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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Real Dasshutsu Game "Escape From Houou's Trial", which commemorates the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", will be held in 8 cities all across Japan starting in July 2017!
"Escape From Houou's Trial" is a personal experience-type game event set in permanent Real Dasshutsu Game establishments and the cities they are located in, where you solve riddles scattered throughout the city one after another, together with Pokémon.
You go choose your first Partner Pokémon from "Fushigidane", "Zenigame" and "Hitokage" and set off on a journey as a rookie Pokémon Trainer as well!
You can also choose between two different courses that vary in difficulty, the "Professor Course" and the "Trainer Course", so both adults and children can enjoy this game!
©Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK/TV Tokyo/ShoPro/JR Kikaku
©Pokémon
©2017 Pikachu Project
Ticket prices:
Normal pre-order ticket: 2500 yen/Student pre-order ticket (high school+): 2000 yen/Child pre-order ticket (Grade school to middle school): 1250 yen
Normal same-day ticket: 3000 yen/Student same-day ticket (high school+): 2500 yen/Child same-day ticket (Grade school to middle school): 1750 yen
Pictures from earlier Real Dasshutsu Games
Schedule:
*Hokkaido
Friday August 4th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Miyagi
Wednesday July 26th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Tokyo
Thursday July 13th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Kanagawa
Wednesday July 19th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Aichi
Friday July 21st to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Osaka
Thursday August 3rd to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Okayama
Thursday July 20th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Fukuoka
Friday August 4th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
Organizing and production: SCRAP
In cooperation with: Pikachu Project
For details, see the official site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2702
The Real Dasshutsu Game/Pokémon the Movie 20 crossover "Escape From Houou's Trial" Will Be Held in 8 Cities All Across Japan for a Limited Time!
The Real Dasshutsu Game "Escape From Houou's Trial", which commemorates the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", will be held in 8 cities all across Japan starting in July 2017!
"Escape From Houou's Trial" is a personal experience-type game event set in permanent Real Dasshutsu Game establishments and the cities they are located in, where you solve riddles scattered throughout the city one after another, together with Pokémon.
You go choose your first Partner Pokémon from "Fushigidane", "Zenigame" and "Hitokage" and set off on a journey as a rookie Pokémon Trainer as well!
You can also choose between two different courses that vary in difficulty, the "Professor Course" and the "Trainer Course", so both adults and children can enjoy this game!
©Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK/TV Tokyo/ShoPro/JR Kikaku
©Pokémon
©2017 Pikachu Project
Ticket prices:
Normal pre-order ticket: 2500 yen/Student pre-order ticket (high school+): 2000 yen/Child pre-order ticket (Grade school to middle school): 1250 yen
Normal same-day ticket: 3000 yen/Student same-day ticket (high school+): 2500 yen/Child same-day ticket (Grade school to middle school): 1750 yen
Pictures from earlier Real Dasshutsu Games
Schedule:
*Hokkaido
Friday August 4th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Miyagi
Wednesday July 26th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Tokyo
Thursday July 13th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Kanagawa
Wednesday July 19th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Aichi
Friday July 21st to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Osaka
Thursday August 3rd to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Okayama
Thursday July 20th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
*Fukuoka
Friday August 4th to Tuesday October 31th, 2017
Organizing and production: SCRAP
In cooperation with: Pikachu Project
For details, see the official site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2702
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Plushies of Pokémon that play major roles in "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" are planned to make appearances one after another in arcades all across Japan!
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Giant Plushies: Satoshi's Pikachu Vol 1
A series of plushies featuring cute Pikachu that wear hats from Satoshi's past!
The first set is Pikachu wearing the "Original Cap" and the "Houen Cap"!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 2
Size: Roughly 24cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Giant Plushies: Satoshi's Pikachu Vol 2
A series of plushies featuring cute Pikachu that wear hats from Satoshi's past!
