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The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #7: Rinka Otani




I love the contrast between how cool it looks when it uses a move and how its eyes look cuter and cuter the more I look at them!

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #7: Leaving the House is Your Chance!



All this unfamiliar election work is tiring me out.
I need some rest to be able to keep fighting in the "Pokémon Elections 720".
So this weekend, I plan to take a good rest.

Tabunne-chaaaan, could you use "Heal Pulse" on me?



What are you doing, Whalko? I didn't say "Water Pulse"!

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Either way, do you guys have any plans for the weekend yet?
What? You still don't have any real plans!?
In that case, I'll tell you how to have a great weekend!
Just leave this to me!

What do you think about going to the movies, for instance?
The theaters that show Pokémon movies are currently playing the trailer for this summer's Pokémon movie.
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at a theater, it'll come with a "Full Pokémon Gathering" poster as a special theater purchase bonus!
And they have "Pokémon Elections 720" ballots there too.



You went to the movies last week? How about going shopping, then?

If you're going to buy Pokémon merchandise, you should go to your local Pokémon Center or Pokémon Store!
And since they put up "Pokémon Elections 720" ballot boxes there, you can vote directly through the stores.
If you don't have access to a Pokémon Center or a Toys 'R' Us, they also have "Pokémon Elections 720" ballots at Ito-Yokado stores, Aeon stores and other places.
You should take the opportunity to vote while you're out shopping groceries.

You don't want to go outside at all?
How about staying home and reading some comics, then?
The May issue of Corocoro Comic is currently on sale.
The "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" manga is serialized there,
but most importantly, it lets you vote in the "Pokémon Elections 720" via a postcard!



What? You don't want to do anything at all!? You just want to take it easy around your neighborhood?
Well, there's nothing to be done about that! Just stock up on some snacks from your local convenience store and go slack off.
If you take your Nintendo 3DS to a 7-Eleven, you can vote via the "7-Spot" service!

In other words, no matter where you go and what you do, you can participate in the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
Send in a vote for meee!!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1939
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #6: Abareru-kun




For its strength, for how much I appreciate cosplaying as it, and for how extremely much help it has been for me both when it comes to battling and to the mental aspect of comedy.

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #6: Vote via the Data Broadcast!



The anime TV series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" airs today!

Starting today, you'll be able to vote in the "Pokémon Elections 720" via the Data Broadcast!
This is my chance to get a whole ton of votes!
Send in a vote for meee!!

What? You'd like to recap how to vote?
Thought so.



It's all explained in detail on this TV Tokyo AniTV page,
so read it carefully through.

Right then, now I'm gonna practice pushing the "d-button".



The anime TV series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z"
airs at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network!!
Make sure to watch it, everyone!

And send in a vote for meee!!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1931
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:

Win the world's only copy of the "Supported Pokémon T-shirt"! The "I Choose You! Backing Campaign for Your Supported Pokémon" is Underways!




The "I Choose You! Backing Campaign for Your Supported Pokémon" is currently be held at participating stores located all across Japan in conjunction with the "Pokémon Elections 720"!
The campaign will run until Sunday May 8th!

Win prizes featuring your personally "Supported Pokémon", which you can choose from the Pokémon with national zukan number 001-720, the sole exceptions being Volcanion and Magearna! This is your chance to get your personally "Supported Pokémon" as a prize, no matter if it gets merchandise often or not!

Purchase campaign products for 800 yen or more (including tax) and get a "Personal Entry Postcard"! Attach a 52 yen stamp to the postcard, fill it out with the Zukan number of the Pokémon you're supporting, as well as other required information, then send it in to get a chance to win extravagant merchandise featuring your personally "Supported Pokémon", including a "World's Only Supported Pokemon T-shirt"! Incredibly, there'll only be one t-shirt made for each of the 720 Pokémon, making each one the only copy in the entire world!
*Note that there is a limited number of the "Personal Entry Postcard" and that a store's distribution will end once they run out.



Extravagant prizes for a total of 1000 winners!

*The World's Only Supported Pokemon T-shirt
(one for each of the 720 Pokémon)
*The product image is of a product still in development.
*The product image is a single examples. The product varies depending on your "Support Pokémon".
*The Pokémon you can choose between when entering the lottery are all 720 Pokémon excluding Volcanion and Magearna.
*You can not choose the "Supported Pokémon"'s form (mega evolution, gender, etc).

*1 copy of a card featuring your Supported Pokémon & 1 Premium Champion Pack "EX+M+BREAK" box
(for 200 winners total)

*A Your Supported Pokémon MonCollé figure, gold metallic version
(for 80 winners total)
*This is for MonCollé announced after October 12th 2013, if the Pokémon you chose as your "Supported Pokémon" has not been released until April 16th 2016, you are not eligible for the lottery for this prize.

