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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The ending theme song
The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together
Vocals: Asuca Hayashi
This song is based on "Oración" from "Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl the Movie: Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai", and is composed by Shinji Miyazaki and Akimitsu Honma, while Futoshi (from Aqua Timez) provides the lyrics. And the vocals will be done by Asuca Hayashi, who sang "Chiisaki Mono", the theme song to "Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation the Movie: The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi".
It retains the majesty and emotion of "Oración", while being redone to the motif of this year's movie's story about Satoshi and Pikachu becoming true partners, as well as the themes of adventure and the bonds you have with your friends.
"The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together" assembles various elements from the entire history of the 20 Pokémon movies, then reconstructs them and gives birth to them anew! It truly is the kind of ending theme song suited for the 20th anniversary Pokémon movie!
A profile on Asuca Hayashi:
After her singing during the personal piano lessons she took at age 12 caught professional ears, she made her debut with the single "ake-kaze" January 22nd 2003 at the young age of 13.
After that, her first album "Saki" was released simultaneously in both Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Her single "Chiisaki Mono", which was released July 9th 2003 and which acted as the theme song for "Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation the Movie: The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi", got her American attention as well.
Thanks to "ake-kaze" being such a long-running hit, she was given the New Artist of the Year Award at the 18th Japan Gold Disc Award in March 2004.
"Kokoro no Mama ni", which was released March 21st 2007, was used as an insert song on the NHK morning drama serial "Imo Tako Nankin", where she also made her debut as an actress, playing a female student aiming to become a musician.
After this, she studied Chinese in Taiwan for two years. After she came back home, she appeared on Yoshimoto Kogyo's 100th Anniversary show "Yoshimoto Hyakunen Monogatari" during the June 2012 performance "Hakurai Joto, Do Dekka?", then later during the March 2013 performance "Hyakunen Kansha Kore Kara mo Yoroshiku".
This opened new possibilities for her as an "actor artist".
She gave birth to a baby boy February 16th, 2015, her first child.
At present, she has returned to doing concerts, balancing this career with her motherhood.
http://www.asuca.jp/
Available for purchase starting Saturday July 15th
A special pack collecting both "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together", as well as Asuca Hayashi's "Chiisaki Mono" and Shinji Miyazaki's "Oración" will be available!
This is a very special pack that will give you a full taste of "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together"'s history.
Included music/artist:
1) The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together/Asuca Hayashi (Epic Records Japan)
2) Chiisaki Mono (Single Mix)/Asuca Hayashi (Universal Music)
3) Oración/Shinji Miyazaki (Kadokawa/SMDE)
4) The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together (Off Vocal Ver.)/Asuca Hayashi (Epic Records Japan)
Prices:
250 yen per song, all four together for 800 yen.
For further info, click here
The opening theme song
Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-
Vocals: Rica Matsumoto
The 20th anniversary version of the first anime opening theme, "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary", will be used as the movie's opening theme song.
This song retains the qualities of the original song, but has also been reworked into a powered up arrangement that adds increased intensity. Most of the accompaniment music was recorded using acoustic musical instruments, and the vocals are an all-new recording by Rica Matsumoto, making for an extravagant piece of music that reaches a high degree of perfection!
When asked about the song, Rica Matsumoto commented "I have been singing this song for 20 years now, ever since Pokémon first started, and it's turned into the song that represents me... But now, when I was allowed to record it as a movie theme song for the first time ever, I felt really happy about having sung it all this time. I'm filled with gratitude."
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" is used as the opening theme for the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" (currently airs every Thursday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network) per Thursday June 15th, and has become the talk of the town.
A profile on Rica Matsumoto:
Her father was the chairperson of a Taishu Engeki theater troupe, so she was involved in the world of theater from early childhood, and has stood on many different kinds of stages, including as an actress in both Taishu Engeki and musicals.
She also serves as a radio personality and commentator on variety news shows, etc, utilizing her naturally cheerful character and light-hearted way of talking.
"Mezase Pokémon Master", the theme song for the Pocket Monsters anime, has sold over 2 million.
She works vigorously to connect children's smiles using her self-employed Manmalu Project.
Currently available
Available for purchase at various music download sites,
including i-tunes, recochoku, mora etc.
For further info, click here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/shudaika/
Theme songs
The ending theme song
The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together
Vocals: Asuca Hayashi
This song is based on "Oración" from "Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl the Movie: Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai", and is composed by Shinji Miyazaki and Akimitsu Honma, while Futoshi (from Aqua Timez) provides the lyrics. And the vocals will be done by Asuca Hayashi, who sang "Chiisaki Mono", the theme song to "Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation the Movie: The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi".
It retains the majesty and emotion of "Oración", while being redone to the motif of this year's movie's story about Satoshi and Pikachu becoming true partners, as well as the themes of adventure and the bonds you have with your friends.
"The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together" assembles various elements from the entire history of the 20 Pokémon movies, then reconstructs them and gives birth to them anew! It truly is the kind of ending theme song suited for the 20th anniversary Pokémon movie!
A profile on Asuca Hayashi:
After her singing during the personal piano lessons she took at age 12 caught professional ears, she made her debut with the single "ake-kaze" January 22nd 2003 at the young age of 13.
After that, her first album "Saki" was released simultaneously in both Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Her single "Chiisaki Mono", which was released July 9th 2003 and which acted as the theme song for "Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation the Movie: The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi", got her American attention as well.
Thanks to "ake-kaze" being such a long-running hit, she was given the New Artist of the Year Award at the 18th Japan Gold Disc Award in March 2004.
