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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is currently underway.
This is a status report from the Tokyo fair that took place in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th!
The Pokémon Booth had lots of fun activities, including stage shows,
a section where you could try out the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the ability to take photos with Pikachu, and more.
The "Let's Deliver Berries to the Hungry Kabigon!" section
had a game where you worked with Pikachu, Mokuroh, Nyabby and Ashimari to get "Berries" and place them in the basket Kabigon held.
Those of our friends that attempted this game were given an original shopping bag with the latest movie and anime TV series art printed on it!
In the "Defeat the Rainbow Rocket Gang!" section, you'd use the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
to enjoy Pokémon battles where you'd use the Necrozma's new form "Ultra Necrozma".
Many of our friends got to experience the overwhelming power of Ultra Necrozma!
You could also take photos together with Pikachu in the "Real Alola Photo Club" section.
Pikachu looked really happy so many people took pictures it as well.
During the Pokémon stage show, those of our friends that came to the venue
got to compete for score in the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"'s "Mantain Surf",
have a Pokémon battle against Sakaki, the leader of the Rainbow Rocket Gang,
and get to try out the upcoming toy "PokéDel-Z" before anyone else!
The show also presented the latest news on the Nintendo 3DS game "Detective Pikachu", which is scheduled to be released Friday March 23rd.
At the end, everyone also got to take a photo with the "Detective Pikachu" Pikachu, who had come to visit the venue!
Some amazing guests then appeared on the stage!
Oha Suta Pokémon Club members Fire Tachibana, JP and Sendoff Entertainer Shinichi,
from the TV show "Oha Suta" that currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network,
truly livened up the stage show!
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
from the arcade game "Pokémon Ga-Olé" also came on
and sang the "Pokémon Ga-Olé" theme song.
During the "Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show" that took place Sunday January 28th,
Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani from "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?",
which currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network, appeared!
They and the audience watched the latest teaser trailer for the Pokémon movie that's going to premiere Friday July 13th this year together!
And, since Shokotan couldn't come to the venue, Chuei from Nagareboshi, dressed as Cosmog and calling himself Cosmochu, appeared in her stead,
and everyone attempted a "Poké-pun match with unison voices" together.
Everyone at the venue were divided into an Abareru-kun team and a Chuei team,
and competed against each other by shouting Poké-puns in unison, with the winner being the loudest team, a competition the Abareru-kun team won spectacularly!
The show also presented the latest news on the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon",
which is undergoing new developments as per the episode airing Thursday February 8th.
And incredibly enough, the vocalist Taiiku Okazaki came onto the stage and sang both the ending theme "Pose"
and the new ending theme that will be used starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair was absolutely brimming with content.
After two days, the Tokyo fair closed with great success!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter continues on, and is scheduled to be held at the following dates/venues!
Those of you in the area, make sure to go visit!
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3192
A Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter Tokyo Fair
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is currently underway.
This is a status report from the Tokyo fair that took place in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th!
The Pokémon Booth had lots of fun activities, including stage shows,
a section where you could try out the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon", the ability to take photos with Pikachu, and more.
The "Let's Deliver Berries to the Hungry Kabigon!" section
had a game where you worked with Pikachu, Mokuroh, Nyabby and Ashimari to get "Berries" and place them in the basket Kabigon held.
Those of our friends that attempted this game were given an original shopping bag with the latest movie and anime TV series art printed on it!
In the "Defeat the Rainbow Rocket Gang!" section, you'd use the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"
to enjoy Pokémon battles where you'd use the Necrozma's new form "Ultra Necrozma".
Many of our friends got to experience the overwhelming power of Ultra Necrozma!
You could also take photos together with Pikachu in the "Real Alola Photo Club" section.
Pikachu looked really happy so many people took pictures it as well.
During the Pokémon stage show, those of our friends that came to the venue
got to compete for score in the 3DS games "Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon"'s "Mantain Surf",
have a Pokémon battle against Sakaki, the leader of the Rainbow Rocket Gang,
and get to try out the upcoming toy "PokéDel-Z" before anyone else!
The show also presented the latest news on the Nintendo 3DS game "Detective Pikachu", which is scheduled to be released Friday March 23rd.
At the end, everyone also got to take a photo with the "Detective Pikachu" Pikachu, who had come to visit the venue!
Some amazing guests then appeared on the stage!
Oha Suta Pokémon Club members Fire Tachibana, JP and Sendoff Entertainer Shinichi,
from the TV show "Oha Suta" that currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network,
truly livened up the stage show!
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi
from the arcade game "Pokémon Ga-Olé" also came on
and sang the "Pokémon Ga-Olé" theme song.
During the "Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show" that took place Sunday January 28th,
Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani from "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?",
which currently airs on the TV Tokyo Network, appeared!
