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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follows:
The drawing contest was held in collaboration with 10 Shogakukan magazines! We've gathered lots of entries from First Grader Magazine, Second Grader Magazine, Kindergartener Magazine, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, TV-kun, Pucchigumi, Pokémon Fan, Shonen Sunday and Ciao!
We'll now present all the winners, from the grand prizes to the lucky draws, as selected by an impartial jury!
The winner of the "Pokémon With You Prize" will be announced as well!
The winning drawings from First Grader Magazine
The winning drawings from Second Grader Magazine
The winning drawings from Corocoro Comic
The winning drawings from Corocoro Ichiban!
The winning drawings from Kindergartener Magazine
The winning drawings from TV-kun
The winning drawings from Pokémon Fan
The winning drawings from Shonen Sunday
The winning drawings from Pucchigumi
The winning drawings from Ciao
The winner of the "Pokémon With You Train" Pokémon With You Prize
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
Announcing the Results of the Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna Drawing Contest
The drawing contest was held in collaboration with 10 Shogakukan magazines! We've gathered lots of entries from First Grader Magazine, Second Grader Magazine, Kindergartener Magazine, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, TV-kun, Pucchigumi, Pokémon Fan, Shonen Sunday and Ciao!
We'll now present all the winners, from the grand prizes to the lucky draws, as selected by an impartial jury!
The winner of the "Pokémon With You Prize" will be announced as well!
The winning drawings from First Grader Magazine
The winning drawings from Second Grader Magazine
The winning drawings from Corocoro Comic
The winning drawings from Corocoro Ichiban!
The winning drawings from Kindergartener Magazine
The winning drawings from TV-kun
The winning drawings from Pokémon Fan
The winning drawings from Shonen Sunday
The winning drawings from Pucchigumi
The winning drawings from Ciao
The winner of the "Pokémon With You Train" Pokémon With You Prize
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/illust_contest/
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:
Pokémon summer has finally arrived!!
"Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" premiered today!!!
And we're bringing you all a status report from the premiere day stage greetings that took place at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki!
Director Kunihiko Yuyama, Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto, and all the extravagant voice actors were all there on the stage!
They were all wearing matching happi coats and were ready to drum up excitement for the movie's premiere!
All of them then offered greetings to the audience that had come to this first screening on the premiere day!
First up was Director Yuyama's greeting!
I am Yuyama, the director of the movie.
This is the 19th of these movies, do we have anyone in the audience today that have watched them since the very first one?
I've put a lot of thought into making every single one of these movies, but the thing about movies is that not only do they exist in just the specific moment you watch them, the way every individual person sees them also differs.
When I think of the fact that there are not only 19 movies, but also individual movies inside the heads of everyone that watched them, I'm really happy I made them.
Everyone, I hope that once again, this movie will make you discover your own personal Pokémon movie.
Next up was Rica Matsumoto!
It's been 19 years now!
And if we add in the TV series as well, we're apparently pretty close to a 1000 individual stories now.
For this movie, we've done a movie version of "XY&Z", the song that also plays as the opening theme to the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", which means it's been rearranged and become really extravagant and lovely!
And since it plays during a battle scene, the entire thing feels like you're riding a roller coaster!
If you guys want to sing along, then by all means, go ahead!
You're going to sing too, right Pikachu?
Next up was Shoko Nakagawa, the voice of Racel!
Everyone, let your excitement Booburn! Aaand...
"POKENCHIWA!"
This season has come this year as well! It's Japanese summer! It's Pokémon summer!
We have both children, adults and families, and even people all around the world beyond our borders that feel "I love Pokémon", all being on the same page as each other, and it makes me believe that I'm not alone, which is something my heart is so, so packed full of gratitude towards Pokémon for today!
My ultiMagearna thanks to you!
Over these 10 years, I've played all kinds of roles, including an android, Pokémon Trainers and Pokémon, but Prince Racel has been the hardest of them all! While playing the voice of this pubertal, impressionable and indecisive young boy, I faced the challenge of delicate scenes, scenes where I had to act troubled or where I had to act out summoning up the mental strength to confront myself, while recalling these past 10 years, as well as the words I was told exactly 10 years ago, when I met the director for the first time.
Next was Mayu Matsuoka, who plays Chymia!
When I was working with Yama-chan as an Oha Girl on the TV show "Oha Suta", back during the time of "Giratina and the Sky Bouquet Shaymin", Shokotan came on the show since she had a role in that movie.
That was the point when I truly wished from the bottom of my heart that I'd one day get to co-star with Yama-chan as well, and I'm extremely honored that it's now come true!
