Online retailer Zavvi is launching an exclusive, limited edition and fully licensed Pokémon vacation vibes collection, celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated New Pokémon Snap game. The range will include five vacation-inspired t-shirt designs, featuring snaps of the beloved characters from the franchise in a variety of their natural habitats, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and more.

The exciting, New Pokémon Snap game will also be available to purchase, launching at midnight for £49.99, or at the discounted price of £34.99 with the purchase of any Pokémon vacation vibes t-shirt. The exclusive, new merchandise and Pokémon Snap game will be available from midnight on April 30th, 2021 at Zavvi.com. Pictures of the T-shirts from this line have been added to an Imageboard thread.

ZAVVI PARTNERS WITH THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ON EXCITING COLLECTION TO CELEBRATE POKÉMON SNAP LAUNCH

UK online retailer Zavvi is launching an exclusive, limited edition and fully licensed Pokémon vacation vibes collection, celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated Pokémon Snap game.

The range will include five vacation-inspired t-shirt designs, featuring snaps of the beloved characters from the franchise in a variety of their natural habitats, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and more.

Get that holiday feeling and relax at island beaches with Pikachu and Squirtle, explore the desert with Charmander, or snap the whole gang at the city waterfront.

The exciting, new Pokémon Snap game will also be available to purchase, launching at midnight for £49.99, or at the discounted price of £34.99 with the purchase of any Pokémon vacation vibes t-shirt.

The exclusive, new merchandise and Pokémon Snap game will be available from midnight on 30th April 2021 at Zavvi.com.

T-shirts:

Items:

Pokémon Squirtle In The Sun, Sea, Sand Unisex T-Shirt - Blue Tie - £14.99
Pokémon Pikachu Exploring The Alola Region Unisex T-Shirt - Cream - £14.99
Pokémon Walking Along The Waterfront Unisex T-Shirt - Navy - £14.99
Pokémon Wish You Were Here Unisex T-Shirt - Green - £14.99
Pokémon Charmander's Desert Adventure Unisex T-Shirt - Burgundy - £14.99

Source: https://www.zavvi.com/collections/pokemon-vacation-vibes.list

A new promotion video for the anime TV series Pocket Monsters, which airs on the TV Tokyo Network Fridays at 6:55) got released on April 23rd, 2021. Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷浩史) will be playing Tsurugi (ツルギ) and Ryoko Shiraishi (白石涼子) will be playing Asahi (アサヒ), two people involved with a project concerning the mythical Pokémon Mew, indicating that the double protagonists Satoshi and Go will be making progress on their dreams. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


In this new part of the Pokémon anime, Satoshi and Go visit the Okido Laboratories in Masara Town for the first time in quite a while. There, they learn from Professor Okido that "Project Mew", a team that will be making a full-scale search for Mew, is recruiting members. Satoshi also learns that the Goukazaru he left in the care of the Okido Laboratories hasn't shown itself recently, so he decides to go look for it together with Go. And believe it or not, along the way they encounter Satoshi's childhood friend and rival Shigeru. He's returned to the Kanto region for "a certain reason", and it seems this reason involves the legendary Pokémon Fire...


In the video, the legendary Pokémon Wulaosu (Single Strike Style) appears for the first time. We get to see a battle unfold between two legendary Pokémon powerhouses as Wulaosu lands a powerful single strike on the legendary Pokémon Regice.


In addition, Satoshi, who registered for the Pokémon World Championships because he wanted to get a battle against Dande, the Greatest of Them All, attempts a battle against his former travel companion Iris. The clips we're shown gives us great expectations, showing us among other things, an Iris that seems to have continued to improve her skills alongside her Partner Pokémon even after concluding her travels with Satoshi, rising all the way to becoming Champion of the Isshu region.


Kamiya, who plays the role of Tsurugi, tells us the following: "I have been in both the TV and movie series once before, but now that I get to provide the voice of Tsurugi, it seems I'm going to become a resident of the Pokémon world on a far greater level! This makes me really happy! Not only that, but the name of the project Tsurugi is involved with is "Project Mew"... so in other words, if the adventure continues on like this, we may get to meet Mew one day! Please stay tuned for that moment!"


