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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow:
When you go see the movie, you will receive a special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk in the theater!
A total of 3 million audience members throughout Japan who go see "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" will be given a special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk they can use with Pokémon Ga-Olé!
Watch the movie, receive the special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk, and see for yourself how powerful Zeraora is!
*The giveaway is limited to 3 million attendants throughout Japan. It will end once supplies run out.
*Note that each theater will have a limited number of disks.
*There is no age limit for receiving the disk.
*This disk can be used from July 5th 2018.
*You will not be able to encounter Zeraora in "Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon" even if you read the code with the Nintendo 3DS' QR code reading function.
What is Pokémon Ga-Olé...?
Enjoy Pokémon battles featuring direction filled with intensity and realism!
Pokémon Ga-Olé is a kids' amusement game machine where you can enjoy super intense Pokémon battles on a huge 50 inch monitor!
*Fight super intense battles using disks!
*Catch Pokémon and turn them into disks!
*Legendary and mythical Pokémon show up one after another!
You can play it at toy stores and amusement facilities all over Japan!
How to play Pokémon Ga-Olé
*Hammer the buttons to cheer the Pokémon on!
*Hammer them to increase fighting spirit!
*Catch Pokémon and turn them into disks!
*Raise your roar and keep battling!
(These screenshots are from a version still in development and may differ from the final product=
Have Zeraora help you catch legendary Pokémon!
For further information on Pokémon Ga-Olé, see the official website here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/
Attendance Gift Information
When you go see the movie, you will receive a special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk in the theater!
A total of 3 million audience members throughout Japan who go see "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" will be given a special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk they can use with Pokémon Ga-Olé!
Watch the movie, receive the special "Zeraora" Ga-Olé Disk, and see for yourself how powerful Zeraora is!
*The giveaway is limited to 3 million attendants throughout Japan. It will end once supplies run out.
*Note that each theater will have a limited number of disks.
*There is no age limit for receiving the disk.
*This disk can be used from July 5th 2018.
*You will not be able to encounter Zeraora in "Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon" even if you read the code with the Nintendo 3DS' QR code reading function.
What is Pokémon Ga-Olé...?
Enjoy Pokémon battles featuring direction filled with intensity and realism!
Pokémon Ga-Olé is a kids' amusement game machine where you can enjoy super intense Pokémon battles on a huge 50 inch monitor!
*Fight super intense battles using disks!
*Catch Pokémon and turn them into disks!
*Legendary and mythical Pokémon show up one after another!
You can play it at toy stores and amusement facilities all over Japan!
How to play Pokémon Ga-Olé
*Hammer the buttons to cheer the Pokémon on!
*Hammer them to increase fighting spirit!
*Catch Pokémon and turn them into disks!
*Raise your roar and keep battling!
(These screenshots are from a version still in development and may differ from the final product=
Have Zeraora help you catch legendary Pokémon!
For further information on Pokémon Ga-Olé, see the official website here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow:
Availability period: From Friday July 13th until that theater is done screening the Pokémon movie.
*Screening period varies depending on theater. Please contact your local theater for their schedule.
*Also note that even if the theater is still screening the movie, the availability period will end Sunday September 30th.
These are the Nintendo 3DS games you can be given "Zeraora" in!
The Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon".
Check out the Zeraora we're giving out!!
Zeraora, the mythical Pokémon you can't encounter during normal gameplay!
Species: Thunderclap Pokémon
Type: Electric
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44.5kg
Level: 50
Ability: Volt Absorb
Moves: Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Thunder
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon
Held Item: Air Balloon
Owner's name: Fura City
Zeraora is a mythical Pokémon discovered in the world of "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
that can't be met during normal gameplay.
Zeraora is able to move through the air at great speed thanks to the massive electric current it emits through the paw pads on both hands and both feet!
Not only is its speed is comparable to the speed of lightning and thus can't be followed by the naked eye, it is also said that the afterimages of the electricity it emits from its claws leave an imprint of its movements behind.