Hey, is it okay if I let myself go a bit?
And with that, it's like a switch is flipped inside Matsuoka.
FIRST OF ALL, I HAVE TO SAY THAT YOU (WHO CAME TO THE THEATER TODAY) DEFINITELY LOVE POKÉMON MORE THAN I DO!!
That's why I didn't want to say too much!
I mean, I thought it'd be a bit too much if I stood here talking to people that love Pokémon more than I do about how "I really love Pokémon", "It's always been my dream to play in Pokémon" and such things...
BUT I AM JUST SO HAPPY, OKAY?
Satoshi,
and Pikachu,
are both standing here right next to me!!
And then Yamadera said, "If you talk to it, it'll say something back! Give it a try!"
"PIKACHU! I'VE LOVED YOU EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD!!
A sudden love confession! And then she hugs Pikachu!
And that's why I'm so genuinely happy to be in a movie like this!
This is a dream come true! Thank you so much!
And then, Onigohri's voice actor: Abareru-kun!
1 Abare, 2 Abare, 3 Abare, Ababababa, Abareru-kun is here!
Abareru-kun has got a sunburn on his face, and is met with comments that its "become the color of a monster ball!".
I am not a monster ball!
Nor am I a Marumine!
For this movie, I went directly to the director himself, and he happily agreed to let me have a role...
What, he didn't do it "happily"...!?
Well, as I've always thought, what truly matters is to stick to your guns.
This has turned out to be a wonderful movie, so all those of you curious about what happens in it, hurry to a theater right now!
As he greets the audience in the theater with these words, Abareru-kun gets "They're already here!" quipped back at him!
Last up was Yamadera!
Even though it's true that I've been in 19 movies in a row now, I play different roles every time, so I get to approach these movies with an "a new movie, a new role to try my hand on" mindset every time.
I record together with all the regular voice actors like Matsumoto, and every single time, all the way up until I speak my first line, the director and sound director feel really scary to me... and so do the regular cast.
I get really nervous thinking about what I'd do if they went "How are you going to play your role this time, Yama-chan? Really, that way?" or something along those lines. What I'd do if I get told I'm doing it wrong right off the bat.
And then, after I perform my line while being super nervous about the delivery, they just go "let's have you play him that way, then".
Really? But weren't you standing there munching on snacks while waiting for your turn?,
Matsumoto comments.
Yamadera and Matsumoto talk about what the dubbing session was like, acting just like a pair of married comedians!
And then, after the entire stage greeting session was over, there was a special surprise for Nakagawa in order to celebrate her 10th Pokémon movie appearance in a row!
Rushing onto the scene was the winner of the "Pokémon Elections 720", Gekkouga!!
"GEKKOUGA-SAMAAAA!"
Shokotan explodes with excitement when Gekkouga appears!
"I HAVE A REQUEST...
I'D LIKE YOU TO DO A "TONGUE-DON": PIN ME TO THE WALL WITH THAT TONGUE SCARF OF YOURS!!"
"Aaaah!! This is the best!!"
The naughtiness of the "Dark type" keeps exciting me, Shokotan screams.
And then it's time for a present from Gekkouga!
It presents a huge bouquet decorated with the characters Nakagawa has played over these 10 years!
And then, Director Yuyama comments on Nakagawa's 10 years of Pokémon movie roles...
I think it's amazing how much you've grown over these 10 years.
You've played many different roles throughout these years, but when I spoke to sound director Mima after he had finished this year's movie, he told me how much you enjoyed playing these roles, and that above all else, your acting truly had soul. I agree with him.
And I think that is the best side to you.
Thank you.
Every single moment these past 10 years, I've embraced the words "Put your soul into every moment, and put your realization of how far you've come into every line you speak" that I were told during my first ever Pokémon movie dubbing session deep in my heart no matter what I was doing, and since it's been an entire 10 years, it truly is the Pokémon movies that have created the life I now have, something I'm sincerely grateful towards them for.
Thank you so, so much!
The movie premiere started with a heatburst of excitement and emotion in no way inferior to this year's movie itself!!
Summer means Pokémon!
The blockbuster "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" is currently screening in theaters!
Go to the movies during this extended weekend! Go to the Pokémon movie!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2816
Event Report #19: It Premiered Today! A Report from the "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" Premiere Day Stage Greetings!!
Summer means Pokémon!Pokémon summer has finally arrived!!
"Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" premiered today!!!
And we're bringing you all a status report from the premiere day stage greetings that took place at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki!
Director Kunihiko Yuyama, Satoshi's voice actor Rica Matsumoto, and all the extravagant voice actors were all there on the stage!