Shiraishi, who plays Asahi, had the following to say: "You know, when I was recording this role, I had to go to the same studio where I once played the role of Agehunt in "Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation" back when I was rookie. My starting point. I'm supposed to be much more experienced now than I was back then, but I was still really nervous that day! However, I'm relieved I was able to finish with a smile once the dubbing session actually got started! I'm really happy I get to set foot in the Pokémon world once again! Will Go get one step closer to completing his objective of getting the mythical Pokémon Mew?! Make sure to see what's going to happen with "Project Mew".

Trailer:

#アニポケ 最新映像が到着しました‼

サトシのワールドチャンピオンシップスでのバトルの行方は…⁉
ゴウの #ミュウ への道は…⁉

新たな登場人物やポケモンたちと
2人の冒険はさらなる展開へ?✨

アニポケは毎週金曜よる6時55分～
テレビ東京系で放送中
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります pic.twitter.com/7jwUDLSTBI

— アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) April 23, 2021

FUJIFILM Corporation in collaboration with Nintendo has announced the INSTAX Mini Link for Nintendo Switch Smartphone Printer which allows people to print out pictures from select Nintendo Switch games including New Pokémon Snap. The new Mini Link Special Edition will retail on April 30th, 2021 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.95 USD ($129.99 CDN) while the bundle will be released in late May 2021 for $119.95 USD ($179.99 CDN).

Press Release - Fujifilm announces introduction of the INSTAX Mini Link® for Nintendo Switch™ Smartphone Printer and Smartphone App

Collaboration with Nintendo introduces image printing with Nintendo Switch game content including Animal Crossing™: New Horizons, Super Mario™ Odyssey, and New Pokémon SnapTM

Valhalla, N.Y. - FUJIFILM Corporation in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd. is revolutionizing how gamers can share their game play, featuring the introduction of the INSTAX Mini Link® for Nintendo Switch Smartphone Printer (hereinafter "Mini Link Special Edition"). As part of this collaboration, Nintendo Switch owners can create fun custom prints of their game play right from their Mini Link Special Edition using the new, dedicated Smartphone App*1.

The new Mini Link Special Edition and related product App is expected to be released to authorized Fujifilm product dealers on April 30, 2021, in conjunction with the launch of the New Pokémon Snap game for the Nintendo SwitchTM system. The App allows filters and frames to be added to screenshots taken using the Nintendo Switch capture function, which can be printed onto INSTAX instant images via the Mini Link Special Edition for users to display and share. A simple QR Code scan of the game screen using the Mini Link Special Edition App allows the image to be printed with a variety of frames based on characters from Nintendo Switch games including New Pokémon Snap, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Mario™ Odyssey. Current INSTAX MINI LINK Smartphone printer users can also download this new App for free, for use with their existing INSTAX MINI LINK Smartphone printer product*2.


To celebrate this collaboration, the Mini Link Special Edition will be featured in Ash White, with red accents on the top surface, and with the power button accented in blue, denoting the signature colors of the Nintendo Switch system. It will be available not only as a single printer, but also in a special bundle with a customized silicone case designed with the popular Pokémon Pikachu. The special bundle will be released in a limited quantity several weeks after release of the Mini Link Special Edition.

Pricing and Availability

This new Mini Link Special Edition is expected to be available at retail in late April 2021 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.95 USD ($129.99 CDN). The bundle is expected to be available late May 2021 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $119.95 USD ($179.99 CDN).

*1: A free Smartphone App, compatible with Android phones and iPhones, is required for use of the Mini Link Switch. It can be downloaded from Google Play in the case of Android phones and from the App Store for iPhones. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. used under license. There are some countries and regions where consumers will not be able to download the dedicated Smartphone App “INSTAX MINI LINK for Nintendo Switch”. *2: The dedicated Smartphone App “INSTAX MINI LINK for Nintendo Switch” can be used not only with the new Mini Link Switch “Ash White (Red&Blue)” printer, but also with the full lineup of “Ash White”, “Dusky Pink,” and “Dark Denim” INSTAX MINI LINK Smartphone printer products.