"Kokoro no Mama ni", which was released March 21st 2007, was used as an insert song on the NHK morning drama serial "Imo Tako Nankin", where she also made her debut as an actress, playing a female student aiming to become a musician.
After this, she studied Chinese in Taiwan for two years. After she came back home, she appeared on Yoshimoto Kogyo's 100th Anniversary show "Yoshimoto Hyakunen Monogatari" during the June 2012 performance "Hakurai Joto, Do Dekka?", then later during the March 2013 performance "Hyakunen Kansha Kore Kara mo Yoroshiku".
This opened new possibilities for her as an "actor artist".
She gave birth to a baby boy February 16th, 2015, her first child.
At present, she has returned to doing concerts, balancing this career with her motherhood.
http://www.asuca.jp/
Available for purchase starting Saturday July 15th
A special pack collecting both "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together", as well as Asuca Hayashi's "Chiisaki Mono" and Shinji Miyazaki's "Oración" will be available!
This is a very special pack that will give you a full taste of "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together"'s history.
Included music/artist:
1) The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together/Asuca Hayashi (Epic Records Japan)
2) Chiisaki Mono (Single Mix)/Asuca Hayashi (Universal Music)
3) Oración/Shinji Miyazaki (Kadokawa/SMDE)
4) The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together (Off Vocal Ver.)/Asuca Hayashi (Epic Records Japan)
Prices:
250 yen per song, all four together for 800 yen.
For further info, click here
The opening theme song
Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-
Vocals: Rica Matsumoto
The 20th anniversary version of the first anime opening theme, "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary", will be used as the movie's opening theme song.
This song retains the qualities of the original song, but has also been reworked into a powered up arrangement that adds increased intensity. Most of the accompaniment music was recorded using acoustic musical instruments, and the vocals are an all-new recording by Rica Matsumoto, making for an extravagant piece of music that reaches a high degree of perfection!
When asked about the song, Rica Matsumoto commented "I have been singing this song for 20 years now, ever since Pokémon first started, and it's turned into the song that represents me... But now, when I was allowed to record it as a movie theme song for the first time ever, I felt really happy about having sung it all this time. I'm filled with gratitude."
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" is used as the opening theme for the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" (currently airs every Thursday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network) per Thursday June 15th, and has become the talk of the town.
A profile on Rica Matsumoto:
Her father was the chairperson of a Taishu Engeki theater troupe, so she was involved in the world of theater from early childhood, and has stood on many different kinds of stages, including as an actress in both Taishu Engeki and musicals.
She also serves as a radio personality and commentator on variety news shows, etc, utilizing her naturally cheerful character and light-hearted way of talking.
"Mezase Pokémon Master", the theme song for the Pocket Monsters anime, has sold over 2 million.
She works vigorously to connect children's smiles using her self-employed Manmalu Project.
Currently available
Available for purchase at various music download sites,
including i-tunes, recochoku, mora etc.
For further info, click here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/shudaika/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The "I Choose You" SNS Campaign
From Sunday July 2nd to Thursday August 31st.
After watching "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", please post your impressions on SNS like Twitter, Instagram etc!
Please make sure to attach Pokémon-related photographs, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps, as well as the hashtags #キミにきめた and #ポケモン.
We're waiting for your impressions!
We will give out "I Choose You T-shirts" to 30 people chosen via lottery among those that participate in the campaign!
This will make you popular!
Participating rules:
1) Follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie)
2) Post your thoughts on your Twitter/Instagram account, making sure to attach Pokémon-related photographs, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps, as well as the hashtags #キミにきめた and #ポケモン.
*Please watch out for spoilers.
Terms of service:
Campaign period: Sunday July 2nd 2017 to Thursday August 31st 2017 at 24:00.
How to participate: To participate, you'll need a Twitter or Instagram account.
Posts without the specified hashtags (#キミにきめた #ポケモン) will be ignored.
If you use Twitter to post, please follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie). Also, make sure to set your tweets to "Public" before you post.
If you use Instagram to post, please make sure to set your account to "Public" before you post.
Participating conditions: Please post your impressions of the movie. We also recommend you post a Pokémon-related photo or video alongside your thoughts, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps.
*Please watch out for spoilers.
Important notes: It may take time before your post is included in the campaign.
The photos/video/etc you post may be used on this website, or in other kinds of promotion.
Compensation and exploitation rights do not apply in these instances.
Please note that if the campaign's executive office (hereafter referred to as 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.
Only those living in Japan are able to apply for the prizes.
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.
On the prize lottery/winner announcement: After an impartial drawing, the winners will be contacted by the campaign's executive office.
The winners will be contacted and announced around Mid September 2017.
We will not be able to answer any questions regarding the status of any submissions or the winners.
The status of winner is only to be held by the actual winners themselves, and may not be transferred to another person or exchanged for money.
After the winners have been chosen, the winners will be notified that they have won via a direct message from the campaign's executive office.
*Please set your account to allow for direct message replies.
If the winner can not be contacted due to an unknown phone number or address, the winner's status as winner will be voided.
On the handling of personal information: The winners' personal information will be handled by Toho Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the company).
We will not provide third parties with this personal information without consent, unless required by law or when necessary to notify the winners or providing necessary information to courier services etc.
All personal information obtained will only be used for this campaign and will not be utilized for any other purpose.
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/sns_cam/
The "I Choose You" SNS Campaign
The "I Choose You" SNS Campaign
From Sunday July 2nd to Thursday August 31st.