The second set is Pikachu wearing the "Sinnoh Cap" and the "Isshu Cap"!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 2
Size: Roughly 24cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Bath Towels
Bath towels with designs featuring Pikachu and Pokémon that play major roles in the movie!!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 3
Size: Roughly 60cm x roughly 120cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Roly-Poly Plushies Vol 1
The Pokémon that play major roles in the movie appear as cute, roly-poly plushies that fit in your hand!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 4
Size: Roughly 12cm
*Check Torunavi for detailed information and a list of arcades where these products are available!
*Sales Agency: Banpresto Co.,Ltd Prize Division
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2653
Plushies of Pokémon that play major roles in the movie are planned to make appearances one after another in arcades all across Japan! (Banpresto Co.,Ltd)
Plushies of Pokémon that play major roles in "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" are planned to make appearances one after another in arcades all across Japan!
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Giant Plushies: Satoshi's Pikachu Vol 1
A series of plushies featuring cute Pikachu that wear hats from Satoshi's past!
The first set is Pikachu wearing the "Original Cap" and the "Houen Cap"!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 2
Size: Roughly 24cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Giant Plushies: Satoshi's Pikachu Vol 2
A series of plushies featuring cute Pikachu that wear hats from Satoshi's past!
The second set is Pikachu wearing the "Sinnoh Cap" and the "Isshu Cap"!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 2
Size: Roughly 24cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Bath Towels
Bath towels with designs featuring Pikachu and Pokémon that play major roles in the movie!!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 3
Size: Roughly 60cm x roughly 120cm
*Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Roly-Poly Plushies Vol 1
The Pokémon that play major roles in the movie appear as cute, roly-poly plushies that fit in your hand!
Availability: Late June 2017
Number in set: 4
Size: Roughly 12cm
*Check Torunavi for detailed information and a list of arcades where these products are available!
*Sales Agency: Banpresto Co.,Ltd Prize Division
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2653
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
We will hold a stage show where Satoshi and Pikachu will appear! There will be lots of info on Pokémon toys, the TV anime and the movie!
We've also invited Rica Matsumoto as a guest, so she'll be holding a concert there!
Time and date: Sunday June 4th from 12:00pm and on
Location: The Takara Tomy Booth, East Hall 1, Tokyo Big Sight
Content: A Pokémon stage show
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2681
A Pokémon Stage Show will be Held at the Takara Tomy Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2017 Sunday June 4th!
We will hold a stage show where Satoshi and Pikachu will appear! There will be lots of info on Pokémon toys, the TV anime and the movie!
We've also invited Rica Matsumoto as a guest, so she'll be holding a concert there!
Time and date: Sunday June 4th from 12:00pm and on
Location: The Takara Tomy Booth, East Hall 1, Tokyo Big Sight
Content: A Pokémon stage show
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2681
May 26 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Info on Pikachu Menu Items at the Corocoro Comic Legend Café
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Menu items based on this year's Pokémon movie are being developed for the "Corocoro Comic Legend Café: 40th Anniversary", which is currently held at Tokyo Sky Tree Town!
The Pokémon menu items are the "Pikachu, I Choose You! Get Into the Monster Ball Burger" and the "Pikachu, I Choose You! Face This Way Pumpkin Pasta".
You'll be able to eat these until Friday July 14th!
We're also currently holding a stamp rally with 4 checkpoints in the Tokyo Sky Tree Town.
One of the stamps is a Pikachu stamp, so go look for it!
For further information, see the Corocoro Sky Tree Town website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2604
Pikachu Menu Items Appear at the "Corocoro Comic Legend Café"!
Menu items based on this year's Pokémon movie are being developed for the "Corocoro Comic Legend Café: 40th Anniversary", which is currently held at Tokyo Sky Tree Town!
The Pokémon menu items are the "Pikachu, I Choose You! Get Into the Monster Ball Burger" and the "Pikachu, I Choose You! Face This Way Pumpkin Pasta".
You'll be able to eat these until Friday July 14th!
We're also currently holding a stamp rally with 4 checkpoints in the Tokyo Sky Tree Town.
One of the stamps is a Pikachu stamp, so go look for it!
