 18, 2022—the highest global sales for any software on any Nintendo platform within that timeframe. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will take fans deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet and consists of two different adventures—Part 1: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Teal Mask, launching in fall 2023, and Part 2: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk, releasing at a later date. Fans can purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero now on Nintendo eShop.[1]


“We are so grateful that millions of Trainers around the world have chosen to explore the expansive Paldea region,” said Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company. “In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, fans will take a trip to the land of Kitakami, where they will meet new Pokémon and interesting characters. I sincerely hope that Trainers who embark on this new journey find the same excitement and joy they experienced when they encountered their first Pokémon.”

Players can use their current save data from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet to continue their adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.[2] In this new downloadable content, players will be leaving the Paldea region, the setting of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. In Part 1: The Teal Mask, a school trip will take players to the land of Kitakami, where they will be joining an outdoors study program held jointly between their academy and another school. In Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players will be traveling to Blueberry Academy, a sister school of their own academy, as exchange students. While this tale is split into two parts, they link together to tell a connected story.​


In Part 1: The Teal Mask, players will be chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They’ll be taken to the land of Kitakami, where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip seems to coincide with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players will meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land.​


​In Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players will be able to encounter over 230 familiar Pokémon that have been found living in other regions but had not appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. This includes Pokémon that players will be able to bring to their games via Pokémon HOME or those received in trades.[3]​ Players will also encounter new Legendary Pokémon—Ogerpon in Part 1: The Teal Mask and Terapagos in Part 2: The Indigo Disk. In Part 1: The Teal Mask, three Pokémon named Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti also appear. They are beloved by the people of the village as heroes that protected the land of Kitakami in the past, and stone statues were made in their likeness to express the people’s gratitude.


Players who purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero by Tuesday, October 31, 2023, will be given a serial code for a special gift: a Hisuian Zoroark with three special features.[4]​ This Hisuian Zoroark knows the move Happy Hour, which it cannot learn through normal gameplay, along with Tera Blast, Bitter Malice, and Nasty Plot.​ It has the Charismatic Mark, and it has Dark as its Tera Type. The serial code will be valid until Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Notes:

[1] To purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero from the in-game menu, players must have updated their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to version 1.2.0 or higher.​ Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

[2] To begin the main story of Part 1: The Teal Mask, players will need to have begun their Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. The start of the Treasure Hunt occurs after about three hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary. To begin the main story of Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players will need to have reached the ending of their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game and completed the main story of Part 1: The Teal Mask.​

[3] Please see here for a list of other titles compatible with Pokémon HOME. The Pokémon that players will be able transfer to each game via Pokémon HOME are limited to Pokémon that can appear in those games.

[4] Players may be able to get Hisuian Zoroark in different ways in the future.​ Players will need to connect their Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this early-purchase bonus.​ The user profile on a player’s system will need to be linked to a Nintendo Account to connect to the internet.​ Players can use the serial code for this bonus only once. After they’ve used the code to claim their gift, players will not be able to use the same code in another save file.​ It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of gameplay before players can access the Mystery Gift feature and use serial codes.​

The Pokémon Company International has partnered with leading supermarket ASDA to bring customers special fun-filled events at six of its major stores across February and March. Celebrating Pokémon Day on February 27th, 2023, and heralding the launch of an exciting new Pokémon toy range and a new Trading Card Game (TCG) release, the Pokémon at ASDA events strengthen the growing partnership between the iconic pop culture brand and the retail giant.

POKÉMON TEAMS UP WITH ASDA FOR IN-STORE FUN TO CELEBRATE POKÉMON DAY

The immersive activity includes character visits from Pikachu along with a huge colouring wall bursting with Pokémon for shoppers to colour in. There are also special activity sheets and Pikachu sun visors for customers to take home. A selection of products from across the popular Pokémon toy line and the hugely successful Trading Card Game will be on display for shoppers to browse and purchase.