After watching "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", please post your impressions on SNS like Twitter, Instagram etc!
Please make sure to attach Pokémon-related photographs, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps, as well as the hashtags #キミにきめた and #ポケモン.
We're waiting for your impressions!
We will give out "I Choose You T-shirts" to 30 people chosen via lottery among those that participate in the campaign!
This will make you popular!
Participating rules:
1) Follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie)
2) Post your thoughts on your Twitter/Instagram account, making sure to attach Pokémon-related photographs, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps, as well as the hashtags #キミにきめた and #ポケモン.
*Please watch out for spoilers.
Terms of service:
Campaign period: Sunday July 2nd 2017 to Thursday August 31st 2017 at 24:00.
How to participate: To participate, you'll need a Twitter or Instagram account.
Posts without the specified hashtags (#キミにきめた #ポケモン) will be ignored.
If you use Twitter to post, please follow the official "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Twitter account (@pokemon_movie). Also, make sure to set your tweets to "Public" before you post.
If you use Instagram to post, please make sure to set your account to "Public" before you post.
Participating conditions: Please post your impressions of the movie. We also recommend you post a Pokémon-related photo or video alongside your thoughts, like ones taken with movie posters or ones that use the SNOW collaboration stamps.
*Please watch out for spoilers.
Important notes: It may take time before your post is included in the campaign.
The photos/video/etc you post may be used on this website, or in other kinds of promotion.
Compensation and exploitation rights do not apply in these instances.
Please note that if the campaign's executive office (hereafter referred to as 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.
Only those living in Japan are able to apply for the prizes.
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.
On the prize lottery/winner announcement: After an impartial drawing, the winners will be contacted by the campaign's executive office.
The winners will be contacted and announced around Mid September 2017.
We will not be able to answer any questions regarding the status of any submissions or the winners.
The status of winner is only to be held by the actual winners themselves, and may not be transferred to another person or exchanged for money.
After the winners have been chosen, the winners will be notified that they have won via a direct message from the campaign's executive office.
*Please set your account to allow for direct message replies.
If the winner can not be contacted due to an unknown phone number or address, the winner's status as winner will be voided.
On the handling of personal information: The winners' personal information will be handled by Toho Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the company).
We will not provide third parties with this personal information without consent, unless required by law or when necessary to notify the winners or providing necessary information to courier services etc.
All personal information obtained will only be used for this campaign and will not be utilized for any other purpose.
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/sns_cam/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
In order to commemorate the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!",
we're introducing stamps made in collaboration with the video communication app "SNOW"!
In the first set, we're releasing stamps that let you film yourself together with a Pikachu wearing Satoshi's hat,
as well as stamps that will let you transform into Pikachu or Nyarth!
You can see special actions by opening your mouth in specific ways.
Then, the second set, which has a stamp that lets you role-play Satoshi and reenact a scene from the movie, will be released Friday July 7th (scheduled date)!
These stamps are only available for a limited time, and are scheduled to be taken down Thursday August 31st.
*The "SNOW" app can be downloaded here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2855
Will Pikachu Be There With You? Or Will You Become Pikachu? Commemorative Movie Premiere SNOW Collaboration Stamps Make Their Debut!!
In order to commemorate the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!",
we're introducing stamps made in collaboration with the video communication app "SNOW"!
In the first set, we're releasing stamps that let you film yourself together with a Pikachu wearing Satoshi's hat,
as well as stamps that will let you transform into Pikachu or Nyarth!
You can see special actions by opening your mouth in specific ways.
Then, the second set, which has a stamp that lets you role-play Satoshi and reenact a scene from the movie, will be released Friday July 7th (scheduled date)!
These stamps are only available for a limited time, and are scheduled to be taken down Thursday August 31st.
*The "SNOW" app can be downloaded here
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2855
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The story of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th 2017, is being turned into a manga!
The serialization on Shogakukan's comic app "Manga One" will start prior to the movie's premiere,
on midnight Sunday July 2nd!
The serialization of a massive depiction of everything from Satoshi and Pikachu's meeting,
up to the last touching scene, will finally begin.
Go here for further information: http://manga-one.com/
©Nintendo･Creatures･GAME FREAK･TV Tokyo･ShoPro･JR Kikaku
©Pokémon ©2017 Pikachu Project ©Ryo Takamisaki/Shogakukan
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2850
A Comic Adaptation of the Movie's Story "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" is Starting Serialization at Shogakukan's Manga App "Manga One"!
The story of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th 2017, is being turned into a manga!
The serialization on Shogakukan's comic app "Manga One" will start prior to the movie's premiere,
on midnight Sunday July 2nd!
The serialization of a massive depiction of everything from Satoshi and Pikachu's meeting,
up to the last touching scene, will finally begin.
Go here for further information: http://manga-one.com/
©Nintendo･Creatures･GAME FREAK･TV Tokyo･ShoPro･JR Kikaku
©Pokémon ©2017 Pikachu Project ©Ryo Takamisaki/Shogakukan
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2850
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Monday July 3rd: "Ciào" - Attendance gifts, etc.
