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Apr 04 2015
Mariya Ise gets Married and Pregnant
Mariya Ise (伊瀬 茉莉也), the voice of Eureka (ユリーカ), announced on her official blog that she is pregnant and got married in January. In December of 2014, she posted that she was ill and unable to attend the Persona 4 Ultimate show. It is most likely that she will have a few months of maternity leave later this year similar to Musashi's voice actor Megumi Hayashibara leave during Advanced Generation.
Source: http://ameblo.jp/mariya-i/entry-12010043830.html
Source: http://ameblo.jp/mariya-i/entry-12010043830.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with information on the Pocket Monsters XY anime's new ending theme. Translations follow:
The new ending theme for the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" will be sung by "Little Glee Monster", the vocal group made up of the greatest young singers in the nation!
The song's title is "Gaogao All Stars"!
This new song made its debut during a live concert at UMEDA CLUB QUATTRO in Osaka Thursday March 26th! "Gaogao All Stars" will also be used as the theme song for the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians"!
Those of you who want to hear the song right away, make sure to tune into the popular show "Oha Suta!", which airs on the TV Tokyo Network at 6:45am! Little Glee Monster will appear live on the episode airing Thursday April 16th! In addition to the very first TV performance of "Gaogao All Stars", the episode will also have the world premiere of a new movie trailer!
Comments from Little Glee Monster:
"It is a true honor to be allowed to sing a Pokémon ending! Also, the fact that we get to be involved with Pokémon, which we've been watching constantly since our childhood, really makes it clear that good things happen as long as we just keep on living our lives."
"Gaogao All Stars" is the kind of song that really makes you want to dance, one that we, our friends and our families all dance to, sing to and just get ourselves caught up in together. We want lots of people to hear it and become happy!!"
A biography on Little Glee Monster:
"Sharpened singing voices that leave marks behind in people's hearts"
A teenage girl vocal unit where the members are 15 years old on average, formed from the greatest singing girls found throughout Japan.
Prior to their debut in October 2014, they were singing at summer festivals and doing joint performances with many major artists.
They were skillfully singing a cappella with powerful voices, wielding crystal clear harmonies as weapons as they appeared time and again on national television, giving them a very visible profile. They released their second single March 4th and have been steadily gaining fans through concerts, the tickets to their solo tour through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka selling out the day they went on sale.
In Fall 2015, they will make a 13 stop solo tour through all of Japan.
For further information, see the official Little Glee Monster website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1624
The TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"'s new ending theme will be done by Little Glee Monster
The new ending theme for the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" will be sung by "Little Glee Monster", the vocal group made up of the greatest young singers in the nation!
The song's title is "Gaogao All Stars"!
This new song made its debut during a live concert at UMEDA CLUB QUATTRO in Osaka Thursday March 26th! "Gaogao All Stars" will also be used as the theme song for the short "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians"!
Those of you who want to hear the song right away, make sure to tune into the popular show "Oha Suta!", which airs on the TV Tokyo Network at 6:45am! Little Glee Monster will appear live on the episode airing Thursday April 16th! In addition to the very first TV performance of "Gaogao All Stars", the episode will also have the world premiere of a new movie trailer!
Comments from Little Glee Monster:
"It is a true honor to be allowed to sing a Pokémon ending! Also, the fact that we get to be involved with Pokémon, which we've been watching constantly since our childhood, really makes it clear that good things happen as long as we just keep on living our lives."
"Gaogao All Stars" is the kind of song that really makes you want to dance, one that we, our friends and our families all dance to, sing to and just get ourselves caught up in together. We want lots of people to hear it and become happy!!"
A biography on Little Glee Monster:
"Sharpened singing voices that leave marks behind in people's hearts"
A teenage girl vocal unit where the members are 15 years old on average, formed from the greatest singing girls found throughout Japan.
Prior to their debut in October 2014, they were singing at summer festivals and doing joint performances with many major artists.
They were skillfully singing a cappella with powerful voices, wielding crystal clear harmonies as weapons as they appeared time and again on national television, giving them a very visible profile. They released their second single March 4th and have been steadily gaining fans through concerts, the tickets to their solo tour through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka selling out the day they went on sale.
In Fall 2015, they will make a 13 stop solo tour through all of Japan.
