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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Monday April 1st: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3608
Media Information
Magazines:
Monday April 1st: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3608
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Wednesday March 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of the movie poster & information on the pre-order ticket
Wednesday March 20th: "Nintendo Dream" - Presentation of the movie poster & information on the pre-order ticket
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3605
Media Information
Magazines:
Wednesday March 20th: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Presentation of the movie poster & information on the pre-order ticket
Wednesday March 20th: "Nintendo Dream" - Presentation of the movie poster & information on the pre-order ticket
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3605
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Receive a Striking Back Mewtwo in Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Eievui with the special pre-order ticket!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
On sale Friday April 14th!
You can receive it with a serial code!!
On sale: Friday April 14th to Thursday July 11th
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" can be redeemed: Friday April 12th to Monday September 30th
*Take particular note of the fact that the serial code becomes unusable the instant this period is up.
Standard ticket: 1,400yen
Junior ticket: 800yen
*Ticket types, prices and age restrictions vary by theaters.
*Special pre-order tickets still up for sale can be turned into mvtkcards.
For inquiries concerning mvtk, go here.
*Parent-and-child pair tickets are not available.
*For details on the tickets, please inquire at the theater/store itself.
*If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.
*Each serial code will let you receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo".
*If you have multiple special pre-order tickets, you can receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" for each ticket in a single save data file.
These are the games you can be given the "Striking Back Mewtwo" in!
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game.
If you enter the serial code printed on the back of the special pre-order ticket in one of the two games listed above using a Nintendo Switch that's connected to the Internet, you'll receive a "Striking Back Mewtwo".
If you scratch the silver portion on the back of the special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.
*In order to receive the giveaway with the serial code, you must connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Please update to the latest version of the game you are using:
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
*You will receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" per serial code.
*Please note that you can not use the same serial code to receive the giveaway on a different save data file, nor can you use it to receive the giveaway a second time if you delete the save data file you received it in.
*A serial code can not be used after the listed period is up.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
This is how amazing the "Striking Back Mewtwo" is!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
Striking Back Mewtwo
Species: Genetic Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 2.0m
Weight: 122.0kg
Level: 70
Nature: Quiet
Moves: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier, Calm Mind
Owner's name: Professor
Ball: Precious Ball
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
All the "capabilities" of the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out are among the strongest as far as all Pokémon are concerned!
Believe it or not, its CP is an overwhelming "10000"!
Its power in comparison to a freshly caught Mewtwo is clear as day.
It takes pride in its overwhelming power and thinks nothing of any opponent.
A comparison between the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out and a Mewtwo that was just caught in the Hanada Cave.
The moves it knows
Psychic
Type: Psychic
Classification: Special
Attacks by sending a strong telekinetic force at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
Type: Ghost
Classification: Special
Attacks by hurling a lump of black shadow at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Barrier
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
Creates a sturdy wall and sharply raises the user's Defense stat.
Calm Mind
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
By quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit, the user raises its own Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
How to receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo"
The gift can be received by entering the serial code into the game you want to receive it in at a location where you can connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
*You do not receive the gift directly at the place where you bought the special pre-order ticket.
What you need to receive the gift:
*A special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code
(when you scratch off the silver portion on the back of the ticket, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.)
(If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.)
*A Nintendo Switch system.
(Have a properly charged Nintendo Switch system prepared)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo Switch games "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui"
(the gift can not be received in other games in the "Pocket Monsters" series)
Advance preparations:
*Make your Nintendo Switch system capable of connecting to the Internet
In order to receive the gift, you need to connect your Nintendo Switch series system to the Internet. Please check the following page for how to connect to the Internet:
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*Acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Enter the serial code in the game you want the gift in and receive the "Mystery Gift" Start your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game, and enter the series code using the "Mystery Gift" feature. You will receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo".
For those who have just started playing:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui", the "Link" option will not be listed in the menu. In order to use the link function, please play up to the point where you deliver the "Delivery" to Professor Okido in-game. (will take approx. 1 hour *depends the player)
Step 1: Press the X button to open the menu.
Step 2: Choose "Link".
Step 3: Choose "Mystery Gift".
Step 4: Choose "Receive via serial code/password".
Step 5: Enter the serial code. (Take your time to avoid making a mistake. Note that the serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.)
Step 6: The message "Searching for a gift" will be displayed.
Step 7: Choose the gift you want to receive.
Step 8: The gift has been received. The game saves this automatically, so the process is now done. (Do not turn the power off until this point.)
