Pokémon English dub anime fans know voice actor Rachael Lillis for her many roles in the early episodes of the series. Unfortunately, Rachael Lillis has breast cancer that has spread to her spine and is in a nursing home and can barely walk. Her sister Laurie Orr has started a gofundme campaign to help raise money for Rachael to help pay for her medical needs. Fellow voice actors Veronica Taylor, Eric Stuart, Michele Knotz, Tara Jayne Sands, Dawn M. Bennett, Chris Niosi, Mara Junot, Faye Mata, SungWon Cho, Alejandra Reynoso, Amanda Winn-Lee, Eddy Lee, Laurie Hymes, Dan Green, Danny Kramer, Zeno Robinson, Tiana Camacho and Lisa Ortiz have also posted messages about the fundraising campaign. Our best wishes go to Rachael.

Help my sister Rachael with medical needs

Hello everyone. I’m trying to raise some funds for my sister Rachael Lillis who is currently in a nursing home facility in Los Angeles. She has been there since late January & cannot go home yet because she needs money for a caregiver, particularly a home care nurse. Someone who can cook some simple meals, help her shower, and give her medication. Unfortunately, Rachael can barely walk due to cancer that has spread to her spine from breast cancer.
She is receiving care at the nursing home but it can be uncomfortably noisy, and it’s difficult for her to manage rest. If you can send anything, she would surely appreciate this!

Source: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-sister-rachael-with-medical-needs

Veronica Taylor @TheVeronicaT

My dear friend Rachael is in need of your help.
Her sister, Laurie, has started a Go Fund Me for medical bills.
Rachael has contributed so much to all of our lives. Any contribution you can make will help her get the care she needs.
Source: https://twitter.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1790136281155969456

Eric Stuart @eric_stuart

This is not easy news to share. I have been friends with Rachael for over 25years. Most people may know us as the silly villains Jessie and James from Team Rocket or Misty and Brock from Pokemon. Please give what you can.
Source: https://twitter.com/eric_stuart/status/1790147112916672707

Lisa Ortiz @Lisalisejam

My dear friend Rachael Lillis, OG Misty and Jessie, is in need of your help. Her sister, started a Go Fund Me for medical bills. Rachael's contributed so much to all of our lives. Any contribution will help her get care she needs. <3
Source: https://twitter.com/Lisalisejam/status/1790149195577639368

Tara Jayne Sands @TaraSandsVO

Our friend Rachael Lillis is in need of your help.
Her sister has started a GoFundMe for medical bills.
Rachael's incredible talent, voice and kindness have contributed so much to all of our lives. Any contribution you can make will help.
Source: https://twitter.com/TaraSandsVO/status/1790155194300563701

Michele Knotz @MicheleKnotz

Hey everyone! OG Jessie & Misty needs your help! Her sister is running a Go Fund Me for medical bills. I first met Rachael working on The World of Narue & she voices Utena from one of my favorite series Revolutionary Girl Utena! Please help if you can!
Source: https://twitter.com/MicheleKnotz/status/1790164949429616721

Dawn M. Bennett @DawnMBennettVA

Rachael Lillis was a huge part of my childhood. I loved her as Misty in Pokémon, and she was absolutely hilarious as Jessie.
Please donate to or boost Rachael’s GoFundMe to cover expenses for at-home care. She deserves the comfort of her own home as she battles breast cancer.
Source: https://twitter.com/DawnMBennettVA/status/1790194510888403388

Chris “Kirbopher” Niosi @Kirbopher

Please lend your support to Rachael Lillis; every little bit helps.
Source: https://twitter.com/Kirbopher/status/1790211583886647647

Mara Junot @maraJunot

Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis (original voice of Jessie from Team Rocket, Misty, Jigglypuff & many other beloved characters) has been fighting for her life battling an aggressive breast cancer which has spread to her spine…Please consider helping her by donating if you can!
Source: https://twitter.com/maraJunot/status/1790200817510953079