They were all wearing matching happi coats and were ready to drum up excitement for the movie's premiere!
All of them then offered greetings to the audience that had come to this first screening on the premiere day!
First up was Director Yuyama's greeting!
I am Yuyama, the director of the movie.
This is the 19th of these movies, do we have anyone in the audience today that have watched them since the very first one?
I've put a lot of thought into making every single one of these movies, but the thing about movies is that not only do they exist in just the specific moment you watch them, the way every individual person sees them also differs.
When I think of the fact that there are not only 19 movies, but also individual movies inside the heads of everyone that watched them, I'm really happy I made them.
Everyone, I hope that once again, this movie will make you discover your own personal Pokémon movie.
Next up was Rica Matsumoto!
It's been 19 years now!
And if we add in the TV series as well, we're apparently pretty close to a 1000 individual stories now.
For this movie, we've done a movie version of "XY&Z", the song that also plays as the opening theme to the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY&Z", which means it's been rearranged and become really extravagant and lovely!
And since it plays during a battle scene, the entire thing feels like you're riding a roller coaster!
If you guys want to sing along, then by all means, go ahead!
You're going to sing too, right Pikachu?
Next up was Shoko Nakagawa, the voice of Racel!
Everyone, let your excitement Booburn! Aaand...
"POKENCHIWA!"
This season has come this year as well! It's Japanese summer! It's Pokémon summer!
We have both children, adults and families, and even people all around the world beyond our borders that feel "I love Pokémon", all being on the same page as each other, and it makes me believe that I'm not alone, which is something my heart is so, so packed full of gratitude towards Pokémon for today!
My ultiMagearna thanks to you!
Over these 10 years, I've played all kinds of roles, including an android, Pokémon Trainers and Pokémon, but Prince Racel has been the hardest of them all! While playing the voice of this pubertal, impressionable and indecisive young boy, I faced the challenge of delicate scenes, scenes where I had to act troubled or where I had to act out summoning up the mental strength to confront myself, while recalling these past 10 years, as well as the words I was told exactly 10 years ago, when I met the director for the first time.
Next was Mayu Matsuoka, who plays Chymia!
When I was working with Yama-chan as an Oha Girl on the TV show "Oha Suta", back during the time of "Giratina and the Sky Bouquet Shaymin", Shokotan came on the show since she had a role in that movie.
That was the point when I truly wished from the bottom of my heart that I'd one day get to co-star with Yama-chan as well, and I'm extremely honored that it's now come true!
Hey, is it okay if I let myself go a bit?
And with that, it's like a switch is flipped inside Matsuoka.
FIRST OF ALL, I HAVE TO SAY THAT YOU (WHO CAME TO THE THEATER TODAY) DEFINITELY LOVE POKÉMON MORE THAN I DO!!
That's why I didn't want to say too much!
I mean, I thought it'd be a bit too much if I stood here talking to people that love Pokémon more than I do about how "I really love Pokémon", "It's always been my dream to play in Pokémon" and such things...
BUT I AM JUST SO HAPPY, OKAY?
Satoshi,
and Pikachu,
are both standing here right next to me!!
And then Yamadera said, "If you talk to it, it'll say something back! Give it a try!"
"PIKACHU! I'VE LOVED YOU EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD!!
And that's why I'm so genuinely happy to be in a movie like this!
This is a dream come true! Thank you so much!
And then, Onigohri's voice actor: Abareru-kun!
1 Abare, 2 Abare, 3 Abare, Ababababa, Abareru-kun is here!
Abareru-kun has got a sunburn on his face, and is met with comments that its "become the color of a monster ball!".
I am not a monster ball!
Nor am I a Marumine!
For this movie, I went directly to the director himself, and he happily agreed to let me have a role...
What, he didn't do it "happily"...!?
Well, as I've always thought, what truly matters is to stick to your guns.
This has turned out to be a wonderful movie, so all those of you curious about what happens in it, hurry to a theater right now!
As he greets the audience in the theater with these words, Abareru-kun gets "They're already here!" quipped back at him!
Last up was Yamadera!
Even though it's true that I've been in 19 movies in a row now, I play different roles every time, so I get to approach these movies with an "a new movie, a new role to try my hand on" mindset every time.
I record together with all the regular voice actors like Matsumoto, and every single time, all the way up until I speak my first line, the director and sound director feel really scary to me... and so do the regular cast.
I get really nervous thinking about what I'd do if they went "How are you going to play your role this time, Yama-chan? Really, that way?" or something along those lines. What I'd do if I get told I'm doing it wrong right off the bat.
