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Wicked Cool Toys is excited to debut an exciting line of action figures, plush, roleplay items and other toys based on the hit Pokémon animated series! Arriving at retail locations in worldwide markets (excluding regions in Asia) in fall 2018.
Some of the products were showcased at the UK Toy Fair 2018 and pictures of the products are available on the Idle Hands blog post and some of the pictures are also available on an Imageboard thread.
Source: https://www.wickedcooltoys.com/brands/pokemon/
The official Japanese Movie website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
Using "The Your Partner Pokémon Drawing Contest: The adventure won't start unless ____ is there." as your theme,
draw your favorite Pokémon on the drawing form and send it in!
The winners from each magazine will have their name and drawing showcased in the movie itself!
And not only that: This year we'll pick 10000 people from the contest entrants and use their entries to create a gigantic piece of mosaic art featuring their Pokémon!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*A New Nintendo 2DS LL Monster Ball Edition + one 3DS "Pokémon" game of your choice
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie and will appear in the mosaic art!
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A special movie MonCollé set
This is a special MonCollé set that consists of four Pokémon that play a role in the movie, one of them being Lugia!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
*Your drawing will appear in the mosaic art!
We will also create a gigantic piece of mosaic art from the drawings of 10000 contest entrants, which will be displayed at Pokémon Centers and events all across Japan.
List of exhibition areas (currently planned): The Next generation World Hobby Fair '18 Summer venues, Pokémon Centers, and more.
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
Cut out the application form from one of these magazines or download one and print it out, fill in all necessary fields, then send it in.
Fill in the required information (postal code, address, child's name, phone number, gender, grade, name of other person in the household) on the application form for the magazine you wish to enter through,
then send it in on a postcard or standardized postcard. If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
The submissions must have arrived by Saturday April 14th
Pokémon Fan issue 57, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale March 1st
TV-kun April issue, on sale March 1st
First Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday issue 17/2017, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban April issue, on sale March 1st
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
You can also apply via the "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" and "Sunday Web Every"!
If you use the "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" or "Sunday Web Every", you'll draw completely freeform without a printout and can submit your drawing via the Internet!
The "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" starts taking such entries March 1st!! A link will be provided!
The "Sunday Web Every" starts taking such entries March 15th!! A link will be provided!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine's July issue (estimated to be on sale in June) and on the official movie website.
The 10000 picks for the mosaic art will be announced on the official movie website only.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Tetsuo Yajima, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Organized by 12 Shogakukan magazines! The Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story! "Created by 10000 People! Your Partner Pokémon" Drawing Contest
Using "The Your Partner Pokémon Drawing Contest: The adventure won't start unless ____ is there." as your theme,
draw your favorite Pokémon on the drawing form and send it in!
The winners from each magazine will have their name and drawing showcased in the movie itself!
And not only that: This year we'll pick 10000 people from the contest entrants and use their entries to create a gigantic piece of mosaic art featuring their Pokémon!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*A New Nintendo 2DS LL Monster Ball Edition + one 3DS "Pokémon" game of your choice
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie and will appear in the mosaic art!
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A special movie MonCollé set
This is a special MonCollé set that consists of four Pokémon that play a role in the movie, one of them being Lugia!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
*Your drawing will appear in the mosaic art!
We will also create a gigantic piece of mosaic art from the drawings of 10000 contest entrants, which will be displayed at Pokémon Centers and events all across Japan.
List of exhibition areas (currently planned): The Next generation World Hobby Fair '18 Summer venues, Pokémon Centers, and more.
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
Cut out the application form from one of these magazines or download one and print it out, fill in all necessary fields, then send it in.
Fill in the required information (postal code, address, child's name, phone number, gender, grade, name of other person in the household) on the application form for the magazine you wish to enter through,
then send it in on a postcard or standardized postcard. If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
The submissions must have arrived by Saturday April 14th
Pokémon Fan issue 57, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale March 1st
TV-kun April issue, on sale March 1st
First Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday issue 17/2017, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban April issue, on sale March 1st
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
You can also apply via the "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" and "Sunday Web Every"!
If you use the "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" or "Sunday Web Every", you'll draw completely freeform without a printout and can submit your drawing via the Internet!
The "Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site" starts taking such entries March 1st!! A link will be provided!
The "Sunday Web Every" starts taking such entries March 15th!! A link will be provided!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine's July issue (estimated to be on sale in June) and on the official movie website.
The 10000 picks for the mosaic art will be announced on the official movie website only.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Tetsuo Yajima, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
following in the footsteps of "I Choose You!"
Once a year, a "wind festival" is held in Fura City, the city where people live together with the wind. While the ancient belief that the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear and bring about the blessed wind on the final day of the festival still exists, the people that gather in the city participate in the festival while wrapped in their own thoughts......