Faye Mata @FayeMata

Rachael Lillis, OG voice of Misty, Jessie, and Jigglypuff (including Smash Bros) is battling cancer and needs our support! I'll be streaming some Pokémon Scarlet/Violet this week and next week to help raise awareness and extra donos. Pls donate directly
Source: https://twitter.com/fayemata/status/1790233305272787096

SungWon Cho @ProZD

i grew up loving Rachael Lillis's work in Pokemon as Misty and Jessie, right now she is currently battling cancer and needs assistance with medical bills, please help share her gofundme and let's give her our support
Source: https://twitter.com/prozd/status/1790242855514181719

Alejandra Reynoso @AleReyn0s0

Beloved Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis (VA for Jessie, Misty, Jigglypuff + more) has been battling cancer. If you are in a position to help please consider donating to her medical care and/or sharing her story with the rest of the Poke-community.
Source: https://twitter.com/alereyn0s0/status/1790255326652207533

Amanda Winn Lee @amandawinnlee

Rachel Lillis is a truly wonderful human being. It’s heartbreaking to hear she’s not doing well. Please help if you can
Source: https://twitter.com/amandawinnlee/status/1790262686179356706

Eddy Lee @EddyTZenLee

Any amount helps. Even just sharing to spread the word would be a huge help.
Source: https://twitter.com/eddytzenlee/status/1790385847574921404

Laurie Hymes @LaurieHymes

Let’s help one of our own #Pokemon family if you can!
Source: https://twitter.com/LaurieHymes/status/1790405859354292347

Dan Green @DanGreenVoices

If you are in a position to offer some help, please join me and my colleagues in our effort to support our friend and fellow VO legend Rachel Lillis.
She’s been a part of Anime in America for decades, for many of you a voice you grew up on.
Source: https://twitter.com/dangreenvoices/status/1790403602202407388

Danny Kramer @DannyKramerVO

I grew up hearing Rachel Lillis as the voice of Misty and Jessie, among other iconic characters like Utena.
Any amount of donation helps, or just sharing this to raise awareness to those that can help
Please help support this incredible, OG member of our Pokémon Family
Source: https://twitter.com/dannykramervo/status/1790520314151186442

Zeno Robinson @childishgamzeno

Hello everyone. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Rachael Lillis is battling cancer and needs financial assistance for her care.
She’s the original voice for Misty and Jessie, and a cornerstone of my child hood. Theres no Goh without her. Please consider
Source: https://twitter.com/childishgamzeno/status/1790866589581218244

Tiana Camacho @TianaCamachoVO

Hey everyone!! While this may already be over the goal, let's push it over even more in case there are any other unexpected medical expenses. Let's raise more money for her!!
Source: https://twitter.com/tianacamachovo/status/1790867693249380785

The Pokémon Company held a press conference on April 30th, 2024 and announced that Pokémon Horizons: The Series would start airing on May 25th, 2024 on Hungama. The Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs will be getting their own opening and ending tracks composed by the music duo Vishal-Sheykhar and sung by Armaan Malik and Shirley Setia. This will be the first time they get their own theme song as these dubs had always used the English dub theme.

Susumu Fukunaga, The Pokémon Company stated: "The new series comes with a brand-new storyline, new Pokémon and human characters, so there is a lot to look forward to. You will enjoy a fascinating adventure on an airship and see how secrets unfold due to the mysterious objects the main characters possess. All this is packed into a heartwarming story of friendship and self-discovery. We have also created original opening and ending tracks just for India for the very first time. This has been a challenging and interesting journey as we wanted to ensure that the music and lyrics align with Indian sensibilities. I think the songs capture the essence of Pokémon very nicely. We are also delighted to air our new series on the hugely popular Hungama channel. Their reach is bound to take our content to viewers across the entire country."

