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Mar 03 2016
Spring! Is about to Begin! Pokémon Campaign
Across Japan, starting on Friday, March 18th, 2016, the Spring! Is about to Begin! Pokémon Campaign (春だ！ポケモン、はじめてみよう！キャンペーン) will take place. Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to receive the Pokémon XY&Z Nintendo 3DS Theme - Satoshi and Pikachu for free. Participating stores have a serial code card and users can ask for one from staff members to be able to enter the code to download the theme.
The theme was designed based of the main characters of Pokémon XY&Z and their Pokémon as well as the recently revealed Volcanion which will make an appearance in the 19th Pocket Monsters movie which opens in theaters on July 16th, 2016.
Serial Code Card Distribution: March 18th, 2016 until April 8th, 2016 (While supplies last)
Download Theme via Serial Code Entry: March 18th, 2016 until August 31st, 2016
Participating Campaign Store Chains: Apita, Aeon, Ito-Yokado, EDION, Joshin Denki, Toys R Us, Bic Camera, Fuji, Heiwado, Yamada, Yodobashi Camera, Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/03/160303_cm01.html
The theme was designed based of the main characters of Pokémon XY&Z and their Pokémon as well as the recently revealed Volcanion which will make an appearance in the 19th Pocket Monsters movie which opens in theaters on July 16th, 2016.
Serial Code Card Distribution: March 18th, 2016 until April 8th, 2016 (While supplies last)
Download Theme via Serial Code Entry: March 18th, 2016 until August 31st, 2016
Participating Campaign Store Chains: Apita, Aeon, Ito-Yokado, EDION, Joshin Denki, Toys R Us, Bic Camera, Fuji, Heiwado, Yamada, Yodobashi Camera, Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores
Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/03/160303_cm01.html
The official Japanese Movie 19 website has updated. Translations follow:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
Character Profiles
| Picture | Biography |
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Volcanion: Lives on the Nebel Plateau together with Pokémon that have been injured by humans. It's a strong and kind creature that protects other Pokémon, but it really hates humans. By unleashing the shockwaves from the steam explosions it causes inside its body, it can generate a dense fog. Species: Steam Pokémon Type: Fire/Water Height: 1.7m Weight:195.0kg Ability: Water Absorb |
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Magearna: An artificial Pokémon born 500 years ago in Azoth Kingdom. It is said to be carrying an unknown power called the "Soul Heart". It currently lives together with Volcanion on the Nebel Plateau, far from the kingdom. Species: Artificial Pokémon Height: 1.0m Weight:80.5kg |
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Jarvis: A Cabinet Minister of Azoth Kingdom. Through the use of Mystery Science, he has invented a device that can force Pokémon to mega evolve. He plots to rule the kingdom by using Magearna's "Soul Heart". Pokémon on Hand: White Mega Gangar |
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Chymia: The princess of Azoth Kingdom. Racel's older sister. She hates sitting still, and is constantly moving around on her self-operated flying mech. She distrusts Minister Jarvis and is secretly investigating his actions. Pokémon on Hand: Black Mega Sirknight |
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Racel: The prince of Azoth Kingdom. Chymia's younger brother. He is a quiet boy, the polar opposite of his older sister, and devotes himself to the study of Mystery Science. He searches for Magearna, who was created through the use of Mystery Science, for the sake of the kingdom's prosperity. Pokémon on Hand: Peroream |
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Doga/Ether: Jarvis' subordinates. They control the army of mega evolved Pokémon. |
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Éliphas: An expert on Mystery Science that gave birth to Magearna 500 year ago. He successfully created a multitude of inventions based on Pokémon's capabilities which enriched Azoth Kingdom. |
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Satoshi: A Pokémon Trainer from Masara Town. Together with his partner Pikachu, he has come to the Kalos region to pursue his dream of becoming a "Pokémon Master". He loves Pokémon more than anyone else, has a strong heart and never gives up. Pokémon on Hand: Pikachu Satoshi Gekkouga Fiarrow Luchabull Onvern |
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Serena: A girl from Asame Town who loves to dress well. She competes in Tripokalons while traveling around with Satoshi and the others. Her dream is to win the Tripokalons and become Kalos Queen. Pokémon on Hand: Tairenar Yancham Nymphia |
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Citron: He is from Miare City. Eureka's older brother. He is the Gym Leader of the Miare Gym and uses Electric types. A talented inventor, his backpack is equipped with an Eipam Arm he is very proud of. Pokémon on Hand: Horubee Harimaron Rentorar |
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Eureka: She is from Miare City. Citron's little sister. A girl with a strong character who is always looking for brides for Citron. Citron lets her "keep" his Pokémon until she becomes a Pokémon Trainer. Close friends: Dedenne Squishy |
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The Rocket Gang: To prevent the world's destruction, and to protect the world's peace, these lovely, charmy villains carry out the evil of love and truth. Aiming to conquer the world, they steal Pokémon from others, with Satoshi's Pikachu being their primary goal. Pokémon on Hand: Sonansu Maaiika Pumpjin |
Poster
Trailer
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
The official Japanese Movie 19 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings! Color in the application forms with Volcanion and Magearna drawn on them, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, then send it in! The grand prize is to have your drawing appear in the movie!
