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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. An Imageboard thread has some high resolution pictures of the event. Translations follow:

Public Dubbing Event Report



The public dubbing event was held somewhere in Tokyo Friday June 22nd.
Mana Ashida, who plays Largo, Rina Kawaei, who plays Lisa,
Masako Nozawa, who plays Hisui, and Shoko Nakagawa, who plays Riku all took the stage.



Ashida, who plays Largo, greeted the audience,
saying "I'm very happy to be able to take part in the world of Pokémon, which I've been very close to since I was little". She gave us such an excellent performance that the sound director commented how "she does a very solid job playing a strong-willed Largo".
She was then asked what she thought of Satoshi as a boy,
and replied "I thought it was really cool how Satoshi always comes to help Largo when she's in trouble, and I also think he's a boy who's able to understand the feelings of people and Pokémon, consider those feelings, reach conclusions and then act upon them, which I find really cool as well."



Kawaei, who plays Lisa, made the following comment about playing the role:
"I don't get many opportunities to do voice acting, so I was really nervous, and since my character is a high schooler she talks in a very energetic and cheery manner that's not the way I normally talk, I felt it was difficult to portray the character with just my voice alone, not using any kind of body language."
She was then asked to compare the character with her own high school life, and replied "I was a really plain and boring high schooler that never took a strong interest in any particular hobby or field, so I thought Lisa was wonderful."



When asked to comment on her role, Nozawa, who plays Hisui,
commented "(Since her name is Hisui) I thought she was a beautiful girl, and then she turned out to be a grandma...", making the room erupt in laughter.
She continued: "At first I thought she might be a scary person, but then it turned out to not be the case at all. When you you watch the movie, I think you'll all realize what a sweet grandma she is. The "lessons" this tale teaches are very easy to understand, so I definitely want all three generations to watch it."
She was then asked to comment on Ashida's, Kawaei's and Nakagawa's performances, and replied "I'm the type of person that watch the others pretty closely when they act", once again causing a burst of laughter. She then gave them her stamp of approval, saying "To be completely honest, it was very good! You could tell they were putting so much heart into it from the way their facial expressions were mimicking those of their character's... it was wonderful!"
Nakagawa was visibly delighted at receiving such a comment from a living legend of the voice acting industry like Nozawa, saying "Even though she's such a veteran, she's still extremely aggressive about getting work, and people all over the world are waiting for her voice... There's no other Japanese like her! She's the coolest veteran ever!"



And Nakagawa herself, who plays Riku, was asked for her thoughts on this year's "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", which marks her 12th continuous appearance as a guest voice actor. "Everyone's Story truly is "everyone's" story", she replied, speaking with great passion. "I believe that no matter what age or sex you are, if you go watch this movie together with someone that means a lot to you, your bond will become even more special. Last year I went to see the movie 5 times, so this year I want to go see it twice that. And the art truly is wonderful! Satoshi is really animated this year, his bangs are really smooth, and the Rocket Gang look even hotter. The way the Pokémon move their mouths is also really subdued, and since the director is part of the first generation of Pokémon fans just like I am, I feel he's created a wonderful movie filled with love. Please make sure to witness this legend. I think that experiencing it live in the theater will cause it to remain in my heart forever. I want to discuss it to death on social media! And the Pokémon I'm 100% behind this time is Lucky" she said at great speed, all within the one minute time limit she had been given.



And since it's nearly summer, they were all asked what they'd do if they went on a summer date with a Pokémon.
Ashida was the first to answer: "Since it's summer, I thought going to the pool would be a good idea, but since Zeraora is an Electric type, that won't do", she said with a smile. "But I'm a real scaredy-cat, so I'd like it if we went to a haunted house together and Zeraora lit up the house to make it less scary".
Kawaei was next: "Since Eievui is really popular, I'd want to walk around Shibuya while hugging it, showing off to everyone", she said.
Nozawa then answered "I love food, so I'd like to go out for some barbecue (with Waninoko) and discuss today's movie with it".
Finally, a slightly uneasy Nakagawa said "If you mean the Pokémon would be my boyfriend, it'd be the cool Mewtwo-sama. Everyone loves Mewtwo-sama, and I want it to be like I'd have gone out with him, but then he wouldn't reply to my texts even though he had read them and was being active on social media, and I'd be like "Why?!"", causing the room to explode with laughter. "And then I'd be eating ramen all by myself when he'd suddenly show up in my room, and we'd have a movie date at home. And we'd watch Mewtwo Strikes Back and I'd ask him what he thought of it and he'd tell me to shut up and punch me! That's what I want!", she continued without even stopping to catch her breath, her passionate love for Pokémon bringing the room into a state of excitement.