Tuesday July 4th: "Pocket Monsters Special" - Manga/Movie presentation
Saturday July 8th: "Mainichi Shogakusei Shinbun" - Interview (with Shiori Sato)
Tv Shows:
Monday July 3rd to Friday July 7th: "Ichiyazuke" on TV Tokyo - Pokémon specials
Friday July 7th: "Ie, Tsuite Itte Ii Desu Ka?" on TV Tokyo - Guest (Kanata Hongo)
Saturday July 8th: "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" on TV Tokyo - Presentation of the movie
Sunday July 9th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Movie pre-premiere special
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates/air dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
*Broadcast dates will vary depending on where you live. (some areas exempt)
For details, please see the website of your local TV station.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2861
Media Information
Magazines:
Monday July 3rd: "Ciào" - Attendance gifts, etc.
Tuesday July 4th: "Pocket Monsters Special" - Manga/Movie presentation
Saturday July 8th: "Mainichi Shogakusei Shinbun" - Interview (with Shiori Sato)
Tv Shows:
Monday July 3rd to Friday July 7th: "Ichiyazuke" on TV Tokyo - Pokémon specials
Friday July 7th: "Ie, Tsuite Itte Ii Desu Ka?" on TV Tokyo - Guest (Kanata Hongo)
Saturday July 8th: "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" on TV Tokyo - Presentation of the movie
Sunday July 9th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Movie pre-premiere special
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates/air dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
*Broadcast dates will vary depending on where you live. (some areas exempt)
For details, please see the website of your local TV station.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2861
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
It's the movie from 2002, "The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital: Latias and Latios"
It will air on TV Tokyo Sunday July 16th at 1:35am! It's also going to be shown on other channels all across Japan!!
*details will be successively updated.
The water capital "Alto Mare" is said to be the most beautiful city in the world. Here, Satoshi encounters Latias and Latios, Pokémon that possess mysterious moves. Latios is the older brother and Latias is the younger sister, and the two of them get along well as they protect the hidden treasure of the city, the "Heart Drop".
The mysterious sister thieves Zanner and Lyon are after this treasure. Satoshi, Pikachu and the others get caught up in the trouble they cause. And when a hidden seal is undone, the city is hit by a huge flood. Satoshi and Pikachu run through the water capital in order to take back the stolen "Heart Drop"!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/eiga_tohyo/
Your Personal Number One Pokémon Movie Has Been Decided!!
It's the movie from 2002, "The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital: Latias and Latios"
It will air on TV Tokyo Sunday July 16th at 1:35am! It's also going to be shown on other channels all across Japan!!
*details will be successively updated.
The water capital "Alto Mare" is said to be the most beautiful city in the world. Here, Satoshi encounters Latias and Latios, Pokémon that possess mysterious moves. Latios is the older brother and Latias is the younger sister, and the two of them get along well as they protect the hidden treasure of the city, the "Heart Drop".
The mysterious sister thieves Zanner and Lyon are after this treasure. Satoshi, Pikachu and the others get caught up in the trouble they cause. And when a hidden seal is undone, the city is hit by a huge flood. Satoshi and Pikachu run through the water capital in order to take back the stolen "Heart Drop"!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/eiga_tohyo/
Toho's website has announced stage greetings for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!". Translations follow:
We will hold premiere day stage greetings for Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!
Premiere day stage greetings will be held Saturday July 15th at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki (in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo).
Those wishing to see these stage greetings should check the below summary, important notes, etc, then purchase tickets to the relevant screening.
Details on the premiere day stage greeting screening ticket sale lottery:
Date and times: Saturday July 15th, after the 8:30am screening/before the 11:45am screening
Speakers: Kanata Hongo, Arata Furuta, Shoko Nakagawa, Koichi Yamadera, Rica Matsumoto, Director Kunihiko Yuyama, Pikachu
*Please note that the scheduled speakers is subject to change.
Location: Toho Cinemas Nichigeki
(in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Map).
Ticket sale system: The premiere day stage greeting screenings use designated seat/theater emptying systems.
Designated seat tickets are sold via the two systems detailed below:
System 1: Tickets are sold at the theater ticket counter to winners selected via lottery from those who fill in the entry form. (100 seats for the 8:30 screening at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.)
System 2: Tickets are sold to winners of the special premiere day stage greeting lottery. (for the 8:30 and 11:45 screenings at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.)
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*Neither systems allows you to choose your seat number.
*Please check the ticket itself for your seat number.
*Only winners from the system 1 lottery are able to exchange their mvtk ticket or pre-order ticket for a designated seat ticket at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.
*Ticket sales are limited to 4 tickets per person.
System 1: Tickets are sold at the theater ticket counter to winners selected via lottery from those who fill in the entry form.
Potential screening: Toho Cimemas Scala-Za (8:30am screening)
Number of available seats: 100 (up to 4 per person)
*Note that you will not be able to specify your seat.
Entry deadline: Wednesday July 5th at noon
How to enter: Check the notes specified at the bottom of this page, then click the "Enter" button to proceed to the entry form page.
*Fill out the entry form with the required information, then press the "Enter" button.
*Each person should only enter once.
*If the form is incomplete, or if you send in multiple entries, your entries will be discarded.
Also, note that winners will be notified via postcard.
These postcards are scheduled to arrive around Friday July 7th.
Regarding the handling of personal information: The personal information (name, address, age) those entering the lottery for the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" premiere day stage greeting (hereafter referred to as "the event") theater ticket counter ticket sale fill out when entering will be handled by Toho Co., Ltd. and Toho Cinemas Ltd. and will only be used for the event's lottery, winner notification and ticket exchange. After the event, this personal information will be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Organizers: Toho Co., Ltd. and Toho Cinemas Ltd.