A limited edition "Pocket Monsters Pikachu" 2DS pack
*This is a product exclusive to selected stores (it may also no longer be in sale)
*Please note that while the pack contains a special "Mythical Pokémon Mew Trade Voucher", this distribution will have ended at the time the prizes get awarded, so this voucher can't be used.
Your name and drawing will appear in the movie
And here is your big chance: One of the ten total grand prize winners will get to visit "Pokénchi" from the TV show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!
*One of the 10 grand prize winners will be selected by lottery.
*The recording will take place in Tokyo, so the winner will be contacted directly with details on date and place.
*The winner may be asked for participation or assistance with the planning of the show or related articles.
*Transportation and accommodation must be paid for by the winner themselves. The winner must also be accompanied by an adult.
Winners from Pucchigumi and Ciao: Pikachu Talk
*Your submitted drawing will be used (or a limited time) as the headmark on a train that will actually run in the Tohoku region.
*Your name and drawing will also be included in the movie.
This is a really fun train run by JR East in full collaboration with the disaster relief organization "Pokémon With You". It was born December 22nd 2012 in order to bring joy to the people of Tohoku, a result of many people's desire to help the people in that region. It's currently running weekends and holidays on the Ofunato Line (between Ichinoseki and Kesennuma). Make sure to ride the Pokémon With You Train and create fun memories from Tohoku.
Submit your entry via these 10 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 Friday April 15th
Pokémon Fan issue 46, on sale February 20th
First Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Second Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Kindergartener 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 16/2016, on sale March 16th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 19th
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna Drawing Contest": Here is your chance to get your drawing shown in the movie!
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings! Color in the application forms with Volcanion and Magearna drawn on them, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, then send it in! The grand prize is to have your drawing appear in the movie!
The Grand Prize (1 winner per magazine)
A limited edition "Pocket Monsters Pikachu" 2DS pack
*This is a product exclusive to selected stores (it may also no longer be in sale)
*Please note that while the pack contains a special "Mythical Pokémon Mew Trade Voucher", this distribution will have ended at the time the prizes get awarded, so this voucher can't be used.
Your name and drawing will appear in the movie
And here is your big chance: One of the ten total grand prize winners will get to visit "Pokénchi" from the TV show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!
*One of the 10 grand prize winners will be selected by lottery.
*The recording will take place in Tokyo, so the winner will be contacted directly with details on date and place.
*The winner may be asked for participation or assistance with the planning of the show or related articles.
*Transportation and accommodation must be paid for by the winner themselves. The winner must also be accompanied by an adult.
Runner-Up Prize (5 winners per magazine) and
Lucky Prize (100 winners per magazine)
Lucky Prize (100 winners per magazine)
Runner-Up Prize (5 winners per magazine)
Winners from Corocoro, Corocoro Ichiban, Shonen Sunday, Kindergartener Magazine, First Grader Magazine, Second Grader Magazine, Pokémon Fan and TV-kun: A set of two Monster Collection figures (Volcanion and Magearna) *Note: The picture is for illustration purposes, the actual product may differ from what is shownWinners from Pucchigumi and Ciao: Pikachu Talk
Lucky Prize (100 winners per magazine)
Four booster packs from the Pokémon Card Game XY BREAK expansion The Psychic King Rising (each pack contains 5 cards. The cards are randomly inserted)Pokémon With You Prize (1 winner total between all 10 magazines)
*Your submitted drawing will be used (or a limited time) as the headmark on a train that will actually run in the Tohoku region.
*Your name and drawing will also be included in the movie.
About the Pokémon With You Train:
This is a really fun train run by JR East in full collaboration with the disaster relief organization "Pokémon With You". It was born December 22nd 2012 in order to bring joy to the people of Tohoku, a result of many people's desire to help the people in that region. It's currently running weekends and holidays on the Ofunato Line (between Ichinoseki and Kesennuma). Make sure to ride the Pokémon With You Train and create fun memories from Tohoku.