In addition, it is able to stockpile the external electric energy it takes in inside its body, then use this as its own energy!
Nullify damage with the Ability "Volt Absorb"!!
This Ability nullifies damage from Electric type moves and recovers one fourth of your HP. It's the perfect Ability for Zeraora, which is able to take energy into its body!
Pikachu uses Volt Tackle! This is a powerful move where the user rushes at the opponent covered in electricity, however...
Thanks to Volt Absorb's effect, Zeraora recovers HP without taking any damage!
"Plasma Fists", the move only Zeraora can learn!!
During the turn this move is used,
Normal type moves become Electric type!
Type: Electric Category: Physical
Zeraora uses Plasma Fists! It attacks with fists covered in electricity!
Plasma Fists causes a shower of electrons to pour down, and...
Normal type moves become Electric type!
Tekkaguya's "Explosion" has its move type changed as well, so Zeraora, which has the Ability "Volt Absorb", is able to recover HP instead of taking damage!
Zeraora also knows these moves:
Thunder Punch
Attacks the target with an electrified punch. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Physical
Close Combat
Even though it lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def, this is a very powerful move where the user attacks the target up close without guarding itself.
Type: Fighting Category: Physical
Thunder
An attack that drops a wicked thunderbolt on the target. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Special
How to receive Zeraora
You make sure to bring your Nintendo 3DS to the movie theater to receive Zeraora as well!
Important: Make sure to receive "Zeraora" during the intermission right before or after the movie screening, while sitting in your audience seat. Also, make sure to keep your Nintendo 3DS series game system closed while the movie is being screened in order to not bother other members of the audience.
*These instructions will use the term "Nintendo 3DS series system" as a generic name referring to the following models: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS.
Advance preparation: Get ready to receive "Zeraora"!
What you need to bring when receiving it:
*A sufficiently charged Nintendo 3DS series system
(You can use any of the following: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
(both the cart version and the download version can be used)
("Zeraora" can not be received in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon")
Make preparations in the game itself as well:
*Make sure you won't have the max amount of wonder cards.
*Make sure the wireless communication on your Nintendo 3DS system is turned "ON"
Step 1: Receive the "Wonder Card" in the theater
Turn on the Nintendo 3DS series system after making the game accessible, then start the game, choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu screen, and receive the "Wonder Card" by following these steps:
*Choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu that appears after the title screen and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive Gift" and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive via local communication" and press A. Then select "Yes" to confirm you want the communication to start and press A.
*Once you've selected the "Gift" to receive and pressed A, you'll finally start to receive it.
*Do not turn off the power or the communication while the gift is being received.
*You will see a confirmations screen once the gift has been received. At this point, the gift has automatically been saved, so you can safely turn the power off.
This is all you need to do in the theater itself!
Step 2: Receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center!
Once you have received the "Wonder Card", you can receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center in the game. Choose "Continue Play" from the title screen to resume your game, then follow these steps to receive it:
*After resuming the game, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand.
*Enter a nearby Pokémon Center.
(Pokémon Centers are located in various spots throughout the game. It is estimated you will have to play for about an hour and a half until you can first visit one)
*Talk to the delivery person in orange clothes with the A button to receive "Zeraora".
*After confirming you now have Zeraora, make sure to save the game.
For those who have not started playing yet:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the "Mystery Gift" menu will not be avilable. Those of you playing for the first time will see a different title menu instead.
Choose a language from here and start the game, then play until the "Save" function becomes available to you and save the game.
Next, press the HOME button on your New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DS LL/New 2DS LL/3DS/3DS LL/2DS and end the game, then restart it and the standard title menu will display.
If you are unable to receive the gift, please check the following steps:
Step 1: If you are unable to receive the "Wonder Card"
If the game tells you you have too many gifts:
The game will tell you this if you have 48 "Wonder Cards". Please discard a "Wonder Card" to make room in your album, and you'll be able to receive "Gifts" again. If you don't have any "Wonder Cards" you can immediately discard, resume your adventure and receive any gifts you have yet to receive from the delivery person at the Pokémon Center. By doing this, you will be able to throw away "Wonder Cards".
