The official Pokémon website has announced that Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 Now on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. Part 3 will be available to watch on Netflix starting on June 23rd, 2023.

Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 Now on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play

The first 12 episodes of Ash’s final season as the star of Pokémon the Series are now available to rent or purchase.

Season 25 of Pokémon the Series marks the final stretch of Ash and Pikachu’s legendary journey in the animated series. You’ll be able to watch the first chapter of this adventure whenever you want now that Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 is available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. This collection includes the first 12 episodes of the season, and future volumes will complete the set.

In Part 1, Ash wants to take Gengar’s training to the next level by having it Gigantamax, and a usually shy Gym Leader is eager to help! Back home, Ren must protect Francois when the city’s Magnemite begin to rampage. Then, it’s time for reunions as Team Rocket runs into old rivals, Ash and Goh visit Sophocles, and Goh joins Gary and Horace in a Project Mew trial mission. Meanwhile, Chloe and Eevee continue to explore Eevee’s potential Evolutions, and Ash and Gengar face Marnie in battle. And when Ash and Leon team up for special training, what kind of Pokémon adventure awaits?

Head over to iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play now to bring home Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-part-1-now-on-itunes-amazon-and-google-play

It’s all come down to this. Mark your calendars—the final battles from the Masters Eight Tournament unfold in exciting episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, coming 6/23 to US Netflix!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 3 | Coming 6/23 to US Netflix

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

Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is Coming to Netflix

Starting June 23, 2023, tune in to see Ash battle Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament for the title of World Champion.

The final season of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures continues when Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series comes to Netflix on June 23, 2023. The Masters Eight Tournament is underway in this collection of 15 episodes, and friends (both human and Pokémon) come together to support Ash and Pikachu as they face some of their toughest opponents ever. This, of course, all leads to Ash’s dramatic battle against Galar Champion Leon for the title of World Champion!

When they’re not cheering on our hero, Ash’s current traveling companions are having some adventures of their own. Goh continues his work with Project Mew, but his quest to find the Mythical Pokémon is complicated by an appearance by the Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. Chloe and Eevee continue their exploration, as well, learning about the infinite possibilities that the world of Pokémon has to offer.

Check out the latest trailer now, and be sure to tune in to Netflix on June 23 to see Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/part-3-of-pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-is-coming-to-netflix

Phil Rynda has announced on his LinkedIn profile that he has joined The Pokémon Company International as Director of Original Animation and that new animated films, series, and short will be part of his job.

Phil Rynda on LinkedIn:

I'm thrilled to have joined The Pokémon Company International as Director of Original Animation. I can't wait to explore the amazing characters and worlds of Pokémon through animated films, series, and short form. Woo!

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7061430884658249728/

The 12th Pocket Monsters movie Arceus - Towards the Continuum of Conquest is being re-released in theaters nationwide in South Korea starting on May 31st, 2023. A number of theater gifts will be distributed to promote the movie showing. The serial codes can be used in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.


The first week, a total of three gifts will be distributed including: a serial code for a Pikachu Colored Pichu, the promo card Arceus V, and a special gift for Pokémon GO featuring 10x Poké Balls and 5x Great Balls. In the second week, starting on June 10th, 2023, a special Arceus Pokémon Ga-olé disk will be distributed, which features the Mythical Pokémon Arceus from the movie. The movie title logo will be on the label of the disk.

To promote the release of the movie, another serial code for a Bronzong based upon the one used by Marcus will also be distributed to those that spend at least 60,000 won in merchandise at the Pokémon Store Online. The codes will be available starting on April 28th, 2023 at 18:00 until they run out.

YouTube Clip - Movie Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHdWRDTLpw

Pikachu Colored Pichu:

OT: Michina (미케나)
Moves: Charge, Endure, Volt Tackle, Helping Hand
Level: 30
Held Item: Everstone

Bronzong:

OT: Gishin
Moves: Flash Cannon, Gyro Ball, Psychic, Hypnosis
Level: 50

Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/2023_M12/menu294 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/

The Pokémon Company International won the 2023 People's Voice Video Animation Webby Award for the animated series Pokémon: Hisuian Snow. The award was announced on April 25th, 2023.

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow tells the story of a boy named Alec and his encounter with a Hisuian Zorua. When he was younger, Alec's father taught him that people and Pokémon cannot live together. But Alec's interactions with the Zorua might offer a different lesson.