Devika Prabhu, Business Head – Kids and Infotainment, Disney Star, stated: "Hungama has established itself as a popular platform for Japanese anime and Pokémon, especially has been garnering immense love and appreciation over the years. With a devoted fan base of Pokémon enthusiasts in the country, our network has been their go-to destination when they want to immerse themselves in a world of captivating stories from the franchise. Through our dedicated localization efforts, we have customized the Pokémon viewing experience to align with the preferences of our audience, ensuring its continued relevance and appeal. The series and movies have consistently ranked among our top-performing content, and we are happy to introduce a new series as one of our key summer tentpoles on Hungama."


Armaan Malik posted on Twitter/X the following: "Childhood dream unlocked!!! Excited to join the @Pokemon family and sing the new intro theme for Pokémon Horizons - The Series in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
Here are some moments from today’s launch event! Stay locked in for the song drop x


Source: https://www.mediainfoline.com/entertainment/new-pokemon-show-pokemon-horizons-the-series-premieres-on-hungama-this-may-25th

The next batch of Pokémon Horizons: The Series will air in the United States on May 10th, 2024 on Netflix. A second poster for the series was released with the press release.

New Episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series Premiering on Netflix in the U.S. in May 2024

April 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced a new batch of episodes from “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will premiere on May 10, 2024, exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

On the heels of a highly anticipated series premiere in March, fans will be able to continue exploring the Pokémon world with dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, respectively — as they continue their action-packed adventures with Friede, Captain Pikachu, and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers and discover what mysteries await them.

Fans can view a sneak peek of the new episodes for Pokémon Horizons: The Series on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part Two Synopsis:

Liko, Roy, and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers are charting a course toward the Galar region, seeking the truth about the legendary Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon known as the Six Heroes. Along the way, Roy and Fuecoco find a new Pokémon partner, but an attack by the Explorers leaves Liko and Sprigatito feeling lost. Later, Dot and Quaxly team up, Roy and his Pokémon take on special training, and Friede reveals how he met Captain Pikachu. And when the Brave Olivine finally lands in Galar, friends both old and new await—along with fiery challenges from a Gym Leader and a seriously angry Galarian Moltres!

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-Premiering-on-

YouTube Clip - Hide-and-Seek: Find Liko! | Sneak Peek | Pokémon Horizons Part 2 Coming to Netflix May 10

Liko has lost her memory and gone missing! To search for her, Iono and Nidothing team up for a collab stream where they announce a special game of hide-and-seek! Will they find Liko and Sprigatito? Find out in new episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, coming to Netflix in the US on May 10!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WCKqm30VxQ

Pokémon: Path to the Peak has been nominated for Best Animation (Series & Channels) in the Video category on the 28th Annual Webby Awards. Award winners will be announced on April 23rd, 2024.
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Pokémon: Path to the Peak Nominated for Best Animation in 28th Annual Webby Awards

Voting For Webby People’s Voice Winner Open Now Through April 18

Bellevue, Wash. — April 5, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that the original animated series, “Pokémon: Path to the Peak,” has been nominated for Best Animation (Series & Channels) in the Video category in the prestigious 28th Annual Webby Awards.

“Pokémon: Path to the Peak” follows Ava and her partner Pokémon, Oddish, on their journey to rise to the top of competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) play. Featuring the bestselling Pokémon TCG in a first-of-its-kind way, the series invites viewers to explore the worlds of casual and competitive Pokémon play in a charming, animated format. Mirroring the Play! Pokémon competitive program which gathers casual and competitive Pokémon players for organized play, “Pokémon: Path to the Peak” celebrates the global Play! Pokémon community in a story that explores the spirit of friendship and determination.

The four-part animated series was developed as part of The Pokémon Company International’s ongoing commitment to deliver exciting original content for fans to experience the Pokémon brand in unique ways. Originally premiered during a special screening at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships, all episodes of “Pokémon: Path to the Peak” are available to watch now on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

“Pokémon: Path to the Peak” was developed in-house at The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company based in Tokyo. This award-nominated web series marks a significant advancement in the development of content outside of Japan where most Pokémon content has historically been created.

