Six Pokémon characters made Pornhub's top search list for Game Character Searches in 2017 according to Pornhub’s official 2017 Year in Review news post. Misty, Dawn, Ash, Serena, Gardevoir and Pikachu all placed in the list. Misty made it to fourth place with a 120% boost with 2,600,507 searches and the searches peaked on August 16th, 2017

2017 Year in Review

Some games will never be played out; this year’s list looks a lot like last year’s list, but in a very different order. Overwatch and seemingly all of its characters have teamed up to completely dominate the searches in this department. So it’s no surprise that the top three most searched are all from Overwatch, with D.Va), Mercy and Tracer come in at first, second and third place respectively. Misty (formerly traveling partner of Ash) from Pokemon made it to fourth place with a 120% boost. Lara Croft, from Tomb Raider will likely never not be on the game character top searches list, though the day PlayStation Portable released ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ people raided the internet in search of her name, resulting in a 61% bump up in searches. In order to not create any kind of mortal enemies, it’s worth mentioning Mileena (from Mortal Kombat) came in fourth place, with a 997% boost!

Source URL SFW: https://www.pornhub.com/insights/2017-year-in-review

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Friday December 29th: "TV-kun" - 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=3174

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

We Are Going to Air the New Year's Special "Gather in 2018 as Well, Pokémon Fans! A 2 Hour Special"!

We are going to air a Pokémon new year's special!
There, we will air "Pokémon the movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa", which premiered in 2015,
and the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" that premiered alongside it.
Don't miss the battle of legends VS legends!



And we won't just show the movies, we'll also have lots of information on the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon"!
We'll of course show you funny scenes from the episodes that have aired thus far,
but also wonderful clips from material scheduled to be shown next year!
Everything will be brought to you from the living room of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!
And of course, the Pokénchi residents will be present as well. Make sure not to miss this special!!

*Airdate/time:
Thursday December 28th, 7:05am to 9am on TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka and TV Setouchi

*Hosts:
Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3165

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Piano Solo Sheet Music for the Theme Songs from the 2017 Pokémon Movie Go on Sale!

Affectionately arranged piano solo sheet music for
the 2017 movie "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You"'s
opening theme song "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"
and ending theme song "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together"
from the "Pokémon Sheet Music Special" provided by Doremi Music Publishing Co.,Ltd.
are now available at the sheet music download store site "@ELISE"!
A total of 65 theme songs from past TV series and movies
are also available for purchase!
Prices start at 400 yen (tax not included)

For further information, see this page on the "@ELISE" sheet music download store site

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3155

The Pocket Monsters the Movie 2018 teaser trailer debuted on Oha Suta on December 11th, 2017. The movie trailer revealed that it will be a collaboration between the OLM and WIT Studio. The trailer used music from the 2nd Pocket Monsters Movie at the end. The official Japanese movie website was also updated to show the teaser poster and to also host the trailer online.

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters the Movie 2018 Teaser Trailer

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer/

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The "Oha Suta" Episode Airing Monday December 11th Will Have the World Premiere of the Latest Pokémon Movie News!

The "Oha Suta" (airs on the TV Tokyo Network Monday through Friday at 7:05am) episode airing Monday December 11th
will have the world premiere of a grand reveal of the latest news on the Pokémon movie premiering Summer 2018!
What kind of adventures will you be able to see in the next movie? Make sure not to miss "Oha Suta" Monday December 11th!

Official Oha Suta website: https://www.ohast.jp/

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3151

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP and the Japanese Pokémon Center Online have announced that pre-orders for a Lana Nendoroid (ねんどろいど スイレン) will be open from Friday, December 1st, 2017 at 14:00JST until Thursday, January 11th, 2018 at 12:00JST for GOODSMILE and from Friday, December 1st, 2017 at 14:00JST until Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at 21:00JST for the Pokémon Center, Pokémon Store and the Pokémon Center Online. High resolution pictures of the Nendoroid have been added to an Imageboard thread.

GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Pre-Order Bonus

Those that purchase the Lana Nendoroid from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP will receive a Waterium Z-Crystal Base as a bonus!

Pokémon Center, Pokémon Store & Pokémon Center Online Pre-Order Bonus

Those that purchase the Lana Nendoroid from the Pokémon Center, Pokémon Store or the Pokémon Center Online will receive a Dive Ball as a bonus!

Product Details:

Product Name: Nendoroid Lana
Series: Pokémon
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Price: ¥4,444 (Before Tax)
Release Date: 2018/06
Specifications: Painted ABS&PVC non-scale figure with stand included. Approximately 100mm in height.
Sculptor: Shichibee

Sources: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/6851/Nendoroid+Lana.html and https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/?p_cd=4580416904599

On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, a special event was held at Sunshine City Fountain Square to celebrate 1000 episodes of the TV animation series "Pocket Monsters". Various stage events were held throughout the day and Fountain Square was crowded with many Pokémon fans!

Learn "Pose" with Kiteruguma

Guest's Kei Shindo (Lilie VA's), Hitomi Kikuchi (Suiren VA's) and Fumiko Takekuma (Māmane VA's) entered and appeared on stage and were challenged to strike fully powered poses. Kiteruguma was then called on stage as the master to help the three struggling guest! The audience's eyes were locked on Kiteruguma as it performed some poses. Not to be outdone, the guests intensely practiced the poses: "Fire", "Electric", "Ghost" and "Fighting" with the fans in the audience. When they began to strike poses to the Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon Ending Theme "Pose", the audience applauded!