Sources: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/news/instax/fujifilm-announces-mini-link-nintendo-switch-app# and https://instax.com/instaxyourhero/en/

instax mini Link Special Edition - Bundle with Pikachu Case

GAME ON. INSTAX YOUR HERO.

Bring your favourite game characters to life with the instax mini Link printer. Take a screenshot on your Nintendo Switch, send it to your smartphone and print it out! For even more fun, choose from a variety of new Pokémon Snap, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario frames to add on to your own photos before printing them.

Portable, speedy and super fun this printer enables you to create unique mini prints directly from your phone so you can take your favourite character with you, wherever you go!

Bundle includes: 1 x instax mini Link Special Edition Smartphone Printer and 1 x instax Pikachu case.

Can't decide between the instax mini Link or SP-3 printers? Find out which is right for you with our handy guide.

**The instax mini Link Special Edition - Ash White (Red & Blue) can be pre-ordered from select retailers and will be available mid May 2021**

YouTube Clip - instax mini Link app for Nintendo Switch Tutorial Movie / FUJIFILM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54VS4nnX8UQ

The first Pokémon kimono rentals costumes from Studio Alice featuring Pikachu, Eievui, Lizardon and Rayquaza for Shichi-Go-San outings are available for reservation starting on April 20th, 2021. A special background for the Pikachu costume is also available. Photos with the special Pikachu baby costumes will begin on Monday, April 19th, 2021. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


The Pokémon kimonos are designed so that children can enjoy searching for Pokémon on them as there are multiple Pokémon depicted on each costume. The Pikachu and Eievui costumes look cute, while the Lizardon and Rayquaza costumes look powerful. The unique Pokémon kimono will make the celebration of your child's growth a more special moment.


They also offer a photoshoot where your baby wears a special Pikachu costume and feels as if they have entered the world of Pokémon. Three types of backgrounds are available: "Pokémon Hide and Seek," "Monster Ball", and "New Pokémon Snap", which allows customers to enjoy their commemorative photos with many Pokémon.

The introduction of Pokémon with this photo service allows parents to enjoy watching their children grow up together through Studio Alice. In the future, Studio Alice plans to introduce special backgrounds for the Pokémon kimonos so that customers can enjoy taking pictures with many Pokémon. By expanding the range of costumes and special backgrounds, that allow customers to experience the world of Pokémon and by offering a unique photo shooting menu, Studio Alice will continue to help children smile and create special memories for their families.

The Pikachu, Eievui, and Lizardon kimonos will be available for photoshoots starting on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. The Rayquaza outfit will be available to rent starting on September 11th, 2021.

UK online retailer Zavvi has announced launching an exclusive, limited-edition and fully licensed Pokémon collection, celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary. The new merchandise will be available on February 27th, 2021 exclusive to Zavvi.com. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread

ZAVVI PARTNERS WITH THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ON EXCITING COLLECTION TO CELEBRATE THE FRANCHISE'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

UK online retailer Zavvi is launching an exclusive, limited-edition and fully licensed Pokémon collection, celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary.

The range will include an official collector's box, in addition to a mini clothing line consisting of three garments, dedicated to the beloved character Pikachu.

The apparel infuses a mixture of subtle black and white tones with bright pops of yellow, featuring the iconic, electrifying Pokémon character.

Each one-of-a-kind box will contain four exclusive items, including a black hoodie, black embroidered socks, a white printed cosmetics bag and a black cap. It will be adorned with a special 25th anniversary Pikachu logo and is limited to 2,500 units available to purchase.

The three-piece mini clothing range will include a unique hoodie design, as well as a white sweatshirt and a yellow t-shirt.

There will also be a limited-edition Zavvi x Pokémon handcrafted canvas Pikachu high-top trainer design launching, available to order worldwide from 6pm.

The new merchandise will be available from 12pm on 27 February 2021, exclusive to Zavvi.com.