“As we look to develop a wide variety of content to appeal to the extremely diverse Pokémon fanbase around the world, this Webby nomination for ‘Pokémon: Path to the Peak’ reaffirms our commitment to create new and unexpected entertainment reflecting not only our fans, but the wide variety of experiences across the franchise,” said Andy Gose, senior director of media production, The Pokémon Company International. “This series portrays the sense of community fostered by our competitive play program while also depicting how Pokémon helps to bring people together. We’re very grateful for this nomination and extend our thanks to the Webby committee for recognizing this special series which is near and dear to our hearts.”

The nomination marks the second year in a row where a Pokémon animated series has been recognized for internet excellence by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), with “Pokémon: Hisuian Snow” named as the Webby People’s Voice Winner for Best Animation (Series & Channels) in the Video category in the 27th Annual Webby Awards.

Shortlisted as a Webby Winner, “Pokémon: Path to the Peak” is also eligible for the Webby People’s Voice Award which is determined through public voting. Fans can visit vote.webbyawards.com to cast their vote for “Pokémon: Path to the Peak” now through April 18 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Winners will be announced on April 23, 2024.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/-Pokemon-Path-to-the-Peak-Nominated-for-Best-Animation

News Pokémon Satellite will be airing Saturday April 13th, 2024 at 4pm!
It's going to be a Pokémon news program brought to you by Chocolate Planet?!
Unexpected extravagant guests will be showing up in the studio one after another?!
This will be an entire hour filled with Pokémon!


"News Pokémon Satellite", a news program filled with Pokémon news, will air on the TV Tokyo Network Saturday April 13th at 4pm! Liko and Roy's adventure in the Pocket Monsters anime, which airs every Friday night, started April 2023 and is now entering its second year, and this is a TV special aimed at those of you who will be making your Pokémon Debuts this spring, in line with the subtitle of the new chapter of the Pokémon anime; "Terastal Debut". You might expect it to be a serious news program, but things are going to get quite wild in the studio thanks to the unexpected guests and occurrences.


The program will be hosted by Shohei Osada from Chocolate Planet, with Rina Yamamoto serving as moderator, while the commentary panel will consist of business journalist Hiroko Ogiwara and lawyer Haruo Kitamura. Shun Matsuo from Chocolate Planet, as well as Pikachu, will visit the studio as well.



Matsuo from Chocolate Planet becomes completely at a loss when he bumbles completely clueless into a news program featuring a full lineup of intellectuals from various fields?! A cheerful panel provides thorough commentary on the new Pokémon Anime chapter "Terastal Debut" that starts in April, presenting every single possible highlight of it. The studio will also have a dead serious Pokémon battle between Matsuo from Chocolate Planet and Himan Otsuru from Mamatarte, as well as a Pokémon anime quiz with Futoshi Seki from Time Machine Sangou where an extravagant trip to Hawaii is on the line! The "Why did you come to the Pokémon Center?" segment will feature a close look at foreigners that visit a Pokémon Center! And don't miss the "Pokémon Appraisers" event, where Nicole Fujita and Louis Kurihara appraise participants' passion for Pokémon!


Hosts: Shohei Osada from Chocolate Planet, Rina Yamamoto
Guests: Shun Matsuo from Chocolate Planet, Pikachu, Hiroko Ogiwara, Haruo Kitamura, Himan Otsuru from Mamatarte, Futoshi Seki from Time Machine Sangou
Segment hosts: Shinobu Hasegawa from Sissonne, Nicole Fujita, Louis Kurihara, Tosa Brothers

Source: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/nps/

Will, the first original Japanese song by Korean 6-member girl group IVE in about 11 months, will be the new opening theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and is going to be available digitally on April 12th alongside the premiere of the new chapter "Terastal Debut".