Submit your entry via these 10 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 Friday April 15th
Pokémon Fan issue 46, on sale February 20th
First Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Second Grader April issue, on sale March 1st
Kindergartener 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 16/2016, on sale March 16th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 19th
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow:
The title of "Pokémon the Movie XY&Z", the Pokémon movie that premieres all across Japan Saturday July 16th, has been announced!
It's called "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!
Satoshi and the mythical Pokémon Volcanion are connected by the bonds of fate.
The curtain rises on the hottest battle in Pokémon history, centered around an artificial Pokémon hiding an unknown power!
Check out the newly updated story as well:
As Satoshi and his friends journeyed onward,
a huge Pokémon suddenly fell from the sky in front of them!
Appearing from the cloud of dust whirled up from the impact of the fall
was the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
It turns out that Volcanion, who lives in the secluded "Nebel Plateau"
together with Pokémon that have been injured by humans
actually has an intense hate for all humans.
Volcanion completely ignores Satoshi and his friends,
and attempts to hurry away,
but for some reason Satoshi ends up getting pulled along with it.
Volcanion makes a run for it, and Satoshi gets pulled along.
Incredibly, without either of them noticing,
the two ended up linked together by a strange chain!
Even though they want to get loose from this chain, it proves impossible.
With no other choice,
Volcanion started running off towards "Azoth Kingdom" while pulling Satoshi along with it,
constantly fighting with him on the way.
Meanwhile, Cabinet Minister Jarvis from Azoth Kingdom,
a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are constantly rotating,
has obtained the ultimate invention he has been searching for for so many years.
It was the artificial Pokémon Magearna,
which was born in the kingdom 500 years ago but since went missing,
as well as the unknown power called the "Soul Heart"
said to reside inside Magearna.
As Jarvis plots to use this power
to rule the kingdom,
Volcanion was attempting to retrieve Magearna,
who got abducted from the Nebel Plateau!
"Ain't no way I'll ever forgive the humans!"
Will Volcanion and Satoshi manage to work together
and save Magearna while linked together?
And what is the true power the "Soul Heart" hides?
It's time for the hottest battle in Pokémon history to begin!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
Magearna
Another mythical Pokémon debuts, hot on the heels of Volcanion!
The lovely Magearna, with its metallic body, is an artificial Pokémon born by human hand 500 years ago!!
Species: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 80.5kg
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1982, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
The Title of the 2016 Pokémon Movie has Been Announced! It's Called "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!
The title of "Pokémon the Movie XY&Z", the Pokémon movie that premieres all across Japan Saturday July 16th, has been announced!
It's called "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!
Satoshi and the mythical Pokémon Volcanion are connected by the bonds of fate.
The curtain rises on the hottest battle in Pokémon history, centered around an artificial Pokémon hiding an unknown power!
Check out the newly updated story as well:
Story
As Satoshi and his friends journeyed onward,
a huge Pokémon suddenly fell from the sky in front of them!
Appearing from the cloud of dust whirled up from the impact of the fall
was the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
It turns out that Volcanion, who lives in the secluded "Nebel Plateau"
together with Pokémon that have been injured by humans
actually has an intense hate for all humans.
Volcanion completely ignores Satoshi and his friends,
and attempts to hurry away,
but for some reason Satoshi ends up getting pulled along with it.
Volcanion makes a run for it, and Satoshi gets pulled along.
Incredibly, without either of them noticing,
the two ended up linked together by a strange chain!
Even though they want to get loose from this chain, it proves impossible.
With no other choice,
Volcanion started running off towards "Azoth Kingdom" while pulling Satoshi along with it,
constantly fighting with him on the way.
Meanwhile, Cabinet Minister Jarvis from Azoth Kingdom,
a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are constantly rotating,
has obtained the ultimate invention he has been searching for for so many years.
It was the artificial Pokémon Magearna,
which was born in the kingdom 500 years ago but since went missing,
as well as the unknown power called the "Soul Heart"
said to reside inside Magearna.
As Jarvis plots to use this power
to rule the kingdom,
Volcanion was attempting to retrieve Magearna,
who got abducted from the Nebel Plateau!
"Ain't no way I'll ever forgive the humans!"
Will Volcanion and Satoshi manage to work together
and save Magearna while linked together?
And what is the true power the "Soul Heart" hides?
