At stores nationwide in Japan where you can play Pokémon MEZASTAR, special tags based on the Pocket Monsters (2023) anime featuring Liko's Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco will be distributed. Ask the store staff, "Please give me a MEZASTAR tag!" The campaign goes from July 15th, 2023 until all the tags are given out. They will not be distributed at Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores.

Distribution Dates:

Liko's Sprigatito Tag: Starting July 15th, 2023
Roy's Fuecoco Tag: Starting July 29th, 2023

Source: https://pokemonmezastar.com/event/e230615/

On Thursday, July 20th, 2023 from 11:45am to 12:45pm in Room 6BCF at Comic-Con 2023 San Diego, The Pokémon Company International will be holding a panel about localizing the Pokémon anime and will have a behind the scenes look at the upcoming show Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Pokémon: Bringing Iconic Animation to Global Audiences

Thursday, July 20 • 11:45am - 12:45pm
The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the beloved Pokémon animated series is localized from its original Japanese version to one of the most popular series enjoyed by international audiences. In a panel moderated by streamer and comic book writer Meghan Camarena (also known as Strawburry17), TPCi's Taito Okiura (vice president of marketing and business development), Andy Gose (senior director of media production), and Hilary Thomas (senior producer) will discuss optimizing the series for global viewers, provide fans with a sneak peek at the special collection of episodes that will conclude Ash and his Pikachu's 25-season storied journey in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, and share new behind-the-scenes insights regarding the highly anticipated Pokémon Horizons: The Series coming soon to fans around the world.

Source: https://www.comic-con.org/cci/thursday

Press Release - Pokémon Reveals Plans for Comic-Con International Featuring First-Ever Panel Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Its Iconic Animation

The Pokémon Company International to Provide Behind-the-Scenes Insights into How It Delivers Animation from Japan to Fans Around the World, Including ‘Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series’ Finale and the Upcoming ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’

​​​​​​​Additional Fan-Focused Pokémon Experiences Available During Comic-Con International

Bellevue, Wash. — July 6, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that it is headed to San Diego and will host its first-ever panel at Comic-Con International 2023. The panel, titled “Pokémon: Bringing Iconic Animation to Global Audiences,” comes ahead of a historic milestone for the Pokémon brand and animated series — the upcoming conclusion of Ash Ketchum’s story arc and the highly anticipated beginning of a new era with “Pokémon Horizons: The Series.”

Taking place on Thursday, July 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PDT in Room 6BCF of the San Diego Convention Center, the panel will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the beloved Pokémon animated series is localized from its original Japanese version to one of the most popular series enjoyed by international audiences. In addition, attendees will receive sneak peeks of the final part of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” — also known as the special collection of episodes concluding Ash and his Pikachu’s storied, 25-season journey — as well as the highly anticipated “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” coming soon around the world.

“This is an incredibly exciting time for the Pokémon brand and animated series as we celebrate Ash Ketchum’s legacy while gearing up for new adventures with Liko and Roy in ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series,’” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Comic-Con International is the premier pop culture event and the perfect place to celebrate these icons who have made an indelible mark on popular culture. As we embark on this new chapter, we invite attendees to join us as we share never-before-seen insights into how we localize the beloved animated series so that Trainers around the world can enjoy their favorite stories and characters.”

In addition to the animation panel hosted by The Pokémon Company International, Trainers can look forward to the “Jazwares Spotlight” panel hosted by Pokémon master toy licensing partner Jazwares. This panel will highlight the toymaker’s hottest products for 2023, including new Pokémon collectibles. More details on timing and location will be announced soon.

Outside of panels, Trainers will be able to engage with the Pokémon brand through various experiences on the show floor, such as photo opportunities, fan-focused giveaways and product previews, at the Jazwares booth #3513, Mattel booth #3029 and Bandai Namco booths #3329 and #301 (featuring Pokémon products from Bandai Spirits and Kawada, respectively) that are unique to Comic-Con International attendees. In addition, Trainers can purchase official Pokémon merchandise unique to Comic-Con International at the Jazwares and Mattel booths. Lastly, publishing partner Insight Editions will pass out recipe cards from its upcoming “Pokémon Baking Book” at their booth #2129, while supplies last.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Plans-for-Comic-Con-International-Featuring-First-Ever

It's Ash VS Leon for the title of World Champion! The Masters Eight Tournament continues with Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, now available on Netflix in the United States!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series | Part 3 now available on Netflix

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0UnnkzoyVE

Press Release - New Episodes of ‘Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series’ — Featuring Ash Ketchum’s Legendary World Championship Victory — Premieres Today on Netflix in the U.S.

Bellevue, Wash. — June 23, 2023 — The Pokémon Company International announced the third batch of episodes of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,” the globally popular Pokémon animated series, premieres today exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

In the newest episodes, Trainers can join Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu on their latest adventures in the Pokémon world and witness the duo’s legendary victory as they achieve the goal of becoming World Champion after 25 seasons of countless battles and challenging quests.

