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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Title and premiere date of the 2017 Pokémon movie have been announced!
The title is "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
It will premiere Saturday July 15th!
The very first teaser has been released! Check it out right now!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2474
Announcing the Title and Premiere Date of the 2017 Pokémon Movie!
The Title and premiere date of the 2017 Pokémon movie have been announced!
The title is "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
It will premiere Saturday July 15th!
The very first teaser has been released! Check it out right now!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2474
The December 15th, 2016 episode of Oha Suta revealed the trailer and poster for the 20th Pocket Monsters Movie - I choose you!. The title of the movie shares a similar name as the first episode of the original series of Pocket Monsters. The movie will debut in Japan on July 15th, 2017. The official movie website updated a little while after the airing of Oha Suta with the trailer, poster and a background picture featuring Ho-oh, Satoshi and Pikachu. Images from Oha Suta, the trailer and the website have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Tweet Announcing Movie Information to Air on Oha Suta
2017年夏公開のポケモン映画最新情報を、明日放送の「おはスタ」（テレビ東京系あさ7:05～）にて世界初公開！お見逃しなく！ #ポケモン映画https://t.co/IFlS2sqp7x pic.twitter.com/QnQleqLmzH
— 劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた！ (@pokemon_movie) December 14, 2016
On Saturday, November 19th, 2016, Cartoon Network in the United States aired the Pokémon the Series: XYZ episode "Coming Apart at the Dreams!" which was heavily edited compared to the Japanese version. Many of the scenes featuring Ash and his Pokémon on top of the Prism Tower while he was captured by Lysandre appear to be completely reanimated and not just simple paint edits. A list of all these edits has been added to our episode guide for comparison.
The reason for this edit seems to be that the English dub took exception to Ash and his Pokémon appearing to be in the Crucifixion position and were also tortured by Lysandre while in this captured position. The English dub modified the scenes to instead have Ash's arms and his Pokémon's arms hanging down instead of extended out and they also removed most of the facial expressions of pain. It is unclear if this edit was an attempt to censor religious similarities to the Crucifixion of Jesus, to soften the scene to make it seem like Ash wasn't being tortured or a combination of both.
The reason for this edit seems to be that the English dub took exception to Ash and his Pokémon appearing to be in the Crucifixion position and were also tortured by Lysandre while in this captured position. The English dub modified the scenes to instead have Ash's arms and his Pokémon's arms hanging down instead of extended out and they also removed most of the facial expressions of pain. It is unclear if this edit was an attempt to censor religious similarities to the Crucifixion of Jesus, to soften the scene to make it seem like Ash wasn't being tortured or a combination of both.
The Pokémon Company International officially announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will air the first two episodes as a sneak peak on November 20th, 2016.
London, UK—Thursday, 17 November—The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will be airing a first look at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which will feature new characters and action-packed adventures that continue the great storytelling and narrative of the Pokémon universe.
In conjunction with a chance to see the first two episodes ahead of the series’ scheduled full release, European fans can also look forward to premieres of the new feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
The film will air on 19 November and the season first look on 20 November in partnership with CITV in the UK. Additional air dates for Pokémon animated content on the channel will be announced at a later date.
A special QR Code is also planned for distribution via the Pokémon TV app from 6 December in Europe. Once scanned in the game, the code enables players to obtain the Mythical Pokémon Magearna. Not only that, but players who purchase Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon and connect to the internet between 23 November 2016 and 11 January 2017 can obtain a special Munchlax and a Snorlium Z via the Mystery Gift function. You can even start your adventure early with the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version—available now for download from Nintendo eShop at no charge. Players can transfer their Greninja from the demo version to their full-game version of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon when it launches later this month.
THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL TO AIR FIRST LOOK AT NEW ANIMATED SERIES WITH EUROPEAN PARTNERS
Selected episodes from the new season of the popular Pokémon animated series and latest Pokémon animated movie to be broadcastLondon, UK—Thursday, 17 November—The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will be airing a first look at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which will feature new characters and action-packed adventures that continue the great storytelling and narrative of the Pokémon universe.
In conjunction with a chance to see the first two episodes ahead of the series’ scheduled full release, European fans can also look forward to premieres of the new feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
The film will air on 19 November and the season first look on 20 November in partnership with CITV in the UK. Additional air dates for Pokémon animated content on the channel will be announced at a later date.
A special QR Code is also planned for distribution via the Pokémon TV app from 6 December in Europe. Once scanned in the game, the code enables players to obtain the Mythical Pokémon Magearna. Not only that, but players who purchase Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon and connect to the internet between 23 November 2016 and 11 January 2017 can obtain a special Munchlax and a Snorlium Z via the Mystery Gift function. You can even start your adventure early with the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version—available now for download from Nintendo eShop at no charge. Players can transfer their Greninja from the demo version to their full-game version of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon when it launches later this month.