For further information, see the Corocoro Sky Tree Town website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2604
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Fuyaka, Saitama. President: Sota Inoue) will release limited edition packages of "Garigari-kun Rich Choco Choco" as a collaboration with the movie "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"! The packages will be on sale all across Japan for a limited time starting Monday May 29th 2017!
These products tie into "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th, and are the 8th collaboration between Garigari-kun and Pokémon so far.
In addition, we'll also have a campaign where, if you get a winning popsicle stick during this period, you'll receive a "GariPoké Tote & Pouch" set with a limited edition Pokémon/Garigari-kun tote bag and pouch you can only get through this campaign!
Product page
Contact information:
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. Customer Service Office
TEL 0120-571-591
Open 9am to 6pm all days except Sundays
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2638
Pokémon Collaboration Packages from Garigari-kun Rich Choco Choco Go on Sale!
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Fuyaka, Saitama. President: Sota Inoue) will release limited edition packages of "Garigari-kun Rich Choco Choco" as a collaboration with the movie "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"! The packages will be on sale all across Japan for a limited time starting Monday May 29th 2017!
These products tie into "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th, and are the 8th collaboration between Garigari-kun and Pokémon so far.
In addition, we'll also have a campaign where, if you get a winning popsicle stick during this period, you'll receive a "GariPoké Tote & Pouch" set with a limited edition Pokémon/Garigari-kun tote bag and pouch you can only get through this campaign!
Product page
Contact information:
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. Customer Service Office
TEL 0120-571-591
Open 9am to 6pm all days except Sundays
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2638
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Don't miss the world premiere of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, to be released in Japan on July 15. Prestigious guests will also be part of this exceptional event, with director Kunihiko YUYAMA, the voice actress and singer Rica MATSUMOTO, and Pikachu itself!Introduction
The 20th Pokémon feature film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, will be released this summer in Japan. It tells the story of Ash and Pikachu, now famous as partners, in the shape of an adventure tale. The film shows the twists and turns of Ash and Pikachu’s journey as they become real partners, until they eventually meet Ho-Oh, the Legendary Pokémon.The film has been directed by Kunihiko YUYAMA, who’s been implied in the development of all Pokémon movies. To celebrate the 20th Pokémon feature film, he has decided to tell the story as he really wished to see it on screen.
A new adventure, new friends, and the discovery of never-before-seen Pokémon: the 20th Pokémon film has arrived, and all Pokémon fans will be delighted about it!
Come attend the world premiere at Japan Expo on July 6! Exceptional guests are joining the event, with the film director Kunihiko YUYAMA, the voice actress (playing Ash) and singer Rica MATSUMOTO, and Pikachu!
Original version, French subtitles
Sources: http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/actualites/world-premiere-the-20th-pokemon-movie_104924.htm and http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/programme/pokemon-le-film-je-te-choisis_2041.htm
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
It has been decided that "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" will have its world premiere at Japan Expo,
which will be held in Paris, France this summer.
This was announced at the "Japan Expo 2017" press conference.
(In the photo, from left to right: Pikachu, Japan Expo CEO Tom Sirdey, "Anime 100" honorary advisor Masao Maruyama, Japan Expo official reporter UMI☆KUUN)
For further information, see the official Japan Expo website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
The 20th Anniversary Pokémon Movie Will Have Its World Premiere in Paris!
It has been decided that "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" will have its world premiere at Japan Expo,
which will be held in Paris, France this summer.
This was announced at the "Japan Expo 2017" press conference.
(In the photo, from left to right: Pikachu, Japan Expo CEO Tom Sirdey, "Anime 100" honorary advisor Masao Maruyama, Japan Expo official reporter UMI☆KUUN)
For further information, see the official Japan Expo website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
NHK posted the results of their Best Anime 100 (ベスト･アニメ100投票結果発表NHK) fan voting poll on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. The voting poll took place from January 8th, 2017 through March 31st, 2017 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Anime in Japan. Tiger and Bunny was the first placed anime. The top ranking anime's will broadcast on NHK and BS throughout Golden Week.