Regarding the ticket exchange/purchase: Once you've received a winner notification postcard, please visit Toho Cinemas Nichigeki (in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo) during the ticket exchange/purchase period noted below, making sure to bring with you the winner notification postcard and proof of identity (driver's license, insurance card, student ID, or other item that can prove you are the lottery winner). You will be sold a designated seat ticket with the seat number noted on the winner notification postcard. If you already have an advance ticket, we will exchange it for a designated seat ticket at the ticket counter.
Prices:
Standard: 1,800 yen
College students/vocational school students: 1,500 yen
High school students/juniors (middle school students and younger): 1,000 yen
People with disability certificate (up to 1 companion): 1,000 yen
Seniors (age 60 and up): 1,100 yen
*Students are asked to please bring their student ID.
Ticket exchange/purchase period: Friday July 7th to Saturday July 15th
*The exchange and purchase can be done between roughly 10am to 7pm every day.
*On Saturday July 15th, the actual day of the stage greeting, the opening time is 7:45am (scheduled).
*Note that on Saturday July 15th, the exchange and purchase can be performed until the screening you won tickets for starts.
*Only the person whose name is written on the winner notification postcard may exchange and purchase designated seat tickets.
*When exchanging or purchasing your ticket, please make sure to bring with you the winner notification postcard and proof of identity (driver's license, insurance card, student ID, or other item that can prove you are the lottery winner). Note that you will not be able to receive your ticket without these.
*Exchanging a pre-order ticket for a designated seat ticket will only be done at the theater ticket counter.
*mvtk cards can be used from the day after purchase.
*Note that we will not do reservations over the phone.
Customer support: Toho Co., Ltd. PR department, TEL：03-3591-1290
Hours: Thursday June 29th to Friday July 14th (11am-5pm, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
After agreeing to the above details, click here to enter the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You" premiere day stage greetings ticket sale lottery
Note: Due to heavy traffic, there may be difficulties getting the entry page to display at times. In this case, please attempt to access it again after a while. Winners will be chosen via lottery among those who entered before the deadline. Please note that for security reasons, the entry form may not be accessible to people using certain mobile devices (feature phones).
System 2: Tickets are sold to winners of the special premiere day stage greeting lottery.
Potential screening: Toho Cimemas Nichigeki (8:30am and 11:45am screenings)
Entry URL: (for both computers and cell phones) http://w.pia.jp/s/pokemon17sb/
Entry period: Wednesday June 28th at 6pm to Monday July 10th at 11am
Lottery result announcement: Monday July 10th at 8pm
Start of ticket exchange period: Wednesday July 12th at 10am.
*Tickets can be exchanged from Wednesday July 12th at 10am and on.
*Please check the ticket itself for your seat number.
*Ticket sales are limited to 4 tickets per person.
*Note that we can not exchange your preorder ticket or mvtk card.
*Note that you can not change or get a refund for your ticket after winning.
Regarding the ticket exchange/purchase:
Prices:
Standard: 2,000 yen
College students/vocational school students: 1,700 yen
High school students/juniors (middle school students and younger): 1,200 yen
People with disability certificate (up to 1 companion): 1,200 yen
Seniors (age 60 and up): 1,300 yen
*Students are asked to please bring their student ID.
Pickup of won tickets:
Ticket Pia stores: Opening hours 10am to 8pm (varies depending on store)
Circle K Sunkus: Opening hours 7am to 11:30pm
7-Eleven: Open 24/7 (You can get your ticket at any time)
Customer support regarding the special premiere day stage greeting lottery:
Frequently asked questions can be found here: http://pia.jp/sp/faq/
For other questions, contact [email protected]
*When asking questions via email, please put "「劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた！」初日舞台挨拶特別抽選販売について" in the subject field.
Tickets for screening with more seats than winners are planned to be available for sale at regular rates at the theater starting Wednesday July 12th. Details on how to purchase these will be announced on this home page.
Notes:
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*The premiere day stage greeting screenings can not be attended by others than those with designated seat tickets.
*Internet purchases are done with credit card payment only.
*Note that you will not be allowed to stand up during the stage greetings.
*Photographing or recording video with a camera or recording device (including cell phone cameras) inside the venue is strictly prohibited.
*You will not be able to change your ticket or get it refunded after exchange or purchase for any reason.
*Note that the guests and stage greetings are subject to change without notice.
*Note that we may be forced to cancel the event due to weather or public transport operation issues.
*Please note that media coverage recordings and our own recordings inside the venue may be shown on TV or published online or in magazines. Footage from the events may also be used on DVD products that will be sold at a later date. By attending this event, you agree your personal information (right of publicity) can be used in this manner.
*Lining up by the theater the night before the premiere will be strictly prohibited due to disaster prevention, safety concerns and it being a nuisance for neighbours.
Source: http://info.toho.co.jp/17poke_snc/top.html
We will hold premiere day stage greetings for Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!
Premiere day stage greetings will be held Saturday July 15th at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki (in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo).
Those wishing to see these stage greetings should check the below summary, important notes, etc, then purchase tickets to the relevant screening.
Details on the premiere day stage greeting screening ticket sale lottery:
Date and times: Saturday July 15th, after the 8:30am screening/before the 11:45am screening
Speakers: Kanata Hongo, Arata Furuta, Shoko Nakagawa, Koichi Yamadera, Rica Matsumoto, Director Kunihiko Yuyama, Pikachu
*Please note that the scheduled speakers is subject to change.
Location: Toho Cinemas Nichigeki
(in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Map).