The multi-person dubbing session came to an end with the cheery laughter that resulted. We'd like to thank all the actors for telling us so much about their passionate thoughts of this movie.

The movie's premiere is right around the corner! Please look forward to it, everyone!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3351
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. An Imageboard thread has some pictures of the Pokénchi cast members promoting this Collaboration Tie-In with the Video App SNOW. Translations follow:

Ideal When Watching Sports! Put Pikachu on Your Cheeks! We're Getting Commemorative Movie Premiere SNOW Collaboration Stamps This Year as Well!!!




In order to commemorate the premiere of the movie, we're introducing stamps made as a collaboration between the "Pokémon movies" and the AR camera app "SNOW"!
These are stamps that let you paint your face with Pikachu, Eievui and monster balls!
Confetti will flutter around as you move your mouth, so these stamps are ideal for when everyone gathers together to watch sports as well!

And there's more! In late June,
we'll add a second set of stamps that let you transform into Pikachu and Eievui.
And there's more! In early July,
we'll also add a third set of fun stamps that make it possible for the users themselves to be got in a monster ball!

The SNOW collaboration stamps let you totally immerse yourself in the world of Pokémon
before the movie even comes out.
Make sure to use them, okay?

You can download the "SNOW" app here

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3340
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

A Presentation of Everyone's Mosaic Art, Created by 10000 People




From the "Your Partner Pokémon" drawing contest organized by 12 Shogakukan magazines: "Everyone's Mosaic Art, Created by 10000 People"

To see a larger version, click here

After clicking the above link, click on the plus button on top of the screen that appears to enlarge the picture
and the minus button to shrink it.
If you enter the name you used when sending in your entry in the search window that appears when you click the magnifying glass button,
you can check if your drawing is there.
When entering you name, put a full-width space between your first and last name.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information


Magazines:
Saturday June 23rd: "CanCam" - Interview (Rina Kawaei) and presentation of the movie
Saturday June 23rd: "TV Bros." - Interview (Mana Ashida + Rina Kawaei)
Monday June 25th: "Channel Guide" - Cover appearance + interview (Rina Kawaei)
Wednesday June 27th: "Sakurasaku Life" - Cover appearance + interview (Rina Kawaei)
Saturday June 30th: "Pucchigumi" - Presentation of highlights of Pikachu & Eievui
Saturday June 30th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of movie theater merchandise etc.

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3336
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Which Pokémon is Perfectly Compatible with You? Everyone's Partner Pokémon Evaluation




If you answer these easy questions, you'll learn which Pokémon is perfect for you! My partner is Pikachu! It's the Pokémon I received from professor Okido on my 10th birthday. As long as I'm with Pikachu, there's nothing I can't do! I hope you can find a perfect partner as well!



If you answer these easy questions, you will learn which Pokémon is perfect for you! What kind of Pokémon do you like? I'm not a Trainer yet, so I don't have a Pokémon. Adults are together with their Pokémon all the time, and I'm really jealous of that.



It seems like all you have to do is answer these easy questions, and you'll learn which Pokémon is perfect for you. There's so many Pokémon out there you can't really know for sure, so this might be handy. My partner is the cute Eievui! It's the first Pokémon I got!



A-A-All you have to do is answer these easy questions and y-y-you will know which Po-Po-Pokémon is compatible with you. My partner is Lucky. It supports the constant failure that I am. Sigh... If only all humans were Pokémon...



Wow! All you have to do is answer these easy questions and they'll introduce you to the Pokémon that's perfect for you! What's most important for determining what kind of Pokémon is suitable as your partner is your qualities as a Trainer! If you're a Trainer of my class, you're of course most suited for a legendary-class partner!



They say that if you answer these easy questions, you'll learn which Pokémon suits you. Hmph, is that supposed to be fun? Pokémon bring nothing but trouble, there's nothing positive about them. I hate them!

Enter a nickname (up to 8 full-width katakana characters) and press the start button. We will give you a partner Pokémon evaluation out of the Pokémon from the Kanto region and Jouto region

Questions:

Choose the character with the personality closest to yours:
*Satoshi: You love Pokémon! You have a straightforward attitude and are full of energy.
*Largo: You are gentle and of firm character. You have secrets you're not telling anyone about.
*Lisa: You don't know much about Pokémon. You love trends and fashion.
*Trito: You're bad with people. You know more about your fields of interest than anyone else.
*Kagachi: You are pretentious and spout lies without even intending to. You are irresponsible and get carried away easily.
*Hisui: You hate Pokémon. You're difficult to please and get treated as an eccentric.