Source: https://winners.webbyawards.com/2023/video/video-series-channels/animation/246638/pokmon-hisuian-snow-animated-series

Sarah Natochenny won the Audience Webby Award in the Social Media - Celebrity/Fan category for her My Pokémon Journey retrospective video about her time as Ash Ketchum in the English anime dub. As of the award announcement date, April 25th, 2023, the video has 2.9 million views and close to 500K likes on TikTok.

Sources: https://twitter.com/sarahnatochenny/status/1650866872437334016 and https://discord.com/channels/270410630496911361/270410630496911361/1100465074889564273

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The Pokémon Company group revealed today that Trainers will be able to uncover the mystery behind a newly discovered Pokémon found in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video game. A newly discovered Pokémon will also appear in the latest animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” which recently premiered in Japan before its release around the world starting later this year.

MYSTERIOUS NEWLY DISCOVERED POKÉMON TO DEBUT SOON

​​​​​​​Get ready to meet more Pokémon beyond the borders of the Paldea region

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Who’s That Pokémon?! This unknown Pokémon is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, but its name and true nature are shrouded in mystery. It is small in stature and not particularly strong, but when push comes to shove, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. Apparently, it can also assume a dormant state when it feels that its life is in danger by pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and making itself look like a jewel.​

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, players will leave the Paldea region and be able to delve deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

New Animated Series Offers Tease of Mysterious Pokémon
The recent premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” in Japan offered a sneak peek at the newly discovered Pokémon. In the animated series, Liko, one of the protagonists, carries a mysterious pendant that is seen transforming into this Pokémon. The Pokémon then reverts immediately after it protects Liko from danger.

Debuting outside Japan starting in 2023, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” is a new Pokémon animated series that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters, including dual protagonists Liko and Roy, as they uncover various mysteries of the Pokémon world, such as the fascinating secrets surrounding this newly discovered Pokémon.

There are over 1,000 Pokémon out there, and with so many wonderful potential partners, it’s fun to take time to focus on one Pokémon to celebrate it and appreciate the joy it brings to the Pokémon world. Today, that honor falls on Lechonk, the lovable Hog Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. See Lechonk in action in the video above, then make sure to check out these other fun appearances the little Pokémon is making as we Discover Pokémon Together.

YouTube Clip - Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJSV8Jisrus

POKÉMON SPOTLIGHTS LECHONK WITH NEW MERCHANDISE AND EXPERIENCES AS PART OF “POKÉMON TOGETHER” CELEBRATION

As part of its yearlong brand campaign, The Pokémon Company International is giving Trainers around the world another way to “Pokémon Together” by spotlighting various Pokémon throughout 2023, inviting the community to discover and learn more about unique Pokémon across the franchise. The first “Discover Pokémon Together” program kicks off today and features the Normal-type Pokémon Lechonk, which was introduced in the hit Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.

In celebration of “Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk,” The Pokémon Company International released a new video highlighting the endearing Pokémon’s gourmand sensibilities as it searches for Berries in its natural environment. Fans can learn more about Lechonk here.

In addition, Trainers can discover Lechonk through a variety of product offerings and in-game events beginning today and continuing through April 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Expansion Released with Celebratory Promotions

Trainers will have the opportunity to discover Lechonk by playing the newest expansion for the best-selling Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet, available beginning today in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the new expansion adopts an updated take on Pokémon ex, a gameplay mechanic featuring Pokémon with high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities, and introduces Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG.

To celebrate the launch of the Scarlet & Violet expansion, from 31 March 2023 to 8 June 2023, subject to availability and while stocks last, Trainers in the UK will have the opportunity to obtain a promo card featuring Lechonk at participating retailers.


Furthermore, Trainers can add a Flying–Tera Type Lechonk to their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game by picking up a download code from GAME in the UK. Download codes will be available in-store and online while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Launches Lechonk-inspired Merchandise Collection

Fans can display their love for Lechonk with a new collection of Lechonk-inspired apparel and accessories, available now only at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The collection includes shirts, hats, pins, plush and a Pokémon TCG playmat featuring Lechonk in its natural habitat while eating the most fragrant wild grasses and the richest Berries. In addition, all qualifying Pokémon Center purchases of £50.00 or more will receive a special Lechonk promo card while supplies last.

