The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with more celebrity entries in the movie drawing contest. Translations follow:

Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest

Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project

We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!

Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!



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

The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with celebrity entries in the movie drawing contest. Translations follow:

Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest

Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project

We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!

Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!



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

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the Kapu-Kokeko Campaign (カプ・コケコキャンペーン) will be held starting on March 17th, 2017 in Japan. Kapu-Kokeko related products and promo presents will be available throughout the campaign. Kapu-Kokeko is a Pokémon that appears in the Nintendo 3DS games Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon as well as the TV anime series. It is known as the Guardian deity of Melemele Island.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution

From March 17th, 2017 until April 9th, 2017, players of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon will be able to obtain a serial code to get an Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko. Kapu-Kokeko normally has a yellow appearance but this special Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko cannot be obtained in regular gameplay. The serial code can be used from March 17th, 2017 until May 31st, 2017.

Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko Event Pokémon Distribution Details

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 60
	Poké ball: Cherish Ball
	Type: Electric/Fairy
	Ability: Electric Surge
	Held Item: Electric Seed
	Attack 1: Nature's Madness
	Attack 2: Discharge
	Attack 3: Agility
	Attack 4: Electro Ball

Z-Move - Guardian of Alola

If the player has obtained the Tapunium Z (Kapu-Z カプＺ) by battling Kapu-Kokeko at the Ruins of Conflict, they can upgrade Nature's Madness to the special Z-Move Guardian of Alola.

How to Obtain the Serial Code for Kapu-Kokeko

If a player purchases a copy of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon or shows the title screen on their Nintendo 3DS at a participating shop, they will receive a paper with a serial code written on it. The following shops are offering the serial code at participating locations: Apita·Piago, Aeon·Aeon Supercenter·Aeon Style·Aeon retail stores, Ito Yokado, EDION, GEO, Joshin Denki, TSUTAYA, Toys R Us, Nojima, Bic Camera, Fuji, Tay Two, Heiwado, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera , WonderGOO, Pokémon Centers·Pokémon Stores, Amazon.co.jp, Rakuten Books and some 7-Eleven.


Players can also obtain the code digitally from a Nintendo Zone via the 7-Eleven DS via 7-Spot. Those wishing to obtain the code from 7-Eleven must bring their Nintendo 3DS to a participating DS via 7-Spot and obtain the code through the app by opening the campaign page and then touching the "Get the Serial code (シリアルコードをゲット！)" button. Write down the serial code on a piece of paper before proceeding to a different screen.

GET Pokémon Card Game Sun and Moon 5 Pack Campaign!

Starting on Friday, March 17th, 2017, when players buy 5 booster packs for the Pokémon Card Game, players can receive a promotinal card pack with at least 11 cards including: 9 energy cards, a Black Alternate-Colored Kapu-Kokeko card and a Salandit card.

Kapu-Kokeko Appears on the March 23rd, 2017 Episode of Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon

The March 23rd, 2017 episode of the TV Anime series Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon titled: Intense Electric Shock Training! A Rematch with Kapu-Kokeko!! will feature Kapu-Kokeko. How will Satoshi and Pikachu fight against an opponent like Kapu-Kokeko who boasts overwhelming strength?! Don't miss this exciting episode!


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/sp/kapu-kokeko/

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast of Pocket Monsters, a special Limited Edition S. H. Figuarts Satoshi and Rocket Gang set will be available for purchase in Japan. The set costs 14,040 yen (tax included) and pre-orders start on March 1st, 2017 with the set shipping to customers sometime in July 2017. The set features moveable figures of: Satoshi, Pikachu, Nyarth, Musashi and Kojiro. The figures have parts and accessories that allow people to recreate iconic scenes from the original Pocket Monsters anime series. The figures are made of ABS and PVC. High resolution pictures of this set are available on our Imageboard thread.

Parts List

Satoshi's body (130 mm):
· Two types of replaceable right wrists, one replaceable left wrist.
· Replaceable right type wrist holding a Monster Ball.
· Three replaceable facial parts.
· Removeable Hat

Pikachu's body (45 mm):
· Replaceable head part
· Shoulder riding parts

Musashi's body (140 mm):
· Two types of replaceable right wrists, one replaceable left wrist.
· Replaceable facial parts
· Letter R plate
· Letter R plate maintenance parts
· Pedestal

Kojiro's body (140 mm):
· Replaceable right and left wrists
· Replaceable Wrist holding a rose
· Replaceable facial parts

Nyarth's body (60 mm):
· Replaceable facial parts

Source: http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000112823/

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Story

Do you know
how these two met?

Satoshi and Pikachu are currently the best of partners.
But the truth is, their initial meeting went as badly as it could possibly have!

A Pikachu that won't listen to Satoshi,
and an unskilled Satoshi that wants to befriend Pikachu:
Can these two become true partners?

On the day they set off from Masara Town,
the two swore an oath as they looked up at Houou flying across the sky:
"Let's go meet it together one day!"