"Will" is IVE's very first anime tie-in song, and is a song themed around friendship and adventure, filled with a sparkling feel similar to that of Pocket Monsters. Japanese member Rei said with great joy that she's been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so she was extremely happy to hear they were doing an opening theme for it, and that all the members were really excited about it.

Wonyoung was visibly moved as she talked about how very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which she's a big fan of herself as well, having loved Pikachu since childhood and having wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then.


A new trailer that shows what to expect from the beginning of the new chapter "Terastal Debut" was released today, March 29th, 2024, where you can hear part of IVE's "Will".

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Anime Terastal Debut Starts in Friday, April 12th, 2024

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShQdAO_1aa0

Comments from IVE:

Yujin:
I'm very honored and very happy to be singing the opening theme for the Pocket Monsters anime. This is a very fun song, so I had fun recording it as well. My favorite Pokémon is Eievui, and I always keep an Eievui plushie I got from Rei in my room. I want all you viewers to listen to "Will" as soon as you can, and I'm truly grateful for all the constant support we've been getting.

Gaeul:
I've been a huge fan of Pokémon since I was a child, so I'm really happy I get to sing one of its opening themes. Pokémon is of course a famous anime everyone in Japan knows, and this is also the case in Korea, so I was really honored to get this assignment and knew I had to do my absolute best. There was a huge Pocket Monsters card game craze back when was in elementary school, so I played that a lot with my cousins, and also collected cute Pokémon menko in all kinds of colors. I sang this song with all my might in order to fill it with the kind of cheerfulness and energy that's so unique to the Pocket Monsters anime, so please look forward to it!

Rei:
I've been very close to this anime ever since she was little, so I was extremely happy to hear we were doing an opening theme for it. All the members were really excited about it, and couldn't believe they were actually doing the opening theme (smile). When I was little, I would always be sitting in front of the TV on the days the anime was airing, looking forward to learning what kind of adventure we'd be getting that day (smile). I'd be really happy if I could share all the dreams, courage and sparkling memories I gained from watching the anime back then with you all. Please look forward to seeing IVE alongside Pokémon.

Wonyoung:
I'm very happy and honored to get to sing the opening theme for an anime as extremely famous as Pocket Monsters, which I'm a big fan of myself as well. I've loved Pikachu since childhood and wanted to live with Pokémon in real life back then, so I'm very happy to get to sing the opening theme. We'll be singing a cheerful song that will make you happy as you watch the show!

Liz:
I've enjoyed the anime ever since I was a child, and also played the video games a lot and collected a ton of Pokémon cards, menko and plushies together with my little brother, so I was extremely honored when I learned we were singing the opening theme. It made me so excited and happy I can't even put it in words. Since I was so excited about this song, I did my absolute best when recording it as well! I hope you guys are all excited for it as well, and would be really happy if you'd root for us a lot!

Leeseo:
It was like a dream come true to learn we were getting to sing this song. We've been graced with the wonderful opportunity it is to get to sing an anime opening theme, so I really wanted to do a good job with it. I regularly have fun collecting the "Decochara seal" stickers that come with Pokémon Pan pastry, and would put the stickers featuring my favorite Pokémon on my cell phone. I did my absolute utmost singing "Will", so it'd make me happy if lots of people liked it.

IVE 新曲が『ポケモン』新OPに メンバー大感激「心からうれしかった」【全員コメント】

韓国の6人組ガールズグループ・IVEの約11ヶ月ぶりとなる日本オリジナル曲「Will」が、テレビ東京系アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（毎週金曜　後6：55）の新オープニングテーマに決定した。新章「テラスタルデビュー」が4月12日に放送開始となるのにあわせて、同日に配信リリースされる。

IVE初のアニメタイアップ曲となる「Will」は、友情や冒険をテーマに『ポケットモンスター』に寄り添ったキラキラとした世界観を詰め込んだ楽曲。日本人メンバー・レイは「小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心からうれしかったです。メンバーの皆とも『私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！』とドキドキしていました」と歓喜した。