Ticket sale system: The premiere day stage greeting screenings use designated seat/theater emptying systems.
Designated seat tickets are sold via the two systems detailed below:
System 1: Tickets are sold at the theater ticket counter to winners selected via lottery from those who fill in the entry form. (100 seats for the 8:30 screening at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.)
System 2: Tickets are sold to winners of the special premiere day stage greeting lottery. (for the 8:30 and 11:45 screenings at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.)
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*Neither systems allows you to choose your seat number.
*Please check the ticket itself for your seat number.
*Only winners from the system 1 lottery are able to exchange their mvtk ticket or pre-order ticket for a designated seat ticket at Toho Cinemas Nichigeki.
*Ticket sales are limited to 4 tickets per person.
System 1: Tickets are sold at the theater ticket counter to winners selected via lottery from those who fill in the entry form.
Potential screening: Toho Cimemas Scala-Za (8:30am screening)
Number of available seats: 100 (up to 4 per person)
*Note that you will not be able to specify your seat.
Entry deadline: Wednesday July 5th at noon
How to enter: Check the notes specified at the bottom of this page, then click the "Enter" button to proceed to the entry form page.
*Fill out the entry form with the required information, then press the "Enter" button.
*Each person should only enter once.
*If the form is incomplete, or if you send in multiple entries, your entries will be discarded.
Also, note that winners will be notified via postcard.
These postcards are scheduled to arrive around Friday July 7th.
Regarding the handling of personal information: The personal information (name, address, age) those entering the lottery for the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" premiere day stage greeting (hereafter referred to as "the event") theater ticket counter ticket sale fill out when entering will be handled by Toho Co., Ltd. and Toho Cinemas Ltd. and will only be used for the event's lottery, winner notification and ticket exchange. After the event, this personal information will be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Organizers: Toho Co., Ltd. and Toho Cinemas Ltd.
Regarding the ticket exchange/purchase: Once you've received a winner notification postcard, please visit Toho Cinemas Nichigeki (in Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo) during the ticket exchange/purchase period noted below, making sure to bring with you the winner notification postcard and proof of identity (driver's license, insurance card, student ID, or other item that can prove you are the lottery winner). You will be sold a designated seat ticket with the seat number noted on the winner notification postcard. If you already have an advance ticket, we will exchange it for a designated seat ticket at the ticket counter.
Prices:
Standard: 1,800 yen
College students/vocational school students: 1,500 yen
High school students/juniors (middle school students and younger): 1,000 yen
People with disability certificate (up to 1 companion): 1,000 yen
Seniors (age 60 and up): 1,100 yen
*Students are asked to please bring their student ID.
Ticket exchange/purchase period: Friday July 7th to Saturday July 15th
*The exchange and purchase can be done between roughly 10am to 7pm every day.
*On Saturday July 15th, the actual day of the stage greeting, the opening time is 7:45am (scheduled).
*Note that on Saturday July 15th, the exchange and purchase can be performed until the screening you won tickets for starts.
*Only the person whose name is written on the winner notification postcard may exchange and purchase designated seat tickets.
*When exchanging or purchasing your ticket, please make sure to bring with you the winner notification postcard and proof of identity (driver's license, insurance card, student ID, or other item that can prove you are the lottery winner). Note that you will not be able to receive your ticket without these.
*Exchanging a pre-order ticket for a designated seat ticket will only be done at the theater ticket counter.
*mvtk cards can be used from the day after purchase.
*Note that we will not do reservations over the phone.
Customer support: Toho Co., Ltd. PR department, TEL：03-3591-1290
Hours: Thursday June 29th to Friday July 14th (11am-5pm, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
After agreeing to the above details, click here to enter the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You" premiere day stage greetings ticket sale lottery
Note: Due to heavy traffic, there may be difficulties getting the entry page to display at times. In this case, please attempt to access it again after a while. Winners will be chosen via lottery among those who entered before the deadline. Please note that for security reasons, the entry form may not be accessible to people using certain mobile devices (feature phones).
System 2: Tickets are sold to winners of the special premiere day stage greeting lottery.
Potential screening: Toho Cimemas Nichigeki (8:30am and 11:45am screenings)
Entry URL: (for both computers and cell phones) http://w.pia.jp/s/pokemon17sb/
Entry period: Wednesday June 28th at 6pm to Monday July 10th at 11am
Lottery result announcement: Monday July 10th at 8pm
Start of ticket exchange period: Wednesday July 12th at 10am.
*Tickets can be exchanged from Wednesday July 12th at 10am and on.
*Please check the ticket itself for your seat number.
*Ticket sales are limited to 4 tickets per person.
*Note that we can not exchange your preorder ticket or mvtk card.
*Note that you can not change or get a refund for your ticket after winning.
Regarding the ticket exchange/purchase:
Prices:
Standard: 2,000 yen
College students/vocational school students: 1,700 yen
High school students/juniors (middle school students and younger): 1,200 yen
People with disability certificate (up to 1 companion): 1,200 yen
Seniors (age 60 and up): 1,300 yen
*Students are asked to please bring their student ID.
Pickup of won tickets:
Ticket Pia stores: Opening hours 10am to 8pm (varies depending on store)
Circle K Sunkus: Opening hours 7am to 11:30pm
7-Eleven: Open 24/7 (You can get your ticket at any time)
Customer support regarding the special premiere day stage greeting lottery:
Frequently asked questions can be found here: http://pia.jp/sp/faq/
For other questions, contact [email protected]
*When asking questions via email, please put "「劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた！」初日舞台挨拶特別抽選販売について" in the subject field.