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" you received will be in your "Pokémon Box". Press the X button on the field screen to open the menu, then choose "Pokémon on hand" -> "Pokémon Box" to see that you have it.
If you are unable to receive the gift:
These are the messages that may be displayed if you are unable to receive the gift, and what to do in each case. Try the listed solution:
Case A: The serial code you entered is wrong:
If the game tells you "The serial code or password is wrong. Please double check the serial code or password you have." when you entered the serial code during step 5, some numbers or letters have been entered wrong.
Check the serial code written on the special pre-order ticket again and enter it one more time.
*Serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
Case B: The serial code has already been used:
If the game tells you "This serial code has already been used. Serial codes that have been used can not be used again in other save data files." when you entered the serial code during step 5, the serial code has already been used (once you have used a serial code, you can not use it again, not even in another save data file). If you have multiple games, please check that you haven't already received the gift in another game. If multiple users are playing the same game on the same Nintendo Switch, please check that another user hasn't used the serial code. You can check this by selecting "Link" -> "Mystery Gift" -> "Check Gifts" from the menu screen.
Case C: Airplane Mode is "ON":
If the game tells you "Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF". You can change this is the Quick Settings menu." when you entered the serial code during step 5, you are unable to connect to the Internet because the Nintendo Switch's Airplane Mode is set to "ON".
Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF" either by holding down the HOME button to access the Quick Settings or by using the "Airplane Mode" option in "Settings" on the Nintendo Switch HOME menu.
Case D: Your copy of "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" is not the latest version:
If the game tells you "You will need to update your game. Please restart the game and update (when you restart, all data that has not been saved will be lost)." when you entered the serial code during step 5, your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game's update data may not be the latest version. Please place the cursor on the game's icon on the HOME menu and press the + button.
When the menu appears, please select the "Update software" option, then choose "Update via the Internet" to receive the most recent update date.
*Updating is free.
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
Case E: Your Nintendo Switch is not the latest version:
When you connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, the message "Update data found. Downloading." may appear. If so, your Nintendo Switch system may not be the latest system version. Please follow the onscreen instructions to update it.
*Updating is free.
You can also update your system's data via the HOME menu. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, then choose the "Settings" icon on the HOME menu, then use the "System update" option in "System".
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Support Center. Contact information can be found here
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll receive a "Striking Back Pikachu"!
Pikachu strikes back as well?
Pikachu, wearing Satoshi's hat, is striking the same pose as Mewtwo!
This mascot is exclusive to theaters!
It will be given out to a total of 300,000 customers all across Japan.
(Distribution will end once stock runs out)
The special pre-order ticket can be bought at:
7-Eleven, Aeon, Aeon Supercenter, Ito-Yokado, Toys R Us, Apita, Piago, Bic Camera and Tsutaya Records stores, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and theaters screening the Pokémon movies.
*some stores exempt
Detailed info on which stores will sell the ticket will be posted in early April.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
Special Pre-order Ticket Information
Receive a Striking Back Mewtwo in Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Eievui with the special pre-order ticket!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
On sale Friday April 14th!
You can receive it with a serial code!!
On sale: Friday April 14th to Thursday July 11th
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" can be redeemed: Friday April 12th to Monday September 30th
*Take particular note of the fact that the serial code becomes unusable the instant this period is up.
Standard ticket: 1,400yen
Junior ticket: 800yen
*Ticket types, prices and age restrictions vary by theaters.
*Special pre-order tickets still up for sale can be turned into mvtkcards.
For inquiries concerning mvtk, go here.
*Parent-and-child pair tickets are not available.
*For details on the tickets, please inquire at the theater/store itself.
*If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.
*Each serial code will let you receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo".
*If you have multiple special pre-order tickets, you can receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" for each ticket in a single save data file.
These are the games you can be given the "Striking Back Mewtwo" in!
*Both the cartridge versions and the download versions can be used.
*You can not receive this giveaway in any other "Pocket Monsters" series game.
If you enter the serial code printed on the back of the special pre-order ticket in one of the two games listed above using a Nintendo Switch that's connected to the Internet, you'll receive a "Striking Back Mewtwo".
If you scratch the silver portion on the back of the special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.
*In order to receive the giveaway with the serial code, you must connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Please update to the latest version of the game you are using:
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
*You will receive one "Striking Back Mewtwo" per serial code.
*Please note that you can not use the same serial code to receive the giveaway on a different save data file, nor can you use it to receive the giveaway a second time if you delete the save data file you received it in.
