The official Pokémon website has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming 18th season of the English dub of the Pokémon anime and has also announced the Movie 17 Short Dub - Pokémon: Pikachu, What’s This Key?

Press Release - Ash and Friends Return to Kalos!

Watch Cartoon Network this Saturday for a marathon of episodes from the 18th season of Pokémon animation!

A new season of Pokémon the Series: XY is about to begin on Cartoon Network! Tune in at 8 a.m. this Saturday, February 7, for the first episode: “Pathways to Performance Partnering!” New challenges, new friends, and dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon await Ash and Pikachu in the next exciting season of Pokémon the Series: XY. The Kalos region is full of wonder and adventure, and Ash and his friends still have so much to explore!

Then, starting at noon, keep watching Cartoon Network for an incredible 4-hour Pokémon marathon! The marathon kicks off with Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, followed by Pokémon Mega Evolution Special I and II. The marathon continues with not just the debut episode, but the first three episodes of the new season! You won’t want to miss this amazing block of Pokémon animation fun!

Follow all season long as Ash competes for Gym badges on his journey toward the Kalos League and meets a new rival along the way! Ash isn’t the only one with big plans for this season: Serena starts her Pokémon Showcase training with ambitions of becoming the Kalos Queen, Clemont has to balance his devotion to invention with his duties as a Gym Leader, and Bonnie continues her never-ending quest to find someone to take care of her big brother. Working together, Ash and his friends will continue to unravel the mystery of Mega Evolution and learn more about the powerful bonds between people and Pokémon!

New episodes from Pokémon the Series: XY will run all season on Cartoon Network at 8 a.m. (7 a.m. Central). Check your local TV listings for channel information.

Also, in celebration of the launch of the new season of Pokémon, be sure to watch the animated special Pokémon: Pikachu, What’s This Key? on Pokémon TV and the Pokémon TV app!

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-key-moment-in-pokemon-animation/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ash-and-friends-return-to-kalos/

PokéCon 2015 took place at Crowne Plaza Airport Expo Center in Louisville, KY on January 9-11, 2015. At this year's Pokécon (a Pokémon convention assembled together by Sukoshi Con), Tom Wayland was one of the featured guests. He held a panel giving a behind the scenes look at how he creates the voices of the Pokémon anime. In addition, Mr. Wayland also gives a back story on his career and offers helpful information on how the Pokémon anime is produced.

The panel took place at 3PM on Friday, January 9th, 2015 and our very own TSS_Killer was in attendance and recorded the panel.

Tom Wayland Panel Video

Tom Wayland Panel Video - Notes

• Tom Wayland has directed the Pokémon anime for almost 8 years / 8 seasons as of this panel.
• He saw an ad in the paper for a Producer at Central Park Media and worked there for 4 years.
• Created his own company TripWire Productions and then began doing parts for various anime companies including 4Kids.
• Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys was his first envolvement in the Pokémon franchise. When the The Pokémon Company's license with 4Kids ended, they decided to produce it on their own, they had problems with the company they were initially working for and Tom managed to get the production contract for the show. Since Movie 10/Season 11, he has been involved with all the episodes of the anime.
• He has voiced many of the Pokémon in the English dub.
• He also confirmed as of that panel (Friday, January 9th, 2015), the title of the second XY English dub series was NOT finalized and was still tentative.
• His favorite Pokémon voice is Pikachu voiced by Ikue_Ōtani (大谷 育江)

The official Italian Pokémon website announced that the 17th Pokémon Movie Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione will debut in theaters in Italy in a 4-Day event from February 21st, 2015 until February 24th, 2015. Last year the 17th movie debuted in theaters in Japan, Australia, and Canada marking an increased theatrical distribution of the movies worldwide.

Press Release - Diancie arriva sul grande schermo!

A febbraio il film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione arriva al cinema! La proiezione del film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione avverrà nelle sale cinematografiche che partecipano a questo straordinario evento per soli quattro giorni, dal 21 al 24 febbraio 2015!