Item List:

Pokémon 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Box - Zavvi Exclusive - £49.99
POKÉMON 25TH ANNIVERSARY HIGH TOPS LIMITED EDITION - ZAVVI Exclusive
Pokémon I Choose You Unisex Hoodie - Black - £29.99
Pokémon Power Up Unisex T-Shirt - Mustard - £14.99
Pokémon Pikachu Jump Unisex Sweatshirt - White - £24.99

YouTube Clip - Pokémon 25th Anniversary High Tops | Zavvi Exclusive

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8Jfl39Z7EI

YouTube Clip - Pokémon 25th Anniversary High-Top Trainers Unboxing | Zavvi Exclusive

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cl7Y27SzH0

Get ready, Trainers. A Pokémon Presents video presentation will be taking place on the official Pokémon YouTube channel tomorrow, Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | February 26th, 2021

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

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | February 27th, 2021 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6evKIXJYgeI

POKÉMON ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO GAMES POKÉMON BRILLIANT DIAMOND, POKÉMON SHINING PEARL, AND POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS

Updates on New Pokémon Snap and In-Game Events Celebrating 25 Years of Pokémon Also Revealed

Today, during a Pokémon Presents video presentation, Tsunekazu Ishihara—president and CEO of The Pokémon Company—announced Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus—new video games coming to the blockbuster series that spans 25 years. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will launch in late 2021, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus will launch in early 2022. All three games will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.


In 2006, Trainers were introduced to the Sinnoh region with the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl on the Nintendo DS system. Players can once again visit the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, which are faithful remakes of two iconic Pokémon games. Pokémon Legends: Arceus will introduce fans to the Sinnoh region of old—before the existence of Pokémon Trainers and Pokémon Leagues. It’s in this long-gone era that players will embark on an entirely new adventure to create the region’s first Pokédex.

“Trainers caught their first Pokémon in 1996 and began an adventure that has lasted 25 years. Through eight regions, many different platforms, and countless Pokémon encounters, they have strived to be the very best,” said Mr. Ishihara. “We hope that fans of all ages will enjoy creating new memories while exploring the Sinnoh region in these new games.”

More details about the highly anticipated New Pokémon Snap game were also shared in the video presentation, in addition to information about special in-game events taking place in celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary.

Imageboard Threads with Press Release Artwork and Screenshots:

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl: Click Here
Pokémon Legends Arceus: Click Here
New Pokémon Snap: Click Here

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

Developed by ILCA, Inc., and directed by Junichi Masuda (GAME FREAK) and Yuichi Ueda (ILCA), Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl enable fans to experience the original story and game features from Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in a fresh way. The original games have been faithfully reproduced and colourfully revitalized for Nintendo Switch. The sense of scale of the towns and routes has been carefully preserved, and fans who played the original games will recognize many familiar places. These games are updated with the easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences introduced in recent Pokémon core series video games, in addition to up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.


Trainers will choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be their first partner Pokémon before setting off on their journey. Along the way, they will be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and the Legendary Pokémon Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl.


Turtwig
Category: Tiny Leaf Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 10.2 kg
Type: Grass
Ability: Overgrow

Made from soil, the shell on Turtwig’s back hardens when it drinks water. Turtwig lives along lakes, and the leaf on its head will wilt if the Pokémon is thirsty.


Chimchar
Category: Chimp Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 6.2 kg
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze

Chimchar lives atop craggy mountains and can agilely scale sheer cliffs. Even rain can’t extinguish its fiery rear end, which is fueled by gas made in its belly.


Piplup
Category: Penguin Pokémon
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 5.2 kg
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent

Because it’s very proud, Piplup hates to accept food from people. A skilled swimmer, its thick down protects it from the cold as it dives for over 10 minutes while hunting.


Dialga
Category: Temporal Pokémon
Height: 5.4 m
Weight: 683 kg
Type: Steel/Dragon
Ability: Pressure

Dialga appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity and has the power to control time. It is said that time began to move when Dialga was born.