How to discard "Wonder Cards":
*Select "View Album".
*Choose a card you don't need from your "Wonder Cards".
*Select "Discard card".
*You will be asked to confirm. Choose "Yes".
If the game tells you wireless communication is turned off:
If you have a New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DSLL/New 2DS LL/2DS, go to the "HOME menu settings" menu in the top left corner of the home menu, then to "Wireless Communication/NFC" from there, and activate it. If you have a Nintendo 3DS/3DSLL, set wireless communication to ON by sliding the wireless switch at the right hand side of the system marked WIRELESS.
Step 2: If you are unable to receive the Pokémon
If the delivery person tells you you have too many Pokémon on hand:
You will see this message if you talk to the delivery person in orange clothes when having 6 Pokémon on hand. In order to receive a giveaway Pokémon, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand. Use the computer in the middle right side of the Pokémon Center to put one of your Pokémon on hand in one of the boxes in the computer. Then talk to the delivery person again, and you will be able to receive the Pokémon.
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Service Support Center. For contact information, click here.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/theater/
Theater Event Information
The mythical Pokémon Zeraora arrives from the theater screen to your copy of Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Pocket Monsters Ultra Moon! Make sure you too bring your Nintendo 3DS to the movie theater and befriend the Zeraora that arrives from the screen!
Availability period: From Friday July 13th until that theater is done screening the Pokémon movie.
*Screening period varies depending on theater. Please contact your local theater for their schedule.
*Also note that even if the theater is still screening the movie, the availability period will end Sunday September 30th.
These are the Nintendo 3DS games you can be given "Zeraora" in!
The Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon".
Check out the Zeraora we're giving out!!
Zeraora, the mythical Pokémon you can't encounter during normal gameplay!
Species: Thunderclap Pokémon
Type: Electric
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 44.5kg
Level: 50
Ability: Volt Absorb
Moves: Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Thunder
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon
Held Item: Air Balloon
Owner's name: Fura City
Zeraora is a mythical Pokémon discovered in the world of "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
that can't be met during normal gameplay.
Zeraora is able to move through the air at great speed thanks to the massive electric current it emits through the paw pads on both hands and both feet!
Not only is its speed is comparable to the speed of lightning and thus can't be followed by the naked eye, it is also said that the afterimages of the electricity it emits from its claws leave an imprint of its movements behind.
In addition, it is able to stockpile the external electric energy it takes in inside its body, then use this as its own energy!
Nullify damage with the Ability "Volt Absorb"!!
This Ability nullifies damage from Electric type moves and recovers one fourth of your HP. It's the perfect Ability for Zeraora, which is able to take energy into its body!
Pikachu uses Volt Tackle! This is a powerful move where the user rushes at the opponent covered in electricity, however...
Thanks to Volt Absorb's effect, Zeraora recovers HP without taking any damage!
"Plasma Fists", the move only Zeraora can learn!!
During the turn this move is used,
Normal type moves become Electric type!
Type: Electric Category: Physical
Zeraora uses Plasma Fists! It attacks with fists covered in electricity!
Plasma Fists causes a shower of electrons to pour down, and...
Normal type moves become Electric type!
Tekkaguya's "Explosion" has its move type changed as well, so Zeraora, which has the Ability "Volt Absorb", is able to recover HP instead of taking damage!
Zeraora also knows these moves:
Thunder Punch
Attacks the target with an electrified punch. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Physical
Close Combat
Even though it lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def, this is a very powerful move where the user attacks the target up close without guarding itself.
Type: Fighting Category: Physical
Thunder
An attack that drops a wicked thunderbolt on the target. This may also cause the paralysis condition.
Type: Electric Category: Special
How to receive Zeraora
You make sure to bring your Nintendo 3DS to the movie theater to receive Zeraora as well!