*A serial code can not be used after the listed period is up.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
This is how amazing the "Striking Back Mewtwo" is!
Experience what "The Strongest" means!
Striking Back Mewtwo
Species: Genetic Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 2.0m
Weight: 122.0kg
Level: 70
Nature: Quiet
Moves: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Barrier, Calm Mind
Owner's name: Professor
Ball: Precious Ball
A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
All the "capabilities" of the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out are among the strongest as far as all Pokémon are concerned!
Believe it or not, its CP is an overwhelming "10000"!
Its power in comparison to a freshly caught Mewtwo is clear as day.
It takes pride in its overwhelming power and thinks nothing of any opponent.
A comparison between the "Striking Back Mewtwo" we're giving out and a Mewtwo that was just caught in the Hanada Cave.
The moves it knows
Psychic
Type: Psychic
Classification: Special
Attacks by sending a strong telekinetic force at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
Type: Ghost
Classification: Special
Attacks by hurling a lump of black shadow at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Barrier
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
Creates a sturdy wall and sharply raises the user's Defense stat.
Calm Mind
Type: Psychic
Classification: Status
By quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit, the user raises its own Sp. Atk and Sp. Def.
How to receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo"
The gift can be received by entering the serial code into the game you want to receive it in at a location where you can connect your Nintendo Switch system to the Internet.
*You do not receive the gift directly at the place where you bought the special pre-order ticket.
What you need to receive the gift:
*A special pre-order ticket w/ "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code
(when you scratch off the silver portion on the back of the ticket, a 16-character alphanumeric code will appear. This is the "Striking Back Mewtwo" serial code.)
(If you purchase a special pre-order ticket at 7-Eleven, the ticket can be split into two parts, one with the "movie admission ticket" and the "Striking Back Mewtwo serial code", and one with an explanation of how to use it.)
*A Nintendo Switch system.
(Have a properly charged Nintendo Switch system prepared)
*A copy of either of the Nintendo Switch games "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui"
(the gift can not be received in other games in the "Pocket Monsters" series)
Advance preparations:
*Make your Nintendo Switch system capable of connecting to the Internet
In order to receive the gift, you need to connect your Nintendo Switch series system to the Internet. Please check the following page for how to connect to the Internet:
For info on how to connect to the Internet:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/switch/internet/index.html
*Acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
You will need to acquire a Nintendo Account and link the user that will be receiving the "Mystery Gift".
A Nintendo Account is an account required to use the various services Nintendo offers, and is free to create.
If the system is used by multiple users, each user will need to be linked to their respective Nintendo Accounts.
For info on Nintendo Accounts:
Nintendo home page: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/index.html
*It is not necessary to subscribe to "Nintendo Switch Online" (paid service).
*Confirm in advance that you are logged in as the user you want to receive the giveaway, then receive it.
Enter the serial code in the game you want the gift in and receive the "Mystery Gift" Start your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game, and enter the series code using the "Mystery Gift" feature. You will receive the "Striking Back Mewtwo".
For those who have just started playing:
*When you first start playing "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui", the "Link" option will not be listed in the menu. In order to use the link function, please play up to the point where you deliver the "Delivery" to Professor Okido in-game. (will take approx. 1 hour *depends the player)
Step 1: Press the X button to open the menu.
Step 2: Choose "Link".
Step 3: Choose "Mystery Gift".
Step 4: Choose "Receive via serial code/password".
Step 5: Enter the serial code. (Take your time to avoid making a mistake. Note that the serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.)
Step 6: The message "Searching for a gift" will be displayed.
Step 7: Choose the gift you want to receive.
Step 8: The gift has been received. The game saves this automatically, so the process is now done. (Do not turn the power off until this point.)
The "Striking Back Mewtwo" you received will be in your "Pokémon Box". Press the X button on the field screen to open the menu, then choose "Pokémon on hand" -> "Pokémon Box" to see that you have it.
If you are unable to receive the gift:
These are the messages that may be displayed if you are unable to receive the gift, and what to do in each case. Try the listed solution:
Case A: The serial code you entered is wrong:
If the game tells you "The serial code or password is wrong. Please double check the serial code or password you have." when you entered the serial code during step 5, some numbers or letters have been entered wrong.
Check the serial code written on the special pre-order ticket again and enter it one more time.
*Serial codes do not use the characters I, O or Z.
*If you enter the serial code wrong 10 times, you will be unable to enter a serial code for a limited period of time. Please try again after 24 hours.