For further information, see the official Little Glee Monster website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1624
From March 7th, 2015 until June 19th, 2015, Japanese 7-Eleven stores will be taking orders for an exclusive set containing the special pre-order ticket for 18th Pocket Monsters movie - The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa. The set will include a DVD containing an all-new prequel OVA to the movie called: The Minidjinni of the Word "Appear!" Hoopa (おでまし小魔神フーパ ) and will be available to be picked up from June 19th.
The OVA will most likely air on Pokémon Get TV or a movie special and be included on the Blu-ray/DVD releases of the movie but nothing has been announced or confirmed.
One day, the three of them were helping an old woman make donuts. Hoopa's eyes started glittering at the sight of these round treats it had never seen before! But when Hoopa's rings get used to make donuts, things quickly get silly!?
The OVA will most likely air on Pokémon Get TV or a movie special and be included on the Blu-ray/DVD releases of the movie but nothing has been announced or confirmed.
The Minidjinni of the Word "Appear!" Hoopa Summary:
The story is set when Hoopa's companions Barza and Mary were still children. The three of them lived happily together with the villagers in "Arkhē Valley", a place far from Désser City where Hoopa later met Satoshi and the others. Everyone there loved Hoopa's rings, which could make anything and everything appear!One day, the three of them were helping an old woman make donuts. Hoopa's eyes started glittering at the sight of these round treats it had never seen before! But when Hoopa's rings get used to make donuts, things quickly get silly!?
Feb 27 2015
Serena's Fokko Event Distribution
To celebrate Serena's participating in her first Tripokalon Tournament, Serena's Fokko was distributed via a universal serial code that was first distributed in the Data Broadcast Boardgame. Serena's Fokko could be redeemed in: Pocket Monsters X or Y or Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.
The official Japanese Pokémon website revealed in mid February 2015 that Serena's Fokko would be distributed. Full details of this event Pokémon distribution has been added to our Event Pokémon Database. Episode notes for Pocket Monsters XY #62 about this distribution and episode segments have also been added to the Episode Guide.
An on-screen message in Pocket Monsters XY #62 informed viewers to get the event download serial code to unlock Serena's Fokko.
"In today's data broadcast, a "universal serial code" with which you can receive "Serena's Fokko" in your "Pocket Monsters X/Y/OR/AS" video game will be announced. Press the d-button on your remote and participate in the data broadcast!
（今日のデータ放送の中でゲーム『ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ・OR・AS』で「セレナのフォッコ」がもらえる「共通シリアルコード」を発表するぞ。リモコンのｄポタンをおしてデータ放送に参加しよう！）
On February 27th, 2015, the official TV Tokyo Pocket Monsters XY anime website updated and also announced the code as: ＳＥＲＥＮＡ０１
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/02/150214_a01.html
The official Japanese Pokémon website revealed in mid February 2015 that Serena's Fokko would be distributed. Full details of this event Pokémon distribution has been added to our Event Pokémon Database. Episode notes for Pocket Monsters XY #62 about this distribution and episode segments have also been added to the Episode Guide.
An on-screen message in Pocket Monsters XY #62 informed viewers to get the event download serial code to unlock Serena's Fokko.
"In today's data broadcast, a "universal serial code" with which you can receive "Serena's Fokko" in your "Pocket Monsters X/Y/OR/AS" video game will be announced. Press the d-button on your remote and participate in the data broadcast!
（今日のデータ放送の中でゲーム『ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ・OR・AS』で「セレナのフォッコ」がもらえる「共通シリアルコード」を発表するぞ。リモコンのｄポタンをおしてデータ放送に参加しよう！）
On February 27th, 2015, the official TV Tokyo Pocket Monsters XY anime website updated and also announced the code as: ＳＥＲＥＮＡ０１
Sources: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2015/02/150214_a01.html
Beyond Home Entertainment has confirmed that the last 4 episodes on the Pokémon The Series: XY Collection 2 DVD Set are not included in the set. They have recalled all remaining in stores in Australia but though that have already purchased copies can return their copy when the re-released version is distributed to stores.
We're really sorry for the inconvenience guys, we hope you still love us, in the same way that we love you (unconditionally that is).
Source: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondHomeEntertainment/photos/a.397814016983338.1073741825.298828806881860/718138451617558/
Facebook Post
Oops! Our bad, Poké-fans ... we've been made aware of an error on the Pokémon X&Y Collection 2 DVD, which was released two weeks ago. The last four episodes have gone AWOL ... this was due to an incorrect master sent to the manufacturer. If you've already bought a copy, here's what to do: (1) hold onto it; (2) wait until we advise when new (corrected) stock is in stores; and (3) return your copy to your point of purchase for a replacement.We're really sorry for the inconvenience guys, we hope you still love us, in the same way that we love you (unconditionally that is).