Palkia
Category: Spatial Pokémon
Height: 4.2 m
Weight: 336 kg
Type: Water/Dragon
Ability: Pressure

Described as a deity in Sinnoh-region mythology, Palkia has the ability to distort space. It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

The fun of exploring while catching Pokémon and filling in a Pokédex has always been a core part of the Pokémon video game series. Pokémon Legends: Arceus was developed with the desire to deliver an experience infused with new action and RPG elements that go beyond the framework established thus far, while honoring the core gameplay of past Pokémon titles.


As Trainers explore the natural expanses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they’ll encounter Pokémon that call these grand vistas home. To catch wild Pokémon, players can study the Pokémon’s behaviours, sneak up to them, then throw Poké Balls. Players can also battle wild Pokémon with their ally Pokémon. By throwing the Poké Ball holding their ally Pokémon near a wild Pokémon, players will seamlessly enter battle. This new gameplay angle is intended to provide Trainers with an immersive experience.


Pokémon Legends: Arceus brings Trainers to the vast Sinnoh region as it existed in the past, long before the setting for Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl was established. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, this is a Sinnoh unlike anything Trainers have experienced before as they embark to create the region’s first Pokédex.

As they start off on their adventure, Trainers will be able to choose either Rowlet, Cyndaquil, or Oshawott as their first partner Pokémon. These three Pokémon arrived with a Pokémon Professor, who encountered them on research excursions to various regions.

Rowlet
Category: Grass Quill Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 1.5 kg
Type: Grass/Flying

This Pokémon from the Alola region uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day and becomes active at night. It can silently glide to its target and begin pelting it with vicious kicks.

Cyndaquil
Category: Fire Mouse Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 7.9 kg
Type: Fire

Cyndaquil, a timid Pokémon that is often curled up in a ball, is from the Johto region. The flames on its back flare up when it’s surprised and can also be used to protect itself when attacked.


Oshawott
Category: Sea Otter Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 5.9 kg
Type: Water

Oshawott is from the Unova region and has a scalchop on its stomach. It uses the scalchop to retaliate against attacks and to break open hard Berries.


Arceus
Category: Alpha Pokémon
Height: 3.2 m
Weight: 320 kg
Type: Normal

Arceus is said to have shaped all there is in this world.

New Pokémon Snap

New Pokémon Snap is a previously announced video game in which players will take on the role of a budding Pokémon photographer in the Lental region. There they will work with Professor Mirror, the region’s expert, on an ecological survey to photograph Pokémon thriving in nature. The game will be available on April 30, 2021, on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.


Wild Pokémon thrive on the islands of the Lental region, where environments can differ greatly, making for a variety of habitats where different Pokémon expressions and behaviours can be observed. Players will be able to get their attention by playing a melody or throwing fluffruit. They’ll also be able to use an Illumina orb (an invention of Professor Mirror’s) on Pokémon to witness something out of the ordinary. They can even use their camera to run scans, which can help them find hidden Pokémon or inspect their surroundings. As players keep researching a course, their research level there will increase, and they may discover Pokémon acting in different ways. Trainers may even encounter Legendary Pokémon or Mythical Pokémon.

A photo’s score will be based on the subjects’ poses, how large they appear, how directly they’re facing the camera, and where they fall in frame. Each photo will get one to four stars, indicating how common or rare the behaviour displayed is. Players will have to take many photos to fill out their Photodex, which is their collection of Pokémon photographs.


Photos taken while conducting research can also be saved to a personal album, which is separate from the Photodex. When a course is completed, players can use the re-snap function to adjust the brightness, blur, zoom, and other aspects of their recently snapped photos. After photos are saved to the personal album, a photo-editing mode will enable players to customize their photos with stickers, frames, and filters.