And then, after I perform my line while being super nervous about the delivery, they just go "let's have you play him that way, then".
Really? But weren't you standing there munching on snacks while waiting for your turn?,
Matsumoto comments.
Yamadera and Matsumoto talk about what the dubbing session was like, acting just like a pair of married comedians!
And then, after the entire stage greeting session was over, there was a special surprise for Nakagawa in order to celebrate her 10th Pokémon movie appearance in a row!
Rushing onto the scene was the winner of the "Pokémon Elections 720", Gekkouga!!
"GEKKOUGA-SAMAAAA!"
Shokotan explodes with excitement when Gekkouga appears!
"I HAVE A REQUEST...
I'D LIKE YOU TO DO A "TONGUE-DON": PIN ME TO THE WALL WITH THAT TONGUE SCARF OF YOURS!!"
"Aaaah!! This is the best!!"
The naughtiness of the "Dark type" keeps exciting me, Shokotan screams.
And then it's time for a present from Gekkouga!
It presents a huge bouquet decorated with the characters Nakagawa has played over these 10 years!
And then, Director Yuyama comments on Nakagawa's 10 years of Pokémon movie roles...
I think it's amazing how much you've grown over these 10 years.
You've played many different roles throughout these years, but when I spoke to sound director Mima after he had finished this year's movie, he told me how much you enjoyed playing these roles, and that above all else, your acting truly had soul. I agree with him.
And I think that is the best side to you.
Thank you.
Every single moment these past 10 years, I've embraced the words "Put your soul into every moment, and put your realization of how far you've come into every line you speak" that I were told during my first ever Pokémon movie dubbing session deep in my heart no matter what I was doing, and since it's been an entire 10 years, it truly is the Pokémon movies that have created the life I now have, something I'm sincerely grateful towards them for.
Thank you so, so much!
The movie premiere started with a heatburst of excitement and emotion in no way inferior to this year's movie itself!!
Summer means Pokémon!
The blockbuster "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" is currently screening in theaters!
Go to the movies during this extended weekend! Go to the Pokémon movie!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2816
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:
Many battles have been fought with the Kalos region as its setting,
so let us do a playback of those emotions and those battles!!
First broadcast March 3rd, 2016:
"Thunder and Onvern! A Furious Strike of Lightning!!"
Onbat was a crybaby that couldn't fly.
But when its friend was in trouble it summoned up courage and took on the legendary Pokémon Thunder!
The courage of the evolved Onvern calmed Thunder's anger!
The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" is
"Semifinal Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shota!!", airing Thursday July 21st
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2809
Playback the XY&Z #008: Onvern
This year's Pokémon movie is the final chapter in the XY&Z series.Many battles have been fought with the Kalos region as its setting,
so let us do a playback of those emotions and those battles!!
First broadcast March 3rd, 2016:
"Thunder and Onvern! A Furious Strike of Lightning!!"
Onbat was a crybaby that couldn't fly.
But when its friend was in trouble it summoned up courage and took on the legendary Pokémon Thunder!
The courage of the evolved Onvern calmed Thunder's anger!
The next episode of "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" is
"Semifinal Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shota!!", airing Thursday July 21st
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2809
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The "Pokémon" that play major roles in the movie are now appearing in McDonald's Happy Sets!
The McDonald's "Pokémon" Happy sets are on sale for a limited time starting Friday July 15th.
There's a total of 6 toys, like the "Pikachu Kendama", the "Satoshi Gekkouga Water Shuriken Maze Top" and the "Volcanion Water Gun", with which you can play with your friends and family in all kinds of ways!
Not only the popular Pikachu and friends, but also Volcanion appear here! Get them at McDonald's restaurants!
*distibution will end once toy supplies are exhausted.
On sale starting Friday July 15th:
Pikachu Kendama - Satoshi Gekkouga Water Shuriken Maze Top - Pokémon Tripokalon Color Matcher
On sale starting Friday July 22nd:
Volcanion Water Gun - "Satoshi VS Mega Evolved Pokémon" Table Hockey - Pokémon Picture Matching Game
For further information, see the official McDonald's website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2245
For a Limited Time Starting Friday July 15th! "Pokémon" in McDonald's Happy Sets!
The "Pokémon" that play major roles in the movie are now appearing in McDonald's Happy Sets!
The McDonald's "Pokémon" Happy sets are on sale for a limited time starting Friday July 15th.
There's a total of 6 toys, like the "Pikachu Kendama", the "Satoshi Gekkouga Water Shuriken Maze Top" and the "Volcanion Water Gun", with which you can play with your friends and family in all kinds of ways!