They and the audience watched the latest teaser trailer for the Pokémon movie that's going to premiere Friday July 13th this year together!
And, since Shokotan couldn't come to the venue, Chuei from Nagareboshi, dressed as Cosmog and calling himself Cosmochu, appeared in her stead,
and everyone attempted a "Poké-pun match with unison voices" together.
Everyone at the venue were divided into an Abareru-kun team and a Chuei team,
and competed against each other by shouting Poké-puns in unison, with the winner being the loudest team, a competition the Abareru-kun team won spectacularly!
The show also presented the latest news on the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon",
which is undergoing new developments as per the episode airing Thursday February 8th.
And incredibly enough, the vocalist Taiiku Okazaki came onto the stage and sang both the ending theme "Pose"
and the new ending theme that will be used starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair was absolutely brimming with content.
After two days, the Tokyo fair closed with great success!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter continues on, and is scheduled to be held at the following dates/venues!
Those of you in the area, make sure to go visit!
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3192
Natalie and Yahoo Japan News reports the following:
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
Taiiku Okazaki's New Pokémon ED Song is "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" featuring Sly and Robbie
Starting with the episode airing Thursday February 8th, the ending theme for the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" will change to Taiiku Okazaki's new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl".
This news was announced at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter" event held today, January 28th, in Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 9 through 11, in Chiba. Okazaki is behind "Pose", the ending theme this anime series has been using since the start.
Okazaki appeared at the "Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter"'s "World Hobby Fair Stage". Here, he performed the new song "Brat Boy, Brat Girl" for the first time. The entire song was accompanied by reggae music from live instruments provided by the Jamaican rhythm section Sly and Robbie. The arrangement was handled by Satori Shiraishi, who also worked on the song "Natural Lips" for Okazaki's second album "XXL".
Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180128-00000028-natalien-musi
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter
will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, in Tokyo, in Fukuoka and in Osaka.
The Pokémon Booth there is filled with fun,
ranging from video game demos, the latest information on the movie and the anime,
fun stage shows, events and more!
Fair schedule:
Sunday January 21st: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe (in Chiba))
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3181
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter is Here
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '18 Winter
will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, in Tokyo, in Fukuoka and in Osaka.
The Pokémon Booth there is filled with fun,
ranging from video game demos, the latest information on the movie and the anime,
fun stage shows, events and more!
Fair schedule:
Sunday January 21st: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 27th and Sunday January 28th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe (in Chiba))
Sunday February 4th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Sunday February 11th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
http://www.whobby.com/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3181
Jan 18 2018
Legendary Year of Pokémon in 2018
The Pokémon Company International announced that from Feburary 2018 until November 2018, various event Pokémon distributions, TCG product launches, anime promotions and mobile game events will take place during that time.
The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.
Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/
“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY
CELEBRATE A LEGENDARY YEAR OF POKÉMON IN 2018
Video Game Distributions, New Pokémon TCG Products, Mobile Updates, Retail Promotions and More Legendary Pokémon-Related Offerings Await Trainers in the Coming Year
The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game products, mobile game retail and animation promotions.
Legendary Pokémon are extremely rare and powerful Pokémon, which exist across all regions of the Pokémon universe. Often elusive and incredibly hard to catch, Legendary Pokémon hold the answers to Pokémon lore and are deeply rooted to the regions from which they originate. Fans can learn more about these Pokémon at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/
“As a thank-you to all the Trainers out there who have been so committed and passionate about Pokémon over the years, we want to make 2018 a legendary year,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We’re offering fans a chance to access these powerful Legendary Pokémon across the brand while celebrating their role in the franchise’s legacy.”
Pokémon Video Game Distributions
Each month this year from February to November, players will be able to receive a different Legendary Pokémon as a free distribution through many of the Pokémon brand’s partners for owners of PokémonTM Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, and Pokémon Moon video games for the Nintendo 3DSTM family of systems. While fans can look forward to details about where and how to receive each of the distributions throughout the year, these Legendary Pokémon will be available to all players as part of the following schedule:- February: Dialga, the Steel- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, or Palkia, the Water- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
- This first distribution will be available in the UK from Game and from Gamestop in Ireland. For further information please visit www.game.co.uk or www.gamestop.ie
- March: Regigigas, the Normal-type Legendary Pokémon, or Heatran, the Fire- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Sinnoh region
- April: Raikou, the Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, or Entei, the Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
- May: Xerneas, the Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, or Yveltal, the Dark- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Kalos region
- June: Zygarde, the Dragon- and Ground-type Legendary Pokémon with three distinct Formes, from the Kalos and Alola regions
- July: Tornadus, the Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Thundurus, the Electric- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
- August: Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon, or Kyogre, the Water-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
- September: Latios or Latias, the Dragon- and Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Hoenn region
- October: Reshiram, the Dragon- and Fire-type Legendary Pokémon, or Zekrom, the Dragon- and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Unova region
- November: Ho-Oh, the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, or Lugia, the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon, from the Johto region
YouTube Trailer - Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu!