ウォニョンは「とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とてもうれしく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとてもうれしいです」と感激している。

きょう29日には、新章「テラスタルデビュー」の始まりを予感させる最新映像も初公開。IVEが歌う「Will」を一部聴くことができる。

■IVEメンバーコメント
▼ユジン
アニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことになり大変光栄に思いますし、とても嬉しかったです。すごく楽しい曲なので、レコーディングも楽しく出来ました。ポケモンの中ではイーブイが一番好きなんですが、レイがプレゼントしてくれたイーブイのぬいぐるみを部屋にずっと置いています。視聴者の皆さんに、「Will」を早く聴いてもらいたいです！ いつもたくさん応援してくださって、本当にありがとうございます。

▼ガウル
子供の頃から大好きだったポケモンのオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、本当に嬉しかったです。日本はもちろん、韓国でも誰もが知っている有名なアニメなので、光栄でしたし頑張らなくてはと思いました。小学生の頃、ポケットモンスターのカードゲームが流行っていたので、いとこたちとよく遊んだし、いろんな色のかわいいめんこを集めるのが趣味でした。アニメ『ポケットモンスター』ならではの明るくてエネルギー溢れる感じを曲に盛り込むために一生懸命歌ったので、楽しみにしていてください！

▼レイ
小さい頃からとても親しみのある作品だったので、お話を聞いた時は心から嬉しかったです。メンバーの皆とも「私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うだなんて！」とドキドキしていました（笑顔の絵文字）小さい頃、アニメの放送日には欠かさずテレビの前に座って待機して、今日はどんな冒険をするんだろう？と楽しみに待っていました（笑顔の絵文字）私が小さい頃にアニメを見ながら育んだ夢や勇気、キラキラした思い出を皆さんにお届けできたら嬉しいです。これからポケモンと一緒になったIVEの姿にご期待ください☆

▼ウォニョン
とても有名で私も好きなアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のオープニングテーマを歌うことができて、とても嬉しく光栄です。幼い頃からピカチュウが大好きで、実際にポケモンと一緒に暮らしてみたいと思っていたので、オープニングテーマを歌えることがとても嬉しいです。このアニメを見ている間、みなさんが幸せになれるよう、明るい歌を歌います！

▼リズ 幼い頃からアニメを楽しく見ていましたし、ゲームもたくさんしていて、弟とポケモンカードとめんこ、ぬいぐるみをたくさん集めたりもしていたので、私たちがオープニングテーマを歌うと聞いて、とても光栄に思いました。言葉で表現できないほど楽しみで、嬉しかったです。個人的に楽しみにしていたので、レコーディングも頑張りました！皆さんにも楽しみにしていて欲しいですし、IVEの活動もたくさん応援してくださると嬉しいです。

▼イソ
この曲を私たちが歌えると聞いた時は本当に夢のようでした。アニメのオープニングテーマを歌えるという良い機会に恵まれたので、上手く歌いたいと思いました。普段から「ポケモンパン」の中に入っているデコキャラシールを集めるのが好きで、私の好きなポケモンのデコキャラシールが出た時は携帯電話にそのシールを貼ったりしていました。本当に一生懸命歌ったので、多くの方々に「Will」を気に入って頂けると嬉しいです。

Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2320574/full/

It was announced on March 29th, 2024, that the utaite 9Lana, who primarily operates on TikTok and Youtube, will be making her major debut with Sony Music. Her debut song "Let me battle" is going to be used as the new ending theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid.

This highly surprising choice has a chameleon voice, being able to speak and sing in 9 entirely different ways, and is known for an expressiveness that almost makes you think the protagonist in the lyrics has taken possession of her. Her growling voice is particularly well regarded. Since the end of last year, she released 3 original songs in rapid succession; "Migi pocket", "Balalaika" and "Game", and was enjoying a steady increase in listeners as she announced her major debut.