It's time for the hottest battle in Pokémon history to begin!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
Magearna
Magearna
Another mythical Pokémon debuts, hot on the heels of Volcanion!
The lovely Magearna, with its metallic body, is an artificial Pokémon born by human hand 500 years ago!!
Species: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 80.5kg
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1982, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
The official English Pokémon website website has updated and has announced details of the new Pokémon Magearna.
A New Mythical Pokémon Has Been Discovered!
The Mythical Pokémon Magearna is set to appear in the next Pokémon movie!Meet Magearna, the latest Mythical Pokémon to be discovered! Known as the Artificial Pokémon, Magearna has a metallic body and was created by humans 500 years ago. You'll be able to see Magearna when it appears in the next Pokémon movie, expected to come out later in 2016!
In this latest cinematic adventure, Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust —and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it's forced to drag Ash along as it continues its rescue mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt minister has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. He plans to use its mysterious power to take control of this mechanical kingdom! Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!
Look forward to many more details about the Mythical Pokémon Magearna and the next Pokémon movie, expected later this year!
Magearna
Category: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 3'03”
Weight: 177.5 lbs.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-mythical-pokemon-has-been-discovered/
The first pages from the March issue of Corocoro Comic have leaked, revealing the new mythical Pokémon Magearna. Translations follow:
The 2016 Pokémon movie!
Premieres Saturday July 16th
Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna
This is Magearna, who has been revealed together with the movie title! Let us take a closer look at the mysteries concerning it!
A Pokémon that absolutely no one has actually seen before: Its name is "Magearna"
Here is a world exclusive presentation of absolutely all data we currently have on "Magearna"! This mysterious Pokémon is the first ever in a certain field!
Magearna
Magearna possesses a metallic body. The truth is that it's an artificial Pokémon built by human hand!
Species: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 80.5kg
We'll shed lights on the movie's story as well!!!
As Satoshi and his friends continue their journey, Volcanion drops down from the sky in front of them. Volcanion's object is to recover Magearna, who has been abducted by the "Azoth Kingdom", a city of super-machinery. However, Volcanion and Satoshi have become linked together by a strange chain. Will the two of them manage to work together and save Magearna?
A thorough analysis from the Corocoro editorial staff
1) It's a new mythical Pokémon
This is a Pokémon that hasn't been discovered in the video game world yet. How to obtain it is unknown as well!
2) What is the secret to its ingenuities!?
Magearna was born by human hand 500 years ago. Its body is filled with mechanisms!?
3) How is it related to Volcanion?
Is the greatest of the mysteries to Magearna only known to Volcanion, the one that chases after it!?
The manga starts already next issue!!
The manga preview in this issue packs a punch as well!! Check it out on page 276!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, March 2016
The 2016 Pokémon movie!
Premieres Saturday July 16th
Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna
This is Magearna, who has been revealed together with the movie title! Let us take a closer look at the mysteries concerning it!
A Pokémon that absolutely no one has actually seen before: Its name is "Magearna"
Here is a world exclusive presentation of absolutely all data we currently have on "Magearna"! This mysterious Pokémon is the first ever in a certain field!
Magearna
Magearna possesses a metallic body. The truth is that it's an artificial Pokémon built by human hand!
Species: Artificial Pokémon
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 80.5kg
We'll shed lights on the movie's story as well!!!
As Satoshi and his friends continue their journey, Volcanion drops down from the sky in front of them. Volcanion's object is to recover Magearna, who has been abducted by the "Azoth Kingdom", a city of super-machinery. However, Volcanion and Satoshi have become linked together by a strange chain. Will the two of them manage to work together and save Magearna?
A thorough analysis from the Corocoro editorial staff
1) It's a new mythical Pokémon
This is a Pokémon that hasn't been discovered in the video game world yet. How to obtain it is unknown as well!
2) What is the secret to its ingenuities!?
Magearna was born by human hand 500 years ago. Its body is filled with mechanisms!?
3) How is it related to Volcanion?
Is the greatest of the mysteries to Magearna only known to Volcanion, the one that chases after it!?
The manga starts already next issue!!
The manga preview in this issue packs a punch as well!! Check it out on page 276!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, March 2016
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Jan 29 2016 17:06:52
Tags: Anime Event Movie Pokémon Tretta World Hobby Fair Pocket Monsters XY&Z
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Jan 29 2016 17:06:52
Tags: Anime Event Movie Pokémon Tretta World Hobby Fair Pocket Monsters XY&Z
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:
It's being held in four venues all across Japan: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka!