The original series of Pocket Monsters placed 85th overall while the 11th Pocket Monsters Movie - Giratina to Sora no Hanataba: Shaymin placed 53rd. Movie 11 placed 59th with female voters and 39th with male voters. The first Pocket Monsters movie placed 324th overall while the recent series XY placed 348th and XY&Z placed 209th.
Source: http://www.nhk.or.jp/anime/anime100/ani_report/
The official English Pokémon website has finally announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will start airing on Disney XD in the United States starting on May 12th, 2017. The English dub series has already been airing on Teletoon in Canada and CITV in the United Kingdom.
The adventures of Ash and friends continue in the Alola region with the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Friday, May 12! Our heroes have many exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way. More new faces will help guide Ash's latest journeys—but frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. They'll have competition from the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions...
The first two episodes will air Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m. The third will air the next morning at Pokémon's normal time: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Come back later Saturday at 5 p.m. for a special presentation of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel! Check your local listings to confirm the channel and time in your area.
Don't miss Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon starting Friday, May 12, on Disney XD!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-sun-moon-on-disney-xd/ and http://www.itv.com/hub/pokemon/1a6988
Watch Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Disney XD!
The latest season of Pokémon animation begins May 12 at its new home on Disney XD.The adventures of Ash and friends continue in the Alola region with the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Friday, May 12! Our heroes have many exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way. More new faces will help guide Ash's latest journeys—but frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. They'll have competition from the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions...
The first two episodes will air Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m. The third will air the next morning at Pokémon's normal time: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Come back later Saturday at 5 p.m. for a special presentation of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel! Check your local listings to confirm the channel and time in your area.
Don't miss Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon starting Friday, May 12, on Disney XD!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-sun-moon-on-disney-xd/ and http://www.itv.com/hub/pokemon/1a6988
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise".
This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie!
Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short:
Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets.
There are still many things we don't know about their ecology.
Even today,
Pokémon Trainers continue their adventures
with the aim of encountering Pokémon never before seen...
Satoshi, a boy living in Masara Town, greeted the morning of his 10th birthday, the day he could become qualified to become a Pokémon Trainer. Satoshi's heart was filled with a desire for Pokémon he has never seen before and a world he has never seen before, but while he was meant to be given a Pokémon that would become his partner at the Okido Laboratories, he ended up severely oversleeping, and all that was left for him was a single Pikachu, a Pokémon that did not get attached to humans.
"Do you hate me? I like you!" Even though the two were at odds with one another, their friendship deepened little by little, and as they looked up at the legendary Pokémon Houou that flew through the sky on the day they set off, Satoshi and Pikachu swore an oath as they held one of its Rainbow Feathers:
"Let's go meet it together one day!"
And thus, Pikachu and Satoshi, who set off on his journey to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master, end up meeting the Trainers Makoto and Soji on their way before getting told a legend concerning Houou.
"Those who, guided by the Rainbow Feather, meet with Houou, shall become the Heroes of the Rainbow."
Satoshi and the others end up getting guided by Marshadow, a mysterious Pokémon that had been lurking in Satoshi's shadow without anyone realizing, and make their way to Mount Tensei, where Houou lives, but a strong opponent appears before them. Will the duo manage to reach Houou?! In order for them to fulfill the promise they swore on the day the departed, the two of them now begin an adventure that will last until they become "true partners"!
Trailer 2:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
Story
To all Pokémon fans:This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise".
This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie!
Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short:
Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets.
There are still many things we don't know about their ecology.
Even today,
Pokémon Trainers continue their adventures
with the aim of encountering Pokémon never before seen...
Satoshi, a boy living in Masara Town, greeted the morning of his 10th birthday, the day he could become qualified to become a Pokémon Trainer. Satoshi's heart was filled with a desire for Pokémon he has never seen before and a world he has never seen before, but while he was meant to be given a Pokémon that would become his partner at the Okido Laboratories, he ended up severely oversleeping, and all that was left for him was a single Pikachu, a Pokémon that did not get attached to humans.