Lisa, the highschooler and Pokémon rookie.
Kagachi, the braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales.
Trito, the timid researcher that lacks confidence.
Hisui, the old eccentric that hates Pokémon.
Largo, the mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself.
These are the people that Satoshi and Pikachu meet.
That meeting makes everyone's story start moving forward.
Trailer 1:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
Story:
This summer, the emotional tale "Everyone's Story" will have an explosive birth,following in the footsteps of "I Choose You!"
Once a year, a "wind festival" is held in Fura City, the city where people live together with the wind. While the ancient belief that the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear and bring about the blessed wind on the final day of the festival still exists, the people that gather in the city participate in the festival while wrapped in their own thoughts......
Lisa, the highschooler and Pokémon rookie.
Kagachi, the braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales.
Trito, the timid researcher that lacks confidence.
Hisui, the old eccentric that hates Pokémon.
Largo, the mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself.
These are the people that Satoshi and Pikachu meet.
That meeting makes everyone's story start moving forward.
Character Profiles:
| Characters profiles | |
|---|---|
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SATOSHI A boy aiming to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master. |
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LISA A highschooler and Pokémon rookie. |
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KAGACHI A braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales. |
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TRITO A timid researcher that lacks confidence. |
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HISUI An old eccentric that hates Pokémon. |
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LARGO A mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself. |
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LUGIA The legendary Pokémon that brings the blessed wind to the city. |
Teaser and trailer
Teaser 2:Trailer 1:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
In the teaser for the new movie, we could see the shadow of a flying Pokémon reflected in the water surface ...
We will now disclose the true identity of this shadow!
Believe it or not, the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear in the new movie!
The impressive melody that played in the second half of the teaser was the flute music that played
during important scenes in the second movie, Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia" from 1999.
Lugia has played a major role in past movies as Satoshi's ally. What role will it play in the new one?!
We will keep publishing follow-up news here on the official movie website, so stay tuned!
Click here to see the teaser
Lugia first appeared in Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia" (1999) under the moniker of the mysterious Pokémon "X", alongside a silhouette.
It was later announced that its picture would adorn the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Silver", which became the talk of the town.
Recently it has appeared in Pokémon XY the movie: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" (2015), as well as in raid battles in "Pokémon GO".
In the "Pokémon Elections 720" held in 2016,
it held the honor of being the highest ranking Pokémon from "Pocket Monsters Gold/Silver", proving that it's a legendary Pokémon that's both well known and popular regardless of generation.
Click here for information on Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia"
Click here for information on Pokémon XY the movie: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
Lugia:
Species: Diving Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Flying
Height: 5.2m
Weight: 216kg
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3199
The Legendary Pokémon Lugia Appears in the New Movie!
In the teaser for the new movie, we could see the shadow of a flying Pokémon reflected in the water surface ...
We will now disclose the true identity of this shadow!
Believe it or not, the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear in the new movie!
The impressive melody that played in the second half of the teaser was the flute music that played
during important scenes in the second movie, Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia" from 1999.
Lugia has played a major role in past movies as Satoshi's ally. What role will it play in the new one?!
We will keep publishing follow-up news here on the official movie website, so stay tuned!
Click here to see the teaser
Lugia first appeared in Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia" (1999) under the moniker of the mysterious Pokémon "X", alongside a silhouette.
It was later announced that its picture would adorn the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Silver", which became the talk of the town.
Recently it has appeared in Pokémon XY the movie: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" (2015), as well as in raid battles in "Pokémon GO".
In the "Pokémon Elections 720" held in 2016,
it held the honor of being the highest ranking Pokémon from "Pocket Monsters Gold/Silver", proving that it's a legendary Pokémon that's both well known and popular regardless of generation.
Click here for information on Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia"
Click here for information on Pokémon XY the movie: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
Lugia:
Species: Diving Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Flying
Height: 5.2m
Weight: 216kg
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3199
Pages from the March issue of Corocoro has leaked. Translations follow:
Lugia surfaces!!!!!!!
The true identity of the mysterious shadow we could see in the teaser... was the legendary Pokémon Lugia! It's going to appear in the new Pokémon movie!!!
Both the Pokémon that was gliding over Satoshi and the shadow on the water surface were Lugia!
Lugia, the Pokémon that has appeared many times in movies already, is back!!
Lugia has appeared in past movies, acting as Satoshi's ally. How does it get involved in our tale this time around?!
Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia"
When it first appeared, it was under the moniker of The Mysterious Pokémon "X". It created a lot of public interest by appearing in the movie prior to its appearance in a video game.
Pokémon the movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
It appeared as a representative of "Pokémon Gold/Silver"!
The Legendary Pokémon Lugia
Species: Diving Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Flying
Height: 5.2m
Weight: 216kg
Does this movie follow in the same vein as last year's movie, with Lugia holding the key to the tale just like Houou did last year?!