Question 1:
How picky are you about food?
*Very
*Not very
*Not at all

Question 2:
Who do you get along with the best?
*People older than you
*People the same age as you
*People younger than you

Question 3:
Where do you want to live the most?
*In a city
*Out in nature
*In another country

Question 4:
Which of these would you bring to a desert island?
*A lighter
*A knife
*A tent

Question 5:
Which of these is most important to you?
*Family
*Friends
*Property

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/sindan/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

"Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" is Going to Have Inclusive Screenings!


This time, "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" will come with
an audio guide for the visually impaired that makes use of the "UDCast" system
and Japanese subtitles for the hearing-impaired.

Audio guide: Those with mobile devices like smartphones, iPod Touch etc.
that have the system's app installed
can enjoy the movie with the audio guide at all theaters and all screening times.
Note that some Android devices are not compatible with the "UDCast" app,
so please verify that the app works in advance.

Japanese subtitles:
If you download the "UDCast" app to specially made glasses with caption display
and attach the specially made mike,
you can enjoy the movie with Japanese subtitles at all theaters and all screening times.
Shinjuku Piccadilly
Kawasaki Cinecitta
Osaka Station City Cinema
all lend out such glasses to patrons.
The glasses will need to be reserved in advance.
Please click on the name of the theater for details about this offer.

The audio guide is planned to be available starting Friday July 27th
Japanese subtitles are planned to be available starting Friday August 3rd
Note that the audio guide can not be used prior to the date listed above.

Select theaters will also show the movie with on-screen Japanese subtitles
for a limited time.
The theater list will occasionally be updated with theaters and schedules for these screenings,
so please check the list before attending a screening.

A detailed description of "UBCast" and instructions for how to verify the app works can be found here
The list of theaters showing the movie can be found here

For UDCast customer support:
Palabra,Inc
Telephone: 0120-291-088 FAX: 03-5937-2233
E-mail address: [email protected]

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3334
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The Everyone's "Pokémon Story" Commission

Image

Post your thoughts after watching "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story"
and your memories of Pokémon
to Twitter/Instagram
with the hashtags #ポケモン and #みんなの物語

Rules:
1) Follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie)
2) Post your thoughts after watching the movie and your memories of Pokémon, using the hashtags #ポケモン and #みんなの物語.
*Please watch out for spoilers.
3) Please note that the comments and photos you post may be published on the official movie site.

How to participate:
To participate, you'll need a Twitter or Instagram account.
Posts without the specified hashtags (#ポケモン #みんなの物語) will be ignored.
If you use Twitter to post, please follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie). Also, make sure to set your tweets to "Public" before posting.
If you use Instagram to post, please make sure to set your account to "Public" before you post.

It may take time before your post is included in the campaign.
The photos/video/etc you post may be used on this website, other types of movie promotions, etc. Compensation and exploitation rights do not apply in these instances.
Please note that if the organizers decide a picture/video is inappropriate, it will not be published here, or if it is already published, it may be removed without further notice. We do also not have any obligations to explain our reasons or answer inquires regarding the refusal to use a photo/video if this happens.
Submitted photos, video and text will be quoted from Twitter and Instagram. We are thus able to freely edit photos and video before publishing them.
Photos and video must be owned by the poster themselves.
The organizers will bear no responsibility in case of receiving inquires, complaints, injunctions or compensation claims from third parties regarding posted photos or video, and the poster themselves will have to handle and settle all related expenses and responsibilities.
The organizers will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered by the participants due to the creation, posting or use by the organizer of photos or video for any reason (except in case of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the organizers).
Depending on equipment or circumstances, the site may not function.

Disclaimer:
This campaign utilizes services provided by other companies. For this reason, failures and errors not attributable to this company may occur.
We do not accept inquiries regarding selection methods, confirmation on whether a submitted entry has been accepted, or questions regarding anyone's winner status.
This campaign is not connected to Twitter Inc. or Facebook, Inc.
This campaign is subject to change without notice.
We are not responsible for any damages caused by the campaign's interruption or cancellation.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/kansou/
Toho's website has announced a special pre-screening of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story". Translations follow:

Adults-only Pre-screenings of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" are Going to be Held in 5 Big Cities All Across Japan!




Adults-only pre-screenings of the all new Pokémon movie "Everyone's Story" are going to be held in 5 big cities all across Japan!
In order to commemorate the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story",
we'll be holding an adults-only pre-screening in 5 big cities all across Japan.
Since this pre-screening of only for those over 18, people from the generation
that used to be crazy about Pokémon in the past are warmly welcome as well.
You are all cordially invited to apply!