Nel film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione, il Pokémon misterioso Diancie è la principessa del sotterraneo Regno dei diamanti popolato da centinaia di Carbink. Il cuore di diamante che alimenta il mondo in cui vivono si sta esaurendo e Diancie non è ancora abbastanza forte per crearne un altro. Mentre è alla ricerca del Pokémon leggendario Xerneas, Diancie s'imbatte in uno stuolo di furfanti che vogliono sfruttare il suo potere di produzione di diamanti, ma che finiscono per risvegliare il Pokémon leggendario Yveltal dal suo bozzolo! Riusciranno Ash e i suoi amici ad aiutare Diancie a trovare la sua vera forza, a fermare la furia di Yveltal e salvare il Regno dei diamanti?

Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione è il primo film Pokémon in cui compaiono Pokémon della regione di Kalos, dove sono ambientati i videogiochi Pokémon X e Pokémon Y e la 17ª stagione della serie animata Pokémon XY.

Non perderti questa fantastica avventura nelle sale cinematografiche che partecipano a questo straordinario evento dal 21 al 24 febbraio!

4-Day Cinema Event Trailer

Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/it/novita/diancie-arriva-sul-grande-schermo/ and http://www.pokemonalcinema.it/

Further pages from the February 2015 issue of Corocoro, as well as a better scan of one of the pages leaked earlier, have leaked on the internet. Translations follow. Note that some of the text refers back to things mentioned on earlier, unavailable pages:


A Mythical Pokémon Holding Shining Rings Debuts in the Games! And in the Movie!
It's defining feature is the rings on its two horns and torso!!

Hoopa will play a major role in the movie as well!!
It can now be revealed that Hoopa will appear in this summer's movie as well. The word "Hoopa" also appears in the movie's official title. This Pokémon is the key to the movie's story!

Here's how it will look in the movie! How will it utilize those rings!?
It loves donuts!?
Hoopa loves pranks, but it also loves ring-shaped donuts.

The movie will premiere all across japan July 18th!!
The official title is already being revealed!!

"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"

The word "Rings" refers to the rings Hoopa carries, but what does it mean by "Archdjinni"...!? Will the movie clear up this mystery!?

Hoopa isn't all you should look forward to: An alternate-colored Rayquaza will also be fighting in the movie!!

Make sure to note the black Rayquaza's role in the movie!!
Incredibly, it's also revealed that this alternate-colored black Rayquaza will appear and mega evolve in this summer's movie! Make sure to obtain it at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair and enjoy the movie!!

Check out the gallant figure of the black Mega Rayquaza as it fights the Primal Reversed Pokémon!

The black Mega Rayquaza swirls through the sky in the movie trailer!

Just what is this duo looking at...!?




The Pokémon Tretta Set 5 - "Invasion: Mega Rayquaza"

Two anime tie-in tretta!
A dream collaboration with the anime! Satoshi and Serena's Pokémon appear on set 5 tretta for you to use!!

Satoshi's Pikachu appears!
Satoshi's Pikachu is a Master Class tretta! It's both cute and very strong!

Serena's Yancham appears as well!
This tretta is included with a CD for a limited time! The mystery behind Serena's silhouette awaits you in a later announcement.
The tretta will be included with the limited Pokémon edition of the CD for the Pokémon ending theme song sung by Shoko Nakagawa that will be released Wednesday February 18th, 2015!

A notice about the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"
In the episode of the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" that airs Thursday February 12th, 2015, 100 people will get the chance to receive the "Satoshi's Pikachu" and "Serena's Yancham" tretta via a lottery! Further, the mystery behind Serena's silhouette will be revealed during this airing!!

Source: Corocoro Comic, February 2015 issue

During the January 14th, 2015 European Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo Anime Channel was announced. It is a Video on Demand service that will be only available across Europe. Owners of a Nintendo 3DS can download the application from the Nintendo eShop on February 13th, 2015. The service will include episodes of the Pokémon Anime.