1000th Episode Celebration - Rica Matsumoto SPECIAL LIVE

Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto appeared on stage! With her partner Pikachu on stage with her, she sang the opening theme to Pocket Monsters XY&Z; "XY&Z" as well as the opening theme for Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon; "Alola!!".

Pokémon Ga-Olé Special Stage

Ga-Olé Leader's Ren & Kazuki introduced Z-Moves using the Pokémon Z-Power Ring! Special guests Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi then sang the theme song of Pokémon Ga-Olé and livened up the stage.

Let's! PokéProblem!

In addition to Rica Matsumoto (Satoshi's VA), Kei Shindo (Lilie's VA), Hitomi Kikuchi (Suiren's VA) and Fumiko Takekuma (Māmane's VA), Keiichi Nakagawa who voices Professor Kukui joined the event on stage. Reina Ueda, Mao's voice actor also arrived. The Pocket Monsters segment PokéProblem is very popular and a quiz was conducted there on stage at the event. Those in the audience that correctly answered the quiz question from among the four options could raise their hand and they were given a special original tin badge! Children that got the badge directly from the guests were holding the badge with a joyful look.

Fully Powered! Pokémon School Finale Stage

Following "Let's! PokéProblem!" with the five guests, Kaito Ishikawa, Kaki's voice actor surprisingly appeared on stage!

At the end of the live event, Rica Matsumoto sang the theme song to this year's movie "Aim To Be A Pokémon Master - 20th Anniversary"!


Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon1000/#171116

The Pokémon Company International has announced a special Pikachu plush will be available at select retailers to commemorate the 20th movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. 6 special TCG cards will also be distributed to those that spend at least $25 on TCG products starting on November 8th, 2017.

Commemorate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! with Pikachu!

Pikachu sports Ash’s iconic hat on Pokémon TCG cards and as a special plush available at select retailers.

To celebrate the release of the 20th Pokémon film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, we've teamed up with select retailers to bring fans a fantastic new plush and cool Pokémon Trading Card Game goodies.

Starting November 8, 2017, Pokémon devotees will receive a pack of three random Ash's Pikachu promo cards for each $25 spent on Pokémon TCG products (tax and shipping not included). In all, there are six different promo cards to collect! This Pokémon TCG promotion will be offered at the following retailers:

Online Only:

• PokemonCenter.com
• Target.com
• Toysrus.com
• Toysrus.ca
• Walmart.com
• Walmart.ca

In Stores Only:

• GameStop
• EB Australia
• EB Canada

If Pokémon plush are more your speed, you won't want to miss the Pikachu Wearing Trainer Hat Poké Plush appearing at select retailers. This plush of the beloved Pikachu is 16 inches tall and features a detachable version of Ash's iconic hat that fits most teens and adults! You'll find this adorable plush at the following retailers:

Online Only:

• PokemonCenter.com
• Target.com

In Stores Only:

• Nintendo NY
• Toys“R”Us
• GameStop
• EB Australia

These wonderful tributes to the 20th Pokémon film won't be around forever, so don't miss out on your chance to collect these truly special Pikachu items.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/commemorate-pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-with-pikachu/

Special Offer! Free Pokémon TCG promo pack containing 3 Ash’s Pikachu cards

Yours when you spend $25 or more on Pokémon Trading Card Game products from Pokémon Center

Celebrate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! with this special offer from Pokémon Center! For every $25 you spend on Pokémon Trading Card Game products, you will receive a Pokémon TCG promo pack containing three Ash’s Pikachu cards. Each card features an illustration of Pikachu with one of the hats worn by Ash during the pair’s adventures in the Pokémon animated series.


Details:

• While supplies last, receive one 3-card promo pack per $25 spent on Pokémon TCG products at PokemonCenter.com. For example, a customer who purchases $75 worth of Pokémon TCG products from PokemonCenter.com will receive three 3-card promo packs (9 cards total).
• Calculation of $25 minimum order of qualifying Pokémon TCG products excludes tax and cost of shipping.
• Promotion will be automatically applied to qualifying Pokémon TCG orders. No code is necessary. You will not see a separate line item for the promotion in your shopping cart.
• Promo card packs will be shipped separately from qualifying orders. Please allow approximately two weeks for delivery.
• Promo card pack contents are random; PokemonCenter.com cannot guarantee any specific packaging or contents.

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/ashspikachu

MangaUK has announced that a DVD and Blu-ray of the 20th movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! will be released in 2018. The DVD will be released on February 12th, 2018 while the Blu-ray Steelbook will be released on April 30th, 2018.

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is coming to DVD & Blu-ray

We are very pleased to announce that Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! will receive a UK home entertainment release in 2018!

A standard DVD edition of the film will be released on 12th February to coincide with February half term, and a Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbook is in planning for release on 30th April. Artwork is currently to be confirmed, so keep an eye on our social media channels for final images once they become available.

Both versions of the film will include English audio only.

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash & Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the legendary Pokémon Ho – Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along the way, new characters including Trainers Verity and Sorrel, and even a mysterious new Mythical Pokémon, Marshadow. Challenges and epic Pokémon battles abound in this unique story about the beginning of one of the most beloved friendships in popular culture.

Source: http://www.mangauk.com/pokemon-movie-i-choose-coming-dvd-blu-ray/