Case B: The serial code has already been used:
If the game tells you "This serial code has already been used. Serial codes that have been used can not be used again in other save data files." when you entered the serial code during step 5, the serial code has already been used (once you have used a serial code, you can not use it again, not even in another save data file). If you have multiple games, please check that you haven't already received the gift in another game. If multiple users are playing the same game on the same Nintendo Switch, please check that another user hasn't used the serial code. You can check this by selecting "Link" -> "Mystery Gift" -> "Check Gifts" from the menu screen.
Case C: Airplane Mode is "ON":
If the game tells you "Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF". You can change this is the Quick Settings menu." when you entered the serial code during step 5, you are unable to connect to the Internet because the Nintendo Switch's Airplane Mode is set to "ON".
Please set Airplane Mode to "OFF" either by holding down the HOME button to access the Quick Settings or by using the "Airplane Mode" option in "Settings" on the Nintendo Switch HOME menu.
Case D: Your copy of "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" is not the latest version:
If the game tells you "You will need to update your game. Please restart the game and update (when you restart, all data that has not been saved will be lost)." when you entered the serial code during step 5, your "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" game's update data may not be the latest version. Please place the cursor on the game's icon on the HOME menu and press the + button.
When the menu appears, please select the "Update software" option, then choose "Update via the Internet" to receive the most recent update date.
*Updating is free.
"Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu/Let's Go! Eievui" ver.1.0.1 (as of March 2019)
Case E: Your Nintendo Switch is not the latest version:
When you connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, the message "Update data found. Downloading." may appear. If so, your Nintendo Switch system may not be the latest system version. Please follow the onscreen instructions to update it.
*Updating is free.
You can also update your system's data via the HOME menu. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, then choose the "Settings" icon on the HOME menu, then use the "System update" option in "System".
If you receive any other messages, please contact the Pokémon Customer Support Center. Contact information can be found here
If you buy the special pre-order ticket at the theater, you'll receive a "Striking Back Pikachu"!
Pikachu strikes back as well?
Pikachu, wearing Satoshi's hat, is striking the same pose as Mewtwo!
This mascot is exclusive to theaters!
It will be given out to a total of 300,000 customers all across Japan.
(Distribution will end once stock runs out)
The special pre-order ticket can be bought at:
7-Eleven, Aeon, Aeon Supercenter, Ito-Yokado, Toys R Us, Apita, Piago, Bic Camera and Tsutaya Records stores, Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and theaters screening the Pokémon movies.
*some stores exempt
Detailed info on which stores will sell the ticket will be posted in early April.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Friday March 15th: "Monthly Corocoro Comic" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
Friday March 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3603
Media Information
Magazines:
Friday March 15th: "Monthly Corocoro Comic" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
Friday March 15th: "Corocoro Aniki" - The latest illustration & information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3603
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Masachika Ichimura is returning as a guest voice actor
in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", which premieres Friday July 12th!
He will be playing the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, just like he did in the first movie.
Ichimura gave us the following comment regarding his enthusiasm towards the second Pokémon movie he'll be appearing in,
as well as the Mewtwo role!
Mewtwo, the Pokémon that's a legend to everyone, is evolving further and returning once again.
This movie saw me waking my internal "Mewtwo soul" back up to perform the role.
This year's "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", resurrected after 21 years, is the first ever Pokémon movie to be animated entirely in full 3DCG.
I want to bring the power of the legendary Pokémon "Mewtwo" to absolutely everyone...
both those of you that saw the first movie and those of you that didn't!
Come, come to the theater!
Those of you that can't wait for the premiere on Friday July 12th, check out the new trailer!
https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/movie/
Sources: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3598
Masachika Ichimura Will be Playing the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo!
Masachika Ichimura is returning as a guest voice actor
in "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", which premieres Friday July 12th!
He will be playing the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, just like he did in the first movie.
Ichimura gave us the following comment regarding his enthusiasm towards the second Pokémon movie he'll be appearing in,
as well as the Mewtwo role!
Mewtwo, the Pokémon that's a legend to everyone, is evolving further and returning once again.
This movie saw me waking my internal "Mewtwo soul" back up to perform the role.
This year's "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution", resurrected after 21 years, is the first ever Pokémon movie to be animated entirely in full 3DCG.
I want to bring the power of the legendary Pokémon "Mewtwo" to absolutely everyone...
both those of you that saw the first movie and those of you that didn't!
Come, come to the theater!
Those of you that can't wait for the premiere on Friday July 12th, check out the new trailer!
https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/movie/
Sources: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3598
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Let the entire world know of this.