Source: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondHomeEntertainment/photos/a.397814016983338.1073741825.298828806881860/718138451617558/
The official Pokémon website has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming 18th season of the English dub of the Pokémon anime and has also announced the Movie 17 Short Dub - Pokémon: Pikachu, What’s This Key?
A new season of Pokémon the Series: XY is about to begin on Cartoon Network! Tune in at 8 a.m. this Saturday, February 7, for the first episode: “Pathways to Performance Partnering!” New challenges, new friends, and dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon await Ash and Pikachu in the next exciting season of Pokémon the Series: XY. The Kalos region is full of wonder and adventure, and Ash and his friends still have so much to explore!
Then, starting at noon, keep watching Cartoon Network for an incredible 4-hour Pokémon marathon! The marathon kicks off with Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, followed by Pokémon Mega Evolution Special I and II. The marathon continues with not just the debut episode, but the first three episodes of the new season! You won’t want to miss this amazing block of Pokémon animation fun!
Follow all season long as Ash competes for Gym badges on his journey toward the Kalos League and meets a new rival along the way! Ash isn’t the only one with big plans for this season: Serena starts her Pokémon Showcase training with ambitions of becoming the Kalos Queen, Clemont has to balance his devotion to invention with his duties as a Gym Leader, and Bonnie continues her never-ending quest to find someone to take care of her big brother. Working together, Ash and his friends will continue to unravel the mystery of Mega Evolution and learn more about the powerful bonds between people and Pokémon!
New episodes from Pokémon the Series: XY will run all season on Cartoon Network at 8 a.m. (7 a.m. Central). Check your local TV listings for channel information.
Also, in celebration of the launch of the new season of Pokémon, be sure to watch the animated special Pokémon: Pikachu, What’s This Key? on Pokémon TV and the Pokémon TV app!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-key-moment-in-pokemon-animation/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ash-and-friends-return-to-kalos/
Press Release - Ash and Friends Return to Kalos!
Watch Cartoon Network this Saturday for a marathon of episodes from the 18th season of Pokémon animation!A new season of Pokémon the Series: XY is about to begin on Cartoon Network! Tune in at 8 a.m. this Saturday, February 7, for the first episode: “Pathways to Performance Partnering!” New challenges, new friends, and dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon await Ash and Pikachu in the next exciting season of Pokémon the Series: XY. The Kalos region is full of wonder and adventure, and Ash and his friends still have so much to explore!
Then, starting at noon, keep watching Cartoon Network for an incredible 4-hour Pokémon marathon! The marathon kicks off with Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, followed by Pokémon Mega Evolution Special I and II. The marathon continues with not just the debut episode, but the first three episodes of the new season! You won’t want to miss this amazing block of Pokémon animation fun!
Follow all season long as Ash competes for Gym badges on his journey toward the Kalos League and meets a new rival along the way! Ash isn’t the only one with big plans for this season: Serena starts her Pokémon Showcase training with ambitions of becoming the Kalos Queen, Clemont has to balance his devotion to invention with his duties as a Gym Leader, and Bonnie continues her never-ending quest to find someone to take care of her big brother. Working together, Ash and his friends will continue to unravel the mystery of Mega Evolution and learn more about the powerful bonds between people and Pokémon!
New episodes from Pokémon the Series: XY will run all season on Cartoon Network at 8 a.m. (7 a.m. Central). Check your local TV listings for channel information.
Also, in celebration of the launch of the new season of Pokémon, be sure to watch the animated special Pokémon: Pikachu, What’s This Key? on Pokémon TV and the Pokémon TV app!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-key-moment-in-pokemon-animation/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ash-and-friends-return-to-kalos/
PokéCon 2015 took place at Crowne Plaza Airport Expo Center in Louisville, KY on January 9-11, 2015. At this year's Pokécon (a Pokémon convention assembled together by Sukoshi Con), Tom Wayland was one of the featured guests. He held a panel giving a behind the scenes look at how he creates the voices of the Pokémon anime. In addition, Mr. Wayland also gives a back story on his career and offers helpful information on how the Pokémon anime is produced.
The panel took place at 3PM on Friday, January 9th, 2015 and our very own TSS_Killer was in attendance and recorded the panel.