Important: Make sure to receive "Zeraora" during the intermission right before or after the movie screening, while sitting in your audience seat. Also, make sure to keep your Nintendo 3DS series game system closed while the movie is being screened in order to not bother other members of the audience.
*These instructions will use the term "Nintendo 3DS series system" as a generic name referring to the following models: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS.
Advance preparation: Get ready to receive "Zeraora"!
What you need to bring when receiving it:
*A sufficiently charged Nintendo 3DS series system
(You can use any of the following: New Nintendo 3DS, New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, 3DS, 3DS LL and 2DS)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
(both the cart version and the download version can be used)
("Zeraora" can not be received in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game, like "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon")
Make preparations in the game itself as well:
*Make sure you won't have the max amount of wonder cards.
*Make sure the wireless communication on your Nintendo 3DS system is turned "ON"
Step 1: Receive the "Wonder Card" in the theater
Turn on the Nintendo 3DS series system after making the game accessible, then start the game, choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu screen, and receive the "Wonder Card" by following these steps:
*Choose "Mystery Gift" from the menu that appears after the title screen and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive Gift" and press A.
*On the next screen, select "Receive via local communication" and press A. Then select "Yes" to confirm you want the communication to start and press A.
*Once you've selected the "Gift" to receive and pressed A, you'll finally start to receive it.
*Do not turn off the power or the communication while the gift is being received.
*You will see a confirmations screen once the gift has been received. At this point, the gift has automatically been saved, so you can safely turn the power off.
This is all you need to do in the theater itself!
Step 2: Receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center!
Once you have received the "Wonder Card", you can receive "Zeraora" from the Pokémon Center in the game. Choose "Continue Play" from the title screen to resume your game, then follow these steps to receive it:
*After resuming the game, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand.
*Enter a nearby Pokémon Center.
(Pokémon Centers are located in various spots throughout the game. It is estimated you will have to play for about an hour and a half until you can first visit one)
*Talk to the delivery person in orange clothes with the A button to receive "Zeraora".
*After confirming you now have Zeraora, make sure to save the game.
For those who have not started playing yet:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the "Mystery Gift" menu will not be avilable. Those of you playing for the first time will see a different title menu instead.
Choose a language from here and start the game, then play until the "Save" function becomes available to you and save the game.
Next, press the HOME button on your New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DS LL/New 2DS LL/3DS/3DS LL/2DS and end the game, then restart it and the standard title menu will display.
If you are unable to receive the gift, please check the following steps:
Step 1: If you are unable to receive the "Wonder Card"
If the game tells you you have too many gifts:
The game will tell you this if you have 48 "Wonder Cards". Please discard a "Wonder Card" to make room in your album, and you'll be able to receive "Gifts" again. If you don't have any "Wonder Cards" you can immediately discard, resume your adventure and receive any gifts you have yet to receive from the delivery person at the Pokémon Center. By doing this, you will be able to throw away "Wonder Cards".
How to discard "Wonder Cards":
*Select "View Album".
*Choose a card you don't need from your "Wonder Cards".
*Select "Discard card".
*You will be asked to confirm. Choose "Yes".
If the game tells you wireless communication is turned off:
If you have a New Nintendo 3DS/New 3DSLL/New 2DS LL/2DS, go to the "HOME menu settings" menu in the top left corner of the home menu, then to "Wireless Communication/NFC" from there, and activate it. If you have a Nintendo 3DS/3DSLL, set wireless communication to ON by sliding the wireless switch at the right hand side of the system marked WIRELESS.
Step 2: If you are unable to receive the Pokémon
If the delivery person tells you you have too many Pokémon on hand:
You will see this message if you talk to the delivery person in orange clothes when having 6 Pokémon on hand. In order to receive a giveaway Pokémon, ensure there is an "empty" space among your Pokémon on hand. Use the computer in the middle right side of the Pokémon Center to put one of your Pokémon on hand in one of the boxes in the computer. Then talk to the delivery person again, and you will be able to receive the Pokémon.
