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Rica Matsumoto attended the Otakuthon this past weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. Otakuthon is a yearly anime convention held in Montreal, Canada. Pictures from this event have been added to an Imageboard thread.
| Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|
| PANEL: Rica Matsumoto Q&A (Room 511C) 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Autographs: Rica Matsumoto (Room 517B) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
30 minute Rica Matsumoto Panel + Seating for the Concert (Room 517A) 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Concert Pokémon Showcase / Concert - Rica Matsumoto (Room 517A) 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Autographs: Rica Matsumoto (Room 517B) 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Summary of Events
Saturday Panel:Rica did about a 58 minute panel where there was a few preselected questions asked by the moderator and then a few minutes where questions from the audience could be asked. This was her first visit to Canada and when she was a kid she took skiing lessons and got level 2, level 1 is for instructors. Canada has always been famous but it is not snowing in August in Canada for her to ski but if it was, she would have liked to have gone to a ski resort.
She was then asked about how she became a voice actor. Her father was the head of a traditional acting troupe and since she was a young kid, she was always going to theater shows and plays while watching her father touch the hearts of people he didn't even know. Watching that, she knew she wanted to do that also. She then started to learn the piano, the shamisen and acting. She always wanted to star on the same stage as her father and be in the group, however, her brother passed away when she was young from an illness and she ended up getting sick as well from the shock of his death. Rica was hospitalized and the doctor told her she shouldn't be acting on stage but a lot of her close friends and family told her that acting wasn't just on stage and that there are other ways to act. She started to go to auditions and Osomatsu-kun was the roll she got in 1988. It's been around 30 years now that she's been doing voice acting.
Her role as the voice of Satoshi has been going for over 20 years, she thinks about being in front of kids when doing the voice acting. However, when she was a kid, Rica though she was very brash, but when she thinks about playing Satoshi, she thinks about the times that she was very righteous, straightforward and looking forward to the future. The role comes very natural to her.
Rica was asked what her favorite episode was and she said it was Bye Bye Butterfree. She watched the episode with her mom and when they said "Bye" to Butterfree, her mom was crying more than she was. Rica told her mom she was crying too much but through the tears she said to me: "You really acted Satoshi out really well." and she agreed.
An audience member asked her what her favorite Pokémon was and she explained that everyone thought that it would obviously be Pikachu but it is fact Marowak (Garagara). Her mother cried a lot and she got a bit of a scar from it under her eye, similar to the look of Marowak. She loves Pikachu, but she considers Pikachu family and that's why it's not her favorite.
Another audience member asked if she thought Satoshi could finally win his first Pokémon Leauge. To which Rica exclaimed in English: "I don't know!" to a room full of laughter. Rica followed up by saying to become a Pokémon Master takes your entire life even though 22 years have gone passed and achieving something that great in life is a message to everyone that you have to work at it. Satoshi is an eternal 10 year old boy and even watching it as an adult, you return back to looking at your younger self, so she doesn't see her voicing an old Satoshi.
Rica Matsumoto was asked if she knew what the plans are for the 25th anniversary of the series and she laughed and was said she did not know.
At the end of the panel, merchandise was being sold by J-rock North Promotions Inc. Items available for sale were two Rica Matsumoto Postcards, a pre-signed paper fan ($5 CAD), a CD (顔晴れワッショイ!) ($20 CAD), and two designs Jolly Dog towels for ($30 CAD each). The CDs got sold out during this time.
Saturday Autographs:
Rica Matsumoto’s autograph lines were very long and many fans wanted to see her. Priority was given to those who purchased merchandise from Rica Matsumoto’s panel for autographs during the Saturday panel. There were two queues for the autographs, those who purchased merchandise during the panel, and those who are in a standby queue. 25 people won a raffle to join the priority line with a shikishi board for Rica Matsumoto to sign. Rica Matsumoto only managed to get through those who were in the priority line.
The amount of people in the line waiting for an opportunity for an autograph. Almost everyone here did not manage to get an autograph as this was captured right near when the Saturday autograph session ended, and the line wrapped around at the back of this photo, and on the left side again.