(1) Participating stores:
Apita/Piago, Aeon/Aeon Super Center/Aeon Style/Aeon Retail Store, Ito-Yokado, Toys 'R' Us, Fuji, Heiwado, Pokémon Center/Pokémon Store
*Some stores exempt
A full list of stores can be found here (opens a PDF file)

(2) Campaign period )currently ongoing):
"Personal Entry Postcard" Distribution period: Saturday April 16th to Sunday May 8th, 2016 *while supplies last
Application period: Saturday April 16th to Tuesday May 31st, 2016 *going by postdate

(3) Campaign products:

*this image is an example of valid products.
*valid products may vary between stores.
*some stores may not carry all the abovementioned example products.

*The Special Pre-order Ticket w/ Volcanion Present Code
*All Pokémon Card Game expansion packs, Pre-built decks, and similar items
*All Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Pokémon series video games
*All Takara Tomy Monster Collection (MonCollé) products
*All Takara Tomy Pokémon toys

For further information on the "Supported Pokémon campaign", go here

For further information on the "Pokémon Elections 720", go here

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2057
An alternate-colored Mewtwo will be distributed at the Korean Nationals Qualifying event held at the Pangyo Hyundai Department Store in Seongnam, South Korea from May 5th, 2016 until May 8th, 2016 to players of X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. The level 100 Mewtwo has the ability Unnerve, know the moves Psystrike, Psychic, Recover and Aura Sphere and is holding the item Mewtwonite Y.

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Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/wcs2016/

Yveltal and Zygarde - Serial Code Distribution - Pokémon XYZ

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To promote the airing of Pokémon XYZ on various kids stations in Korea, Yveltal and Zygarde serial codes were given out during broadcasts of the series for use in Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire. On April 20th, 2016, during the 8pm broadcast of the anime on Daekyo Kids TV and at 4pm on Animax, the serial code POKEMONXYZ was revealed to unlock Yveltal.

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The alternate-colored Yveltal is level 100, has the ability Dark Aura and know the moves Oblivion Wing, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse and Foul Play.

On April 20th, 2016, during the 6pm broadcast of the anime on KBS Kids, the serial code ZYGARDE was revealed to unlock Zygarde. The alternate-colored Zygarde is level 100, has the ability Aura Break and know the moves Land's Wrath, Extreme Speed, Glare and Outrage.

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10622
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #5: Hyadain




It's overwhelmingly difficult to get and has a real mean expression!
Truly the distinguished air of a Sacred Beast!

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #5: Holding a soapbox speech!



When you think of elections, you think of soapboxing!
I'm gonna go out on the street and let passerbys know what my deal is!



Um, attention everyone!
My name is Nyarth,
I am currently running in the "Pokémon Elections 720"!



I have given a loooot of thought to matters concerning both Pokémon and humans!



Um, in the event that I win,
I will be given to you all.
I hope you will treat me with love and care.



All I ask for is that you'll give me my regular afternoon snack.

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Nobody's listening...

Hey, Dogohmb! Could you put my speech on the speakeeeers?

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People just yelled at me for making so much noise!
But hey, I'm sure that made my name more well known!

Send in a vote for meee!!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1919
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #4: Shoko Nakagawa




While the fact that the let me play its voice in a movie prior to the game's release also plays some part in it, I am giving a vote to the "Intertwining Pokémon" that sort of represents the way the wonders of Pokémon connect as many people as there are stars in the sky, across both generations and country lines. (Satoshi is the one that says "I choose you!", but he never did... (laughs))

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #4: Making an Election Poster!



After all is said and done, though, if I want to stay on top of this election,
I need people to know who I am.

The first thing I'll do to ensure that is to make an election poster!
Even though I'm already the most well known Pokémon out there, there might still be some people out there that aren't aware of me, so I'm gonna do this to make double sure.



Heey! Doble!

Make an election poster and draw me all cool on it!
What? You're fully booked for the next three years?
I had no clue you were that popular!

Uh, guess I have no choice but to draw it myself, then!



I made quite the masterpiece!



There, now my victory is secured!
Send in a vote for me!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1903
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #3: Mayu Matsuoka




This has always been my favorite Pokémon.
I've always made sure to obtain one and take it with me on my journeys.

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #3: Opening Up an Office!



There's 20 more days to go until May 8th, the voting deadline for the "Pokémon Elections 720".



This is going to be quite the long battle.

Just like a Koduck, I'm holding my head in my hands out of worry.
What was that? You're saying a Koduck always holds its head in its hands?

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Okay, never mind that Koduck thing!

Either way, this long, long election requires me to fight to the bitter end!
And to do that, I need a campaign office to operate out of!
So I'm going to rent one!



I'd like to rent an office!
What? I don't have any money!!

What, you say you'll accept the coin on my forehead?
Give me a break! I refuse!!


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So somehow or other, they let me rent a small corner at a company!



Here I can fight my way through the elections!
Send in a vote for me!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1886
The official Pokémon movie website has updated the movie blog and "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"". Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #2: Somegoro Ichikawa




I'm voting for Pikachu, who is just as much a household name worldwide as kabuki is!