Tickets for screening with more seats than winners are planned to be available for sale at regular rates at the theater starting Wednesday July 12th. Details on how to purchase these will be announced on this home page.
Notes:
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*The premiere day stage greeting screenings can not be attended by others than those with designated seat tickets.
*Internet purchases are done with credit card payment only.
*Note that you will not be allowed to stand up during the stage greetings.
*Photographing or recording video with a camera or recording device (including cell phone cameras) inside the venue is strictly prohibited.
*You will not be able to change your ticket or get it refunded after exchange or purchase for any reason.
*Note that the guests and stage greetings are subject to change without notice.
*Note that we may be forced to cancel the event due to weather or public transport operation issues.
*Please note that media coverage recordings and our own recordings inside the venue may be shown on TV or published online or in magazines. Footage from the events may also be used on DVD products that will be sold at a later date. By attending this event, you agree your personal information (right of publicity) can be used in this manner.
*Lining up by the theater the night before the premiere will be strictly prohibited due to disaster prevention, safety concerns and it being a nuisance for neighbours.
Source: http://info.toho.co.jp/17poke_snc/top.html
Jun 28 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Report on Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-'s Digital Release
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-", the opening theme to "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th,
is now on sale!
This song, which is the 20th anniversary edition of "Mezase Pokémon Master", the opening theme to the original anime series,
retains the qualities of the original song, but has also been reworked into a powered up arrangement that adds increased intensity.
Most of the accompaniment music was recorded using acoustic musical instruments,
and the vocals are an all-new recording by Rica Matsumoto, making for an extravagant piece of music that reaches a high degree of perfection!
The digital version of "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" will be available June 28th,
exactly 20 years after the day the "Mezase Pokémon Master" CD was released!
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"'s extravagance is sure to be the talk of the town,
so download it and get yourself ready for the movie premiere!
For further info, go here!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2803
The Legendary Song is Back in a Powered Up Form! "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" is Now on Sale!
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-", the opening theme to "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!", which premieres Saturday July 15th,
is now on sale!
This song, which is the 20th anniversary edition of "Mezase Pokémon Master", the opening theme to the original anime series,
retains the qualities of the original song, but has also been reworked into a powered up arrangement that adds increased intensity.
Most of the accompaniment music was recorded using acoustic musical instruments,
and the vocals are an all-new recording by Rica Matsumoto, making for an extravagant piece of music that reaches a high degree of perfection!
The digital version of "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" will be available June 28th,
exactly 20 years after the day the "Mezase Pokémon Master" CD was released!
"Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-"'s extravagance is sure to be the talk of the town,
so download it and get yourself ready for the movie premiere!
For further info, go here!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2803
The Pokémon Company International announced that the first 52 episodes from Indigo League are now available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. Individual episodes cost $2.99 USD / £2.49 or $21.99 USD / £19.99 for the whole season.
The long-running Pokémon the Series follows Ash, a boy who sets out on a journey to become a Pokémon Trainer on his 10th birthday. Ash is thrown for a loop when his first Pokémon turns out to be the now-iconic Pikachu, but they work together with the help of their friends Brock and Misty to become “the very best, like no one ever was.” The first season of Pokémon animation originally aired in Japan in 1997 and in the United States in 1998.
Individual episodes can be purchased for the approximate price of £2.49, and the full season is available for the approximate price of £19.99.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/original-pokemon-episodes-now-available-in-hd/
Press Release - Original Pokémon Episodes Now Available in HD
Pokémon: Indigo League, the first season of the classic Pokémon animation, is now available for digital purchase in HD. This marks the first time fans can catch season one in its entirety, as well as individual episodes, on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.The long-running Pokémon the Series follows Ash, a boy who sets out on a journey to become a Pokémon Trainer on his 10th birthday. Ash is thrown for a loop when his first Pokémon turns out to be the now-iconic Pikachu, but they work together with the help of their friends Brock and Misty to become “the very best, like no one ever was.” The first season of Pokémon animation originally aired in Japan in 1997 and in the United States in 1998.
Individual episodes can be purchased for the approximate price of £2.49, and the full season is available for the approximate price of £19.99.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/original-pokemon-episodes-now-available-in-hd/
Jun 27 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer
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Jun 27 2017 11:39:10
Tags: Anime Event Movie World Hobby Fair POKKÉN TOURNAMENT Pokénchi Pokémon Ga-Olé
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Jun 27 2017 11:39:10
Tags: Anime Event Movie World Hobby Fair POKKÉN TOURNAMENT Pokénchi Pokémon Ga-Olé
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer was held at Makuhari Messe Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th.
Since the movie is going to premiere soon,
the Pokémon Booth was filled with tons and tons of info on "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
The "Latest Pokémon Movie News Stage Show" was hosted by Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani on day 1,
and by Shoko Nakagawa and Rinka Otani on day 2.
These shows were packed with content: They'd play "Fully Powered Pose 1-2-3!" with the visitors,
hold quizzes, occasionally have concerts... and lots more.
When they asked "Are there any dads or moms here that watched the first movie,
"Mewtwo Strikes Back!", as a kid?"
several people raised their hands,
truly letting you relive the 20 years of history that Pokémon now has.
The fact that so extremely many people showed up
strongly got across how much everyone anticipates this movie!
The Pokémon Booth also had the "Okido Laboratories", which let you experience the world of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
Lots of people were lined up here as well,
in order to search for Pikachu inside the laboratories!