Sunday Panel: Cancelled.
Sunday Concert:
Rica Matsumoto performed three songs during the concert:
- Alive A Life
- Ikite Koso
- Mezase Pokemon Master 20th
Although it says 2:30 PM local time, the session began after 4:11 PM.
Sunday Autographs:
Autographs started shortly after the concert. This line began during the wait for the concert – many people skipped the concert for an opportunity to be near the front of the line for the autographs. We estimate Rica Matsumoto only managed to get through maybe 20% of this line as that was the length of was approximately how many autographs she managed to get through on Saturday.
Editorial Note:
A member of the staff attended the convention and documented the events. There seemed to be a lack of planning between the parties involved (Otakuthon, J-rock North Promotions and Zepp live Inc). Attention to detail, organizing and coordination could use some improvement.- Disorganization for those lining up in autograph queues, and during the merchandise sales
- Merchandise sales although it appeared to be first come, first serve, this was poorly executed as patrons were budding to purchase items
- There was not enough merchandise available to purchase for patrons
- The largest criticism of the event is the fact that those who were in line waiting for the concert were told that there was not enough space for everyone, and those at the end of the line were discouraged from to continue waiting, when in fact the concert hall was only a third full and could have accommodated everyone
- Concert started more than 90 minutes late, thus cancelling the Sunday Panel and any other songs she may have planned to perform, which also shortened Sunday’s autograph duration
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Aug 12 2019 08:54:57
Tags: Anime TCG Merchandise Movie Magazine Sales Detective Pikachu Funko Pokémon Pass
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Aug 12 2019 08:54:57
Tags: Anime TCG Merchandise Movie Magazine Sales Detective Pikachu Funko Pokémon Pass
According to the August 2019 Issue of License! Global Top 150 Global Licensors, The Pokémon Company International is now the 23rd most profitable retail licensor worldwide selling over $2.8 billion USD in licensed products worldwide in 2018. This is down from $3.3 billion USD in 2017.
With robust licensing programs spanning gaming, toys, apparel and accessories, designer collaborations, tech gear, home décor, and more, The Pokémon Company International continued to reach broad global audiences last year, giving fans more ways to engage with the beloved Pokémon brand.
Key licensees in 2018 included Wicked Cool Toys (master toy licensee for TPCi), Mattel's Mega Construx, Build-A-Bear Workshop and Ravensburger, which added figures, plush, roleplay items, puzzels and more to their growing lineup of official Pokémon merchandise. In addition, TPCi and Punko announced their first agreement to bring Funko Pop! Pokémon figure to retail, featuring the iconic Pokémon, Pikachu. The popularity of the product led to an expanded deal, resulting in the companies' launching a new "A Day with Pikachu" collection starting in February 2019, featuring a series of themed Pikachu figures available exclusively on PokemonCenter.com - the official destination for Pokémon merchandise in the U.S. - and more Funko Pop! Pokémon figures.
Major programs were based on a license of the globally popular TV animation, which boasts more than 1,000 episodes spanning 22 seasons. Recent seasons, including "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon - Ultra Adventures" and "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Ultra Legends," aired via worldwide broadcast partners in 2018 and 2019, respectively. TCPi and Fathom Events also collaborated to debut the 21st animated Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, at select theaters across multiple territories. TPCi also rolled out new offerings for the Pokémon TCG, which contines to be one of the best-selling card games in the world with more than 25.7 billion cards shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages. In tandem, TPCi's ongoing partnerships with mass retailers like Amazon, Carrfour, GameStop, Sainsbury's, Target, Tesco, and Walmart, plus many international independent retailers remain as additional awareness drivers for official merchandise like the Pokémon TCG.
Furthermore, the "Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!" and "Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!" video games launched in November 2018, and since March 2019, have sold more than 10.63 million units worldwide, making them the fifth best-selling Nintendo Switch titles to date. These titles also offer cross-platform connectivity with the incredibly popular "Pokémon GO" mobile game, which continued to build significant awareness for the brand as it reached more than 850 million downloads as of August 2018.