Here is a status report from the Tokyo Fair, which was held Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th!
It's definitely worth a look if you're still wondering if you should go or not!
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After entering the venue, our goal was the Pokémon Booth!
Thus, we went for the booth marked with the Pikachu balloon!
The one thing you definitely want to make sure you get at the fair is the "Pokémon Movie Newspaper" that's being handed out around the booth in the form of a newspaper extra!
It contains a close look at the secrets of the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
It's perfect for reading while you're waiting for stage shows or attractions!
Multiple shows were held at the stage in the booth itself!
Satoshi's voice actress, Rica Matsumoto, and the performer of the Pocket Monsters XY opening theme "Getta Banban", Tomohisa Sako, were both present!
During the "Pokémon Tretta & Pikachu Talk" stage show, Tomohisa Sako played on a "Pokémon Tretta Ultimate Z Set 2" game system!
Sako calls himself a Pokémon Sommelier, and his skill at the game was absolutely outstanding!
The way he and Rica Matsumoto play off each other perfectly is also a must see!
During the anime stage show, they also held a fun quiz competition!
And of course, they did a special concert as well!
Rica Matsumoto sang "XY&Z", the opening theme to the anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", while Tomohisa Sako sang "Getta Banban"!
In addition, the two of them sang a special duet version of "Mezase! Pokémon Master"!
The Pokémon Booth also had a "Squishy Quiz Rally" you had to wander around the booth to solve, as well as a...
...hands-on attraction titled "Heatbursting Volcanion: Blast Everything Away with Steam!", and lots of other fun things!
There was also a corner where you could try out Pokkén for free!
Make sure to visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair venue closest to you one of the coming weekends!
Admission is free! The fair is scheduled to be held from 9am to 4pm!
For further information on the Pokémon Booth, check this page!
And we're not done yet! During the Tokyo Fair, a special stage show featuring the hosts of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" was held Sunday January 24th! Here's a quick status report from that!
*This stage show is exclusive to the Tokyo Fair
Just when you thought Abareru-kun was going to make his appearance, Badnice Tsuneda(*) showed up dressed as Volcanion!
He started spraying carbon gas around!
(*)Badnice Tsuneda is a rookie comedian who looks up to Abareru-kun as his mentor
Tomohisa Sako's "Getta Banban" and Rica Matsumoto's "XY&Z" made the entire venue explode with a Heatburst of excitement! What a climax!
This truly was a high-volume stage show, featuring both the latest movie info and a quiz competition!
For further information on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair, including opening hours, venues, access information and the like, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter website!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1966
A Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter Tokyo Fair!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter is this winter's big event!!It's being held in four venues all across Japan: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka!
Here is a status report from the Tokyo Fair, which was held Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th!
It's definitely worth a look if you're still wondering if you should go or not!
---------
After entering the venue, our goal was the Pokémon Booth!
Thus, we went for the booth marked with the Pikachu balloon!
The one thing you definitely want to make sure you get at the fair is the "Pokémon Movie Newspaper" that's being handed out around the booth in the form of a newspaper extra!
It contains a close look at the secrets of the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!
It's perfect for reading while you're waiting for stage shows or attractions!
Multiple shows were held at the stage in the booth itself!
Satoshi's voice actress, Rica Matsumoto, and the performer of the Pocket Monsters XY opening theme "Getta Banban", Tomohisa Sako, were both present!
During the "Pokémon Tretta & Pikachu Talk" stage show, Tomohisa Sako played on a "Pokémon Tretta Ultimate Z Set 2" game system!
Sako calls himself a Pokémon Sommelier, and his skill at the game was absolutely outstanding!
The way he and Rica Matsumoto play off each other perfectly is also a must see!
During the anime stage show, they also held a fun quiz competition!
And of course, they did a special concert as well!
Rica Matsumoto sang "XY&Z", the opening theme to the anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", while Tomohisa Sako sang "Getta Banban"!
In addition, the two of them sang a special duet version of "Mezase! Pokémon Master"!
The Pokémon Booth also had a "Squishy Quiz Rally" you had to wander around the booth to solve, as well as a...
...hands-on attraction titled "Heatbursting Volcanion: Blast Everything Away with Steam!", and lots of other fun things!
There was also a corner where you could try out Pokkén for free!
Make sure to visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair venue closest to you one of the coming weekends!
Admission is free! The fair is scheduled to be held from 9am to 4pm!
For further information on the Pokémon Booth, check this page!