The ASDA stores staging the Pokémon events are:
25 Feb Wigan
26 Feb Sheffield
3 Mar West Bridgford
4 Mar Derby
10 Mar Pudsey
11 Mar Trafford Park

Master toy partner Jazwares’ award-winning range includes battle figures, 8” plush and the Clip and Go. The latest TCG release in January saw the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series reach its towering peak with the Crown Zenith expansion, featuring an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers to celebrate the era of Pokémon V. Over 160 cards include 3 brand-new Radiant Pokémon, 5 colossal Pokémon VMAX, 8 shining Pokémon VSTAR, and 17 powerful Pokémon V plus 70 cards with special artwork in the Galarian Gallery (available in store whilst stocks last). The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion, which adopts an updated take on the Pokémon ex gameplay mechanic, launches worldwide on 31 March.

Solaseed Air announced that it has a specially painted Nassy Jet Miyazaki and that it will enter service on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. On the first day of service, a ceremony will be held at Miyazaki Airport, and a special version of the boarding pass will be distributed on flights operated by Nassy Jet Miyazaki.

Inauguration Ceremony

Solaseed Air Flight 67 (Departure: Miyazaki 9:15 → Arrival: Okinawa (Naha) 10:55)
Aircraft Boeing 737-800 (JA803X)

(1) Greetings from the host and guests of honor
(2) Distribution of commemorative gifts to passengers
(3) Nassy seeing passengers off

Scheduled flights

3/2 (Thu), 3/17 (Fri) - 3/23 (Thu)
Flight 51 Tokyo (Haneda) → Miyazaki, Flight 64 Miyazaki → Tokyo (Haneda)
Flight 67 Miyazaki → Okinawa (Naha), Flight 68 Okinawa (Naha) → Miyazaki
Flight 126 Okinawa (Naha) → Kobe, Flight 127 Kobe → Okinawa (Naha)

3/24 (Fri) - 3/25 (Sat)
Flight 57 Tokyo (Haneda) → Miyazaki, Flight 60 Miyazaki → Tokyo (Haneda)
Flight 11 Tokyo (Haneda) → Kumamoto, Flight 14 Kumamoto → Tokyo (Haneda)
Flight 17 Tokyo (Haneda) → Kumamoto, Flight 20 Kumamoto → Tokyo (Haneda)

3/26 (Sun) - 3/31 (Fri)
Flight 57 Tokyo (Haneda) → Miyazaki, Flight 60 Miyazaki → Tokyo (Haneda)
Flight 31 Tokyo (Haneda) → Nagasaki, Flight 32 Nagasaki → Tokyo (Haneda)
Flight 17 Tokyo (Haneda) → Kumamoto, Flight 20 Kumamoto → Tokyo (Haneda)

In-flight Services

Boarding Certificate - A special version of the boarding pass will be distributed only on the first day of service. This hologram-embossed boarding pass is only available on the first day of service! A certificate will also be available to passengers boarding the Nassy Jet Miyazaki during the service period. If you wish to receive one, please ask a cabin attendant. (Up to one certificate per passenger)

Commemorative Postcard

During the flight period, postcards featuring an illustration of the Nassy Jet Miyazaki will be available on board. If you wish to receive one, please ask a cabin attendant. （Please ask a flight attendant if you would like to receive a postcard.


The illustration depicts the Pokémon that appear on the Nassy Jet Miyazaki aircraft, centering on Nassy and Alolan Nassy, enjoying their time along the sparkling seaside area that reminds passengers of Miyazaki.

Source: https://www.solaseedair.jp/nassy-jet/

New information has been revealed about the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting April 14th, 2023. It features two new characters: Friede, the "Battling Pokémon Professor" who's good at Pokémon battles as well, and his partner Captain Pikachu.

Dual protagonists Liko and Roy end up meeting Pokémon Professor Friede, who dresses himself stylishly in goggles and a flight jacket. "Captain Pikachu", whose imposing facial expression and hat make for an impressive sight, will appear as his partner. Pictures where you can see various expressions of Friede and Captain Pikachu has been revealed as well.