Lechonk-themed Activities in Pokémon UNITE

To discover Lechonk in Pokémon UNITE, players can throw a Berry among Lechonk to receive a Lechonk-themed frame, stickers, and other items at no cost from March 31, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST to April 18, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST.

Celebratory Animation Channel Available Now on Pokémon TV

In honor of Lechonk’s love of the richest berries, Trainers can find a special channel on Pokémon TV featuring episodes of the Pokémon animated series that spotlight Pokémon berries. Episodes are streaming from now until April 14 on the Pokémon TV app, available for mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch™ system, and at watch.pokemon.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-pokemon-together-lechonk

The final episode (episode 11) of Pocket Monsters: Mezase Pokémon Master, the anime that depicted the final chapter in the story of Satoshi and Pikachu, aired on March 24th, 2023. It's been decided to show the 1 hour music special "Pocket Monsters Anime Music Festival" on the 31st in order to commemorate the closing of the curtains on the 26 year long history of Satoshi and Pikachu's story since the series started airing in April 1997.

The music special will be an hour of raising the roof with Pokémon and music, where the extravagant artists that have sung theme songs in the past will be appearing in the studio one after another. In addition, the opening theme of the new series starting April 14th will be unveiled.


The singers appearing in the special will be Fumie Akiyoshi, asmi, After the Rain, Hiromi Iwasaki, Taiiku Okazaki, Shoko Nakagawa, Asuca Hayashi, Rica Matsumoto and ЯeaL. Guests will be Yuki Iwai (from Haraichi), Ken Koga, Nagisa Saito, Chinozo, the Tosa Brothers, Toshiya Miyata (from Kis-My-Ft2) and Yuriyan Retriever. It will be hosted by Kotaro Koizumi and Rika Adachi.


In addition, the opening theme for the new series, "Dokimeki Diary (asmi feat. Chinozo)" will be sung by asmi and produced by the unparalleled creator Chinozo, who's active in the online scene. This is a song that depicts Liko's adventurous spirit through pop music, made by a special unit created specifically for this show.

『ポケモン』音楽祭が31日放送 松本梨香、岩崎宏美…歴代歌手が続々登場

　サトシとピカチュウの物語の最終章を描いたアニメ『ポケットモンスターめざせポケモンマスター』（テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）最終回（11話）が24日に放送された。1997年4月のシリーズ放送開始から、サトシとピカチュウの物語が26年の歴史に幕を下ろしたことを記念して、31日に音楽特番『アニメポケットモンスター 音楽祭』が1時間放送されることが決定した。

音楽特番は、ポケモンと音楽で盛り上がる1時間となり、スタジオには、これまでのテーマソングを歌う豪華アーティストたちが続々登場。さらに、4月14日放送スタートの新シリーズのオープニングテーマもお披露目される。

出演歌手は、あきよしふみえ、asmi、 After the Rain、岩崎宏美、岡崎体育、中川翔子、林明日香、松本梨香、ЯeaL、ゲストは岩井勇気(ハライチ)、こがけん、齊藤なぎさ、Chinozo、土佐兄弟、宮田俊哉 (Kis-My-Ft2)、ゆりやんレトリィバァ。MCは小泉孝太郎、足立梨花が務める。

なお、新シリーズのオープニングテーマ『「ドキメキダイアリー」 asmi feat.Chinozo』を歌うのはasmi、プロデュースするのはネットシーンで活躍する稀代のクリエイター・Chinozo。本作の為に結成されたスペシャルユニットが贈る、リコの冒険心をポップに描いた楽曲に仕上がっている。

New information on 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, 2023, has been revealed.


In a newly released trailer, we can see Liko and Nyahoja's meeting and battle scenes, as well as our first look at how the mysterious pendant related to Liko shines. In addition, we learned the objective of Pokémon Professor Friede and Captain Pikachu's Rising Volt Tacklers, as well as the dream of Roy, the other protagonist holding a strange monster ball, and got to see Hogator in action for the first time.

We could also see the Duckling Pokémon Kuwassu standing next to the popular online streamer Gurumin, as well as a tense scene showing Amethyo's Explorers closing in on Liko's pendant.