New Pokémon Snap also has several online features that enable players to share photos and compete with others around the world through ranking systems.[1]

Pokémon 25th Anniversary Celebration In-Game Events

Several events celebrating 25 years of Pokémon will take place in current, popular games across the franchise. Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and even Mewtwo are appearing in Legendary Raid Battles as part of a Kanto-region-themed celebration event in Pokémon GO. In the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, a special Max Raid Battle event featuring Gigantamax Pikachu is under way. In Pokémon Masters EX from February 26 to March 18, Galar region Champion Leon with his partner Pokémon Charizard are making an appearance. And players who log in to Pokémon Café Mix February 26–March 1 will receive 2,500 golden acorns during a special promotion.

TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR A SPECIAL POKÉMON PRESENTS

Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Pokémon Presents Video Presentation and Pikachu with Sing Distribution for Video Games ​​​​​​​

In Advance of Pokémon Day Concert, Post Malone Releases “Only Wanna Be with You – Pokémon 25 Version” ​​​​​​​


A Pokémon Presents video presentation will be streamed tomorrow—Friday, February 26—at 7:00 a.m. PST on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. Fans can look forward to approximately 20 minutes of Pokémon news. ​​​​​​​

Separately, in anticipation of the Pokémon Day virtual concert on Saturday, February 27, Post Malone has released a cover of Hootie and the Blowfish’s smash 1995 hit “Only Wanna Be with You” – appropriately dubbed the “Pokémon 25 Version”. The original record was last on the Billboard charts 25 years ago and Post recorded his version to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. The song will be included as part of Post’s headlining appearance in the Pokémon Day virtual concert which begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST on February 27 and can be viewed for free on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels, and on Pokémon’s 25th anniversary website. In the meantime, fans can find links to the song here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/OWBWYPR ​​​​​​​

In addition to this exciting news, starting today, Trainers will have the opportunity to add a special Pikachu to the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games by using a special password. In keeping with the music theme for this year’s celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, this Pikachu knows the move Sing, which Pikachu can’t ordinarily learn. Fans will be able to find the special password in Pokémon’s email newsletter and on Pokémon’s official social media channels, as well as on the 25th anniversary website and Pokémon.com.

YouTube Clip - Post Malone - Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version)

Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version) · Post Malone
℗ 2021 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2021-02-25
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Associated Performer, Vocal Producer, Programming: Louis Bell
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar: Andrew Watt
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Manny Maroquin
Associated Performer, Vocals: Post Malone
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Mike Bozzi
Composer Lyricist: Darius Rucker
Composer Lyricist: Dean Felber
Composer Lyricist: Jim Sonefeld
Composer Lyricist: Mark Bryan

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MF7LgQ-NWg

Play professionals and toy fans from around the globe gathered virtually on February 12th, 20201 to honor the year's most outstanding playthings and inspiring individuals at The Toy Association's 21st annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Proceeds from the TOTY awards program support the charitable work of The Toy Foundation. The Pokémon Company International won Game of the Year for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy.

The Pokémon Company International Wins Game of the Year at the 2021 Toy of the Year Awards

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy Recognized for Being an Ideal Board Game for Families

Bellevue, Wash.—Feb. 15, 2021—The Pokémon Company International announced today that the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Battle Academy, the first-ever board game adaptation of the iconic Pokémon TCG, has been awarded Game of the Year at The Toy Association’s 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the annual TOTY Awards celebrate the top toys, games, and children’s properties, with winners decided by votes cast by the public and industry, based on a pool of finalists determined by expert judges. The coveted Game of the Year category is evaluated based on the product’s creativity, design, playability, and marketing.

“The Pokémon TCG is a cornerstone of the brand, and with Battle Academy, our mission is to give families a fun and accessible way to spend quality time together,” said Barry Sams, vice president of Pokémon Trading Card Game at The Pokémon Company International. “We are thrilled that Battle Academy has been recognized for these efforts, and it’s rewarding to see so many kids bonding with parents over their love of Pokémon TCG cards.”

Battle Academy reimagines the classic Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world, as an easy-to-learn and fun-to-play experience for the whole family, including parents and children who may be new to the game, by providing everything a “Trainer” needs to master the basics of the Pokémon TCG.