And now this duo's adventure begins, guided by the shining rainbow-colored wings!

"Why won't you enter the monster ball...?"

Teaser and trailer

The site also updated with a new teaser and a new trailer for the movie:

Teaser 2:

Trailer 1:

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

A new trailer for the 20th Pocket Monsters movie I Choose You! (キミにきめた！) debuted on Oha Suta on March 2nd, 2017. The trailer was locked in a treasure chest and was teased about until it was finally opened and shown to viewers. The trailer featured Satoshi, Pikachu and Ho-oh and the new logo for the movie which was also was revealed on the show and in a tweet the day before to promote the trailer's debut. Screenshots from the trailer are available on the Imageboard thread and the trailer can be viewed on the movie website news article.


Source: https://twitter.com/ohaohagirl/status/836707534211706880

The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Day 2017 festivities for the United States. It should be an exciting day for all fans of the franchise. It was also revealed that a new line of Pokémon Gallery Figures will be heading exclusively to the United States Pokémon Center website on Pokémon Day. A special Pikachu will also be appearing in Pokémon Go wearing a party hat to celebrate Pokémon Day.

Celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27

Pokémon Day is February 27, commemorating the launch of the very first Pokémon games in Japan way back in 1996. To celebrate the milestone, several events and promotions are planned, leading up through the big day! The fun starts at the #PokemonDay social hub, where we will be updating a gallery of your Pokémon photo memories. Use the hashtag #PokemonDay to share your best Pokémon moments.

• Pikachu is ready to lead the Pokémon Day celebration in Pokémon GO. From February 26 at 1:00 p.m. PST to March 6 at 1:00 p.m. PST, any Pikachu you encounter in the wild will be wearing a festive party hat! The Pikachu you catch during that time will keep its party hat forever, so be sure to look for this special Pikachu during its short time in the wild.
• Pokémon Day marks the debut of the new Gallery Figures collection in the Pokémon Center. The first set includes awesome figures of Eevee, Mew, Magikarp, and Pikachu—each performing its signature attack. These figures were designed specifically for the Pokémon Center, so this is the first time anyone will be able to get their hands on them.
• Starting on Pokémon Day, revisit some of the best big-screen moments of Ash and his friends with a movie marathon on Pokémon TV. For a limited time, watch the original classic Pokémon: The First Movie, as well as Pokémon 4Ever and Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions in their entirety. Remember that you can watch Pokémon TV here on Pokemon.com and on the Pokémon TV mobile apps. But these movies will be available for only a limited time, so don't miss them!
• The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online is starting its Pokémon Day festivities early, with extra Trainer Tokens available on the Bonus Wheel for the entire week leading up to Pokémon Day. Then, be sure to log in to your game on Pokémon Day for an extra-special Daily Bonus. Remember that you can play the Pokémon TCG Online on your computer, iPad, or Android tablet. Battle today and through Pokémon Day for bigger rewards!
• Don't forget that right now you can head to your local participating GameStop store to get a Bottle Cap for your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon video game. This item lets you boost the individual strength of one of your Pokémon's stats via Hyper Training, making the Pokémon even more ready for your next big battle! Bottle Cap codes will be available at GameStop until March 5.
• Pikachu lends its brilliant features to the new Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL. This limited-edition New Nintendo 3DS XL is launching just a couple of days before Pokémon Day, and it's sure to be popular, so check it out while you can. Visit the product page on Nintendo.com for more details.
• If you're looking for even more Pokémon animation fun for your Pokémon Day celebrations, you can find Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel on the iTunes Store, Google Play, and Amazon Video on February 27. Plus, check out a special Pokémon the Series: Gold & Silver TV episode bundle featuring Ash's adventures throughout the Johto region. With this collection of episodes and the latest Pokémon movie, you'll be ready to host the perfect Pokémon Day party!
• Pokémon Day is a good reminder that big promotions are going on in Pokémon Shuffle, too. The popular Nintendo 3DS game is celebrating two years of challenging fans with puzzle fun. Take a look at the in-game notifications to get more details on these upcoming opportunities.
• Head to Twitch.tv/Pokemon for an all-day celebration of Pokémon competitions, showing many of the most memorable matches from the Pokémon TCG, video games, and Pokkén Tournament from the past several years. See your favorite players from around the globe as we broadcast epic Championship battles, including some from recent Pokémon World Championships.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-day-on-february-27/

Pikachu Parties in Pokémon GO!

Keep your eye out for a special Pikachu wearing a party hat to celebrate Pokémon Day! Pikachu is ready to lead the Pokémon Day celebration in Pokémon GO. From February 26 at 1:00 p.m. PST to March 6 at 1:00 p.m. PST, any Pikachu you encounter in the wild will be wearing a festive party hat! The Pikachu you catch during that time will keep its party hat forever, so be sure to look for this special Pikachu during its short time in the wild.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu-parties-in-pokemon-go/

Put Your Favorite Pokémon on Display

The new Gallery Figures collection launches in the Pokémon Center on Pokémon Day.