The opening theme was also revealed for the first time: "Dokimeki Diary (asmi feat. Chinozo)" will be sung by asmi and produced by the unparalleled creator Chinozo, who's active in the online scene. This is a song that depicts Liko's adventurous spirit through pop music, made by a special unit created specifically for this show.

YouTube Clip - New Series Trailer 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KdHc6Pi9nE


A comment from asmi:
When I think back to when I was in elementary school, when I had the anime, the video games and the plushies, yearning after a world filled with Pokémon, I can't think of a more gratifying future than the one I now have. Day by day, the slight anxiety I got when it was decided I would sing the theme song is gradually turning into confidence. And now, I'm convinced the only person that can sing this song is the person I am now, the one that can continue on, anxiety and all! It's a great pleasure to accompany you as we begin this new Pokémon anime story.
I sang this song with all my might so that it could give you a supportive push with a "Daijobu! Itterasshai!" whenever you get cold feet from here on. I want you all to believe in yourselves and enthusiastically set off on a journey, having a good sense of "Dokidoki" and "Tokimeki", words describing hearts pounding with excitement. May Dokimeki Diary forever resound in your ears!

A comment from Chinozo:
Hello. My name is Chinozo, and I'm the one who made the opening for the new Pokémon anime. Dokimeki Diary is a song that I filled, in my own way, with the utmost love for this series. I've loved Pokémon since I was little, and it still feels like a dream that they approached me about a theme song for it.
I really love each and every one of the Pokémon theme songs and can't put a number to how many lives they have saved. It's a true honor to get to work on a franchise I'm this emotionally attached to. Please enjoy the new Pokémon anime series!

Press Release (Japanese):

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・ロイをW主人公として新シリーズ「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。不思議で広大な「ポケットモンスター」の世界に飛び込むリコとロイの冒険を予感させる最新映像を初公開しました！

本日公開した映像では、リコとニャオハの出会いやバトルシーンのほか、リコと関係があるという不思議なペンダントが光り輝く瞬間を初公開！　また、ポケモン博士・フリードとキャプテンピカチュウ率いるライジングボルテッカーズの目的や、「謎のモンスターボール」を手にするもう一人の主人公・ロイの夢も明かされ、動くホゲータの姿も初お披露となりました。さらに、人気動画配信者の「ぐるみん」の側には、「こがもポケモン」のクワッスの姿が！　そして、アメジオ率いるエクスプローラーズがリコの持つペンダントに迫る緊張感漂うシーンも描かれ、怒涛の展開に目が離せません！

また、オープニングテーマも本日初公開！『「ドキメキダイアリー」 asmi
feat.Chinozo』を歌うのはasmi、プロデュースするのはネットシーンで活躍する稀代のクリエイター・Chinozo。本作の為に結成されたスペシャルユニットが贈る、リコの冒険心をポップに描いた楽曲に是非ご注目ください！　その他、物語に登場するキャラクターやポケモンたちの新情報も解禁！　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。

asmiさん＆Chinozoさんからコメント到着！

asmiasmi
アニメにゲームにぬいぐるみ。ポケモンのいる世界に憧れていた小学生の頃を思うと、こんなに悦ばしい未来はありません。 主題歌を歌うことが決まった当初に漠然と抱いていた不安は、日に日に自信に繋がることとなりました。今ではこの曲を歌えるのは、抱えた不安ごと歩みを進めていける今の自分しかいないという確信となっています。アニポケの新しい物語にご一緒出来ること、心から嬉しく思います。
これから始まる何かに足がすくむとき、この曲が「大丈夫！いってらっしゃい！」と背中を押せるように全力で歌いました。 ''ドキドキ''と''ときめき''に敏感に、自分を信じて張り切って旅に出てほしいと思っています。そこにいつもドキメキダイアリーが鳴っていますように！

Chinozo
初めまして。このたびポケモン新アニメのオープニングを作らせていただきました、Chinozoと申します。「ドキメキダイアリー」、自分なりに本作品への最大限の想いを込めて書かせていただいた楽曲です。 小さい頃から大好きだったポケモン、さらにその主題歌のお話をいただいたことを今だに夢のように感じています。
ポケモンの主題歌がどれも本当に好きで、どれくらい人生を救われたか数え切れません。それくらい自分にとって思い入れがあり、そんな作品に携わらせていただき、本当に光栄です。 ポケモンアニメ新シリーズ、よろしくお願いします！