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Service Support Center. For contact information, click here.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/theater/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
It has been decided that Koichi Yamadera will play the mythical Pokémon Zeraora in "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", which premieres Friday July 13th!
This is the first time in Pokémon movie history that a guest voice actor plays multiple distinct characters using entirely different types of voices!
Yama-chan, the man with the many voices, will truly bring Zeraora to life!
Source: http://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1007095313142861824 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/
Related tweet
It has been decided that Koichi Yamadera will play the mythical Pokémon Zeraora in "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story", which premieres Friday July 13th!
This is the first time in Pokémon movie history that a guest voice actor plays multiple distinct characters using entirely different types of voices!
Yama-chan, the man with the many voices, will truly bring Zeraora to life!
Website update
| Characters profiles and voice actor comments | |
|---|---|
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ZERAORA A mythical Pokémon said to live in the mountain recesses of Fura City. By emitting an electric current from the pads on its arms and legs, it's able to move through the air at the speed of lightning. Species: Thunderclap Pokémon Type: Electric Height: 1.5m Weight: 44.5kg Voice: Koichi Yamadera |
Source: http://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1007095313142861824 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Friday June 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Friday June 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
*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=3315
Media Information
Magazines:
Friday June 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Friday June 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
*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=3315
Jun 06 2018
Movie 21 Website Updates with Info on Theme Song
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The theme song for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" has been decided!
This year, the theme song will be "Breath", which has been written specifically for the movie by Porno Graffitti.
This is a song that carries a warm melody while strings on real instruments are impressively throbbing away alongside a simple track where the number of sounds have been tightened down as much as possible.
It's a song that synchronizes with the movie's story, and that has lyrics that encourage not letting yourself get swept away by the opinions that surround you, not losing sight of your true self, but to continue onwards towards the future you believe in.
A promo video that utilizes the song has also been released: This is a special video that allows you to listen to the sound source earlier than anywhere else.
Porno Graffitti's New Single: "Breath"
Release date: Wednesday July 25th 2018
Start date for digital distro: Friday July 6th 2018
*Limited edition:
CD+DVD SECL-2307~2308 2000 yen
(DVD contains footage from the "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017" concert from August 2017)
*Regular edition:
CD only SECL-2309 1300 yen
*Anime edition: CD+DVD SECL-2310~2311 1600 yen
(DVD contains the "Breath (movie ver.) music video, which uses footage from "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story")
Comments from Porno Graffitti:
Comment from Akihito Okano
I am extremely honored that I get to handle the theme song.
I am positive that once they've watched this movie, everyone will brighten up and become filled with the strength to head towards tomorrow.
We made this song hoping that it could encourage those people and give them a push forward, even if it only acts as a slight breeze.
I think of it as a pop song that I believe adds flowers to the movie in our own special way.
Comment from Haruichi Shindo
I got the opportunity to consult the director before starting to work on this song.
He told me that this year's movie is a story where the characters that appear all deal with their own respective little problems and manage to overcome them.
It would be great if humans could also change their form and appearance drastically the way Pokémon do when they "evolve", but since they can't, we have no choice but to encourage the people we currently are. This is what I was wondering if I'd be able to express through song.
Porno Graffitti's profile:
Okano and Shindo are from Innoshima Island, Hiroshima. They formed a band while in high school. Then, in 1999, they accomplished a powerful major debut with their first single, "Apollo".
They were immediately widely recognized as a new type of artists, and when they released their 3rd single, "Music Hour", the next year, they became the talk of the town that summer. Their 4th single, "Saudade", was a huge hit, as were singles like "Saboten", "Agehacho", "Melissa", "Ai ga yobu hou e", etc. In 2004, 5 years after their debut, they released their two first best-of albums, "PORNO GRAFFITTI BEST RED'S" and "PORNO GRAFFITTI BEST BLUE'S", at the same time, which not only got them their first no 1 position on the Oricon album charts, they were such record-breaking hits they monopolized both the first AND second position on the chart for two weeks in a row.
