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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Don't miss the world premiere of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, to be released in Japan on July 15. Prestigious guests will also be part of this exceptional event, with director Kunihiko YUYAMA, the voice actress and singer Rica MATSUMOTO, and Pikachu itself!Introduction
The 20th Pokémon feature film, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, will be released this summer in Japan. It tells the story of Ash and Pikachu, now famous as partners, in the shape of an adventure tale. The film shows the twists and turns of Ash and Pikachu’s journey as they become real partners, until they eventually meet Ho-Oh, the Legendary Pokémon.The film has been directed by Kunihiko YUYAMA, who’s been implied in the development of all Pokémon movies. To celebrate the 20th Pokémon feature film, he has decided to tell the story as he really wished to see it on screen.
A new adventure, new friends, and the discovery of never-before-seen Pokémon: the 20th Pokémon film has arrived, and all Pokémon fans will be delighted about it!
Come attend the world premiere at Japan Expo on July 6! Exceptional guests are joining the event, with the film director Kunihiko YUYAMA, the voice actress (playing Ash) and singer Rica MATSUMOTO, and Pikachu!
Original version, French subtitles
Sources: http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/actualites/world-premiere-the-20th-pokemon-movie_104924.htm and http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/programme/pokemon-le-film-je-te-choisis_2041.htm
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
It has been decided that "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" will have its world premiere at Japan Expo,
which will be held in Paris, France this summer.
This was announced at the "Japan Expo 2017" press conference.
(In the photo, from left to right: Pikachu, Japan Expo CEO Tom Sirdey, "Anime 100" honorary advisor Masao Maruyama, Japan Expo official reporter UMI☆KUUN)
For further information, see the official Japan Expo website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
The 20th Anniversary Pokémon Movie Will Have Its World Premiere in Paris!
It has been decided that "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" will have its world premiere at Japan Expo,
which will be held in Paris, France this summer.
This was announced at the "Japan Expo 2017" press conference.
(In the photo, from left to right: Pikachu, Japan Expo CEO Tom Sirdey, "Anime 100" honorary advisor Masao Maruyama, Japan Expo official reporter UMI☆KUUN)
For further information, see the official Japan Expo website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
NHK posted the results of their Best Anime 100 (ベスト･アニメ100投票結果発表NHK) fan voting poll on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. The voting poll took place from January 8th, 2017 through March 31st, 2017 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Anime in Japan. Tiger and Bunny was the first placed anime. The top ranking anime's will broadcast on NHK and BS throughout Golden Week.
The original series of Pocket Monsters placed 85th overall while the 11th Pocket Monsters Movie - Giratina to Sora no Hanataba: Shaymin placed 53rd. Movie 11 placed 59th with female voters and 39th with male voters. The first Pocket Monsters movie placed 324th overall while the recent series XY placed 348th and XY&Z placed 209th.
Source: http://www.nhk.or.jp/anime/anime100/ani_report/
The official English Pokémon website has finally announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will start airing on Disney XD in the United States starting on May 12th, 2017. The English dub series has already been airing on Teletoon in Canada and CITV in the United Kingdom.
The adventures of Ash and friends continue in the Alola region with the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Friday, May 12! Our heroes have many exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way. More new faces will help guide Ash's latest journeys—but frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. They'll have competition from the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions...
The first two episodes will air Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m. The third will air the next morning at Pokémon's normal time: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Come back later Saturday at 5 p.m. for a special presentation of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel! Check your local listings to confirm the channel and time in your area.
Don't miss Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon starting Friday, May 12, on Disney XD!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-sun-moon-on-disney-xd/ and http://www.itv.com/hub/pokemon/1a6988
Watch Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Disney XD!
The latest season of Pokémon animation begins May 12 at its new home on Disney XD.The adventures of Ash and friends continue in the Alola region with the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon on Friday, May 12! Our heroes have many exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way. More new faces will help guide Ash's latest journeys—but frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. They'll have competition from the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions...
The first two episodes will air Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m. The third will air the next morning at Pokémon's normal time: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Come back later Saturday at 5 p.m. for a special presentation of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel! Check your local listings to confirm the channel and time in your area.