The Pokémon Company announced that they will be hosting a virtual music concert celebrating its 25th anniversary featuring Post Malone. They will also distribute a special password on February 25th, 2021 for players of the Pokémon video game franchise to add a special Pikachu to their Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

POKÉMON UNVEILS VIRTUAL MUSIC CONCERT WITH POST MALONE TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Online Global Music Event to Take Place on Pokémon Day, February 27, as Part of P25 Music Program

Bellevue, Wash.—FEBRUARY 11, 2021— Pokémon unveiled plans today for a virtual music concert celebrating its 25th anniversary. The pop-culture brand broke the news with help from headliner and Pokémon fan Post Malone in a video that can be seen here: https://youtu.be/wtQx4R2M2iw/.

Taking place on Saturday, February 27—better known as Pokémon Day—the event will be an online party not just for Pokémon fans but for all music fans around the world. It will also serve as the launch activation for the franchise’s yearlong P25 Music program. The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with Universal Music Group to bring this concert and more music surprises to life throughout 2021 as part of P25 Music. P25 Music is a collaboration with some of music’s biggest names to create new songs, styles, and pop-culture moments, all through the lens of Pokémon. Pop icon Katy Perry was announced last month as the program’s premier artist.

“I’ve been a Pokémon fan for a long time, so the opportunity to headline the Pokémon Day concert celebrating 25 years is awesome,” said Post Malone.

The concert will be free to view on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Pokémon’s official Twitch channel, and on Pokémon’s 25th anniversary website beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST on February 27. Pokémon will unveil more P25 Music details at the end of the concert, so fans will want to tune in for more upcoming collaboration surprises.


In anticipation of the concert, The Pokémon Company International will host several celebratory activations across the brand in the week leading up to the virtual music event. In addition to the previously announced Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event on Saturday, February 20, The Pokémon Company International will distribute a special password on February 25 for players of the Pokémon video game franchise to add a special Pikachu to their Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. In keeping with the music theme for the year, this Pikachu knows the move Sing, which it can’t ordinarily learn. On February 27, fans can tune in to Pokémon TV, either on the web or by downloading the app, for a curated selection of music-themed episodes of the popular Pokémon animated series as they prepare for the big Pokémon Day concert with Post Malone in the evening. Fans can expect more announcements that week from across the franchise.

YouTube Clip - Get ready for the Pokémon Day Virtual Concert with Post Malone!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtQx4R2M2iw

The Pokémon Company International announced that Pokémon Journeys: The Series will end on March 5th, 2021 with its final 12 episode batch. A new series should be announced later this year to continue the anime. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Final Episodes of ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’ Coming in March

BELLEVUE, WA—February 5, 2021—Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the final 12 episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series will release next month on March 5, 2021, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

The 23rd Season of the Pokémon animated series features Ash, his partner Pikachu, and their new friend, Goh, as they continue their adventures across multiple regions in the Pokémon world. Trainers can watch the official trailer for “Pokémon Journeys: The Series” on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series Synopsis:
Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

Levi's and The Pokémon Company have teamed up for a ‘90s-inspired Levi’s® x Pokémon collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. The Levi’s® x Pokémon collection will be available worldwide on February 15th, 2021. Pictures from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread

LEVI’S® X POKÉMON

YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS. YOUR FAVORITE DENIM. CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF POKÉMON.

As far as late ‘90s icons go, it’s hard to imagine anything bigger than Pokémon, the entertainment franchise that continues to be beloved by both kids and adults all over the world. Who at the turn of the millennium didn’t want to join the adventures with Ash, Misty, and Pikachu as they journeyed through the colorful Pokémon world? To celebrate this iconic world, and Pokémon’s 25th anniversary this year, Levi’s® has created a colorful, ‘90s-inspired Levi’s® x Pokémon collection.

“It’s so fun to hear people talk about their love of Pokémon. Everyone has their favorite. So the fact that we had this ability to play and create with so many iconic Pokémon and characters, was really a special experience. It’s such a thoughtful collection that respects and celebrates the world of Pokémon, and it was so cool mixing our icons and history with theirs – it’s nostalgic and optimistic, with a little bit of escapism.”—Karyn Hillman, Chief Product Officer at Levi Strauss & Co.