For a sneak peek at the adventures leading up to Ash and Pikachu’s historic Pokémon World Coronation Series win, Trainers can watch a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Ahead of the new Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” Trainers are invited to send off Ash and his Pikachu in the final chapter of their adventures, which will conclude with a collection of special episodes to commemorate their 25-season journey. Availability of these future episodes will be announced at a later date.

“Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” Synopsis:

The stakes are higher than ever for Ash, Goh and Chloe as they advance toward their goals! As the Pokémon World Coronation Series tournament heats up, intensive training is in store for Ash, Pikachu and their Pokémon friends. Meanwhile, Goh embarks on a series of challenging trial missions to become a member of Project Mew. And as Chloe and Eevee learn about the different evolutionary paths that Eevee can take, will they be able to come to a decision about its future? Get ready for nonstop action, familiar faces from journeys past and more Pokémon discoveries to be made!

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Ultimate-Journeys-The-Series-19285

Netflix has announced that they will have a panel at Anime Expo 2023 on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 3:15pm to 4:15pm PT, where they will talk about anime titles including Pokémon Concierge. Anime Expo 2023 takes place in downtown Los Angeles, California from July 1st to 4th, 2023.

Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) Tweet - June 8th, 2023

Netflix is going to Anime Expo 2023! Check out our panel on Saturday, July 1, 2023, 3:15pm - 4:15pm (PT), where we talk about anime titles Pokémon Concierge, PLUTO, and BEASTARS FINAL SEASON, and live action titles such as Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead!

Source: https://twitter.com/NetflixAnime/status/1666973489017012224

New information has been revealed about the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"). Episode 10, airing June 9th, 2023, will feature the debuts of the Paldea region Pokémon League Champion Nemo and Bowl Town Gym Leader Colza, with Eri Kitamura playing Nemo and Kazuya Nakai playing Colza. In addition, the title and synopsis for episode 10 has been revealed. The official Anipoke Twitter account also posted the interviews on June 2nd, 2023.

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Episode 10 Preview

Original YouTube Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7zWhicyczw

Friday, June 9th, 2023 / Episode 10 Nemo and Colza
When Liko and Roy arrive in Bowl Town, the two of them meet the Champion Rank Trainer Nemo who accompanies them to Gym Leader Colza, but it turns out his Gym is closed...?! What has happened to him...?!


A comment from Eri Kitamura, the voice of Nemo:
It was both fun and educational for me to bounce ideas off the anime staff as we fine-tuned Nemo's characterization based on both my personal interpretation of her characterization from when I played the Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet video game and the characterization they wanted to do.
The Pokémon battle fanatic Nemo you know from the video game is super intense in the anime as well! Everything she did was so filled with energy I was dripping with sweat while playing her!! I've played several Pocket Monsters characters before, both anime and video game ones, and I'm extremely honored I once again get to play such a wonderful character! I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of expressions we'll get from Nemo in the anime myself, so please look forward to this episode!


A comment from Kazuya Nakai, the voice of Colza:
I was initially really worried about this role because Colza is a character that attracted so much attention from everyone that played the game, but when I first started playing him I had so much fun my worries were instantly blown away. Colza seems very gloomy and hard to please at first, but it's no surprise that the children that live nearby love him dearly. He's very picky, but also extremely open minded and tries to see the best in others. I just love his constantly swinging emotional state, he's such a good person. I myself am also really looking forward to seeing what Liko and Roy will get out of their encounter with him and what he'll get out of his encounter with them.

Japanese Press Release

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」に、パルデア地方ポケモンリーグチャンピオン・ネモと、ボウルタウンのジムリーダー・コルサが初登場！　注目のキャストは、ネモ役に喜多村英梨さん、コルサ役に中井和哉さんに決定！　さらに第10話のサブタイトルとあらすじを公開しました。
リコの父・アレックスの導きで、ボウルタウンのジムリーダー・コルサに会いにきたリコとロイ。ふたりはボウルタウンで、チャンピオンランクのトレーナー・ネモと出会う！ネモと一緒に、コルサの元を訪ねるリコとロイだったが、現在ジムは閉鎖中…！？　コルサの身に一体何が…。
ネモ役・喜多村英梨さん、コルサ役・中井和哉さんからコメントが到着しました！ 是非この機会にご紹介のご検討を頂けますようお願い申し上げます。

【ネモ役・喜多村英梨さんコメント】
ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』をプレイしていた時に自分が解釈していたネモのキャラクター像と、アニメチームのスタッフの皆様が創り上げたいネモのキャラクター像との擦り合わせや微調整が、芝居への取り組みとして楽しくもあり勉強にもなりました。
ゲームでお馴染みの「ポケモンバトル大好き！」なネモの勢いは、アニメでもとにかく熱いです！　快活な彼女の行動全てがエネルギッシュで、演じている時は汗だくでした！！
これまでも、アニメシリーズやゲームなど『ポケットモンスター』では様々なキャラクターで参加させていただきましたが、今回も素敵なキャラクターを演じるご縁がありとても光栄です！アニメでのネモがどんな表情を魅せていくのか、私自身も楽しみにしています！　是非ご期待ください！

【コルサ役・中井和哉さんコメント】
ゲームをプレイしている皆様からの注目度が高いキャラクターということで、内心「ヤバい…」と思いましたが、いざ演じてみると、そんな不安も吹っ飛ぶくらいの楽しさでした。一見、暗くて気難しそうな彼が、周りの子供たちから慕われているのも納得です。こだわりが強いけど意外と視野も広い。他者を見る目が優しい。とにかくグラグラな情緒が愛おしい。いい奴じゃないですか。
彼がリコやロイから何を得て何を与えるのか、僕も楽しみにしています。

The official Pokémon website has announced that Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 Now on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. Part 3 will be available to watch on Netflix starting on June 23rd, 2023.

Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 Now on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play

The first 12 episodes of Ash’s final season as the star of Pokémon the Series are now available to rent or purchase.

Season 25 of Pokémon the Series marks the final stretch of Ash and Pikachu’s legendary journey in the animated series. You’ll be able to watch the first chapter of this adventure whenever you want now that Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1 is available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. This collection includes the first 12 episodes of the season, and future volumes will complete the set.

In Part 1, Ash wants to take Gengar’s training to the next level by having it Gigantamax, and a usually shy Gym Leader is eager to help! Back home, Ren must protect Francois when the city’s Magnemite begin to rampage. Then, it’s time for reunions as Team Rocket runs into old rivals, Ash and Goh visit Sophocles, and Goh joins Gary and Horace in a Project Mew trial mission. Meanwhile, Chloe and Eevee continue to explore Eevee’s potential Evolutions, and Ash and Gengar face Marnie in battle. And when Ash and Leon team up for special training, what kind of Pokémon adventure awaits?

Head over to iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play now to bring home Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 1!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-part-1-now-on-itunes-amazon-and-google-play

It’s all come down to this. Mark your calendars—the final battles from the Masters Eight Tournament unfold in exciting episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, coming 6/23 to US Netflix!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Part 3 | Coming 6/23 to US Netflix

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXDkdARmCo

Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is Coming to Netflix

Starting June 23, 2023, tune in to see Ash battle Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament for the title of World Champion.

The final season of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures continues when Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series comes to Netflix on June 23, 2023. The Masters Eight Tournament is underway in this collection of 15 episodes, and friends (both human and Pokémon) come together to support Ash and Pikachu as they face some of their toughest opponents ever. This, of course, all leads to Ash’s dramatic battle against Galar Champion Leon for the title of World Champion!

When they’re not cheering on our hero, Ash’s current traveling companions are having some adventures of their own. Goh continues his work with Project Mew, but his quest to find the Mythical Pokémon is complicated by an appearance by the Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. Chloe and Eevee continue their exploration, as well, learning about the infinite possibilities that the world of Pokémon has to offer.

Check out the latest trailer now, and be sure to tune in to Netflix on June 23 to see Part 3 of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/part-3-of-pokemon-ultimate-journeys-the-series-is-coming-to-netflix

Phil Rynda has announced on his LinkedIn profile that he has joined The Pokémon Company International as Director of Original Animation and that new animated films, series, and short will be part of his job.

Phil Rynda on LinkedIn:

I'm thrilled to have joined The Pokémon Company International as Director of Original Animation. I can't wait to explore the amazing characters and worlds of Pokémon through animated films, series, and short form. Woo!

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7061430884658249728/

The 12th Pocket Monsters movie Arceus - Towards the Continuum of Conquest is being re-released in theaters nationwide in South Korea starting on May 31st, 2023. A number of theater gifts will be distributed to promote the movie showing. The serial codes can be used in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.


The first week, a total of three gifts will be distributed including: a serial code for a Pikachu Colored Pichu, the promo card Arceus V, and a special gift for Pokémon GO featuring 10x Poké Balls and 5x Great Balls. In the second week, starting on June 10th, 2023, a special Arceus Pokémon Ga-olé disk will be distributed, which features the Mythical Pokémon Arceus from the movie. The movie title logo will be on the label of the disk.

To promote the release of the movie, another serial code for a Bronzong based upon the one used by Marcus will also be distributed to those that spend at least 60,000 won in merchandise at the Pokémon Store Online. The codes will be available starting on April 28th, 2023 at 18:00 until they run out.

YouTube Clip - Movie Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHdWRDTLpw

Pikachu Colored Pichu:

OT: Michina (미케나)
Moves: Charge, Endure, Volt Tackle, Helping Hand
Level: 30
Held Item: Everstone

Bronzong:

OT: Gishin
Moves: Flash Cannon, Gyro Ball, Psychic, Hypnosis
Level: 50

Sources: https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/2023_M12/menu294 and https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoKr/

The Pokémon Company International won the 2023 People's Voice Video Animation Webby Award for the animated series Pokémon: Hisuian Snow. The award was announced on April 25th, 2023.

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow tells the story of a boy named Alec and his encounter with a Hisuian Zorua. When he was younger, Alec's father taught him that people and Pokémon cannot live together. But Alec's interactions with the Zorua might offer a different lesson.

Source: https://winners.webbyawards.com/2023/video/video-series-channels/animation/246638/pokmon-hisuian-snow-animated-series