Not only the popular Pikachu and friends, but also Volcanion appear here! Get them at McDonald's restaurants!
*distibution will end once toy supplies are exhausted.
| Pokémon Movie x Comics Summer Special Book | |
|---|---|
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In addition, between Saturday July 16th and Monday July 18th, you can also receive a "Pokémon Movie x Comics Summer Special" book containing part of the movie in manga form and specially drawn original comic strips! Watch the Pokémon this extended weekend and then go to McDonald's! |
On sale starting Friday July 15th:
Pikachu Kendama - Satoshi Gekkouga Water Shuriken Maze Top - Pokémon Tripokalon Color Matcher
On sale starting Friday July 22nd:
Volcanion Water Gun - "Satoshi VS Mega Evolved Pokémon" Table Hockey - Pokémon Picture Matching Game
For further information, see the official McDonald's website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2245
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:
As befits Azoth Kingdom, a place known as the City of Super Ingenuity, the movie will have mechanical devices absolutely everywhere!
There's Jarvis' gigantic flying boat and Chymia's medium-sized one, and of course Citron's inventions will be appearing as well!
Technology truly is incredible in this movie as well, isn't it!?
The movie finally premieres Saturday July 16th!
Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
10 Keywords that will help you enjoy the movie
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2799
XY&Z Movie Info #9: Presenting the Flying Boats That Appear in the Movie!
There's Jarvis' gigantic flying boat and Chymia's medium-sized one, and of course Citron's inventions will be appearing as well!
Technology truly is incredible in this movie as well, isn't it!?
The movie finally premieres Saturday July 16th!
Related links:
Character/Pokémon presentations
10 Keywords that will help you enjoy the movie
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2799
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
This summer, the "JR East Pokémon Riddle Rally: Save The Ingenuity Kingdom" will be held at JR East from Saturday July 23rd to Sunday August 21st!
It's produced by SCRAP of "Real Dasshutsu Game" fame!
The riddles take place over two stages! Walk around the participating stations and solve all the riddles!
Story:
The Ingenuity Kingdom is a country of giant cogwheels with 500 years of history to it. Peace is upheld in the Ingenuity Kingdom by Magearna! But one day, Magearna ends up abducted by someone! If she isn't rescued, the kingdom is going to get invaded! Use the information you gain from the Pokémon at the 7 stations and rescue Magearna!
Event time and dates:
Saturday July 23rd to Sunday August 21st
The rally is held from: The first train in the morning to the last train in the evening
Prizes can be redeemed at the goal station from: 10am to 4:30pm *please finish by 4:30pm on the last day of the event
How to participate:
1. Obtain a "Stage I Pamphlet" at one of the main stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area. (available from mid July)
2. Solve the riddles set up at 7 stations on the Yamanote line, find the secret code word, then head to the goal station.
3. Tell the secret code word at the goal station to receive a set of two "original Pokémon clear file folders" and a "Stage II Riddle Book".
4. Participants who then solve the Stage II riddles using the "Stage II Riddle Book" will receive a "certificate" at the goal station that proves they have passed Stage II.
(The event will end as soon as the supply of prizes runs out.)
The goal station:
You will find out which station is the goal station once you've solved all the Stage I riddles.
*The riddles, as well as the prize exchange location at the goal station, are located beyond the ticket gates. Event paticipants will need tickets to all stations, a Suica, etc.
For further information, see the JR East Pokémon Riddle Rally homepage
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2277
Ride a JR East Train This Summer And Have Fun With Riddles! The "JR East Pokémon Riddle Rally: Save The Ingenuity Kingdom" is Starting Up!!
This summer, the "JR East Pokémon Riddle Rally: Save The Ingenuity Kingdom" will be held at JR East from Saturday July 23rd to Sunday August 21st!
It's produced by SCRAP of "Real Dasshutsu Game" fame!
The riddles take place over two stages! Walk around the participating stations and solve all the riddles!
Story:
The Ingenuity Kingdom is a country of giant cogwheels with 500 years of history to it. Peace is upheld in the Ingenuity Kingdom by Magearna! But one day, Magearna ends up abducted by someone! If she isn't rescued, the kingdom is going to get invaded! Use the information you gain from the Pokémon at the 7 stations and rescue Magearna!
Event time and dates:
Saturday July 23rd to Sunday August 21st
The rally is held from: The first train in the morning to the last train in the evening
Prizes can be redeemed at the goal station from: 10am to 4:30pm *please finish by 4:30pm on the last day of the event
How to participate:
1. Obtain a "Stage I Pamphlet" at one of the main stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area. (available from mid July)
2. Solve the riddles set up at 7 stations on the Yamanote line, find the secret code word, then head to the goal station.