In addition, the TV anime Pocket Monsters Mezase Pokémon Master, which airs Fridays at 6:55 p.m. on TV Tokyo, has released episode titles and summaries for episodes 8, 9, 10, and 11, which will start airing from Friday, March 3rd, 2023.


What Juppeta Is Looking For!
Satoshi, Pikachu and the others have come to a town where strange phenomena have allegedly been occurring in various houses. In order to solve the mystery, the group searches one of the affected houses themselves, where they spot a Juppeta...! The Juppeta has been taking all kinds of objects from the houses it's broken into. What could its goal be?!


The Rocket Gang's Counterattack!
Delibird has come to Musashi, Kojiro, Nyarth and Sonansu from the Rocket Gang HQ to deliver the Pokémon the Rocket Gang got in all kinds of regions! Overjoyed at seeing their old companions again, they launch a plan for getting Pikachu that puts absolutely everything they have on the line.


Satoshi and Latios!
Latias once again appears before Satoshi and Pikachu, using its "Dream Projection" to show them Latios being attacked by Pokémon Hunters! In order to save Latios, Satoshi and Pikachu head out with Latias. Will they be able to rescue Latios?


The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
When Satoshi and Pikachu return to Masara Town and reunite with Shigeru, he asks Satoshi the following question: "How close to becoming a Pokémon Master are you, now that you've become a Champion?" Becoming a Pokémon Master has been the dream Satoshi has been gunning for ever since he first set off on his journey with Pikachu. Will Satoshi be able to find the answer to this question?!

English Press Release:

POKÉMON REVEALS MORE CHARACTERS FOR NEW ANIMATED SERIES
Introducing Friede and His Partner, Captain Pikachu, from Next Animated Pokémon Adventure

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 24, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company group unveiled a new character named Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who will star in the recently revealed Pokémon animated series debuting around the world beginning in 2023.

Friede, a Pokémon Professor, and Captain Pikachu will assist and battle alongside the new series’ dual protagonists — Liko from the Paldea region and Roy from the Kanto region in the U.S. version of the show — on thrilling adventures across the Pokémon world while unraveling the mysteries of Liko’s pendant and Roy’s Poké Ball.

“As the Pokémon world expands and evolves, fans will be able to embark on a new journey of action, adventure and friendship through the eyes of unique characters like Friede and Captain Pikachu when the next animated series begins premiering later this year,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise, and we look forward to seeing this beloved Pokémon continue to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon for the brand.”

More details regarding the upcoming Pokémon animated series will be announced in the future. In the meantime, fans can watch a new batch of episodes from “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” that premiered today exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. and feature some of the final moments of Ash and his Pikachu’s journey. The latest “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” trailer can be found on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Japanese Press Release:

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、少女・リコと少年・ロイの2人が登場する新シリーズを2023年4月14日（金）から放送スタート。先週の放送で公開されたロイの新情報に続き、ポケモンバトルも強い「戦うポケモン博士」フリードとその相棒・キャプテンピカチュウが登場することを発表しました。

リコとロイが出会うのは、ゴーグルとフライトジャケットを着こなすポケモン博士のフリード。そして凛々しい表情と帽子が印象的な“キャプテンピカチュウ”が彼の相棒として登場することが明らかになりました。さらに、フリードとキャプテンピカチュウの様々な表情が描かれたイラストも初公開！　新シリーズのさらなる情報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」で発表しますので、是非ご注目ください！

さらに、テレビ東京系にて毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター」は、3月3日（金）から放送する、第8話、第9話、第10話、第11話のサブタイトルと場面カットを公開しました！

３月3日（金）放送「ジュペッタのさがしもの！」
とある街にやってきたサトシとピカチュウたち。ここでは最近、あちこちの家で怪奇現象が起きているという。事件解決のために、サトシたちも事件現場の家を捜索するが、そこで目撃したのは1匹のジュペッタだった…！侵入した家から色んな物を持ち出していたジュペッタの目的は一体！？