"Let me battle", which is going to be the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, was written by Giga & TeddyLoid, who have multiple hit songs on their resume. The lyrics are by TOPHAMHAT-KYO from FAKE TYPE. The song will premiere on April 12th, when the new chapter "Terastal Debut" begins, and will be available digitally on the 19th.


9Lana commented that it's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people she looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that she still almost thinks this is just a dream.

A comment from 9Lana:
The first Christmas gift I ever got from Santa was a Pokémon video game, and I remember playing it for hours every day because it was so much fun I didn't know when to stop. It's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people I looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that I still think this is just a dream.

９Lana,ソニーミュージックからメジャーデビュー！異例の大抜擢！デビュー曲「Let me battle」がアニメ「ポケットモンスター」エンディングテーマに決定！

プロデューサーはGiga ＆ TeddyLoid！株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ

TikTokやYouTubeを中心に活躍中の歌い手９Lana(ヨミ：クラナ)がソニーミュージックからメジャーデビューすることを発表した。９Lanaは様々な歌声を自在に操ることができるマルチな才能を持っており、楽曲ごとに歌詞の主人公が本当に憑依したと感じるほど表現力に長けていることが圧倒的な強みだ。９Lanaは現在、昨年末から短期期間にオリジナル楽曲を3曲配信リリース中。楽曲ごとに表現方法が変わるその歌声に着々とリスナーを獲得している発展途上なアーティストだ。そんな中のメジャーデビューなだけにより一層活躍が楽しみだ。そして、デビュー曲がアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマと異例の大抜擢。

楽曲タイトルは「Let me battle」。さらに本楽曲のプロデューサーを務めたのは数々のヒット曲を手掛けるGiga＆ TeddyLoid、作詞はTOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)。今回の楽曲を最強メンバーで臨んだという彼らが手掛ける音楽が一体どんなポケモンの世界観を表現するのか、そしてそれを９Lanaがどう歌い上げるのか期待してほしい。今までのアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングとは全く別物になることは間違いなしだ。楽曲は4月12日(金)の放送時に初公開、楽曲のリリースは4月19日(金)の予定だ。

9Lana
クリスマス、サンタさんからもらった初めてプレゼントがポケモンのゲームでした。ゲームを進めていくのが面白くて、やめ時がわからず一日に何時間もポケモンをしていたことを覚えています。こうしてアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマを担当させていただけること、Gigaさん、TeddyLoidさん、TOPHAMHAT-KYOさんといった憧れの方々が手がけた楽曲を歌わせていただけることが、本当に光栄で、今もまだ夢のようです。

Let me battle
April 19th, 2024 Digital Release
Vocal:９Lana
Music：Giga & TeddyLoid
Lyrics：TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)
Arrangement：Giga & TeddyLoid

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004132.000013546.html

Now that Pokémon TV has been discontinued, The Pokémon Company has released an infogram listing the streaming services and digital platforms where people can legally watch the English Pokémon dub. Unfortunately, the series is spread out over many different services, making it very difficult on viewers.

Infogram:

Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies

This guide shows where you can catch exciting episodes from the entirety of Pokémon the Series, as well as epic Pokémon movie adventures and other fun Pokémon animation. Episodes and movies are available via streaming services and via digital rental or purchase.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies

Pokémon Korea has announced a 25th Anniversary project commemorating the domestic broadcast of the Pokémon anime in South Korea. They have worked on original series episodes that have never aired in South Korea. Pokémon: Stories from the Johto Region - The Final Chapter (포켓몬스터: 성도지방 이야기, 최종장) features Han Jiu and friends at the Silver Conference in the Johto region. A teaser poster shows new artwork and a trailer announced that the episodes will be shown in theaters in May 2024.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Stories from the Johto Region - The Final Chapter Teaser Trailer

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-Nq13qtpw and https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/2024_M0

The Pokémon Company has announced a new Pokémon Air Adventures event called Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in SURABAYA and will take place in from May 10th, 2024 until May 19th, 2024 in Indoesia. There will be tons of fun stuff at the Pokémon Event at Pakuwon Mall Surabaya!