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNnaJZ8Z4EY
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Monday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of artwork
Saturday January 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of artwork
*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=3178
Media Information
Magazines:
Monday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - Presentation of artwork
Saturday January 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of artwork
*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=3178
Jan 11 2018
Six Pokémon Characters made Pornhub's Top Search List for Game Character Searches in 2017
Six Pokémon characters made Pornhub's top search list for Game Character Searches in 2017 according to Pornhub’s official 2017 Year in Review news post. Misty, Dawn, Ash, Serena, Gardevoir and Pikachu all placed in the list. Misty made it to fourth place with a 120% boost with 2,600,507 searches and the searches peaked on August 16th, 2017
Source URL SFW: https://www.pornhub.com/insights/2017-year-in-review
2017 Year in Review
Some games will never be played out; this year’s list looks a lot like last year’s list, but in a very different order. Overwatch and seemingly all of its characters have teamed up to completely dominate the searches in this department. So it’s no surprise that the top three most searched are all from Overwatch, with D.Va), Mercy and Tracer come in at first, second and third place respectively. Misty (formerly traveling partner of Ash) from Pokemon made it to fourth place with a 120% boost. Lara Croft, from Tomb Raider will likely never not be on the game character top searches list, though the day PlayStation Portable released ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ people raided the internet in search of her name, resulting in a 61% bump up in searches. In order to not create any kind of mortal enemies, it’s worth mentioning Mileena (from Mortal Kombat) came in fourth place, with a 997% boost!Source URL SFW: https://www.pornhub.com/insights/2017-year-in-review
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Friday December 29th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of artwork
*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=3174
Media Information
Magazines:
Friday December 29th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of artwork
*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=3174
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
There, we will air "Pokémon the movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa", which premiered in 2015,
and the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" that premiered alongside it.
Don't miss the battle of legends VS legends!
And we won't just show the movies, we'll also have lots of information on the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon"!
We'll of course show you funny scenes from the episodes that have aired thus far,
but also wonderful clips from material scheduled to be shown next year!
Everything will be brought to you from the living room of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!
And of course, the Pokénchi residents will be present as well. Make sure not to miss this special!!
*Airdate/time:
Thursday December 28th, 7:05am to 9am on TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka and TV Setouchi
*Hosts:
Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3165
We Are Going to Air the New Year's Special "Gather in 2018 as Well, Pokémon Fans! A 2 Hour Special"!
We are going to air a Pokémon new year's special!There, we will air "Pokémon the movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa", which premiered in 2015,
and the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" that premiered alongside it.
Don't miss the battle of legends VS legends!
And we won't just show the movies, we'll also have lots of information on the TV anime series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon"!
We'll of course show you funny scenes from the episodes that have aired thus far,
but also wonderful clips from material scheduled to be shown next year!
Everything will be brought to you from the living room of "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?"!
And of course, the Pokénchi residents will be present as well. Make sure not to miss this special!!
*Airdate/time:
Thursday December 28th, 7:05am to 9am on TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka and TV Setouchi
*Hosts:
Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3165
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
the 2017 movie "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You"'s
opening theme song "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"
and ending theme song "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together"
from the "Pokémon Sheet Music Special" provided by Doremi Music Publishing Co.,Ltd.
are now available at the sheet music download store site "@ELISE"!
A total of 65 theme songs from past TV series and movies
are also available for purchase!
Prices start at 400 yen (tax not included)
For further information, see this page on the "@ELISE" sheet music download store site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3155
Piano Solo Sheet Music for the Theme Songs from the 2017 Pokémon Movie Go on Sale!
Affectionately arranged piano solo sheet music forthe 2017 movie "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You"'s
opening theme song "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"
and ending theme song "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together"
from the "Pokémon Sheet Music Special" provided by Doremi Music Publishing Co.,Ltd.
are now available at the sheet music download store site "@ELISE"!
A total of 65 theme songs from past TV series and movies
are also available for purchase!
Prices start at 400 yen (tax not included)
For further information, see this page on the "@ELISE" sheet music download store site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3155
Dec 11 2017
Pocket Monsters the Movie 2018 Teaser Trailer
The Pocket Monsters the Movie 2018 teaser trailer debuted on Oha Suta on December 11th, 2017. The movie trailer revealed that it will be a collaboration between the OLM and WIT Studio. The trailer used music from the 2nd Pocket Monsters Movie at the end. The official Japanese movie website was also updated to show the teaser poster and to also host the trailer online.
YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters the Movie 2018 Teaser Trailer
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer/