Pokémon fans will definitely want to take a look at the new Gallery Figures collection coming to the Pokémon Center on Pokémon Day, February 27. These high-quality figures were created for the Pokémon Center in the United States, meaning this is the first time they have ever been available anywhere in the world.

The first four Gallery Figures depict some well-known Pokémon as they perform an attack: Mew using Psychic, Eevee using Swift, Magikarp using Splash, and Pikachu using its iconic Thunderbolt attack. Each figure is mounted on the same size base, making it easy to put them on display. Plus, this is only the first set of Gallery Figures planned for launch in the Pokémon Center—check back throughout the year for details on upcoming collectibles.

Check out the Pokémon Gallery Figures collection on February 27 in the Pokémon Center!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/put-your-favorite-pokemon-on-display/

The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:

Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest

Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project

We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!

Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!

The Pokémon Drawing Master Prize (1 winner, chosen from the 10 Grand Prize winners)


We will create promotional material for the movie with designs based on your drawing!
Your drawing might be used to promote the movie all over the place!

The Grand Prize (1 winner from each of the 10 magazines, for a total of 10 winners)


*A "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon Light Blue" Nintendo 2DS + one 3DS "Pokémon" game of your choice
This Nintendo 2DS is a product sold by select stores as a limited product. It may no longer be on sale in stores.
This Nintendo 2DS does not come with the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Sun" or "Pocket Monsters Moon".
Prize provided by: Pokémon

*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie!

The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine)


*A Monster Collection Extra: Pikachu Special Set
Please note that this prize is subject to change.
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy

The Lucky Prize (100 winners from each magazine)


*2 of each of the Pocket Monsters Card Game Sun & Moon booster packs "Islands Waiting for You" and "Moonlight of Alola"
Each pack contains 5 cards. The cards are put in at random.
Prize provided by: Pokémon

The Pokémon with You Prize (1 winner from all 10 magazines)


*The winning drawing will be used (for a limited time) as the headmark on a train that will actually run in the Tohoku region.

*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie!

For info on the Pokémon with You Train



There are two types of drawing forms.

Form A is included with "Corocoro Comic" and "Shonen Sunday".
Form B is included with "Pokémon Fan", "Kindergartener Magazine", "First Grader Magazine", "TV-kun", "Ciao", "Corocoro Ichiban!" and "Pucchigumi"

You can also apply via "Sunday Web Every"!
If you use "Sunday Web Every", you'll draw completely freeform and can submit your drawing via the Internet!
We start taking such entries March 15th!! A link will be provided!

Submit your entry via these children's magazines from Shogakukan:

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:
The submissions must have arrived by Saturday April 15th

Pokémon Fan issue 52, on sale February 20th
Corocoro Ichiban April issue, on sale February 21st
Kindergartener April issue, on sale March 1st
First Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
TV-kun April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday issue 16/2017, on sale March 15th

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

As announced in November of 2016, the English dub anime's transition over to Disney XD from Cartoon Network continues on February 11th, 2017 when Pokémon the Series: XY Episode 1 airs on the channel and subsequent episodes of the XY series will air daily. Details about when Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will air have yet to be announced.

Ash and Friends Move to Disney XD

Watch your favorite Pokémon animated adventures on Disney XD seven days a week.

Starting February 11, Disney XD is the new home of Pokémon the Series, starring Ash, Pikachu, and all the amazing friends and Pokémon they'll meet. Look for episodes every Saturday morning at 9 a.m., and every Saturday and Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. You can also watch Pokémon the Series every weekday at 4 p.m.

Check your local listings to find out where Disney XD airs in your area.

Have fun joining Ash and the gang for their exciting adventures at their new home on Disney XD!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ash-and-friends-move-to-disney-xd/

Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku (私立恵比寿中学) member Rina Matsuno (松野莉奈) has died at age 18 on February 8th, 2017. The official website had posted that she was unable to attend a performance in Osaka with the group on February 7th, 2017 due to illness. Although she was taking medical treatment at her home in Tokyo, her condition changed suddenly overnight and her parents called for help but unfortunately it was too late and her death was confirmed at the hospital.


To fans of Pocket Monsters, Rina Matsuno performed as a part of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku for the anime ending songs: Sakura Go-Round and Let's Hold Hands. She also made appearances on the show Pokémon Smash! in Pokémon Smash 121, Pokémon Smash 125 and Pokémon Smash 137.

Official Website Profile for Rina Matsuno

Official Website Announcement

Sources: http://shiritsuebichu.jp/official/pc/profile/index5.html, http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2085667/full/, http://www.huffingtonpost.jp/2017/02/08/matsuno_n_14636922.html, http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASK283V31K28UTIL00P.html and http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20170208/ido17020811570002-n1.html