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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 local time at their arrival was 6:15am.
The instant we exited the airport, the sunlight hit us with such intensity it felt like our skin was being scorched!
It's still early morning, but the temperature was already so high it felt like we were in a sauna!
This is when really hit us that we had truly come to a desert country.
In order to avoid the heat, we immediately headed for the air-conditioned bus!
The first day of the scouting had started.
The bus followed the highway towards Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
As we were driving along, the "Burj Khalifa" soon came into sight through the window!
The bus drove through the skyscraper-lined urban center of Dubai for a little bit, but soon set off to the undeveloped semidesert. And after a short drive through that, it arrived in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Unlike Dubai, which has developed thanks to trade and tourism, Abu Dhabi has become prosperous through its oil resources.
Abu Dhabi is also an active player when it comes to countermeasures against global warming, as we could tell from the many green trees we could see through the windows.
Looking at this scenery through the windows of an airconditioned bus almost made us forget we were in a desert country.
The scouting team's first destination was the "Sheikh Zayed Mosque".
This is said to be the largest mosque in the world, and feels almost like a marble palace.
We stepped out of the bus, taking in the majesty of the mosque, when... Ow, the heat!
As we exited the bus, Yuyama's glasses fogged up and the thermometer showed almost 40 degrees Celsius!
Again, it was still morning, but the heat and humidity was already well beyond what you'd consider an extremely hot day in Japan.
And the temperature just seemed to rise more and more throughout the day all the way until the afternoon...
We firmly inscribed our guide's instructions to "Always carry water with you" into our minds, then set off for the mosque!
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque was made using both traditional Islamic design and modern architectural technology.
It's a relatively new building, created during the turn of the century.
Known as the world's largest mosque, it's about the size of three soccer fields and has room for 40 000.
This is one of the few mosques in the world to admit non-Muslims, and it has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.
That said, this is still a place of worship.
Shoes are forbidden, so all visitors are required to place their shoes in the provided shoe rack before entering the building.
Likewise, women are required to wear black ethnic costumes called "Abaya" to conceal their skin and hair.
Our guide was familiar with this practice and put on her abaya in no time.
The extravagant appearance of the mosque isn't just limited to its exterior.
As we entered the building, we were greeted by an enormous chandelier.
Not only that, but a massive Persian carpet, said to be the largest in the world, spread out across the entire floor.
The absolutely stunning floral pattern brightened up the entire hall!
When we looked closer at the carpet, we could see an elevated portion in the form of a line, which practitioners line up against to perform Salāt, Muslim prayer.
When lined up here, they face in the direction of Mecca, the holy place of Islam.
You can't fully understand something without trying it, so after hearing these explanations, Director Yuyama attempted such a prayer himself.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=211
Location Scouting Report #2: Baptism by Fiery Heat and the Marble Mosque
After an 11 hour 30 minute plane trip, the scouting team finally arrived in Dubai.The local time at their arrival was 6:15am.
The instant we exited the airport, the sunlight hit us with such intensity it felt like our skin was being scorched!
It's still early morning, but the temperature was already so high it felt like we were in a sauna!
This is when really hit us that we had truly come to a desert country.
In order to avoid the heat, we immediately headed for the air-conditioned bus!
The first day of the scouting had started.
The bus followed the highway towards Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
As we were driving along, the "Burj Khalifa" soon came into sight through the window!
The bus drove through the skyscraper-lined urban center of Dubai for a little bit, but soon set off to the undeveloped semidesert. And after a short drive through that, it arrived in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Unlike Dubai, which has developed thanks to trade and tourism, Abu Dhabi has become prosperous through its oil resources.
Abu Dhabi is also an active player when it comes to countermeasures against global warming, as we could tell from the many green trees we could see through the windows.
Looking at this scenery through the windows of an airconditioned bus almost made us forget we were in a desert country.
The scouting team's first destination was the "Sheikh Zayed Mosque".
This is said to be the largest mosque in the world, and feels almost like a marble palace.