The strength of the Pokémon brand and its ability to bring customers into retail aisles led to several industry accolades in 2018, including a nomination for Action Figure of the Year by The Toy Association and a No. 6 ranking in NPD's Top 10 Toy Properties for January to June 2018.
TCPi's licensing and retail programs experienced further growth in 2019 and beyond with the premiere of the first-ever live-action Pokémon film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, the upcoming release of the "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" video games, and a slow of new partnerships and merchandise to delight customers.
In May 2019, Pokémon Detective Pikachu premiered in theaters worldwide, released in partnership with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. As the No. 1 movie in worldwide gross for three consecutive weeks, the film's success in garnering global mainstream buzz yielded a variety of merchandise and licensing opportunities, including the launch of a special Detective Pikachu expansion for the Pokémon TCG, movie-themed toy lines by Wicked Cool Toys and Mattel's Mega Construx, and a collaboration with global fashion retailer H&M to release a range of apparel and accessories for adults and children.
Retailers such as Hamleys, Harrods and Joue Club also joined in the celebrating the Pokémon Detective Pikachu premiere in stores. GameStop and Walmart held unique promotions to celebrate the movie release, and Target hosted in-store events with the recently launched "Pokémon Pass" app. Expanding its retail marketing initiatives, TPCi created "Pokémon Pass" to further develop digital reward programs to provide deeper engagement with the brand for retail customers.
Lastly, 2019 welcomed numerous fashion collaborations with designers like Jeremy Scott, GCDS and Bobby Abley for their respective spring/summer 2019 collections that have appeared on runways in London, Milan, and New York.
In addition, TPCi partnered with several global fashion retailers, including Primark for an exclusive range of women;s apparel, now on sale in Europe, as well as adidas for a special adidas NEO collection of apparel, footwear and accessories, which is available in China with plans to introduce more items to fans around the world in the future.
Source: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0a2d8f9#/b0a2d8f9/42
The Pokémon Company International - $2.98 Billion - 2018
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of the The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.With robust licensing programs spanning gaming, toys, apparel and accessories, designer collaborations, tech gear, home décor, and more, The Pokémon Company International continued to reach broad global audiences last year, giving fans more ways to engage with the beloved Pokémon brand.
Key licensees in 2018 included Wicked Cool Toys (master toy licensee for TPCi), Mattel's Mega Construx, Build-A-Bear Workshop and Ravensburger, which added figures, plush, roleplay items, puzzels and more to their growing lineup of official Pokémon merchandise. In addition, TPCi and Punko announced their first agreement to bring Funko Pop! Pokémon figure to retail, featuring the iconic Pokémon, Pikachu. The popularity of the product led to an expanded deal, resulting in the companies' launching a new "A Day with Pikachu" collection starting in February 2019, featuring a series of themed Pikachu figures available exclusively on PokemonCenter.com - the official destination for Pokémon merchandise in the U.S. - and more Funko Pop! Pokémon figures.
Major programs were based on a license of the globally popular TV animation, which boasts more than 1,000 episodes spanning 22 seasons. Recent seasons, including "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon - Ultra Adventures" and "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Ultra Legends," aired via worldwide broadcast partners in 2018 and 2019, respectively. TCPi and Fathom Events also collaborated to debut the 21st animated Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, at select theaters across multiple territories. TPCi also rolled out new offerings for the Pokémon TCG, which contines to be one of the best-selling card games in the world with more than 25.7 billion cards shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages. In tandem, TPCi's ongoing partnerships with mass retailers like Amazon, Carrfour, GameStop, Sainsbury's, Target, Tesco, and Walmart, plus many international independent retailers remain as additional awareness drivers for official merchandise like the Pokémon TCG.
Furthermore, the "Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!" and "Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!" video games launched in November 2018, and since March 2019, have sold more than 10.63 million units worldwide, making them the fifth best-selling Nintendo Switch titles to date. These titles also offer cross-platform connectivity with the incredibly popular "Pokémon GO" mobile game, which continued to build significant awareness for the brand as it reached more than 850 million downloads as of August 2018.