YouTube Trailer - UK: Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Trailer
The Pokémon Company officially announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will air on Disney XD instead of Cartoon Network in the United States and it will begin sometime in 2017. A sneak peak at the new series will air on December 5th, 2016.
Don't miss an awesome marathon of Pokémon animation on Monday, December 5, when Pokémon the Series begins its move to its new home on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off with the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In this stunning movie, Ash and the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion must join together for a mission to rescue Magearna from a foe who wants to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the kingdom!
The marathon continues with a sneak peek at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the next exciting season of Pokémon animation coming to Disney XD next year. Watch Ash and friends take their first steps into the Alola region in the first two episodes of the upcoming season.
On the same day, head to Pokemon.com for the first chance to get the Mythical Pokémon Magearna, one of the stars of the new movie. Players who have already finished their Alola adventure can scan a QR Code to unlock the Pokémon in their Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game with the new QR Scanner feature.
Be sure to check your local TV listings to find the correct channel and time for all these exciting Pokémon animated adventures in your area. And keep checking Pokemon.com for more information on the move to Disney XD and Ash's next adventures.
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Pokémon Moves to Disney XD with a Big Movie Debut
Watch an epic marathon featuring Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel on December 5, and get a sneak peek of the new Pokémon season.Don't miss an awesome marathon of Pokémon animation on Monday, December 5, when Pokémon the Series begins its move to its new home on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off with the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In this stunning movie, Ash and the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion must join together for a mission to rescue Magearna from a foe who wants to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the kingdom!
The marathon continues with a sneak peek at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the next exciting season of Pokémon animation coming to Disney XD next year. Watch Ash and friends take their first steps into the Alola region in the first two episodes of the upcoming season.
On the same day, head to Pokemon.com for the first chance to get the Mythical Pokémon Magearna, one of the stars of the new movie. Players who have already finished their Alola adventure can scan a QR Code to unlock the Pokémon in their Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game with the new QR Scanner feature.
Be sure to check your local TV listings to find the correct channel and time for all these exciting Pokémon animated adventures in your area. And keep checking Pokemon.com for more information on the move to Disney XD and Ash's next adventures.
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The official Pokémon website has announced that Pokémon: The First Movie and the first movie short Pikachu's Vacation will be shown in select Cinemark theaters on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 and Tuesday, November 1st, 2016. Tickets for both cost $5 USD.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-first-movie-on-the-big-screen/
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-first-movie-on-the-big-screen/
On Friday, October 14th, 2016, the official Japanese Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon website updated with information about the series.
The place that acts as the setting of their new adventure is the Alola Region, which is bustling with nature.
What lies in wait for Satoshi and Pikachu in the Alola Region,
where you are surrounded by the blue sky and the blue sea wherever you go...?
New Pokémon, new friends, and new adventures...
This adventure filled with all kinds of new things finally begins!
Let's go! Let's give it our all! It's an adventure!!
Director: Daiki Tomiyasu
Series Construction: Aya Matsui
Character Design: Satoshi Nakano and Shuhei Yasuda
Art Director: Masatoshi Muto
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino
Director of Photography: Yuko Orikasa
Editor: Jin Nogawa
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima
Pikachu: Ikue Ohtani
Rotom Zukan: Daisuke Namikawa
Lilie: Kei Shindo
Kaki: Kaito Ishikawa
Mao: Reina Ueda
Suiren: Hitomi Kikuchi
Māmane: Fumiko Takekuma
Professor Kukui: Keiichi Nakagawa
Principal Okido: Unsho Ishizuka
Musashi: Megumi Hayashibara
Kojiro: Shinichiro Miki
Nyarth: Inuko Inuyama
Sonansu: Yuji Ueda
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/
Story
Satoshi and Pikachu's new adventure begins!The place that acts as the setting of their new adventure is the Alola Region, which is bustling with nature.
What lies in wait for Satoshi and Pikachu in the Alola Region,
where you are surrounded by the blue sky and the blue sea wherever you go...?
New Pokémon, new friends, and new adventures...
This adventure filled with all kinds of new things finally begins!
Let's go! Let's give it our all! It's an adventure!!