And we're not done yet! During the Tokyo Fair, a special stage show featuring the hosts of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" was held Sunday January 24th! Here's a quick status report from that!
*This stage show is exclusive to the Tokyo Fair
Just when you thought Abareru-kun was going to make his appearance, Badnice Tsuneda(*) showed up dressed as Volcanion!
He started spraying carbon gas around!
(*)Badnice Tsuneda is a rookie comedian who looks up to Abareru-kun as his mentor
Tomohisa Sako's "Getta Banban" and Rica Matsumoto's "XY&Z" made the entire venue explode with a Heatburst of excitement! What a climax!
This truly was a high-volume stage show, featuring both the latest movie info and a quiz competition!
For further information on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair, including opening hours, venues, access information and the like, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter website!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1966
The official Movie 19 Website has updated. Translations follow:
A Pokémon came falling from the sky!
As Satoshi continued his journey aiming to become a Pokémon Master, a lump covered in white smoke suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in front of him and his friends.
As white smoke spread around as far as the eye could see, a shape appeared from within it;
The mythical Pokémon Volcanion.
Ignoring the worried Satoshi and his friends, Volcanion, who hates humans, immediately tries to leave the place.
However, the impact of the fall caused Satoshi and Volcanion to be linked together by a strange device, leaving them unable to separate...!
Volcanion runs off and Satoshi gets dragged along by it, eventually reaching the Azoth Kingdom, a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are all over the place and rotating.
Why did Volcanion fall from the sky?
And why did it head to the Azoth Kingdom!?
With the mechanical kingdom of machinery as its setting, the hottest legend in Pokémon history begins!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
There's lots of fun to be had at the Pokemon booth!
Come visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th: Tokyo Fair
Sunday January 31st: Nagoya Fair
Sunday February 7th: Osaka Fair
Sunday February 14th: Fukuoka Fair
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (scheduled) (free admission, will not be canceled due to weather)
There's lots of fun to be had involving the anime, the movie and Pokénchi!
You will also be able to play "Pokkén Tournament" entirely for free!
Come visit the Pokemon booth, marked with the Pikachu balloon!
For further information regarding opening hours, venues, access and the like, please see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/whf16/
Story
A Pokémon came falling from the sky!
As Satoshi continued his journey aiming to become a Pokémon Master, a lump covered in white smoke suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed in front of him and his friends.
As white smoke spread around as far as the eye could see, a shape appeared from within it;
The mythical Pokémon Volcanion.
Ignoring the worried Satoshi and his friends, Volcanion, who hates humans, immediately tries to leave the place.
However, the impact of the fall caused Satoshi and Volcanion to be linked together by a strange device, leaving them unable to separate...!
Volcanion runs off and Satoshi gets dragged along by it, eventually reaching the Azoth Kingdom, a city of super-machinery where gigantic cogwheels are all over the place and rotating.
Why did Volcanion fall from the sky?
And why did it head to the Azoth Kingdom!?
With the mechanical kingdom of machinery as its setting, the hottest legend in Pokémon history begins!
What is the power hidden in Volcanion's arms!?
Volcanion violently expels boiling steam!
Its arms can move freely and are split in two; the steam launched from them packs a punch! With this steam it is said to be able to blow away mountains and use the thick fog to hide itself. Because it possesses both the Fire and Water type, unlike other Pokémon before it, the water inlets of its arms can launch both Fire type moves and Water type moves. Also, the blue color of the windows on its arms seems to be related to the remaining water in its body.
For Volcanion, who uses fire and water to create steam explosions within its body and launch moves, water seems to be the source of its energy.
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '16 Winter
There's lots of fun to be had at the Pokemon booth!
Come visit the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th: Tokyo Fair
Sunday January 31st: Nagoya Fair
Sunday February 7th: Osaka Fair
Sunday February 14th: Fukuoka Fair
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (scheduled) (free admission, will not be canceled due to weather)
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Attraction 1: Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto and Sako-kun will be coming! A special Pokemon anime concert will be held! Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto and Tomohisa Sako, the nice guy with the XY series' theme song "Getta Banban", are holding a special concert! And not only that, there'll also be lots of other attractions, like information on the movie premiering this summer, a quiz competition where you can win extravagant gifts, and more! |
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Attraction 2: Volcanion shows up at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair! Fire its super powerful move in a hands-on attraction! The newly discovered mythical Pokémon "Volcanion" can already be found at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair! A hands-on attraction replicates Volcanion's super powerful move that's said to even blow away entire mountains and forests! Witness this power before everyone else can! |
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Attraction 3: A "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" Quiz Rally! Solve the riddles and get original stickers! We will hold a quiz rally centered around Squishy, who has just joined Satoshi and his friends in the XY&Z series! Try the quizzes that are set up around the booth itself and get original anime & movie & Pokénchi stickers! |
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Attraction 4: On Sunday January 24th, the residents of Pokénchi will gather on the World Hobby Fair stage! The residents from the popular show "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", which is currently airing, are coming to the World Hobby Fair stage! They will hold a fun stage show together with the Pokénds (Pokémon friends) that came to the fair! An extravagant guest will be there as well!? |
There's lots of fun to be had involving the anime, the movie and Pokénchi!