The strength of the Pokémon brand and its ability to bring customers into retail aisles led to several industry accolades in 2018, including a nomination for Action Figure of the Year by The Toy Association and a No. 6 ranking in NPD's Top 10 Toy Properties for January to June 2018.
TCPi's licensing and retail programs experienced further growth in 2019 and beyond with the premiere of the first-ever live-action Pokémon film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, the upcoming release of the "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" video games, and a slow of new partnerships and merchandise to delight customers.
In May 2019, Pokémon Detective Pikachu premiered in theaters worldwide, released in partnership with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. As the No. 1 movie in worldwide gross for three consecutive weeks, the film's success in garnering global mainstream buzz yielded a variety of merchandise and licensing opportunities, including the launch of a special Detective Pikachu expansion for the Pokémon TCG, movie-themed toy lines by Wicked Cool Toys and Mattel's Mega Construx, and a collaboration with global fashion retailer H&M to release a range of apparel and accessories for adults and children.
Retailers such as Hamleys, Harrods and Joue Club also joined in the celebrating the Pokémon Detective Pikachu premiere in stores. GameStop and Walmart held unique promotions to celebrate the movie release, and Target hosted in-store events with the recently launched "Pokémon Pass" app. Expanding its retail marketing initiatives, TPCi created "Pokémon Pass" to further develop digital reward programs to provide deeper engagement with the brand for retail customers.
Lastly, 2019 welcomed numerous fashion collaborations with designers like Jeremy Scott, GCDS and Bobby Abley for their respective spring/summer 2019 collections that have appeared on runways in London, Milan, and New York.
In addition, TPCi partnered with several global fashion retailers, including Primark for an exclusive range of women;s apparel, now on sale in Europe, as well as adidas for a special adidas NEO collection of apparel, footwear and accessories, which is available in China with plans to introduce more items to fans around the world in the future.
Source: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0a2d8f9#/b0a2d8f9/42
Baskin Robbins in Japan is having a 31 Ice Cream Pokémon Lots of Pikachu in Celebration of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (サーティワン アイスクリーム「ポケモン ピカチュウいっぱい編」～ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION公開記念～) campaign from August 1st, 2019 to August 30th, 2019. A commercial for the campaign features Pokémon super fan Nicole Fujita.
Pikachu's Thunderbolt Fruit Mix (ピカチュウの10まんボルト! フルーツミックス) is the featured product of the campaign which has small colored candy in the fruit sorbet as well as scattered Pikachu head sweets. Those that order 2 scoops will receive 1 of 3 different cups featuring Pikachu, Mewtwo or Mew.
As a bonus, those that order a cup will receive a limited Pikachu spoon. Only one spoon will be given out per cup until supplies last and then regular spoons will be distributed. For an additional 100 yen, patrons can increase the scoop size from a small double to a regular double.
Also for sale will be a Pikachu Ice Cream Cake and an Eievui Ice Cream Cake which come with a cute cake try and colorfully designed box. The Pikachu cake features their popular number 1 favored mint and chocolate ice cream with Pop Rock candies with and additional Strawberry Ice Cream outer layer to give a refreshing acidity and sweet taste.
The Eievui cake has Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream and a Milk Chocolate Ice Cream outer layer which is a perfect match for the Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream.
A Pokémon Variety Pack will also be available featuring 6 different flavors.
Source: https://www.31ice.co.jp/contents/topics/190731_01.html
YouTube Clip - 31 Ice Cream Pokémon Lots of Pikachu in Celebration of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution
Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyV8DpkZtCI
FanExpo Canada takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from August 22nd, 2019 to August 25th, 2019. FAN EXPO Canada is the largest Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming event in Canada and the 3rd largest Pop Culture event in North America. FanExpo Canada has announced that original Pokémon English dub voice actors: Eric Stuart, Rachael Lillis, Veronica Taylor and Sean Schemmel will be in attendance at the event.