３月10日（金）放送「逆襲のロケット団」
ムサシ・コジロウ・ニャース・ソーナンスの元に、ロケット団本部からデリバードがやってくる。デリバードが届けに来たのは、ロケット団が各地方でゲットしたポケモンたちだった！懐かしい仲間達との再会を喜ぶロケット団。そして、ロケット団のこれまでの全てを懸けたピカチュウゲット作戦が、今、始まる―！？

３月17日（金）放送「サトシとラティオス！」
サトシとピカチュウの前に、再びラティアスが姿を現す。ラティアスの「ゆめうつし」でサトシたちが見たのは、ラティオスに襲いかかるポケモンハンター！ラティオスを救うため、ラティアスとともに向かうサトシとピカチュウたち。果たしてラティオスを救い出すことはできるのか！？

３月24日（金）放送「虹とポケモンマスター！」（最終回）
チャンピオンになったキミは、どこまでポケモンマスターに近づけたのかな―。マサラタウンに帰ってきたサトシとピカチュウは、再会したシゲルに問いかけられる。ピカチュウと旅に出た時から、ずっとめざしてきた夢、ポケモンマスター。その答えを、サトシは見つけることができるのか―！？

サトシとピカチュウの物語の最終章を描いた「ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター」も残り4話！ 是非この機会に紹介のご検討を頂けますよう、お願い申し上げます。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000841.000002610.html

New information has been revealed about the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting April 14th, 2023. This will be a new series where the old protagonists Satoshi and Pikachu will be replaced. A new promo image featuring Roy, one of the dual protagonists, has been released as well.

In the picture you can see various expressions of Roy, who's being presented as "a boy with a mysterious monster ball". The other of the dual protagonists, the girl Liko, was presented as "a girl with a mysterious pendant".

The new series will feature new dreams and adventures set across the entire Pokémon world as the adventures of Liko and Roy unfold alongside lots of Pokémon, including the starter trio Nyahoja, Hogator and Kuwassu.

Japanese Press Release:

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、少女・リコと少年・ロイの2人が登場する新シリーズを2023年4月14日（金）に放送することを発表。先週の放送で公開されたリコの新情報に続き、もう一人の主人公・ロイの新たな情報が公開となりました。

本日の放送で新たに明らかになった謎のモンスターボール。様々な装飾が施され、どこか古めかしさを感じるこのモンスターボールは一体…！？さらに、ロイの様々な表情が描かれたイラストも公開！新シリーズのさらなる情報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」でも続々発表しますので、是非ご注目ください！

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000828.000002610.html

The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Together campaign as part of the promotion of Pokémon Day 2023.

YouTube Clip - We invite you to Pokémon Together!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UYlaoMjRw

THE POKEMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS “POKÉMON TOGETHER” BRAND CAMPAIGN IN ANTICIPATION OF POKÉMON DAY

Trainers Around the World Are Invited to “Pokémon Together” and Celebrate the Spirit of Connectivity Across the Entertainment Franchise in 2023
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Campaign Trailer, Online Hub, and Call for #PokemonTogether Fan Content Submissions Launch Today

Bellevue, Wash. – February 15, 2023 – On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, launched in Japan and introduced players to the concept of battling and trading Pokémon by connecting their Game Boy devices. This heralded the start of what would grow to be one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises with a community of global fans known as “Trainers.” Since then, Trainers around the world come together to celebrate their love for the brand on February 27, better known as Pokémon Day. This year, The Pokémon Company International is celebrating the original and enduring spirit of connectivity which began with those first games by inviting Trainers to “Pokémon Together” throughout 2023. A special trailer illustrating the concept of the program launched today and can be seen here.