Characters
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Satoshi & Pikachu Satoshi: A 10 year old young boy that aims to become a Pokémon Master. He's experiencing school life for the first time in the Alola Region! Pikachu: Satoshi's first partner Pokémon and his greatest companion. |
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The Rotom Zukan Leave everything Pokémon knowledge-related to it. This is a groundbreaking Pokémon Zukan which finishing touch was having a Rotom enter it. It speaks human language and assists Satoshi on his adventure. |
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Lilie A girl that loves Pokémon, but is unable to touch them for some reason. Her knowledge of Pokémon is top notch. |
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Kaki He likes Fire type Pokémon. His family runs a farm, so he helps out there while also attending school. |
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Mao She likes Grass type Pokémon. She's an active girl who's also a bit of a scatterbrain. She helps out at the Aina Cafeteria her family runs by attracting customers to come in and eat. |
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Suiren She likes Water type Pokémon. While she's usually quiet, she's actually a girl of action. She's the oldest of the three daughters of a fisherman. |
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Māmane He likes Electric type Pokémon. A science nerd with a vast knowledge of technology. When he gets into something, he analyzes the subject very thoroughly. |
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Professor Kukui A professor that studies Pokémon battling and moves. He is also the class' homeroom teacher. Satoshi lives at his house during his stay. |
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Principal Okido The school's principal. The cousin of Professor Okido from the earlier series. He researches Pokémon that evolve in unique ways in Alola. |
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The Rocket Gang Musashi, Kojiro, Nyarth and Sonansu An evil organization which goal is to get rare Pokémon, strong Pokémon, as well as Satoshi's Pikachu. |
The New Pokémon
| New Pokémon | |
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Ashimari Sea Lion Pokémon Water type |
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Mokuroh Grass Quill Pokémon Grass/Flying type |
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Nyabby Fire Cat Pokémon Fire type |
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Iwanko Puppy Pokémon Rock type |
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Togedemaru Roly-Poly Pokémon Electric/Steel type |
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Mimikkyu Disguise Pokémon Ghost/Fairy type |
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Kiteruguma Strong Arm Pokémon Normal/Fighting type |
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Nassy (Alola Form) Coconut Pokémon Grass/Dragon type |
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Kapu-Kokeko Land Spirit Pokémon Electric/Fairy type |
Staff:
Executive director: Kunihiko YuyamaDirector: Daiki Tomiyasu
Series Construction: Aya Matsui
Character Design: Satoshi Nakano and Shuhei Yasuda
Art Director: Masatoshi Muto
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino
Director of Photography: Yuko Orikasa
Editor: Jin Nogawa
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima
Cast:
Satoshi: Rica MatsumotoPikachu: Ikue Ohtani
Rotom Zukan: Daisuke Namikawa
Lilie: Kei Shindo
Kaki: Kaito Ishikawa
Mao: Reina Ueda
Suiren: Hitomi Kikuchi
Māmane: Fumiko Takekuma
Professor Kukui: Keiichi Nakagawa
Principal Okido: Unsho Ishizuka
Musashi: Megumi Hayashibara
Kojiro: Shinichiro Miki
Nyarth: Inuko Inuyama
Sonansu: Yuji Ueda
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/
Oct 11 2016
Voice actor Kazunari Tanaka has died
Japanese voice actor Kazunari Tanaka (田中一成) died on October 10th, 2016 at the age of 49 due to brain stem hemorrhaging. Talent agency Aoni Production confirmed his death with a post on the front page of their website on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016. He voiced the character Soya (ソウヤ) in AG94 and he was also one the narrators for Pokemon Get TV.
Source: http://www.aoni.co.jp/index.html
Source: http://www.aoni.co.jp/index.html
During the Thursday, September 15th, 2016 broadcast of XY&Z, a teaser trailer was shown officially revealing the new anime series Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon (ポケットモンスター サン＆ムーン). The series will once again feature Satoshi and Pikachu on their journey in the Alola Region. The official website also launched on TV Tokyo's website but details on the series will be revealed at a later date. The series will air on TV Tokyo in Japan starting in November of 2016.
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/story/index.html
Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon Anime Poster
Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon Teaser Trailer
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/story/index.html
Sep 14 2016
Pokémon Generations to Debut on YouTube
The Pokémon Company International announced a new series called Pokémon Generations which will begin airing on YouTube starting on Friday, September 16th, 2016. Images from the press release including concept art have been added to our Imageboard thread.
Pokémon Generations looks back at each generation of the Pokémon video game series, diving into the stories of the games more deeply and getting to know characters and Pokémon better. Visit each region, from Kanto to Kalos, to relive the world of Pokémon like never before! Pokémon Generations consists of 18 episodes, each running between three and five minutes in length, with the first two episodes launching on 16 September 2016.
You can also watch episodes of Pokémon the Series and movies starring Ash and Pikachu on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, or Android device with the Pokémon TV app or on Pokemon.com.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/see-the-world-of-pokemon-in-a-new-way/
POKÉMON GENERATIONS TO PREMIER ON YOUTUBE (sic)
The Pokémon Company International is excited to announce Pokémon Generations, an all-new Pokémon animated series of shorts, launching on the official Pokémon YouTube channel this Friday, 16 September, at 5pm BST. A first-look trailer revealing the series and giving a sneak peek at the animation has just gone live.Pokémon Generations looks back at each generation of the Pokémon video game series, diving into the stories of the games more deeply and getting to know characters and Pokémon better. Visit each region, from Kanto to Kalos, to relive the world of Pokémon like never before! Pokémon Generations consists of 18 episodes, each running between three and five minutes in length, with the first two episodes launching on 16 September 2016.
You can also watch episodes of Pokémon the Series and movies starring Ash and Pikachu on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, or Android device with the Pokémon TV app or on Pokemon.com.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/see-the-world-of-pokemon-in-a-new-way/