Source: https://twitter.com/FANEXPOCANADA/status/1154798732082393088
Source: https://twitter.com/FANEXPOCANADA/status/1154798732082393088
Otakuthon is an event that celebrates the cultural phenomenon known as anime (Japanese animation) and manga. Since 2008, the event has been held every summer at the Palais des congrès, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Rica Matsumoto will be attending Saturday, August 17th, 2019 and Sunday, August 18th, 2019.
The convention remains the second largest anime event in Canada. Proud of its Quebec origins, Otakuthon strives to be a fully bilingual convention (French and English) since its beginnings.
Rica Matsumoto is a voice actress, a singer, and a multi-talent actress. Her most popular role is Satoshi (Ash Ketchum in English translations), the main character of the anime series Pokémon. Matsumoto also performs the songs for many of the openings for the Japanese Pokémon anime.
Rica Matsumoto will have a panel and an autograph session on Saturday and a showcase and autograph session on Sunday. She will be singing Pokémon songs at both her panel and her showcase. The showcase will be in room 517A at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Don't miss these events!
RICA MATSUMOTO AUTOGRAPH POLICY
Priority will be given to attendees purchasing official Rica Matsumoto merchandise from J-rock North Promotions Inc. A very limited number of free autographs will be raffled at the beginning of the Rica Matsumoto's autograph sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Participants must line-up in the designated raffle ticket line where they will be given a raffle ticket to participate. Winners will be drawn at the beginning of the autograph session and will receive an exclusive shikishi board for the artist to sign.Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtakuthonMTL/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Join your fellow fans in showing your support for those emotional impressions we've all experienced
The legendary event that sold out immediately after tickets went on sale last year
is going to be held once again!
You'll be free to express your support for your favorite Pokémon!
And you can cheer for your favorite characters too, if you want!
Let's all loudly scream out our passionate feelings towards the movie screen!
And she'll be joining you again this year as well!
Shoko Nakagawa, who handled the theme song alongside Sachiko Kobayashi,
will be sitting there in the audience with you, cheering passionately.
Tickets are available until midnight Tuesday July 16th!
Get them here!
Make sure to take the opportunity to join!
Theater: Shinjuku Wald 9
Date and time: Friday July 19th, 9:40pm
*This event is for those age 18 or older only.
*Talking and singing during the movie is allowed.
*Cosplay and props like glowsticks etc are allowed. (Musical instruments are not allowed)
Notes regarding the supportive screening:
Introduction:
"I want to return to being a kid once again - I wonder if I can't become one, even for a day?"
This is a screening for adults that feel this way; Adults that want to return to when they were Pokémon-obsessed kids and cheer on Satoshi and Pikachu once again.
Fill your pockets with lots of Fantasies and come to the theater.
About supporter items:
You may bring supporter items like fans and glowsticks to the screening.
*When you really feel like Pikachu is being super cute, wave a yellow glowstick.
*When you want to show your respect to Mewtwo, act dignified with purple.
*When Satoshi shows off his Super Masaran power, cheer him on with red.
*When the tomboyish mermaid Kasumi overflows with cuteness, make a splash with blue.
*When the mythical Pokémon Mew appears, impress it with pink.
About cheers:
Since you went to the trouble of attending this screening, you should cheer your lungs out! Quips, shouts of joy, cheers; you name it, it's allowed. Even if it's unclear what you're saying, "everyone should understand how you feel"!
*When Mewtwo wakes up in the lab, we should yell the answers to his questions at him.
"Where am I?" -> "The theater!"
"Who am I?" -> "Mewtwo!"
*When your favorite Pokémon appear, you should scream its name.
"Donfaaaaaaaaaaan!"
"Xuuuuuuuuuuuuux!"
"Barnaaaaaaaaaard!"
*You should sing along to "Mezase Pokémon Master"!!
Everyone should sing "Getto daze-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-eeee"!
About manners in the theater:
*It's forbidden to suddenly challenge the person next to you to a battle or to throw a monster ball at the screen. In addition, please make it clear to any Pokémon you bring along that they're not to use any moves or such while watching the movie.