In 2013, 15 years after their major debut, they released the best-of album "PORNOGRAFFITTI 15th Anniversary “ALL TIME SINGLES”", which included all their singles, grabbing the no 1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
In 2015, they released "RHINOCEROS", their 10th original album and their first one in 3 and a half years, and it too grabbed the no 1 spot on both the daily and weekly Oricon charts.
Last year, in March 2017, they held their first solo concert in Taiwan. They were so popular the initially announced first-day concert tickets sold out immediately, so they held a second concert the next day. They were riding on that momentum last summer, so in addition to making energetic appearances at huge music festivals like "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017", "MONSTER baSH 2017", "SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2017" and the like they also went on a long tour all across Japan, holding 39 concerts in 32 locations, and everything sold out the first day tickets went on sale.
The momentum hasn't stopped yet either, as their latest single "Chameleon Lens", which was released Wednesday March 21st 2018, has become the talk of the town alongside "Holiday Love" on the TV Asahi Network, which it serves as the theme song for.
Porno Graffitti still have fans from multiple generations, and now that they're approaching the 20th anniversary of their debut, they've decided hold outdoors concerts on September 8th and 9th 2018 in their birthplace Hiroshima to kick off the year of their 20th anniversary.
Porno Graffitti's official website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/shudaika/
The theme song for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" has been decided!
This year, the theme song will be "Breath", which has been written specifically for the movie by Porno Graffitti.
This is a song that carries a warm melody while strings on real instruments are impressively throbbing away alongside a simple track where the number of sounds have been tightened down as much as possible.
It's a song that synchronizes with the movie's story, and that has lyrics that encourage not letting yourself get swept away by the opinions that surround you, not losing sight of your true self, but to continue onwards towards the future you believe in.
A promo video that utilizes the song has also been released: This is a special video that allows you to listen to the sound source earlier than anywhere else.
Porno Graffitti's New Single: "Breath"
Release date: Wednesday July 25th 2018
Start date for digital distro: Friday July 6th 2018
*Limited edition:
CD+DVD SECL-2307~2308 2000 yen
(DVD contains footage from the "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017" concert from August 2017)
*Regular edition:
CD only SECL-2309 1300 yen
*Anime edition: CD+DVD SECL-2310~2311 1600 yen
(DVD contains the "Breath (movie ver.) music video, which uses footage from "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story")
Comments from Porno Graffitti:
Comment from Akihito Okano
I am extremely honored that I get to handle the theme song.
I am positive that once they've watched this movie, everyone will brighten up and become filled with the strength to head towards tomorrow.
We made this song hoping that it could encourage those people and give them a push forward, even if it only acts as a slight breeze.
I think of it as a pop song that I believe adds flowers to the movie in our own special way.
Comment from Haruichi Shindo
I got the opportunity to consult the director before starting to work on this song.
He told me that this year's movie is a story where the characters that appear all deal with their own respective little problems and manage to overcome them.
It would be great if humans could also change their form and appearance drastically the way Pokémon do when they "evolve", but since they can't, we have no choice but to encourage the people we currently are. This is what I was wondering if I'd be able to express through song.
Porno Graffitti's profile:
Okano and Shindo are from Innoshima Island, Hiroshima. They formed a band while in high school. Then, in 1999, they accomplished a powerful major debut with their first single, "Apollo".
They were immediately widely recognized as a new type of artists, and when they released their 3rd single, "Music Hour", the next year, they became the talk of the town that summer. Their 4th single, "Saudade", was a huge hit, as were singles like "Saboten", "Agehacho", "Melissa", "Ai ga yobu hou e", etc. In 2004, 5 years after their debut, they released their two first best-of albums, "PORNO GRAFFITTI BEST RED'S" and "PORNO GRAFFITTI BEST BLUE'S", at the same time, which not only got them their first no 1 position on the Oricon album charts, they were such record-breaking hits they monopolized both the first AND second position on the chart for two weeks in a row.