The official anime website has updated its staff list with news on the new opening theme to premiere soon.

Opening Theme
"Mad-Paced Getter"(「ゲッタバンバン」)
Lyrics: Tomohisa Sako (佐香智久)
Composition: Tomoyuki Ogawa (小川智之)
Arrangement: Saku
Vocals: Tomohisa Sako (SME Records) (佐香智久（SMEレコーズ）)

Personal comment
"I am extremely honored to be allowed to sing the OP to Pokémon, which I've loved since I was a child. I wanted this song to be one that conveys my support for both Satoshi and his friends on their adventure and for everyone who loves Pokémon.
I'll do my best to be just as passionate as any other Pokémon Trainer in the country! My dream is to become a Pokémon Master. Thank you all very much!"



This news was initially revealed on Tomohisa Sako's Christmas concert, then later on his personal Twitter, where it was also mentioned a sneak peak at the song would be shown during the Pokémon New Year's Special.

Sources: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy/staff/ and https://twitter.com/syounen_t_sako/

The official Japanese Movie 18 website launched today. Pokémon the Movie XY 2015 will premiere in Japanese theaters July 18th, 2015. The website includes bios on the characters, posters and a brief trailer.

Character Profiles

Picture	Biography
	Mega Rayquaza: Species: Sky High Pokémon Type: Dragon/Flying Height: 10.8 m Weight: 392.0 kg Ability: Delta Stream
	Primal Kyogre: Species: Sea Basin Pokémon Type: Water Height: 9.8 m Weight: 430.0 kg Ability: Primordial Sea
	Primal Groudon: Species: Continent Pokémon Type: Ground/Fire Height: 5.0 m Weight: 999.7 kg Ability: Desolate Land

Posters

Special Wallpaper

Teaser Trailer

Short

No details on a movie short were made, though a Tweet from the official Pokémon Movie twitter mentioned that there would indeed be one this year as well.

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

TV Tokyo has updated the Television Guide listing for the Oha Suta episode that airs on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at 6:45am JST. The guide lists that the worlds first teaser video for the upcoming Pokémon Movie will debut during the show which should reveal the preliminary title for the movie. In addition to the teaser trailer, the weekly Pokémon Tretta School segment will also be broadcast. The trailer will also be shown during Pokémon Get TV episode 61 which airs on TV Tokyo on Sunday December 14th, 2014 at 7:30am JST.

【ニュース】明日、12月11日（木）の「おはスタ」で、来年のポケモン映画について、重大発表するぞ！「おはスタ」は、テレビ東京系で放送中！明日、あさ６:５９からの生放送をチェック！早起きしてみてね！ http://t.co/mvJXKu3pLy #pokemon_movie

— ポケモン・ザ・ムービーＸＹ (@pokemon_movie) December 10, 2014

Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/14338_201412110645.html

Pokémon the Movie XY 2015 Teaser Trailer

The preliminary title for the movie was revealed at the end of the trailer as: Pokémon the Movie XY 2015. The full title should be revealed sometime in February of 2015. After debuting on Oha Suta, the trailer was available on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube account.

Japanese Voice Actor Rokuro Naya (納谷六朗) died on November 17th, 2014 at the age of 82 due to pneumonia. He was born on October 20th, 1932 in Tokyo, Japan. He was most known for his roles as Aquarius Camus in Saint Seiya and Bunta Takakura in Crayon Shin-chan. Pocket Monsters anime fans will recognize him as the voice of Taylor (テイラー) and Keith Basquiat (キース・バスキア).


Sources: http://www.mausu.net/talent/tpdb_view.cgi?UID=115 and http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2014/11/18/kiji/K20141118009305440.html

During today's broadcast special of The Sky-Rending Visitor Deoxys (裂空の訪問者 デオキシス), a Pokémon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mega Special Animation also aired. That special anime was also posted to YouTube and can be viewed below.

Pokémon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mega Special Animation (『ポケットモンスター オメガルビー・アルファサファイア』 メガスペシャルアニメーション)