Pay extra attention to Lugia this year!
Next issue we'll announce an important scoop on Lugia!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, March 2018 issue
Lugia surfaces!!!!!!!
The true identity of the mysterious shadow we could see in the teaser... was the legendary Pokémon Lugia! It's going to appear in the new Pokémon movie!!!
Both the Pokémon that was gliding over Satoshi and the shadow on the water surface were Lugia!
Lugia, the Pokémon that has appeared many times in movies already, is back!!
Lugia has appeared in past movies, acting as Satoshi's ally. How does it get involved in our tale this time around?!
Pocket Monsters the Movie: "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia"
When it first appeared, it was under the moniker of The Mysterious Pokémon "X". It created a lot of public interest by appearing in the movie prior to its appearance in a video game.
Pokémon the movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
It appeared as a representative of "Pokémon Gold/Silver"!
The Legendary Pokémon Lugia
Species: Diving Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Flying
Height: 5.2m
Weight: 216kg
Does this movie follow in the same vein as last year's movie, with Lugia holding the key to the tale just like Houou did last year?!
Pay extra attention to Lugia this year!
Next issue we'll announce an important scoop on Lugia!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, March 2018 issue
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is currently underway.
This is a status report from the Tokyo fair that took place in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th!
The Pokémon Booth had lots of fun activities, including stage shows,
a section where you could try out the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the ability to take photos with Pikachu, and more.
The "Let's Deliver Berries to the Hungry Kabigon!" section
had a game where you worked with Pikachu, Mokuroh, Nyabby and Ashimari to get "Berries" and place them in the basket Kabigon held.
Those of our friends that attempted this game were given an original shopping bag with the latest movie and anime TV series art printed on it!
In the "Defeat the Rainbow Rocket Gang!" section, you'd use the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
to enjoy Pokémon battles where you'd use the Necrozma's new form "Ultra Necrozma".
Many of our friends got to experience the overwhelming power of Ultra Necrozma!
You could also take photos together with Pikachu in the "Real Alola Photo Club" section.
Pikachu looked really happy so many people took pictures it as well.
During the Pokémon stage show, those of our friends that came to the venue
got to compete for score in the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"'s "Mantain Surf",
have a Pokémon battle against Sakaki, the leader of the Rainbow Rocket Gang,
and get to try out the upcoming toy "PokéDel-Z" before anyone else!
The show also presented the latest news on the Nintendo 3DS game "Detective Pikachu", which is scheduled to be released Friday March 23rd.
At the end, everyone also got to take a photo with the "Detective Pikachu" Pikachu, who had come to visit the venue!
Some amazing guests then appeared on the stage!
Oha Suta Pokémon Club members Fire Tachibana, JP and Sendoff Entertainer Shinichi,
from the TV show "Oha Suta" that currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network,
truly livened up the stage show!
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
from the arcade game "Pokémon Ga-Olé" also came on
and sang the "Pokémon Ga-Olé" theme song.
During the "Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show" that took place Sunday January 28th,
Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani from "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?",
which currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network, appeared!
They and the audience watched the latest teaser trailer for the Pokémon movie that's going to premiere Friday July 13th this year together!
And, since Shokotan couldn't come to the venue, Chuei from Nagareboshi, dressed as Cosmog and calling himself Cosmochu, appeared in her stead,
and everyone attempted a "Poké-pun match with unison voices" together.
Everyone at the venue were divided into an Abareru-kun team and a Chuei team,
and competed against each other by shouting Poké-puns in unison, with the winner being the loudest team, a competition the Abareru-kun team won spectacularly!
The show also presented the latest news on the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon",
which is undergoing new developments as per the episode airing Thursday February 8th.
And incredibly enough, the vocalist Taiiku Okazaki came onto the stage and sang both the ending theme "Pose"
and the new ending theme that will be used starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair was absolutely brimming with content.
After two days, the Tokyo fair closed with great success!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter continues on, and is scheduled to be held at the following dates/venues!
Those of you in the area, make sure to go visit!
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3192
A Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter Tokyo Fair
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is currently underway.
This is a status report from the Tokyo fair that took place in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th!
The Pokémon Booth had lots of fun activities, including stage shows,
a section where you could try out the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the ability to take photos with Pikachu, and more.
The "Let's Deliver Berries to the Hungry Kabigon!" section
had a game where you worked with Pikachu, Mokuroh, Nyabby and Ashimari to get "Berries" and place them in the basket Kabigon held.
Those of our friends that attempted this game were given an original shopping bag with the latest movie and anime TV series art printed on it!
In the "Defeat the Rainbow Rocket Gang!" section, you'd use the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
to enjoy Pokémon battles where you'd use the Necrozma's new form "Ultra Necrozma".