Tom Wayland Panel Video
Tom Wayland Panel Video - Notes
- Tom Wayland has directed the Pokémon anime for almost 8 years / 8 seasons as of this panel.
- He saw an ad in the paper for a Producer at Central Park Media and worked there for 4 years.
- Created his own company TripWire Productions and then began doing parts for various anime companies including 4Kids.
- Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys was his first envolvement in the Pokémon franchise. When the The Pokémon Company's license with 4Kids ended, they decided to produce it on their own, they had problems with the company they were initially working for and Tom managed to get the production contract for the show. Since Movie 10/Season 11, he has been involved with all the episodes of the anime.
- He has voiced many of the Pokémon in the English dub.
- He also confirmed as of that panel (Friday, January 9th, 2015), the title of the second XY English dub series was NOT finalized and was still tentative.
- His favorite Pokémon voice is Pikachu voiced by Ikue_Ōtani (大谷 育江)
The official Italian Pokémon website announced that the 17th Pokémon Movie Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione will debut in theaters in Italy in a 4-Day event from February 21st, 2015 until February 24th, 2015. Last year the 17th movie debuted in theaters in Japan, Australia, and Canada marking an increased theatrical distribution of the movies worldwide.
Nel film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione, il Pokémon misterioso Diancie è la principessa del sotterraneo Regno dei diamanti popolato da centinaia di Carbink. Il cuore di diamante che alimenta il mondo in cui vivono si sta esaurendo e Diancie non è ancora abbastanza forte per crearne un altro. Mentre è alla ricerca del Pokémon leggendario Xerneas, Diancie s'imbatte in uno stuolo di furfanti che vogliono sfruttare il suo potere di produzione di diamanti, ma che finiscono per risvegliare il Pokémon leggendario Yveltal dal suo bozzolo! Riusciranno Ash e i suoi amici ad aiutare Diancie a trovare la sua vera forza, a fermare la furia di Yveltal e salvare il Regno dei diamanti?
Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione è il primo film Pokémon in cui compaiono Pokémon della regione di Kalos, dove sono ambientati i videogiochi Pokémon X e Pokémon Y e la 17ª stagione della serie animata Pokémon XY.
Non perderti questa fantastica avventura nelle sale cinematografiche che partecipano a questo straordinario evento dal 21 al 24 febbraio!
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/it/novita/diancie-arriva-sul-grande-schermo/ and http://www.pokemonalcinema.it/
Press Release - Diancie arriva sul grande schermo!
A febbraio il film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione arriva al cinema! La proiezione del film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione avverrà nelle sale cinematografiche che partecipano a questo straordinario evento per soli quattro giorni, dal 21 al 24 febbraio 2015!Nel film Pokémon Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione, il Pokémon misterioso Diancie è la principessa del sotterraneo Regno dei diamanti popolato da centinaia di Carbink. Il cuore di diamante che alimenta il mondo in cui vivono si sta esaurendo e Diancie non è ancora abbastanza forte per crearne un altro. Mentre è alla ricerca del Pokémon leggendario Xerneas, Diancie s'imbatte in uno stuolo di furfanti che vogliono sfruttare il suo potere di produzione di diamanti, ma che finiscono per risvegliare il Pokémon leggendario Yveltal dal suo bozzolo! Riusciranno Ash e i suoi amici ad aiutare Diancie a trovare la sua vera forza, a fermare la furia di Yveltal e salvare il Regno dei diamanti?
Diancie e il bozzolo della distruzione è il primo film Pokémon in cui compaiono Pokémon della regione di Kalos, dove sono ambientati i videogiochi Pokémon X e Pokémon Y e la 17ª stagione della serie animata Pokémon XY.
Non perderti questa fantastica avventura nelle sale cinematografiche che partecipano a questo straordinario evento dal 21 al 24 febbraio!
4-Day Cinema Event Trailer
Sources: http://www.pokemon.com/it/novita/diancie-arriva-sul-grande-schermo/ and http://www.pokemonalcinema.it/
Further pages from the February 2015 issue of Corocoro, as well as a better scan of one of the pages leaked earlier, have leaked on the internet. Translations follow. Note that some of the text refers back to things mentioned on earlier, unavailable pages:
A Mythical Pokémon Holding Shining Rings Debuts in the Games! And in the Movie!
It's defining feature is the rings on its two horns and torso!!
Hoopa will play a major role in the movie as well!!