Event Information

Date: May 10 until 19, 2024
Location: Pakuwon Mall Surabaya, Jl. Puncak Indah Lontar no 2, Surabaya Barat
Important Note: This event is free of charge. For events with sessions, please attend the sessions according to the schedule as informed.

Pokémon RUN in INDONESIA 2024

May 12, 2024 - 5:30-9:00
Pokémon Run is back again in Indonesia! The Pokémon Run event series in 2024 will start in Denpasar and continue to several other major cities in Indonesia. There will be two categories, the 5 km Fun Run and the 3 km Family Run with multiple activities and fun entertainment that will be enjoyed by many. Get ready to be amused by Pikachu and other Pokémon during your run!

Pokémon GO collaboration event

May 11-12, 2024 - 10:00-18:00
We’re excited to announce that another Pokémon Air Adventures collaboration— part of Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey—is coming to Surabaya, Indonesia from May 11 to 12, 2024! Pikachu wearing a batik shirt will appear in the wild in Surabaya! This particular Pikachu will appear on Saturday, May 11, 2024, and will continue to appear for over a year!

Trainers can look forward to exciting Special Research, costumed Pokémon, and more gameplay inspired by Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey, all while exploring Surabaya. Tickets are on sale now.

Pokémon TCG Academia at Pakuwon Mall Surabaya

Pokémon TCG Academia is coming to Pakuwon Mall Surabaya to enliven the Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in SURABAYA event from May 10 to 19, 2024! Especially for those of you who want to try playing Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) but don't know how? Or you want to play but there is no nearby playspace in your area? Don't worry because various activities about Pokémon TCG and also watchalong Pokémon animation series are waiting for you!

What is Pokémon TCG Academia?

Pokémon TCG Academia is an event mainly to introduce and teach how to play Pokémon TCG, especially for you who don't know what Pokémon TCG is or how to play it. Here are the activities you can enjoy in Pokémon TCG Academia.

Learn & Play Pokémon Trading Card Game

This workshop can be attended by anyone who does not know how to play or has just started playing Pokémon TCG. Each workshop participant will get one “Kelas Pertama Kali Main” Promo card.

How to Participate
Sign up at the registration desk at the Pokémon TCG Academia event.
*For children who are not yet fluent in reading and arithmetic, parents are expected to accompany them.

Deck Ringkas ex Battle

Now that you know how to play, it's time to try a new challenge by joining Deck Ringkas ex Battle! Use your Deck Ringkas ex and compete against other players. Test your skills playing the Pokémon TCG and earn exciting prizes.

How to Participate
Bring 1 Deck Ringkas ex of your own (or purchase at the event's Pop Up Store). Sign up at the registration desk at the Pokémon TCG Academia event

Battle Format
At the designated time, compete with fellow participating players and collect stamps. Players can compete multiple times during the battle time period.

The number of stamps earned will be calculated as follows:
1 Win, get 2 stamps
1 Loss, get 1 stamp

Get prizes by redeeming 4 stamps with 1 Booster Pack.

*Please visit the registration desk to exchange stamps for prizes

Pikachu Meet & Greet

Lighten up your mood by meeting and taking photos with Pikachu!
*Picture for illustrative purposes.

Pikachu Parade & Mini Dance Show

A mesmerizing dance performance by Pikachu
*Picture for illustrative purposes.

Pokémon Pop Up Store

Get original Pokémon products here.
*Picture for illustrative purposes.

Animation Watching Corner

Let's watch the Pokémon animated series together

Sources: https://flying-pikachu.com/id/event/surabaya/index_en.html and https://pokemongolive.com/events/indonesia-journey-surabaya