Don't miss Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon starting Friday, May 12, on Disney XD!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-sun-moon-on-disney-xd/ and http://www.itv.com/hub/pokemon/1a6988
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise".
This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie!
Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short:
Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets.
There are still many things we don't know about their ecology.
Even today,
Pokémon Trainers continue their adventures
with the aim of encountering Pokémon never before seen...
Satoshi, a boy living in Masara Town, greeted the morning of his 10th birthday, the day he could become qualified to become a Pokémon Trainer. Satoshi's heart was filled with a desire for Pokémon he has never seen before and a world he has never seen before, but while he was meant to be given a Pokémon that would become his partner at the Okido Laboratories, he ended up severely oversleeping, and all that was left for him was a single Pikachu, a Pokémon that did not get attached to humans.
"Do you hate me? I like you!" Even though the two were at odds with one another, their friendship deepened little by little, and as they looked up at the legendary Pokémon Houou that flew through the sky on the day they set off, Satoshi and Pikachu swore an oath as they held one of its Rainbow Feathers:
"Let's go meet it together one day!"
And thus, Pikachu and Satoshi, who set off on his journey to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master, end up meeting the Trainers Makoto and Soji on their way before getting told a legend concerning Houou.
"Those who, guided by the Rainbow Feather, meet with Houou, shall become the Heroes of the Rainbow."
Satoshi and the others end up getting guided by Marshadow, a mysterious Pokémon that had been lurking in Satoshi's shadow without anyone realizing, and make their way to Mount Tensei, where Houou lives, but a strong opponent appears before them. Will the duo manage to reach Houou?! In order for them to fulfill the promise they swore on the day the departed, the two of them now begin an adventure that will last until they become "true partners"!
Trailer 2:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
Story
To all Pokémon fans:This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise".
This is the creation of the 20th anniversary movie!
Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short:
Mysterious lifeforms that hide many secrets.
There are still many things we don't know about their ecology.
Even today,
Pokémon Trainers continue their adventures
with the aim of encountering Pokémon never before seen...
Satoshi, a boy living in Masara Town, greeted the morning of his 10th birthday, the day he could become qualified to become a Pokémon Trainer. Satoshi's heart was filled with a desire for Pokémon he has never seen before and a world he has never seen before, but while he was meant to be given a Pokémon that would become his partner at the Okido Laboratories, he ended up severely oversleeping, and all that was left for him was a single Pikachu, a Pokémon that did not get attached to humans.
"Do you hate me? I like you!" Even though the two were at odds with one another, their friendship deepened little by little, and as they looked up at the legendary Pokémon Houou that flew through the sky on the day they set off, Satoshi and Pikachu swore an oath as they held one of its Rainbow Feathers:
"Let's go meet it together one day!"
And thus, Pikachu and Satoshi, who set off on his journey to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master, end up meeting the Trainers Makoto and Soji on their way before getting told a legend concerning Houou.
"Those who, guided by the Rainbow Feather, meet with Houou, shall become the Heroes of the Rainbow."
Satoshi and the others end up getting guided by Marshadow, a mysterious Pokémon that had been lurking in Satoshi's shadow without anyone realizing, and make their way to Mount Tensei, where Houou lives, but a strong opponent appears before them. Will the duo manage to reach Houou?! In order for them to fulfill the promise they swore on the day the departed, the two of them now begin an adventure that will last until they become "true partners"!