Many of our friends got to experience the overwhelming power of Ultra Necrozma!
You could also take photos together with Pikachu in the "Real Alola Photo Club" section.
Pikachu looked really happy so many people took pictures it as well.
During the Pokémon stage show, those of our friends that came to the venue
got to compete for score in the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"'s "Mantain Surf",
have a Pokémon battle against Sakaki, the leader of the Rainbow Rocket Gang,
and get to try out the upcoming toy "PokéDel-Z" before anyone else!
The show also presented the latest news on the Nintendo 3DS game "Detective Pikachu", which is scheduled to be released Friday March 23rd.
At the end, everyone also got to take a photo with the "Detective Pikachu" Pikachu, who had come to visit the venue!
Some amazing guests then appeared on the stage!
Oha Suta Pokémon Club members Fire Tachibana, JP and Sendoff Entertainer Shinichi,
from the TV show "Oha Suta" that currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network,
truly livened up the stage show!
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
from the arcade game "Pokémon Ga-Olé" also came on
and sang the "Pokémon Ga-Olé" theme song.
During the "Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show" that took place Sunday January 28th,
Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani from "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?",
which currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network, appeared!
They and the audience watched the latest teaser trailer for the Pokémon movie that's going to premiere Friday July 13th this year together!
And, since Shokotan couldn't come to the venue, Chuei from Nagareboshi, dressed as Cosmog and calling himself Cosmochu, appeared in her stead,
and everyone attempted a "Poké-pun match with unison voices" together.
Everyone at the venue were divided into an Abareru-kun team and a Chuei team,
and competed against each other by shouting Poké-puns in unison, with the winner being the loudest team, a competition the Abareru-kun team won spectacularly!
The show also presented the latest news on the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon",
which is undergoing new developments as per the episode airing Thursday February 8th.
And incredibly enough, the vocalist Taiiku Okazaki came onto the stage and sang both the ending theme "Pose"
and the new ending theme that will be used starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair was absolutely brimming with content.
After two days, the Tokyo fair closed with great success!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter continues on, and is scheduled to be held at the following dates/venues!
Those of you in the area, make sure to go visit!
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3192
Natalie and Yahoo Japan News reports the following:
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
Taiiku Okazaki's New Pokémon ED Song is "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" featuring Sly and Robbie
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter
will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, in Tokyo, in Fukuoka and in Osaka.
The Pokémon Booth there is filled with fun,
ranging from video game demos, the latest information on the movie and the anime,
fun stage shows, events and more!
Fair schedule:
Sunday January 21st: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe (in Chiba))
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3181
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is Here
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter
will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, in Tokyo, in Fukuoka and in Osaka.
The Pokémon Booth there is filled with fun,
ranging from video game demos, the latest information on the movie and the anime,
fun stage shows, events and more!
Fair schedule:
Sunday January 21st: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe (in Chiba))
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3181
Jan 18 2018
Legendary Year of Pokémon in 2018
The Pokémon Company International announced that from Feburary 2018 until November 2018, various event Pokémon distributions, TCG product launches, anime promotions and mobile game events will take place during that time.
The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.
Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/
“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY
CELEBRATE A LEGENDARY YEAR OF POKÉMON IN 2018
Video Game Distributions, New Pokémon TCG Products, Mobile Updates, Retail Promotions and More Legendary Pokémon-Related Offerings Await Trainers in the Coming Year
The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.
Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/
“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”
Pokémon Video Game Distributions
Each month this year from February to November, players will be able to receive a different Legendary Pokémon as a free distribution through many of the Pokémon brand’s partners for owners of PokémonTM Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon video games for the Nintendo 3DSTM family of systems. While fans can look forward to details about where and how to receive each of the distributions throughout the year, these Legendary Pokémon will be available to all players as part of the following schedule:- February: Dialga, the Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, or Palkia, the Water- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
- This first distribution will be available in the UK from Game and from Gamestop in Ireland. For further information please visit www.game.co.uk or www.gamestop.ie
- March: Regigigas, the Normal-type Legendary Pokémon, or Heatran, the Fire- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
- April: Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, or Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
- May: Xerneas, the Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, or Yveltal, the Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Kalos region
- June: Zygarde, the Dragon- and Ground-type Legendary Pokémon with three distinct Formes, from the Kalos and Alola regions
- July: Tornadus, the Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Thundurus, the Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
- August: Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon, or Kyogre, the Water-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
- September: Latios or Latias, the Dragon- and Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
- October: Reshiram, the Dragon- and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, or Zekrom, the Dragon- and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
- November: Ho-Oh, the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Lugia, the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
YouTube Trailer - Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Monday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of artwork
Saturday January 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of artwork
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3178
Media Information
Magazines:
Monday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of artwork
Saturday January 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of artwork
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3178