To kick off the “Pokémon Together” campaign, The Pokémon Company International is inviting Trainers to “Celebrate Pokémon Together” this Pokémon Day. Beginning today, fans around the world are invited to post photos and videos showcasing their love for the franchise and sharing favorite memories to social media. Posts tagged with #PokemonTogether will have the chance to be aggregated into a mosaic in the style of the iconic Poké Ball that will be revealed on Pokémon Day. The official @Pokemon social media channels will also be featuring #PokemonTogether testimonials from members of the global fan community to inspire Trainers for their own submissions and to exhibit what Pokémon means to so many around the world.

“Since its beginning, Pokémon has had the unique ability of physically and virtually bringing people together,” said Andy Hartpence, senior director of brand marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “In 2023, we look forward to recognizing this aspect of the brand and inviting its remarkable community of fans to experience the many ways they can connect and ‘Pokémon Together’ across the franchise. We welcome Trainers to Play-, Discover-, Watch-, Collect-, Trade-, and beginning this Pokémon Day, Celebrate Pokémon Together.”

To see the Poké Ball mosaic reveal, fans can visit the online hub which launched today at Pokemon.com/Together. Fans are also invited to stay tuned for more Pokémon Day celebration details and join the conversation with #PokemonTogether.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/THE-POKEMON-COMPANY-INTERNATIONAL-UNVEILS-POKEMON-TOGETHER-BRAND-CAMPA

Custom print Pokémon skateboards from Bear Walker are coming soon to the Pokémon Center in the United Kingdom. This electrifying series of decks feature Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu, with more drops coming throughout 2023. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

BEAR WALKER TEAMS UP WITH POKÉMON CENTER UK FOR NEW SKATEBOARD COLLABORATION

Exclusive New Deck Designs to Be Released Throughout 2023

London, United Kingdom — 13 Feb. 2023 — The Pokémon Company International today announced an exciting new collaboration coming soon exclusively to Pokémon Center in the United Kingdom. Starting 3 March 2023, a new series of limited edition, Pokémon-themed skateboards from skateboard industry craftsman Bear Walker will be released, starting with decks featuring the Electric-type Pokémon Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu.

Following the European debut of Bear Walker’s signature designs at the Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London last August, Bear Walker brings his expert craftsmanship and brand-new, unique designs to their new home at PokemonCenter.co.uk, the premier online destination for premium Pokémon merchandise in the U.K. The collection of custom skateboards featuring popular Pokémon from the iconic entertainment brand will be available exclusively beginning 3 March, with more drops coming throughout 2023.

The unique Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu decks feature intricate designs representing the popular Pokémon with electrifying and vivid artwork, and each comes with two wall mounts that allow fans to hang their boards as stunning decorative displays. Limited to just 250 units of each design available to purchase, the skateboard decks ship with numbered cards to ensure each is unique.

“Pokémon is a huge brand, and it’s an honour to finally bring my decks to fans in the U.K.,” Bear Walker said. “I was lucky enough to meet some of the U.K. fan community when I visited the 2022 Pokémon World Championships last year, so I wanted to really deliver on new deck designs that fans will love. A lot of passion and time goes into each and every deck I work on, and I hope they’ll resonate with fans and become their new favourites. I’m thrilled to be able to bring my custom style to Pokémon Center U.K., and I can’t wait for fans to see my other designs coming later in 2023.”

“Working alongside Bear Walker has been a wonderful collaboration for the past few years, as his expert craftsmanship and love of the brand really combine to make something special that fans love,” said Cindy Ruppenthal, director of e-commerce at The Pokémon Company International. “We’re so excited to have his beautiful deck designs available for new fans on Pokémon Center U.K. and look forward to continuing this creative partnership throughout the exciting year ahead.”

Fans can now visit the Pokémon Center × Bear Walker hub on PokemonCenter.co.uk to learn more and sign up to receive updates about the skateboard decks, including availability leading up to launch. Fans can also follow the official Pokémon social accounts at @PokemonNewsUK or @BearWalkerOfficial on Instagram for additional updates.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/BEAR-WALKER-TEAMS-UP-WITH-POKEMON-CENTER-UK-FOR-NEW-SKATEBOARD-COLLABO