*Taking photos or recording video during the movie is strictly forbidden. Junsa-san will be keeping a close watch.
Other notes:
Please tell your future children the tale of this summer when you one day meet them.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3785
We Will Hold a Supportive Screening of "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" on Friday July 19th
Join your fellow fans in showing your support for those emotional impressions we've all experienced
The legendary event that sold out immediately after tickets went on sale last year
is going to be held once again!
You'll be free to express your support for your favorite Pokémon!
And you can cheer for your favorite characters too, if you want!
Let's all loudly scream out our passionate feelings towards the movie screen!
And she'll be joining you again this year as well!
Shoko Nakagawa, who handled the theme song alongside Sachiko Kobayashi,
will be sitting there in the audience with you, cheering passionately.
Tickets are available until midnight Tuesday July 16th!
Get them here!
Make sure to take the opportunity to join!
Theater: Shinjuku Wald 9
Date and time: Friday July 19th, 9:40pm
*This event is for those age 18 or older only.
*Talking and singing during the movie is allowed.
*Cosplay and props like glowsticks etc are allowed. (Musical instruments are not allowed)
Notes regarding the supportive screening:
Introduction:
"I want to return to being a kid once again - I wonder if I can't become one, even for a day?"
This is a screening for adults that feel this way; Adults that want to return to when they were Pokémon-obsessed kids and cheer on Satoshi and Pikachu once again.
Fill your pockets with lots of Fantasies and come to the theater.
About supporter items:
You may bring supporter items like fans and glowsticks to the screening.
*When you really feel like Pikachu is being super cute, wave a yellow glowstick.
*When you want to show your respect to Mewtwo, act dignified with purple.
*When Satoshi shows off his Super Masaran power, cheer him on with red.
*When the tomboyish mermaid Kasumi overflows with cuteness, make a splash with blue.
*When the mythical Pokémon Mew appears, impress it with pink.
About cheers:
Since you went to the trouble of attending this screening, you should cheer your lungs out! Quips, shouts of joy, cheers; you name it, it's allowed. Even if it's unclear what you're saying, "everyone should understand how you feel"!
*When Mewtwo wakes up in the lab, we should yell the answers to his questions at him.
"Where am I?" -> "The theater!"
"Who am I?" -> "Mewtwo!"
*When your favorite Pokémon appear, you should scream its name.
"Donfaaaaaaaaaaan!"
"Xuuuuuuuuuuuuux!"
"Barnaaaaaaaaaard!"
*You should sing along to "Mezase Pokémon Master"!!
Everyone should sing "Getto daze-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-e-i-eeee"!
About manners in the theater:
*It's forbidden to suddenly challenge the person next to you to a battle or to throw a monster ball at the screen. In addition, please make it clear to any Pokémon you bring along that they're not to use any moves or such while watching the movie.
*Taking photos or recording video during the movie is strictly forbidden. Junsa-san will be keeping a close watch.
Other notes:
Please tell your future children the tale of this summer when you one day meet them.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3785
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Newspapers/Magazines:
Saturday July 13th:
"Corocoro Comic" - More info on the attendance gifts, etc.
Tuesday July 16th:
"Shukan Josei" - Interview (with Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa)
Friday July 19th:
"Shukan Taishu" - Interview (with Koichi Yamadera)
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3783
Media Information
Newspapers/Magazines:
Saturday July 13th:
"Corocoro Comic" - More info on the attendance gifts, etc.
Tuesday July 16th:
"Shukan Josei" - Interview (with Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa)
Friday July 19th:
"Shukan Taishu" - Interview (with Koichi Yamadera)
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3783
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
This drawing contest was held in collaboration with 12 Shogakukan magazines!
We received lots of entries from Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, TV-kun, First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi, Ciáo,
Corocoro Comic, Shonen Sunday, Corocoro Aniki, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shogakukan Kids,
and Sunday Webry x Pixiv this year as well!