3. Tell the secret code word at the goal station to receive a set of two "original Pokémon clear file folders" and a "Stage II Riddle Book".
4. Participants who then solve the Stage II riddles using the "Stage II Riddle Book" will receive a "certificate" at the goal station that proves they have passed Stage II.
(The event will end as soon as the supply of prizes runs out.)
The goal station:
You will find out which station is the goal station once you've solved all the Stage I riddles.
*The riddles, as well as the prize exchange location at the goal station, are located beyond the ticket gates. Event paticipants will need tickets to all stations, a Suica, etc.
For further information, see the JR East Pokémon Riddle Rally homepage
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2277
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
1: The JR West Pokémon Summer Vacation Stamp Rally 2016
The annual, super popular Pokémon stamp rally is being held again this year!
It starts up in conjunction with the movie "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna", which premieres Saturday July 16th!
This time around it involves two areas, the Kansai area and the Hokuriku area! Visit lots of stations where stamps are set up and enjoy the world of Pokémon!!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Sunday September 4th 2016
*Area: Participating JR West Stations (Kansai area/Hokuriku area)
For more information, see this JR-odekake.net page
2: The Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu Railroad 2016
Pokémon that play a major role in the movie, like "Volcanion" and "Magearna", appear as stamps!
Those of you who manage to collect all the stamps will be given a cool gold "original coin"!
Aim for completing the collection!
While the stamp rally is going on, a "Pokémon Train" with Pokémon from the movie drawn on it is scheduled to be running as well!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Wednesday August 31st 2016
*Area: Alongside the Nagoya Railroad
For more information, see the Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu Railroad 2016 page
3: Miyoshino Presents the Sapporo Municipal Subway Pokémon Stamp Rally 2016
Pokémon that play a major role in the movie, like "Volcanion" and "Magearna", appear during this year's stamp rally! If you collect two stamps and bring them to the Pokémon Center Sapporo, you'll be given an original notebook!
And once you've been to all the stations, you get to try the lottery machine at the Pokémon Center Sapporo!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Wednesday August 31st 2016
*Area: Around Sapporo, Hokkaido
For more information, see the Sapporo Municipal Subway Pokémon Stamp Rally 2016 page
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2256
Railway Stamp Rallys Start All Across Japan!
This summer, stamp rallys are being held at railways all across Japan! Visit lots of stations and collect Pokémon stamps!1: The JR West Pokémon Summer Vacation Stamp Rally 2016
The annual, super popular Pokémon stamp rally is being held again this year!
It starts up in conjunction with the movie "Pokémon the movie XY&Z: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna", which premieres Saturday July 16th!
This time around it involves two areas, the Kansai area and the Hokuriku area! Visit lots of stations where stamps are set up and enjoy the world of Pokémon!!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Sunday September 4th 2016
*Area: Participating JR West Stations (Kansai area/Hokuriku area)
For more information, see this JR-odekake.net page
2: The Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu Railroad 2016
Pokémon that play a major role in the movie, like "Volcanion" and "Magearna", appear as stamps!
Those of you who manage to collect all the stamps will be given a cool gold "original coin"!
Aim for completing the collection!
While the stamp rally is going on, a "Pokémon Train" with Pokémon from the movie drawn on it is scheduled to be running as well!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Wednesday August 31st 2016
*Area: Alongside the Nagoya Railroad
For more information, see the Pokémon Stamp Rally Along the Meitetsu Railroad 2016 page
3: Miyoshino Presents the Sapporo Municipal Subway Pokémon Stamp Rally 2016
Pokémon that play a major role in the movie, like "Volcanion" and "Magearna", appear during this year's stamp rally! If you collect two stamps and bring them to the Pokémon Center Sapporo, you'll be given an original notebook!
And once you've been to all the stations, you get to try the lottery machine at the Pokémon Center Sapporo!
*Period: Saturday July 16th to Wednesday August 31st 2016
*Area: Around Sapporo, Hokkaido
For more information, see the Sapporo Municipal Subway Pokémon Stamp Rally 2016 page
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2256
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:
The night view of Odaiba lights up with the world of the Pokémon movie!
This is a status report from the "Odaiba Illumination "YAKEI" DECKS 20th Anniversary Pokémon ver. Light Show"!
The illumination show "Odaiba Illumination "YAKEI"" operates all year round, which is unusual even on a national level!
It spans a total of 200 meters!