"Do you hate me? I like you!" Even though the two were at odds with one another, their friendship deepened little by little, and as they looked up at the legendary Pokémon Houou that flew through the sky on the day they set off, Satoshi and Pikachu swore an oath as they held one of its Rainbow Feathers:
"Let's go meet it together one day!"
And thus, Pikachu and Satoshi, who set off on his journey to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master, end up meeting the Trainers Makoto and Soji on their way before getting told a legend concerning Houou.
"Those who, guided by the Rainbow Feather, meet with Houou, shall become the Heroes of the Rainbow."
Satoshi and the others end up getting guided by Marshadow, a mysterious Pokémon that had been lurking in Satoshi's shadow without anyone realizing, and make their way to Mount Tensei, where Houou lives, but a strong opponent appears before them. Will the duo manage to reach Houou?! In order for them to fulfill the promise they swore on the day the departed, the two of them now begin an adventure that will last until they become "true partners"!
Character Profiles
| Characters profiles and voice actor comments | |
|---|---|
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SATOSHI (Partner Pokémon: Pikachu) A boy aiming to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master. He's somewhat of a scatterbrain, but has an honest heart. Voice: Rica Matsumoto Here it is! The 20th anniversary of the Pokémon movies!! As I have kept playing the role of Satoshi, I have kept wishing that Pokémon can become the tie that binds families together all across Japan, and this year, I believe that dream will finally come true. I am extremely grateful towards Pokémon for keeping me going for 20 years. Thank you! |
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SOJI (Partner Pokémon: Lucario) A young male Trainer aiming to become a Pokémon Professor. His catchphrase is "Be advised that...". Voice: Kanata Hongo I've loved the Pokémon movies since I was a kid, so I was super happy to receive an offer to be in one of them! Not only that, but it is an honor to be in this commemorative 20th movie that not just children, but also those from my generation that are just as crazy about Pokémon as I am, will be able to enjoy. I will do my absolute utmost to make you like Soji once you're done watching the movie! |
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MAKOTO (Partner Pokémon: Pochama) An energetic and masculine girl Trainer. She appears to enjoy adventures, but the truth is... Voice: Shiori Sato I remember seeing the first movie in the theater. Being able to appear as a guest voice actress in one of these Pokémon movies is like a dream for me! Not only that, but this year's movie is a tale that starts with Satoshi and Pikachu's meeting, which I saw on TV when I was little... I will do my best to play the role of Makoto, whose mental age might be even higher than my adult self. |
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BONJI A researcher that has chased after Houou for a long time. The author of "My Life is Houou". Voice: Arata Furuta When I was offered the role, I wondered if I was going to play a Pokémon, but nope, it was actually the role of a human. I hope I will manage to guide Satoshi and the others to Houou while being careful to not get in the way of their adventure. I will do my best to excite both children and the adults that used to be crazy about Pokémon. |
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JOY A nurse that treats Pokémon at the Pokémon Center. Voice: Shoko Nakagawa The Pokémon movies have given me lots of memories, and this is the 20th one at that, so I'm extremely happy to be in it. I want to use kindness and love to heal everyone, just like Joy, the nurse everyone admires. I will do my best to make lots of people go see this year's Pokémon movie, which is packed to the brim with both nostalgia and freshness! |
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CROSS (Partner Pokémon: Gaogaen) A boy that believes strength is everything and that aims to become the ultimate Trainer. |
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MARSHADOW A mythical Pokémon that appeared from Satoshi's shadow, as in response to the Rainbow Feather. Voice: Koichi Yamadera Even though I have acted in the Pokémon movies since the very first one, I approach each and every one of them with a fresh attitude. I may have moved on from "Oha Suta", which started at the same time Pokémon did, before I had been with it for 20 years, but I'm very happy to be involved with the 20th Pokémon movie. I believe this will be a memorable movie packed with all kinds of people's emotions, so I want you to have high expectations. |
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HOUOU It is said that it will appear before Trainers with just hearts with its seven-colored wings shining. Species: Rainbow-colored Pokémon Height: 3.8m Weight: 199.0 kg |
Teaser and trailer
Teaser 3:Trailer 2:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