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #2: Votes are currently being accepted!



The voting for the "Pokémon Elections 720" has started!
Have you guys voted for me?
I'm concerned about the state of the voting...!



What? You don't know how to vote!?
Guess I have no choice: After all, this is for the sake of an honest vote:
I'll explain the system. Listen carefully!

There's an entire five different ways to vote!
I wrote a note about them, so look carefully at this.


(1) Vote directly through Pokémon Center and Toys 'R' Us stores!
(2) Obtain a ballot with a Voting Code and vote via the Internet!
(3) Use a Nintendo 3DS to vote through 7-Eleven!
(4) Vote via the data broadcast for the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z"!
(5) Vote with the postcard that comes with the May issue of Corocoro Comic!


Heh heh, I see!
For more detailed information, read this page carefully,
and you should all be able to easily vote!

Those of you reading this should probably vote via the Internet!
To vote via the Internet, you need a "Ballot with Voting Code", which you can get at theaters screening the Pokémon movie, Ito-Yokado stores, Aeon stores and the like!


*The Voting Code in the image is just a sample one


What!? You gave a vote to Pikachu after learning how to vote?
Aaagh! I lost a vote!

Everyone, give a vote to me!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1867
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with the return of the movie blog and the first entries in a new sections, "Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You"", where celebrities explain why they voted the way they did in the Pokémon Elections 720. Translations follow:

Celebrity Pokémon Fans' "I Choose You" #1: Koichi Yamadera




I kind of wanted to give a vote to "Pikachu" for its many years of meritorious service, but...
I really have to choose Mew, who I'll always be grateful towards because of the many times people approach me telling me that they've seen "Mewtwo Strikes Back".

Nyarth's Pokémon Elections Diary #1: I'm running!



The biggest Pokémon movie project ever has finally started!
The time has come for me to rise to the top of the list of 720 Pokémon!



That's right, I'm running!
In the "Pokémon Elections 720"!

And since I'm running, I've practically won already!
The Pokémon to be given out in theaters this summer is Nyarth!



The voting has finally started!
Everyone, make sure to send in a vote for me!

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/election/comment.php and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1847
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:

Pokémon Elections 720




To commemorate the movie premiere, we're carrying out elections at the largest scale ever!

The Pokémon selected as number 1 will be given out for the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters XY/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" at movie theaters screening "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!

Eligible Pokémon:
All Pokémon in the national Zukan, number 001-720, the sole exception being Volcanion.
*The form that will be given out and other such info can be checked with the Search for Pokémon feature.
*The gender will be random.

Eligible games for receiving the giveaway:
The Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters XY/Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire".
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You will receive the giveaway in the actual game you use.
*The giveaway can not be received for any other entries in the "Pocket Monsters" video game series.

How to vote:

Vote through stores:



Write the name of the Pokémon on the ballot and vote right away! Just write the Pokémon name on the ballot distributed in the store itself and put it in the ballot box in that very same store!
Stores where you can vote:
Official Pokémon shops: "Pokémon Center" and "Pokémon Store" (20 total throughout Japan)
Large scale toy store "Toys 'R' Us" (149 total throughout Japan)

Process:
1: Receive a ballot in the store
2: Write the Pokémon name on the ballot
3: Put it in the ballot box!

Vote through the Internet:



In order to vote through the Internet, you need a "Ballot with Voting Code":
Stores that distribute the "Ballot with Voting Code":
All movie theaters screening the Pokémon movie, Ito-Yokado, Aeon, Apita, Piago, Al-Plaza, Heiwado, Daiei, Fuji Grand

Obtain a Ballot with Voting Code from a movie theaters screening the Pokémon movie or from one of the many stores all across Japan distributing them! Then, select a Pokémon from the Search for a Pokémon to vote for feature on this site and submit your vote!

Process:
1: Get a Ballot with Voting Code from a theater or distriuting store!
2: Access the official Pokémon movie website!
3: Choose the Pokémon you want, then enter the Voting Code printed on the ballot! Then click the vote button!

Vote through 7-Eleven:


You can participate in the election by using "7-Eleven"'s free Wi-Fi service "7-Spot"!
Connect to the 7-Spot with your Nintendo 3DS and follow the instructions to vote for the Pokémon you want as a giveaway!
*some stores do not offer this service
The 7-Spot voting starts at 9am
Go here for further information on the 7-Spot

Vote through the anime:


You can participate in the election through the data broadcast done while the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" is airing!
Broadcast times:
Every Thursday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network
Days available:
Thursday April 21st, Thursday April 28th, Thursday/holiday May 5th
*this service is only available to those that can watch the TV Tokyo Network.
Go here for further information on how to vote

Vote through Corocoro Comic:


You can vote for the Pokémon you want as a giveaway by attaching a 52-yen stamp to the postcard that comes with the May issue of Monthly Corocoro Comic (on sale approx. April 15th) and mailing it in!
The May issue of Monthly Corocoro Comic is on sale approx. April 15th!

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