Character Profiles
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SATOSHI (Partner Pokémon: Pikachu) A boy aiming to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master. He's somewhat of a scatterbrain, but has an honest heart. Voice: Rica Matsumoto Here it is! The 20th anniversary of the Pokémon movies!! As I have kept playing the role of Satoshi, I have kept wishing that Pokémon can become the tie that binds families together all across Japan, and this year, I believe that dream will finally come true. I am extremely grateful towards Pokémon for keeping me going for 20 years. Thank you! |
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SOJI (Partner Pokémon: Lucario) A young male Trainer aiming to become a Pokémon Professor. His catchphrase is "Be advised that...". Voice: Kanata Hongo I've loved the Pokémon movies since I was a kid, so I was super happy to receive an offer to be in one of them! Not only that, but it is an honor to be in this commemorative 20th movie that not just children, but also those from my generation that are just as crazy about Pokémon as I am, will be able to enjoy. I will do my absolute utmost to make you like Soji once you're done watching the movie! |
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MAKOTO (Partner Pokémon: Pochama) An energetic and masculine girl Trainer. She appears to enjoy adventures, but the truth is... Voice: Shiori Sato I remember seeing the first movie in the theater. Being able to appear as a guest voice actress in one of these Pokémon movies is like a dream for me! Not only that, but this year's movie is a tale that starts with Satoshi and Pikachu's meeting, which I saw on TV when I was little... I will do my best to play the role of Makoto, whose mental age might be even higher than my adult self. |
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BONJI A researcher that has chased after Houou for a long time. The author of "My Life is Houou". Voice: Arata Furuta When I was offered the role, I wondered if I was going to play a Pokémon, but nope, it was actually the role of a human. I hope I will manage to guide Satoshi and the others to Houou while being careful to not get in the way of their adventure. I will do my best to excite both children and the adults that used to be crazy about Pokémon. |
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JOY A nurse that treats Pokémon at the Pokémon Center. Voice: Shoko Nakagawa The Pokémon movies have given me lots of memories, and this is the 20th one at that, so I'm extremely happy to be in it. I want to use kindness and love to heal everyone, just like Joy, the nurse everyone admires. I will do my best to make lots of people go see this year's Pokémon movie, which is packed to the brim with both nostalgia and freshness! |
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CROSS (Partner Pokémon: Gaogaen) A boy that believes strength is everything and that aims to become the ultimate Trainer. |
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MARSHADOW A mythical Pokémon that appeared from Satoshi's shadow, as in response to the Rainbow Feather. Voice: Koichi Yamadera Even though I have acted in the Pokémon movies since the very first one, I approach each and every one of them with a fresh attitude. I may have moved on from "Oha Suta", which started at the same time Pokémon did, before I had been with it for 20 years, but I'm very happy to be involved with the 20th Pokémon movie. I believe this will be a memorable movie packed with all kinds of people's emotions, so I want you to have high expectations. |
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HOUOU It is said that it will appear before Trainers with just hearts with its seven-colored wings shining. Species: Rainbow-colored Pokémon Height: 3.8m Weight: 199.0 kg |
Teaser and trailer
Teaser 3:Trailer 2:
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/trailer
The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with more celebrity entries in the movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project
We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!
Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!
Rica Matsumoto
(Satoshi's voice actress)
Miyu Koike
("Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" Host)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest
Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project
We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!
Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!
Rica Matsumoto
(Satoshi's voice actress)
Miyu Koike
("Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" Host)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Japanese Movie 20 website has updated with more celebrity entries in the movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project
We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!
Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!
Satoshi Yamamoto
(Creator of the manga "Pocket Monsters SPECIAL" (artist))
Hidenori Kusaka
(Creator of the manga "Pocket Monsters SPECIAL" (writer))
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Aim to Become a Pokémon Drawing Master! The "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Drawing Contest
Organizer: 10 Shogakukan magazines
Sponsor: Pikachu Project
We're commissioning your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the Pikachu on the drawing form, draw whatever Pokémon and other pictures you want around it, and send it in!
Celebrities are participating as well!
To commemorate the 20th movie,
lots of celebrities are entering the drawing contest this year!
We will present their artwork here on this page!
Satoshi Yamamoto
(Creator of the manga "Pocket Monsters SPECIAL" (artist))
Hidenori Kusaka
(Creator of the manga "Pocket Monsters SPECIAL" (writer))
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll be given an "'Always Together!' Satoshi's Pikachu Cell Phone Charm"!
This charm will be given to 300.000 buyers total across Japan!!
*This is a freebie limited to theaters.
*Each theater will have a limited number of freebies.
*You will be given one charm for each pre-order ticket you purchase! (Parent/child pair tickets come with two charms)
*This freebie is not for sale. Please refrain for purchasing for resale purposes.
*Please contact theater staff for details.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
Further Special Pre-order Ticket Information
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll be given an "'Always Together!' Satoshi's Pikachu Cell Phone Charm"!
"Pikachu is with me wherever I go!"
