In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, ANA is launching new Pokémon Jets into the skies in collaboration with The Pokémon Company! They are currently preparing these special aircraft for both domestic and international routes, designed to carry three decades of memories into your next big adventure. Logos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Special Project: Three Specially Painted Pokémon Jets to Enter Service!
• To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, three specially painted Pokémon Jets will enter service in 2026.
• The three new aircraft will feature the three colors: Red, Green, and Blue, that represent the origins of the Pokémon series.
• ANA will deliver the joy and excitement of travel with these three specially painted Pokémon Jets. They will operate on international routes and, for the first time in about 10 years, on domestic routes as well, coloring the skies around the world.
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. and The Pokémon Company will launch a new collaboration project to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon in 2026.
Since the world's first Pokémon Jet began service in 1998, both companies have long provided many customers with exciting travel experiences. Currently, ANA participates in the Flying Pikachu Project, which delivers the joy of travel to people worldwide, operating the Pikachu Jet NH and evee Jet NH, with a total of eight aircraft liveries to date.
To commemorate the significant milestone of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, we have decided to introduce three special livery aircraft bearing the Pokémon Jet name again, to be introduced sequentially during 2026.
■ Anniversary Year: Pokémon's 30th Birthday & ANA's 40th Anniversary of International Flights
February 27th, 1996, marked the release of Pokémon Red and Green. 2026 will celebrate their 30th anniversary. For ANA, 2026 also marks the 40th anniversary of its international flight operations. This significant year, where both companies' milestones coincide, is positioned as an important opportunity to convey a new brand experience and gratitude to fans worldwide and the next generation of children, under the concept of "Embark on an exciting journey with Pokémon."
■ Overview of Special Livery Aircraft
The three newly introduced aircraft will feature liveries themed around the three colors—red, green, and blue—representing the origins of the Pokémon series.
1st Aircraft: Pokémon Jet Red (Boeing 787-8): Scheduled for domestic routes
2nd Aircraft: Pokémon Jet Green (Boeing 787-9): Scheduled for international routes
3rd Aircraft: Pokémon Jet Blue (Boeing 737-800): Scheduled for domestic routes
Each aircraft will feature red, green, or blue as its motif.
Specific details regarding the livery design and launch dates will be announced separately in May. We will share updates on the ANA official website and other channels as soon as they are finalized.
Beyond the launch of these special livery aircraft, we will also be conducting various campaigns and initiatives to let you experience the world of Pokémon with ANA in diverse ways. Please stay tuned.
Together with the Pokémon Jet, the ANA Group will continue to provide the joy and excitement of travel as wings connecting hearts around the world.