In 2013, 15 years after their major debut, they released the best-of album "PORNOGRAFFITTI 15th Anniversary “ALL TIME SINGLES”", which included all their singles, grabbing the no 1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
In 2015, they released "RHINOCEROS", their 10th original album and their first one in 3 and a half years, and it too grabbed the no 1 spot on both the daily and weekly Oricon charts.
Last year, in March 2017, they held their first solo concert in Taiwan. They were so popular the initially announced first-day concert tickets sold out immediately, so they held a second concert the next day. They were riding on that momentum last summer, so in addition to making energetic appearances at huge music festivals like "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017", "MONSTER baSH 2017", "SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2017" and the like they also went on a long tour all across Japan, holding 39 concerts in 32 locations, and everything sold out the first day tickets went on sale.
The momentum hasn't stopped yet either, as their latest single "Chameleon Lens", which was released Wednesday March 21st 2018, has become the talk of the town alongside "Holiday Love" on the TV Asahi Network, which it serves as the theme song for.
Porno Graffitti still have fans from multiple generations, and now that they're approaching the 20th anniversary of their debut, they've decided hold outdoors concerts on September 8th and 9th 2018 in their birthplace Hiroshima to kick off the year of their 20th anniversary.
Porno Graffitti's official website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/shudaika/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
A "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" tie-in event will be held at Huis Ten Bosch!
You'll be able to go on a really fun Pokémon rally event,
as well as take photos together with Pikachu!!
The event will last from Friday July 6th to Friday August 31st, look forward to it!!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3313
A Tie-in Event Will be Held at Huis Ten Bosch to Commemorate the Movie's Premiere!
A "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story" tie-in event will be held at Huis Ten Bosch!
You'll be able to go on a really fun Pokémon rally event,
as well as take photos together with Pikachu!!
The event will last from Friday July 6th to Friday August 31st, look forward to it!!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3313
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Friday June 1st: "First Grader Magazine" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Friday June 1st: "TV-kun" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, information on the pre-order ticket, etc.
Friday June 1st: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, 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=3309
Media Information
Magazines:
Friday June 1st: "First Grader Magazine" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Friday June 1st: "TV-kun" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, information on the pre-order ticket, etc.
Friday June 1st: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, 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=3309
The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website has announced that starting on June 1st, 2018, those that purchase 500yen or more (tax included) of TCG products, they will receive a Theatrical Version Pocket Monsters Everyone's Story Lugia Clear Card with the movie poster illustration on the reverse side.
The clear card is available at participating: Aeon, Aeon Super Center, Ito-Yokado, Toys' R Us, Aita, Piago, Al Plaza, Heiwado, Fuji, Bic Camera. Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, 7/11' and theaters are excluded.
Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2018/20180525_001212.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Monday May 14th: "Weekly Post" - Pre-screening announcement
Tuesday May 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of the new Pokémon and pre-screening announcement
Wednesday May 16th: "DIME" - Pre-screening announcement
*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=3306
Media Information
Magazines:
Monday May 14th: "Weekly Post" - Pre-screening announcement
Tuesday May 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of the new Pokémon and pre-screening announcement
Wednesday May 16th: "DIME" - Pre-screening announcement
*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=3306
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Saturday April 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Presentation of the new Pokémon + free stickers
Saturday April 28th: "Pucchigumi" - Pre-screening announcement
Saturday April 28th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, etc.
Saturday April 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Pre-screening announcement
Wednesday May 2nd: "Cíao" - Info on the guest voice actors, 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=3303
Media Information
Magazines:
Saturday April 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Presentation of the new Pokémon + free stickers
Saturday April 28th: "Pucchigumi" - Pre-screening announcement
Saturday April 28th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of the new Pokémon, etc.
Saturday April 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Pre-screening announcement
Wednesday May 2nd: "Cíao" - Info on the guest voice actors, 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=3303