You will also be able to play "Pokkén Tournament" entirely for free!
Come visit the Pokemon booth, marked with the Pikachu balloon!
For further information regarding opening hours, venues, access and the like, please see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/whf16/
The first images from this month's issue of Monthly Corocoro Comic have leaked. Translations follow:
Progressive scoops on the 2016 movie!!
We raise the roof with multiple world exclusive scoops!! With this, you're getting shocking information before anyone else, too!!
Volcanion: A recently discovered mythical Pokémon. It appears to be quarreling with Satoshi, but just why...!?
It's quarreling with the man that loves Pokémon more than anyone else in the entire world do!?
Secrets explained in the video: A thorough analysis of the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!!
New facts can be found in the teaser for the movie that premieres this summer! This Pokémon is the first ever in multiple aspects!!
Secret 1: The ring on its back is arms!!
The truth is, it can split the ring in two and move the parts as arms! Further, it can freely suck water into these arms and launch it!!
Splitting its ring! The water roars forth!!
In the teaser, it launches hot steam from both arms! This steam is so powerful it can even blow away mountains!!
Secret 2: It's encountered in a machinery country!?
There is a scene in the teaser that can be inferred to be a machinery area of some sort. Is this place the setting of the movie!?
Volcanion meets Satoshi in this place. What kind of role will it play?
Secret 3: It actually... hates humans...!?
Apparently Volcanion is a Pokémon that hates humans. Just what happened between it and humans in the past!? And what will its relationship with Satoshi be like?
It has a huge quarrel with Satoshi!? Apparently this is going to turn into an unprecedented fight of a journey!?
It appears in the video games as well!!
The method to obtaining it in the video games is still wrapped in mysteries. You'll have to wait for further information!
The 2016 Pokémon movie premieres Saturday July 16th all across Japan!!
A multitude of new fighters!!
The WiiU version of "Pokkén" has a premonition of fierce fighting! This time we will reveal three new Pokémon that will join the fight!!
They can all be used in the WiiU version!!
New: GABLIAS
A Pokémon this magazine really likes as well. It viciously attacks with "Sand Tomb"!
Its battle style is "Power"!
It assaults the opponent from the air with "Dragon Rush"!
New: MEWTWO
You can play as this ultimate-class legendary Pokémon as well! It can turn into that form with "Resonance Burst"!
New: TAIRENAR
While it's indeed cute, you'll get burned if you let your guard down!
It specializes in a long-range fighting style with moves like "Fire Blast"!?
Receive special Pokémon through Pokémon Scrap 2016!
The campaign is ready to be announced!!
The specially marked merchandise will be available from February 1st!
Collect Pokémon Scraps enclosed in specially marked merchandise! You'll get Pokémon for your video game depending on how many you obtain!
Starting March 1st, you can receive these four:
*Alternate-colored Eievui
*Freezer (Hidden Ability)
*Thunder (Hidden Ability)
*Fire (Hidden Ability)
For further information, check the official Pocket Monsters website at http://www.pokemon.co.jp/
Source: Monthly Corocoro Comic, February 2016 issue
Progressive scoops on the 2016 movie!!
We raise the roof with multiple world exclusive scoops!! With this, you're getting shocking information before anyone else, too!!
Volcanion: A recently discovered mythical Pokémon. It appears to be quarreling with Satoshi, but just why...!?
It's quarreling with the man that loves Pokémon more than anyone else in the entire world do!?
Secrets explained in the video: A thorough analysis of the mythical Pokémon Volcanion!!
New facts can be found in the teaser for the movie that premieres this summer! This Pokémon is the first ever in multiple aspects!!
Secret 1: The ring on its back is arms!!
The truth is, it can split the ring in two and move the parts as arms! Further, it can freely suck water into these arms and launch it!!