We will now announce the grand prize winners through lucky prize winners from each magazine!!
Click to see the winning artwork:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest_result/
Announcing the Results of the Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Drawing Contest!
This drawing contest was held in collaboration with 12 Shogakukan magazines!
We received lots of entries from Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, TV-kun, First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi, Ciáo,
Corocoro Comic, Shonen Sunday, Corocoro Aniki, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shogakukan Kids,
and Sunday Webry x Pixiv this year as well!
We will now announce the grand prize winners through lucky prize winners from each magazine!!
Click to see the winning artwork:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest_result/
Corocoro Online has updated with the sixth part of the Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Legend/Legend Collaboration Artwork Project. Translations follow:
Mine Yoshizaki draws a Pokémon picture with intense passion!!
"Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", the full 3DCG remake of the movie that served as the ultimate starting point for the Pokémon movie series, finally premieres Friday July 12th!!
To celebrate this return of the legend itself, legendary manga artists and celebrities that love Pokémon have drawn pictures based on "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution"!
For this sixth installment, Mine Yoshizaki of "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" and "Sgt. Frog" fame joins the project!! This is Yoshizaki's first time drawing Pokémon...
This memorable first drawing is of Mewtwo, as well as Satoshi's Pikachu and the Copy Pikachu!
This is the Copy Pikachu that was made using Satoshi's Pikachu as a base in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution".
Yoshizaki drew a pleasant illustration of the duo with intense passion!
Even Mewtwo, who's standing in the back there, looks somewhat jealous.
We also have a special comment from Yoshizaki!!
This is the first time I draw a Pokémon picture.
All three members of our household enjoy Pokémon in their own personal way.
Thank you for always being there with us!
I'm looking forward to watching the new movie with my entire family.
-Mine Yoshizaki
Next week, we'll finish off the project by presenting a picture drawn by the singer of the movie's theme song "Kaze to issho ni"! The custodian of Pokénchi!! Shoko Nakagawa!!!
Look forward to seeing what kind of drawing we'll get!!
Sgt. Frog 1
Author: Mine Yoshizaki
Price: 540 yen + tax
Format: Non-standard B6
Pages: 168
Details: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/199999713307/
Source: https://corocoro.jp/56642/
The "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" Premiere Celebration Project! Part 6: Mine Yoshizaki of "Sgt. Frog" fame draws "The Shocking Duo! Pikachu and Copy Pikachu"
Mine Yoshizaki draws a Pokémon picture with intense passion!!
"Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", the full 3DCG remake of the movie that served as the ultimate starting point for the Pokémon movie series, finally premieres Friday July 12th!!
To celebrate this return of the legend itself, legendary manga artists and celebrities that love Pokémon have drawn pictures based on "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution"!
For this sixth installment, Mine Yoshizaki of "Arcade Gamer Fubuki" and "Sgt. Frog" fame joins the project!! This is Yoshizaki's first time drawing Pokémon...
This memorable first drawing is of Mewtwo, as well as Satoshi's Pikachu and the Copy Pikachu!
Artwork theme: "The Shocking Duo! Pikachu and Copy Pikachu"
This is the Copy Pikachu that was made using Satoshi's Pikachu as a base in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution".
Yoshizaki drew a pleasant illustration of the duo with intense passion!
Even Mewtwo, who's standing in the back there, looks somewhat jealous.
We also have a special comment from Yoshizaki!!
This is the first time I draw a Pokémon picture.
All three members of our household enjoy Pokémon in their own personal way.
Thank you for always being there with us!
I'm looking forward to watching the new movie with my entire family.
-Mine Yoshizaki
Next week, we'll finish off the project by presenting a picture drawn by the singer of the movie's theme song "Kaze to issho ni"! The custodian of Pokénchi!! Shoko Nakagawa!!!
Look forward to seeing what kind of drawing we'll get!!