Tokyo

Date and time:
Tuesday July 10th
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm
Location:
Nissho Hall
(2-9-16 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo)
Number of invitees:
350 groups of 2, for a total of 700.
Click here to enter the raffle for the Tokyo screening

Osaka

Date and time:
Monday July 9th
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm
Location:
International Conference Hall, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(2-8 Honmachi-bashi, Chuo, Osaka)
Number of invitees:
150 groups of 2, for a total of 300.
Click here to enter the raffle for the Osaka screening

Nagoya

Date and time:
Monday July 9th
Doors open at 6:40pm, movie starts at 7pm
Location:
109 Cinemas Nagoya
(Market Square Sasashima, 4-60-14 Hiraike-cho, Nakamura, Nagoya)
Number of invitees:
50 groups of 2, for a total of 100.
Click here to enter the raffle for the Nagoya screening

Fukuoka

Date and time:
Tuesday July 10th
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm
Location:
T-Joy Hakata
(9F, JR Hakata City, 1-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka)
Number of invitees:
100 groups of 2, for a total of 200.
Click here to enter the raffle for the Fukuoka screening

Sapporo

Date and time:
Monday July 9th
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm
Location:
Sapporo Plaza 2-5
(5-chome, Minami 2-jonishi, Chuo, Sapporo)
Number of invitees:
100 groups of 2, for a total of 200.
Click here to enter the raffle for the Sapporo screening

Please note:
*Only those over the age of 18 will be allowed in to the adult-only pre-screening.
*The event may be canceled due to weather etc.
*Applications done for resale or transferring purposes will be refused.
*On the day of the screening, we will verify that attendants are the winners by checking their ID. Please bring an ID with a photo if you have one; if you don't, please bring two pieces of ID that can be used to verify your name. This goes for both the winners themselves and those accompanying them. For further info on IDs, go here.
*If the organizers conclude they can not verify the identity of either the winner themselves or the person accompanying them, or if the organizers declare the written invitation is being misused, you will not be able to attend the screening.
*Once you have entered the raffle, you will not be able to change who is to accompany you to the screening if you win. Please enter the personal details of someone you know can accompany you on that day. Also, if you are being accompanied to the screening, make sure both of you come to the ticket counter together.
*If one person submits multiple raffle entries through this site, or if a second entry is submitted by swapping the names of the entrant and the person accompanying them, we will consider this multiple entries and you will not be eligible for winning.

Source: http://info.toho.co.jp/18poke_otona/top.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information


Magazines:
Thursday June 21st: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of the Pokémon/characters that appear in the movie
Saturday June 23rd: "CanCam" - Interview (Rina Kawaei)
Saturday June 23rd: "TV Bros." - Interview (Mana Ashida + Rina Kawaei)

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3331
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

June 23rd and 24th is the Next Generation WHF! Get the Lastest Pokémon News Before Anyone Else in Makuhari Messe!




There will be a Pokémon Booth at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '18", Japan's largest game and hobby event,
which will be held in Makuhari Messe Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th!

The Pokémon Booth will have a Zeraora attraction that will let you experience the world of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story",
which premieres Friday July 13th!
If you experience this attraction, you will receive an original venue-exclusive wrist band!

In addition, you will be able to receive the "Wind Lugia", which has moves that manipulate the wind and which you can't catch in "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon",
on the spot at the special pre-order movie ticket counter in the booth!
Don't forget to bring "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon" to this next generation venue!


You can obtain the "Wind Lugia" on the spot with the special pre-order ticket!


And there's more!
If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at the venue,
you'll receive an exclusive vinyl shopping bag!
And not only that! You'll also be able to try out original Pokémon face stickers!


Venue-only offer! You'll receive this original vinyl shopping bag if you purchase a special pre-order ticket!


At the stage, the hosts of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" will present the latest news on the movie and the like!
And of course, we'll also have the latest news on the video games and demo sections!


The latest news will be presented at the Pokémon Booth stage!



Try out "Pokémon Quest"!


Let's enjoy Pokémon all day!

Info on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Summer:
Dates:
Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th
Scheduled opening hours are 9am to 4pm (the entrance closes at 3:45pm)
Location:
Exhibition Hall 9, 10 and 11, Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba
Access:
Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Kaihimmakuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line
Approx. 15. minutes from Makuharihongo Station on the JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line with the "Kaihimmakuhari Station-bound" bus.
Approx. 17 minutes with the "Makuhari Messe Center-bound" and "Zozo Marine Stadium/Medical Center-bound" buses.
*The times given are approximate. It may take some time before you can enter the venue depending on the time of the day.
Notes:
*Admission is free.
*There are no weather restrictions.
*For important notes and information regarding your visit, please see the official Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Summer website.

Click here for the official Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Summer website

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3329