There was also the "I Choose You!! shouting contest",
which measured how high the visitors shouted "xxx! I Choose You!"
Lots of visitors wanted to try this, so the excitement level was high!
The Pokémon Booth also had a trial play area featuring the first Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch,
"Pokkén Tournament DX".
Lots of people were lined up here to play this game early.
There was also a "Japan's First Pokkén DX Battle Show" held at the Pokémon Booth stage,
and lots of visitors raised their hands in order to challenge self-appointed Pokkén Master Akira!
The "Z-Move Battle Laboratory & MonCollé Stage Show" was filled with fun,
including a presentation of the "Get Fully Powered with Rotom! Z-Move Laboratory" toy scheduled for release in July,
a 20th anniversary MonCollé quiz, and more!
And at the "Special Pokémon Ga-Olé Concert",
not only was the "Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk" you receive when you go see the movie battled with,
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi also showed up and performed the Pokémon Ga-Olé theme song live,
all to great excitement from the audience!
The "Pokénchi Presents A Special "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Stage Show" was held at the Next Generation WHF Stage Saturday June 24th!
Pokénchi residents Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani were there,
all wearing Satoshi hats!
And of course, Pikachu later appeared as well, leading to the venue breaking out in excitement!
Professor Ichiohka came on stage as well,
bringing with him an aluminium balloon that accurately replicated the legendary Pokémon "Houou"'s actual size.
When the aluminium balloon spread its wings, it became as big as the entire stage itself,
shocking both the hosts and the audience.
Later, Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto showed up as a special guest!
After enjoying a fun Pokémon Quiz with the audience,
everyone watched a special trailer for the movie together.
This special trailer was filled with nothing but intriguing scenes,
including Satoshi's first meeting with Pikachu and his subsequent profound dialogue, a look at Marshadow, and more!
After that,
Hyadain and Abareru-kun had a Pokémon battle where they used the mythical Pokémon "Marshadow",
which you receive in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" when you go see the movie,
and which you can't meet during normal gameplay!
Everyone were surprised at how powerful Marshadow's exclusive Z-Move "Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike" was!
Finally, Rica Matsumoto sang the opening theme for this year's movie,
"Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary"!
Her powerful singing voice got everyone into a great mood!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2832
A Status Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Summer was held at Makuhari Messe Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th.
Since the movie is going to premiere soon,
the Pokémon Booth was filled with tons and tons of info on "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
The "Latest Pokémon Movie News Stage Show" was hosted by Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani on day 1,
and by Shoko Nakagawa and Rinka Otani on day 2.
These shows were packed with content: They'd play "Fully Powered Pose 1-2-3!" with the visitors,
hold quizzes, occasionally have concerts... and lots more.
When they asked "Are there any dads or moms here that watched the first movie,
"Mewtwo Strikes Back!", as a kid?"
several people raised their hands,
truly letting you relive the 20 years of history that Pokémon now has.
The fact that so extremely many people showed up
strongly got across how much everyone anticipates this movie!
The Pokémon Booth also had the "Okido Laboratories", which let you experience the world of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
Lots of people were lined up here as well,
in order to search for Pikachu inside the laboratories!
There was also the "I Choose You!! shouting contest",
which measured how high the visitors shouted "xxx! I Choose You!"
Lots of visitors wanted to try this, so the excitement level was high!
The Pokémon Booth also had a trial play area featuring the first Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch,
"Pokkén Tournament DX".
Lots of people were lined up here to play this game early.
There was also a "Japan's First Pokkén DX Battle Show" held at the Pokémon Booth stage,
and lots of visitors raised their hands in order to challenge self-appointed Pokkén Master Akira!
The "Z-Move Battle Laboratory & MonCollé Stage Show" was filled with fun,
including a presentation of the "Get Fully Powered with Rotom! Z-Move Laboratory" toy scheduled for release in July,
a 20th anniversary MonCollé quiz, and more!
And at the "Special Pokémon Ga-Olé Concert",
not only was the "Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk" you receive when you go see the movie battled with,
Hideaki Takatori, Aya Ikeda and Tatsuyuki Kobayashi also showed up and performed the Pokémon Ga-Olé theme song live,
all to great excitement from the audience!
The "Pokénchi Presents A Special "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Stage Show" was held at the Next Generation WHF Stage Saturday June 24th!
Pokénchi residents Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani were there,
all wearing Satoshi hats!
And of course, Pikachu later appeared as well, leading to the venue breaking out in excitement!
Professor Ichiohka came on stage as well,
bringing with him an aluminium balloon that accurately replicated the legendary Pokémon "Houou"'s actual size.
When the aluminium balloon spread its wings, it became as big as the entire stage itself,
shocking both the hosts and the audience.
Later, Satoshi's voice actress Rica Matsumoto showed up as a special guest!
After enjoying a fun Pokémon Quiz with the audience,
everyone watched a special trailer for the movie together.
This special trailer was filled with nothing but intriguing scenes,
including Satoshi's first meeting with Pikachu and his subsequent profound dialogue, a look at Marshadow, and more!
After that,
Hyadain and Abareru-kun had a Pokémon battle where they used the mythical Pokémon "Marshadow",
which you receive in "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon" when you go see the movie,
and which you can't meet during normal gameplay!
Everyone were surprised at how powerful Marshadow's exclusive Z-Move "Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike" was!
Finally, Rica Matsumoto sang the opening theme for this year's movie,
"Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary"!
Her powerful singing voice got everyone into a great mood!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2832