Splitting its ring! The water roars forth!!
In the teaser, it launches hot steam from both arms! This steam is so powerful it can even blow away mountains!!
Secret 2: It's encountered in a machinery country!?
There is a scene in the teaser that can be inferred to be a machinery area of some sort. Is this place the setting of the movie!?
Volcanion meets Satoshi in this place. What kind of role will it play?
Secret 3: It actually... hates humans...!?
Apparently Volcanion is a Pokémon that hates humans. Just what happened between it and humans in the past!? And what will its relationship with Satoshi be like?
It has a huge quarrel with Satoshi!? Apparently this is going to turn into an unprecedented fight of a journey!?
It appears in the video games as well!!
The method to obtaining it in the video games is still wrapped in mysteries. You'll have to wait for further information!
The 2016 Pokémon movie premieres Saturday July 16th all across Japan!!
A multitude of new fighters!!
The WiiU version of "Pokkén" has a premonition of fierce fighting! This time we will reveal three new Pokémon that will join the fight!!
They can all be used in the WiiU version!!
New: GABLIAS
A Pokémon this magazine really likes as well. It viciously attacks with "Sand Tomb"!
Its battle style is "Power"!
It assaults the opponent from the air with "Dragon Rush"!
New: MEWTWO
You can play as this ultimate-class legendary Pokémon as well! It can turn into that form with "Resonance Burst"!
New: TAIRENAR
While it's indeed cute, you'll get burned if you let your guard down!
It specializes in a long-range fighting style with moves like "Fire Blast"!?
Receive special Pokémon through Pokémon Scrap 2016!
The campaign is ready to be announced!!
The specially marked merchandise will be available from February 1st!
Collect Pokémon Scraps enclosed in specially marked merchandise! You'll get Pokémon for your video game depending on how many you obtain!
Starting March 1st, you can receive these four:
*Alternate-colored Eievui
*Freezer (Hidden Ability)
*Thunder (Hidden Ability)
*Fire (Hidden Ability)
For further information, check the official Pocket Monsters website at http://www.pokemon.co.jp/
Source: Monthly Corocoro Comic, February 2016 issue
The official Pokémon website also announced some details about the English dubbed anime as part of the 20th Anniversary reveal. Pokémon the Series: XYZ will begin airing on Cartoon Network in the United States on February 20th, 2016 and the Pokémon movies will be available to purchase on the iTunes Store, Amazon, and Google Play starting on January 19th, 2016.
Tune in this February for Pokémon the Series: XYZ!
Discover the secrets of the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde in the latest season of Pokémon animation on Cartoon Network!The new season of Pokémon animation is coming to Cartoon Network in February! In Pokémon the Series: XYZ, follow Ash, Pikachu, and their friends as they explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region! Team Flare has plans for the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Alain's ongoing search for the source of Mega Evolution intersects with our heroes' adventures. And true to Gym Leader Olympia's prediction, Ash and his Frogadier will work together to reach surprising new heights! Journey into uncharted territory with the latest season of Pokémon animation!
Pokémon the Series: XYZ begins in February, with new episodes debuting each Saturday throughout the year.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/tune-in-this-february-for-pokemon-the-series-xyz/
A Massive Movie Extravaganza!
A huge number of Pokémon movies are headed to the iTunes Store, Amazon, and Google Play!Starting on January 19, 2016, a flood of Pokémon movies will launch on the iTunes Store, Amazon, and Google Play for rent or purchase! Now's your chance to watch movies spanning the entire history of Pokémon animation, from the earliest cinematic adventures to the latest thrilling action starring the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa in Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages!
The following movies will launch on January 19:
- Pokémon: The First Movie
- Pokémon the Movie 2000
- Pokémon 3: The Movie
- Pokémon 4Ever
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
- Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
- Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions
- Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram
- Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom
- Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Also be sure to visit the iTunes Store to check out two new interactive stories! First, A Pokémon Super Story! Hoopa and the Clash of Ages will launch on January 19, coinciding with the digital launch of the latest movie. This book features 20 video clips highlighting exciting scenes from Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages!
Then, in celebration of the digital launch of Pokémon: The First Movie, a new interactive book titled A Pokémon Super Story! Pokémon: The First Movie will be released on February 1. This 48-page book features 24 video clips from the movie!
Both interactive stories will be available in the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. The interactive story can be viewed on any device that supports iBooks, including Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The searchable iBook lets readers jump directly to their favorite parts!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-massive-movie-extravaganza/