As night gradually falls, anticipation for the light show rises!
"Oha Suta" Pokémon Club Leader Yamamoto from Robert and Club Member Maru, as well as Pikachu, are there as special guests!
Volcanion also gets called in, as they get asked about the movie's highlights!
While Volcanion is stubborn in its views and doesn't easily trust humans, it's also amazingly cool!
It can use this awesome move called "Steam Eruption", and even in the movie this move ends up being the key to everything... once you've seen the entire movie, you'll realize just how cool Volcanion is!!
Maru hasn't seen the movie yet, and is visibly somewhat envious when she hears Club Leader Yamamoto talk so passionately about it!
Maru is then asked what she looks forward to in the movie...
I want to watch the battle portions of it so bad!
They fight the Mega Evolution Army in the movie, don't they!? I'm so impatient about getting to watch that!
When these two start talking about the movie, they just won't stop!
...however, the light show is about to begin!
They need "Electricity" for the light, so the two of them press the lighting button together with the Electric type Pikachu!
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
As the illumination gets turned on, lights flash in tune with "Throw Your Voice in the Mailbox", the theme song to "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!
This theme song sung by YUKI is another great Pokémon movie theme song!
"When I watched the movie, I was brought to tears when this theme song was playing",
Yamamoto said.
In the dome illumination "ILLUSION DOME", the Pokémon move around and react with cries and movements when touched!
The children look like they're having a lot of fun!
The "Glittering Pokémon Summer Vacation Festival" runs until Wednesday August 31st!
Go visit Odaiba DECKS Tokyo during your summer vacation!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2768
Event Report #18: A Report from the Odaiba Illumination "YAKEI" DECKS 20th Anniversary Pokémon ver. Light Show at the "Glittering Pokémon Summer Vacation Festival"!
The "Glittering Pokémon Summer Vacation Festival" started up on Tuesday July 12th!The night view of Odaiba lights up with the world of the Pokémon movie!
This is a status report from the "Odaiba Illumination "YAKEI" DECKS 20th Anniversary Pokémon ver. Light Show"!
The illumination show "Odaiba Illumination "YAKEI"" operates all year round, which is unusual even on a national level!
It spans a total of 200 meters!
As night gradually falls, anticipation for the light show rises!
"Oha Suta" Pokémon Club Leader Yamamoto from Robert and Club Member Maru, as well as Pikachu, are there as special guests!
Volcanion also gets called in, as they get asked about the movie's highlights!
While Volcanion is stubborn in its views and doesn't easily trust humans, it's also amazingly cool!
It can use this awesome move called "Steam Eruption", and even in the movie this move ends up being the key to everything... once you've seen the entire movie, you'll realize just how cool Volcanion is!!
Maru hasn't seen the movie yet, and is visibly somewhat envious when she hears Club Leader Yamamoto talk so passionately about it!
Maru is then asked what she looks forward to in the movie...
I want to watch the battle portions of it so bad!
They fight the Mega Evolution Army in the movie, don't they!? I'm so impatient about getting to watch that!
When these two start talking about the movie, they just won't stop!
...however, the light show is about to begin!
They need "Electricity" for the light, so the two of them press the lighting button together with the Electric type Pikachu!
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
As the illumination gets turned on, lights flash in tune with "Throw Your Voice in the Mailbox", the theme song to "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"!
This theme song sung by YUKI is another great Pokémon movie theme song!
"When I watched the movie, I was brought to tears when this theme song was playing",
Yamamoto said.
In the dome illumination "ILLUSION DOME", the Pokémon move around and react with cries and movements when touched!
The children look like they're having a lot of fun!
The "Glittering Pokémon Summer Vacation Festival" runs until Wednesday August 31st!
Go visit Odaiba DECKS Tokyo during your summer vacation!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2768
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
A "Get Pokémon with Namco!!" campaign is being held at Namco arcades until Monday August 1st!
If you put 500 yen in one of the specially marked crane game machines, you can enter the "Get Lottery"! You might win "original, limited Namco Pokémon merchandise" right then and there!
Go get Pokémon merchandise you can't get anywhere other than at Nacmo!!
The original, limited Namco Pokémon merchandise:
Original Namco Parka Towels (2 types)
Original Namco Beach Balls (2 types)
Namco Prizes: Check stores for details!
*The "Get Lottery" will only run while tickets last.
*The "Original Namco Parka Towels" and "Original Namco Beach Balls" are all limited in number and will only be given out while supplies last.
*The design and size of the actual products may differ from the ones in the pictures
*The pictures of the prizes are for illustration purposes only.