About the ultimate starting point.
The mythical Pokémon Mew is said to only show itself to adventurers who possess both "a pure heart and a strong desire to meet it". It is said to be the "origin" of all Pokémon, and as Pokémon researchers all over the world seek its whereabouts, a scientist finally discovers a Mew fossil and starts tempting God, involving himself in a forbidden act based around said fossil.
"Where is this? Who am I...?"
A legendary Pokémon born unto this world by the ego of a human that wanted to create a strong Pokémon. Its name is even Mewtwo. And as Mewtwo, serving as the ultimate weapon, repeatedly carried out experiments without even understanding why it existed, it harbored a hatred towards the human that had birthed it.
"I hereby strike back at the mankind that birthed me!"
At long last, the complete, immortal masterpiece STRIKES BACK all over the world in full 3DCG the summer of 2019!!
Trailer 1:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
Story
Let the entire world know of this.
About the ultimate starting point.
The mythical Pokémon Mew is said to only show itself to adventurers who possess both "a pure heart and a strong desire to meet it". It is said to be the "origin" of all Pokémon, and as Pokémon researchers all over the world seek its whereabouts, a scientist finally discovers a Mew fossil and starts tempting God, involving himself in a forbidden act based around said fossil.
"Where is this? Who am I...?"
A legendary Pokémon born unto this world by the ego of a human that wanted to create a strong Pokémon. Its name is even Mewtwo. And as Mewtwo, serving as the ultimate weapon, repeatedly carried out experiments without even understanding why it existed, it harbored a hatred towards the human that had birthed it.
"I hereby strike back at the mankind that birthed me!"
At long last, the complete, immortal masterpiece STRIKES BACK all over the world in full 3DCG the summer of 2019!!
Trailer and teaser
Teaser 2:Trailer 1:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/
Feb 28 2019
Movie 22 Twitter Account Announces First Trailer
The official Japanese Movie 22 Twitter account has updated with information on the movie's first trailer. Translations follow:
The new trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" will be shown during the Oha Suta episode airing tomorrow, Friday March 1st.
Oha Suta airs at 7:05am on the TV Tokyo network.
Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1101044336005771265
The new trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" will be shown during the Oha Suta episode airing tomorrow, Friday March 1st.
Oha Suta airs at 7:05am on the TV Tokyo network.
Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1101044336005771265
The official Japanese Movie 22 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the specified submission forms, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, and complete the drawing according to the provided theme!
Believe it or not, the drawings selected as the grand prize winners will appear in this year's movie alongside the names of the winners!
Draw wonderful drawings and send them in en masse!
Themes
For Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, Shogakukan Kids, TV-kun, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shonen Sunday and Corocoro Aniki: Draw a cool battle scene featuring "Mewtwo", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie!
For First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi and Cíao: Draw a scene featuring "Mew", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie, happily playing!
For Sunday Web Every X Pixiv: Draw freeform, using "Mewtwo" and "Mew" as your themes!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*The Nintendo Switch game "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Eievui" (pick one) + one "Monster Ball Plus"
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A set of MonCollé EX "Mewtwo" and "Mew" figures
This is a set of Mewtwo and Mew, who both play a role in the movie!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
If sending in the specified submission forms included with the various magazines:
Cut out the submission form from one of these magazines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then send it in.
If sending in a downloaded submission forms:
Download one of the submission forms from below, print it out, cut it out following the dotted lines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then paste in on the front (the part you write the address on) of a postcard or standardized postcard. Paste your drawing on the back of the postcard, then send it in.
If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
Pokémon Fan, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale February 28th
TV-kun April issue, on sale February 28th
First Grader April issue, on sale February 28th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 20th
Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site Shogakukan Kids, starts taking submissions March 4th
Sunday Web Every X Pixiv, starts taking submissions March 15th
"Sunday Web Every" allows you to submit freeform drawings online, no paper needed!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine and on the official movie website.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Kunihiko Yuyama, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Organized by 12 Shogakukan magazines! The Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Drawing Contest
We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the specified submission forms, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, and complete the drawing according to the provided theme!
Believe it or not, the drawings selected as the grand prize winners will appear in this year's movie alongside the names of the winners!
Draw wonderful drawings and send them in en masse!
Themes
For Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, Shogakukan Kids, TV-kun, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shonen Sunday and Corocoro Aniki: Draw a cool battle scene featuring "Mewtwo", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie!
For First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi and Cíao: Draw a scene featuring "Mew", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie, happily playing!