Theater-exclusive!This charm will be given to 300.000 buyers total across Japan!!
*This is a freebie limited to theaters.
*Each theater will have a limited number of freebies.
*You will be given one charm for each pre-order ticket you purchase! (Parent/child pair tickets come with two charms)
*This freebie is not for sale. Please refrain for purchasing for resale purposes.
*Please contact theater staff for details.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
In 2017, Pocket Monsters is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the anime and the movies. To commemorate this occasion, a stamp rally will be held at the Izumi Garden Sakura Festival 2017 (泉ガーデン さくら祭り2017) from March 21st, 2017 until April 2nd, 2017. Seven stamp stations will be setup in the event area and those that collect all 7 stamps will receive an original clear file!
Event Location: Izumi Garden: Roppongi Grand Tower 1F
Stamp Rally Paper Distribution Location: Brochure stand at Roppongi 1 Itchome Ticket Gate
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/sakuramatsuri2017/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
"AnimeJapan 2017" and the "Family Anime Festa 2017" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight Saturday March 25th and Sunday March 26th! Have fun with the Pokémon content at the venue till you drop!
*Opening hours: 10:00am-5:00pm. Entrance closes at 4:30pm.
Attraction 1:
At the "ShoPro booth", which is marked with the Pikachu balloon, we have set up a special area where you can particiate in the currently ongoing drawing contest! Take this opportunity to enter it!
Attraction 2:
The "ShoPro booth" also has an exhibition of the drawings the celebrities that entered the drawing contest made! Some of these drawings can only be seen here, so make sure to check them out!
Attraction 3:
Special leaflets that will let you master the dance steps for "Pose", the ending theme for the currently airing "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon", will be distributed at the "ShoPro booth"! These are limited in number, so get one early!
Attraction 4:
On Sunday the 26th, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the "Family Anime Festa 2017"! Satoshi and Pikachu will visit and hold a Pokémon School with you where you'll learn about Pokémon!
Attraction 5:
We will also hold a greet-and-meet at the "Family Anime Festa 2017" on Sunday the 26th, where you can have your picture taken with Pikachu!
Admission is free for elementary schoolers and younger! Come visit "AnimeJapan 2017" and "Family Anime Festa 2017"!
*Admission to the Family Anime Festa is free. Admission is limited to elementary schoolers and their guardians.
For further information, see the "AnimeJapan 2017" website:
https://www.anime-japan.jp/
For further information, see the "Family Anime Festa 2017" website:
http://www.family-animefesta.jp/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
Let's Play With Pokémon Till We Drop at "AnimeJapan 2017" and the "Family Anime Festa 2017"
"AnimeJapan 2017" and the "Family Anime Festa 2017" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight Saturday March 25th and Sunday March 26th! Have fun with the Pokémon content at the venue till you drop!
*Opening hours: 10:00am-5:00pm. Entrance closes at 4:30pm.
Attraction 1:
At the "ShoPro booth", which is marked with the Pikachu balloon, we have set up a special area where you can particiate in the currently ongoing drawing contest! Take this opportunity to enter it!
Attraction 2:
The "ShoPro booth" also has an exhibition of the drawings the celebrities that entered the drawing contest made! Some of these drawings can only be seen here, so make sure to check them out!
Attraction 3:
Special leaflets that will let you master the dance steps for "Pose", the ending theme for the currently airing "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon", will be distributed at the "ShoPro booth"! These are limited in number, so get one early!
Attraction 4:
On Sunday the 26th, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the "Family Anime Festa 2017"! Satoshi and Pikachu will visit and hold a Pokémon School with you where you'll learn about Pokémon!
Attraction 5:
We will also hold a greet-and-meet at the "Family Anime Festa 2017" on Sunday the 26th, where you can have your picture taken with Pikachu!
Admission is free for elementary schoolers and younger! Come visit "AnimeJapan 2017" and "Family Anime Festa 2017"!
*Admission to the Family Anime Festa is free. Admission is limited to elementary schoolers and their guardians.
For further information, see the "AnimeJapan 2017" website:
https://www.anime-japan.jp/
For further information, see the "Family Anime Festa 2017" website:
http://www.family-animefesta.jp/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2569