*The campaign may get changed or end without prior notice.
*Not all arcades will participate in the campaign.
*Prizes may only be redeemed at the arcade where the "Get Lottery" ticket was obtained.
Get Pokémon merchandise you can't get anywhere other than at Nacmo!!
*For further information on which arcades run the campaign etc, see the official Namco website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2233
The "Get Pokémon with Namco!! Campaign" is Currently Underway at Namco Arcades
A "Get Pokémon with Namco!!" campaign is being held at Namco arcades until Monday August 1st!
If you put 500 yen in one of the specially marked crane game machines, you can enter the "Get Lottery"! You might win "original, limited Namco Pokémon merchandise" right then and there!
Go get Pokémon merchandise you can't get anywhere other than at Nacmo!!
The original, limited Namco Pokémon merchandise:
Original Namco Parka Towels (2 types)
Original Namco Beach Balls (2 types)
Namco Prizes: Check stores for details!
*The "Get Lottery" will only run while tickets last.
*The "Original Namco Parka Towels" and "Original Namco Beach Balls" are all limited in number and will only be given out while supplies last.
*The design and size of the actual products may differ from the ones in the pictures
*The pictures of the prizes are for illustration purposes only.
*The campaign may get changed or end without prior notice.
*Not all arcades will participate in the campaign.
*Prizes may only be redeemed at the arcade where the "Get Lottery" ticket was obtained.
Get Pokémon merchandise you can't get anywhere other than at Nacmo!!
*For further information on which arcades run the campaign etc, see the official Namco website.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2233
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:
Hoopa no disappear! Be with everyone!
-Satoshi,
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", 2015
Hoopa is trying to escape the distortion of space engulfing Désser Tower.
However, due to its confinement, it can't pass through its own rings.
And as Hoopa hears Satoshi yell "Break out of your confinement!", it remembers the peaceful days it spent living with the Traveler.
This quote was submitted by "Kou", who included the following comment:
Hoopa's change of heart into an earnest desire to just be with everyone made me really happy.
Thank you for your contribution!
"Kou" from Kumamoto will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder.
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" will finally air on TV for the first time ever Thursday July 14th!
It will be broadcast on the TV Tokyo Network at 6pm!
The memorable line we presented today will Appear! there as well! Look forward to it!
In addition, The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"'s prequel spinoff anime "The Minidjinni of the Word Appear!: Hoopa" is currently available for a limited time!
If we use your submission, you will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder!
We want to hear your "Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies"
We are now taking suggestions for "Memorable Lines" from past Pokémon movies!
We want your favorite "wise words", "inspired sayings"... or even utter nonsense.
To send in a suggestion, choose "Quote Central" from the Apply page and list the following:
"Movie title" - "Name of character or Pokémon that said the line" - "The line itself"
In addition, please also list "Roughly when in the movie the line is spoken" if you know this before submitting.
Submitted content will be chosen for publication by the official Pokémon movie site. Not all submissions will be published.
In addition, please understand we may edit the submitted text to make it easier to read.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2756
Quote Central: Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies #23
Hoopa no disappear! Be with everyone!
-Satoshi,
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", 2015
Hoopa is trying to escape the distortion of space engulfing Désser Tower.
However, due to its confinement, it can't pass through its own rings.
And as Hoopa hears Satoshi yell "Break out of your confinement!", it remembers the peaceful days it spent living with the Traveler.
This quote was submitted by "Kou", who included the following comment:
Hoopa's change of heart into an earnest desire to just be with everyone made me really happy.
Thank you for your contribution!
"Kou" from Kumamoto will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder.
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" will finally air on TV for the first time ever Thursday July 14th!
It will be broadcast on the TV Tokyo Network at 6pm!
The memorable line we presented today will Appear! there as well! Look forward to it!
In addition, The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"'s prequel spinoff anime "The Minidjinni of the Word Appear!: Hoopa" is currently available for a limited time!
If we use your submission, you will receive a specially made Pokémon movie clear file folder!
We want to hear your "Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies"
We are now taking suggestions for "Memorable Lines" from past Pokémon movies!
We want your favorite "wise words", "inspired sayings"... or even utter nonsense.
To send in a suggestion, choose "Quote Central" from the Apply page and list the following:
"Movie title" - "Name of character or Pokémon that said the line" - "The line itself"
In addition, please also list "Roughly when in the movie the line is spoken" if you know this before submitting.
Submitted content will be chosen for publication by the official Pokémon movie site. Not all submissions will be published.
In addition, please understand we may edit the submitted text to make it easier to read.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=2756