For Sunday Web Every X Pixiv: Draw freeform, using "Mewtwo" and "Mew" as your themes!
The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)
*The Nintendo Switch game "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Eievui" (pick one) + one "Monster Ball Plus"
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie
The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)
*A set of MonCollé EX "Mewtwo" and "Mew" figures
This is a set of Mewtwo and Mew, who both play a role in the movie!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy
Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
If sending in the specified submission forms included with the various magazines:
Cut out the submission form from one of these magazines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then send it in.
If sending in a downloaded submission forms:
Download one of the submission forms from below, print it out, cut it out following the dotted lines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then paste in on the front (the part you write the address on) of a postcard or standardized postcard. Paste your drawing on the back of the postcard, then send it in.
If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.
Pokémon Fan, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale February 28th
TV-kun April issue, on sale February 28th
First Grader April issue, on sale February 28th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 20th
Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site Shogakukan Kids, starts taking submissions March 4th
Sunday Web Every X Pixiv, starts taking submissions March 15th
"Sunday Web Every" allows you to submit freeform drawings online, no paper needed!
*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company.
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.
Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine and on the official movie website.
Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Kunihiko Yuyama, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The 2nd official trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu was published on February 26th, 2019 by Warner Bros. Pictures on their official YouTube channel.
The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in the first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as a talking detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” also stars Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (“Lady Bird,” TV’s “Big Little Lies”) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (“Godzilla,” “The Last Samurai”) as Lt. Yoshida.
Directed by Rob Letterman (“Goosebumps,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens”), the “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” creative filmmaking team includes two-time Oscar nominated director of photography John Mathieson (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Gladiator”), production designer Nigel Phelps (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Lies”) and Oscar-winning editor Mark Sanger (“Gravity”). Visual effects are by Moving Picture Company (“Wonder Woman”) and Framestore (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Launched in 1996 to overwhelming response, the Pokémon brand is a global sensation that now encompasses a robust video gaming fandom with over 300 million units sold worldwide; the Pokémon Trading Card Game available in 11 languages with more than 23.6 billion cards shipped; an animated television series in its 21st season that is available in more than 160 countries; and over 20 animated films; as well as books, manga comics, music, toys, merchandise, and apps, including the wildly popular Pokémon GO, that has been downloaded over 850 million times and is enjoyed across the globe by fans of all ages.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is set for release on Friday, May 10, 2019.
The film will be distributed outside of Japan and China by Warner Bros. Pictures, in Japan by Toho Company, Ltd. and by Legendary East in China.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILE5BEyhdo
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_LgIDqOwo
YouTube Clip - Pokémon Detective Pikachu - Official Trailer 2
Press Release - Detective Pikachu - Official Trailer 2
The world of Pokémon comes to life!The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in the first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as a talking detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” also stars Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (“Lady Bird,” TV’s “Big Little Lies”) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (“Godzilla,” “The Last Samurai”) as Lt. Yoshida.
Directed by Rob Letterman (“Goosebumps,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens”), the “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” creative filmmaking team includes two-time Oscar nominated director of photography John Mathieson (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Gladiator”), production designer Nigel Phelps (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Lies”) and Oscar-winning editor Mark Sanger (“Gravity”). Visual effects are by Moving Picture Company (“Wonder Woman”) and Framestore (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Launched in 1996 to overwhelming response, the Pokémon brand is a global sensation that now encompasses a robust video gaming fandom with over 300 million units sold worldwide; the Pokémon Trading Card Game available in 11 languages with more than 23.6 billion cards shipped; an animated television series in its 21st season that is available in more than 160 countries; and over 20 animated films; as well as books, manga comics, music, toys, merchandise, and apps, including the wildly popular Pokémon GO, that has been downloaded over 850 million times and is enjoyed across the globe by fans of all ages.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is set for release on Friday, May 10, 2019.
The film will be distributed outside of Japan and China by Warner Bros. Pictures, in Japan by Toho Company, Ltd. and by Legendary East in China.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILE5BEyhdo
Ryan Reynolds - Becoming Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds also posted a video entitled Becoming Pikachu that features him and his wife Blake Lively talking about his role of becoming Pikachu. It is a spoof video though based on the show Inside the Actors Studio to promote the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie.Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_LgIDqOwo
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Thursday February 28th: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "First Grader Magazine" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Pucchigumi" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Cíao" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3595
Media Information
Magazines:
Thursday February 28th: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "First Grader Magazine" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Pucchigumi" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Cíao" - Information on the movie
*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3595