Sgt. Frog 1
Author: Mine Yoshizaki
Price: 540 yen + tax
Format: Non-standard B6
Pages: 168
Details: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/199999713307/
Source: https://corocoro.jp/56642/
Jul 10 2019
Movie 22 Website Updates with Report from Sachiko Kobayashi's Appearance at Adult-Only Pre-Screening
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
An adult-only pre-screening was held in Tokyo Monday July 8th.
Opportunities to buy tickets were available via lottery, and this time we got an incredible 10 times as many people signing up for it as there were tickets!
Some of the fans lucky enough to win could be seen crying from the point the movie started, presumably due to all the memories of their childhood that were coming at them.
It looked like especially many were holding handkerchiefs and tissues against their eyes as "Kaze to issho ni" played alongside the end credits, looking overcome by emotions.
And believe it or not, but on this day, guest voice actor and theme song performer Sachiko Kobayashi was actually watching the movie from the audience alongside the fans...!
When a surprise stage appearance by Sachiko Kobayashi was announced after the screening, she was pressing her hands against her eyes as she made her descent on the stage, saying "I was crying from the very beginning of the movie too..."!
The audience received her warmly and with thunderous applause.
When Kobayashi started singing Kaze to issho ni with the line "Aruki tsuzukete...", the audience could be heard quietly singing along as if they knew the lyrics by heart.
Sobbing voices could also be heard alongside them, the audience breaking out in tears of gratitude.
Sachiko Kobayashi's comment:
The first thing that came to mind as I watched this year's movie was how wonderful the visuals were. And just like when I watched the first movie, I couldn't stop crying when I saw the movie's bonds between Pokémon and Pokémon, and between Pokémon and humans, that depicted our world's "eternal theme": "The desire for a world without conflict".
There were people tearing up from the start of the second half all the way until the end credits...
Once again I feel how this movie, and its theme song, is filled with the memories of many many people.
Those of you who were children in 1998 grew up, became members of society and started working. I felt like your mother as I sang this song with all my heart, hoping to reach you.
When I was singing the song right now, there were people sitting right in front of me, crying... and I got worried I wouldn't be able to sing properly because I'd start crying along with them. (laughs)
"Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" finally premieres Friday July 12th!!
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3776
Sachiko Kobayashi Descended to the Adult-Only Pre-Screening to Great Surprise!!
An adult-only pre-screening was held in Tokyo Monday July 8th.
Opportunities to buy tickets were available via lottery, and this time we got an incredible 10 times as many people signing up for it as there were tickets!
Some of the fans lucky enough to win could be seen crying from the point the movie started, presumably due to all the memories of their childhood that were coming at them.
It looked like especially many were holding handkerchiefs and tissues against their eyes as "Kaze to issho ni" played alongside the end credits, looking overcome by emotions.
And believe it or not, but on this day, guest voice actor and theme song performer Sachiko Kobayashi was actually watching the movie from the audience alongside the fans...!
When a surprise stage appearance by Sachiko Kobayashi was announced after the screening, she was pressing her hands against her eyes as she made her descent on the stage, saying "I was crying from the very beginning of the movie too..."!
The audience received her warmly and with thunderous applause.
When Kobayashi started singing Kaze to issho ni with the line "Aruki tsuzukete...", the audience could be heard quietly singing along as if they knew the lyrics by heart.
Sobbing voices could also be heard alongside them, the audience breaking out in tears of gratitude.
Sachiko Kobayashi's comment:
The first thing that came to mind as I watched this year's movie was how wonderful the visuals were. And just like when I watched the first movie, I couldn't stop crying when I saw the movie's bonds between Pokémon and Pokémon, and between Pokémon and humans, that depicted our world's "eternal theme": "The desire for a world without conflict".
There were people tearing up from the start of the second half all the way until the end credits...
Once again I feel how this movie, and its theme song, is filled with the memories of many many people.
Those of you who were children in 1998 grew up, became members of society and started working. I felt like your mother as I sang this song with all my heart, hoping to reach you.
When I was singing the song right now, there were people sitting right in front of me, crying... and I got worried I wouldn't be able to sing properly because I'd start crying along with them. (laughs)
"Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" finally premieres Friday July 12th!!
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3776