It can now be revealed that Hoopa will appear in this summer's movie as well. The word "Hoopa" also appears in the movie's official title. This Pokémon is the key to the movie's story!
Here's how it will look in the movie! How will it utilize those rings!?
It loves donuts!?
Hoopa loves pranks, but it also loves ring-shaped donuts.
The movie will premiere all across japan July 18th!!
The official title is already being revealed!!
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
The word "Rings" refers to the rings Hoopa carries, but what does it mean by "Archdjinni"...!? Will the movie clear up this mystery!?
Hoopa isn't all you should look forward to: An alternate-colored Rayquaza will also be fighting in the movie!!
Make sure to note the black Rayquaza's role in the movie!!
Incredibly, it's also revealed that this alternate-colored black Rayquaza will appear and mega evolve in this summer's movie! Make sure to obtain it at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair and enjoy the movie!!
Check out the gallant figure of the black Mega Rayquaza as it fights the Primal Reversed Pokémon!
The black Mega Rayquaza swirls through the sky in the movie trailer!
Just what is this duo looking at...!?
The Pokémon Tretta Set 5 - "Invasion: Mega Rayquaza"
Two anime tie-in tretta!
A dream collaboration with the anime! Satoshi and Serena's Pokémon appear on set 5 tretta for you to use!!
Satoshi's Pikachu appears!
Satoshi's Pikachu is a Master Class tretta! It's both cute and very strong!
Serena's Yancham appears as well!
This tretta is included with a CD for a limited time! The mystery behind Serena's silhouette awaits you in a later announcement.
The tretta will be included with the limited Pokémon edition of the CD for the Pokémon ending theme song sung by Shoko Nakagawa that will be released Wednesday February 18th, 2015!
A notice about the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"
In the episode of the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" that airs Thursday February 12th, 2015, 100 people will get the chance to receive the "Satoshi's Pikachu" and "Serena's Yancham" tretta via a lottery! Further, the mystery behind Serena's silhouette will be revealed during this airing!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, February 2015 issue
A Mythical Pokémon Holding Shining Rings Debuts in the Games! And in the Movie!
It's defining feature is the rings on its two horns and torso!!
Hoopa will play a major role in the movie as well!!
It can now be revealed that Hoopa will appear in this summer's movie as well. The word "Hoopa" also appears in the movie's official title. This Pokémon is the key to the movie's story!
Here's how it will look in the movie! How will it utilize those rings!?
It loves donuts!?
Hoopa loves pranks, but it also loves ring-shaped donuts.
The movie will premiere all across japan July 18th!!
The official title is already being revealed!!
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
The word "Rings" refers to the rings Hoopa carries, but what does it mean by "Archdjinni"...!? Will the movie clear up this mystery!?
Hoopa isn't all you should look forward to: An alternate-colored Rayquaza will also be fighting in the movie!!
Make sure to note the black Rayquaza's role in the movie!!
Incredibly, it's also revealed that this alternate-colored black Rayquaza will appear and mega evolve in this summer's movie! Make sure to obtain it at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair and enjoy the movie!!
Check out the gallant figure of the black Mega Rayquaza as it fights the Primal Reversed Pokémon!
The black Mega Rayquaza swirls through the sky in the movie trailer!
Just what is this duo looking at...!?
The Pokémon Tretta Set 5 - "Invasion: Mega Rayquaza"
Two anime tie-in tretta!
A dream collaboration with the anime! Satoshi and Serena's Pokémon appear on set 5 tretta for you to use!!
Satoshi's Pikachu appears!
Satoshi's Pikachu is a Master Class tretta! It's both cute and very strong!
Serena's Yancham appears as well!
This tretta is included with a CD for a limited time! The mystery behind Serena's silhouette awaits you in a later announcement.
The tretta will be included with the limited Pokémon edition of the CD for the Pokémon ending theme song sung by Shoko Nakagawa that will be released Wednesday February 18th, 2015!
A notice about the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"
In the episode of the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" that airs Thursday February 12th, 2015, 100 people will get the chance to receive the "Satoshi's Pikachu" and "Serena's Yancham" tretta via a lottery! Further, the mystery behind Serena's silhouette will be revealed during this airing!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, February 2015 issue
During the January 14th, 2015 European Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo Anime Channel was announced. It is a Video on Demand service that will be only available across Europe. Owners of a Nintendo 3DS can download the application from the Nintendo eShop on February 13th, 2015. The service will include episodes of the Pokémon Anime.