Inspired by the first season of the original Pokémon animated series, the collection includes a range of Levi’s® denim, tops, bottoms, fleece, tees, and accessories that feature graphics and prints of both the popular characters and the woodland settings of the Kanto region. Notable pieces include the ‘90s style Vintage Fit Trucker Jacket and 551®Z Authentic Straight jean in stonewash indigo, both featuring oversized embroidered Pikachu and lightning bolt patches for the Electric-type Pokemon. And for another fun matching hook up, there’s the all over print Vintage Fit Trucker Jacket and 551®Z Authentic Straight jean, featuring an eye catching forest design filled with Pokémon.

“In its 25th anniversary year, the Pokémon brand is celebrating its enduring legacy in pop culture with fans around the world. Our friends at Levi’s® have developed a collection featuring icons of the franchise that blends the spirit of the era when Pokémon first launched with the style sensibilities of today in a way only Levi’s could. This has been a tremendously fun collaboration with Levi’s® to look back at Pokémon’s origins and offer fans who grew up with the brand and today’s trendsetters a way to infuse cute and clever Pokémon nostalgia into their style.” — Amy Sachtleben, Director of Licensing at The Pokémon Company International.

Also included is a range of graphic tees that features throwback character art, such as Ash, Misty and Pokémon from that classic first season. And, for fans of Misty, there’s even the Levi’s® Misty Short and Misty Tank, an homage to the iconic outfit she wears in the series.

Accessories and sundries also get the Pokémon treatment, like a red and white trucker hat similar to the hat worn by Ash Ketchum in the series. Or the Pikachu knit beanie with yellow threedimensional Pikachu ears. There’s also an allover floral Pokémon print gym bag, a Poké Ball crossbody bag and clip-on pouches with Pokémon characters embroidered on the front. And, on the sundries, the collection features Pokémon branding on Levi’s® back patches, Red Tabs that mimic red and white Poké Balls, and buttons stamped with Pikachu and Poké Balls.

The Levi’s® x Pokémon collection will be available worldwide on Levi.com, the Levi’s® App, in Levi’s® stores, and in select wholesalers on 15th February 2021.

ABOUT THE LEVI’S® BRAND

The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world – capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi’s® brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading jeanswear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information about the Levi’s® brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.

Item List:

Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Beanie - Pikachu - 3,300 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Beanie - Jigglypuff - 3,300 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Cap - 3,850 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon 551Z AUTHENTIC STRAIGHT POKÉMON GARDEN - 15,400 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon 551Z AUTHENTIC STRAIGHT POKÉMON STONE - 15,400 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Gym Bag - 3,300 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Pokéball Crossbody Bag - 3,300 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Clip-on Pouch - Jigglypuff - 2,200 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon Pokémon Clip-on Pouch - Psyduck - 2,200 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon VINTAGE FIT Trucker Jacket POKÉMON STONE - 17,600 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon VINTAGE FIT Trucker Jacket POKÉMON GARDEN - 17,600 yen
Levi's® x Pokémon POKÉMON UNISEX TEE POKÉMON DANCE PARTY B - 4.400 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon HIGH LOOSE POKÉMON CRYSTAL - 15,400 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon MISTY'S Tank Top TOGEPI PASTEL YELLOW EMBROI - 3,300 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon MISTY'S SHORT POKEMON CERULEAN BLUE - 13,200 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon POKÉMON UNISEX HOODIE POKÉMON GROUP BALL - 9,900 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon WOMEN'S POKÉMON TEE MINI POKÉMON WHITE+ - 4.400 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon POKÉMON UNISEX TEE SLEEPING PIKACHU WHITE - 4.400 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon POKÉMON UNISEX CREW HAPPY PIKACHU CAVIAR - 8,800 yen
Levi’s® x Pokémon POKÉMON UNISEX TEE SLEEPING PIKACHU WHITE - 4.400 yen

YouTube Clip - LEVI’S® X POKÉMON Collaboration

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4YuL_TTiPE