We stepped out of the bus, taking in the majesty of the mosque, when... Ow, the heat!
As we exited the bus, Yuyama's glasses fogged up and the thermometer showed almost 40 degrees Celsius!
Again, it was still morning, but the heat and humidity was already well beyond what you'd consider an extremely hot day in Japan.
And the temperature just seemed to rise more and more throughout the day all the way until the afternoon...
We firmly inscribed our guide's instructions to "Always carry water with you" into our minds, then set off for the mosque!
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque was made using both traditional Islamic design and modern architectural technology.
It's a relatively new building, created during the turn of the century.
Known as the world's largest mosque, it's about the size of three soccer fields and has room for 40 000.
This is one of the few mosques in the world to admit non-Muslims, and it has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.
That said, this is still a place of worship.
Shoes are forbidden, so all visitors are required to place their shoes in the provided shoe rack before entering the building.
Likewise, women are required to wear black ethnic costumes called "Abaya" to conceal their skin and hair.
Our guide was familiar with this practice and put on her abaya in no time.
The extravagant appearance of the mosque isn't just limited to its exterior.
As we entered the building, we were greeted by an enormous chandelier.
Not only that, but a massive Persian carpet, said to be the largest in the world, spread out across the entire floor.
The absolutely stunning floral pattern brightened up the entire hall!
When we looked closer at the carpet, we could see an elevated portion in the form of a line, which practitioners line up against to perform Salāt, Muslim prayer.
When lined up here, they face in the direction of Mecca, the holy place of Islam.
You can't fully understand something without trying it, so after hearing these explanations, Director Yuyama attempted such a prayer himself.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=211
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:
Let's do this!
Let's go save the world!
-Satoshi, "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia", 1999
The world's ecosystem is out of balance and the world is on the brink of collapse!
But then Satoshi, who has been chosen as "The Grand Controller", speaks this line, determined to take on this crisis.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=251
Quote Central: Memorable Lines from Pokémon Movies #1
Let's do this!
Let's go save the world!
-Satoshi, "The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia", 1999
The world's ecosystem is out of balance and the world is on the brink of collapse!
But then Satoshi, who has been chosen as "The Grand Controller", speaks this line, determined to take on this crisis.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=251
The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. Translations of the new entry follows:
Hoopa takes a walk in the forest.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=186
Today's Hoopa #1
Hoopa takes a walk in the forest.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=186
Apr 17 2015
Movie 18 Website Adds 'Pokémon Movie Channel' Subsite with Background Information on the Movie
The official Pokémon movie website has added a new blog site where background information on the movie and other similar material will be posted. Translations of the currently added entries follow:
Pokémon the Movie XY 2: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" premieres this summer.
It's set in "Désser City", a desert city.
We wanted Desser City to be an urban city lined with tall, modern buildings despite being surrounded by desert.
The place Director Yuyama chose to collect material from for this movie was "Dubai".
Dubai is a big city located in the middle of a flat desert, overlooking the Persian Gulf!
It's a leading city in terms of both trade, transport and tourism and is lined with huge skyscrapers, including the famous "Burj Khalifa", the tallest building in the world.
But what kind of journey did we have while location scouting?
If you read this report while picturing the scenes you've seen from "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", you might enjoy the movie even more.
Before we set off to Dubai, let's talk a little about the city:
Dubai is one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The UAE is what we call a "federal state", a country that consists of a total of 7 individual emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Dubai holds world records in a number of fields!
In addition to being the location of the world's tallest building, as mentioned earlier (the Burj Khalifa), it also has the world's largest fountain, the world's largest artificial island, and the list goes on...!
It takes advantage of being the best in the world at so many things and has become a global tourist destination and a major resort city.
"A dazzling city-state filled with skyscrapers, Dubai can proudly proclaim itself the single most prosperous place in the Middle East (source: Wikipedia)"
Wow, that's so cool!
It's a desert metropolis.
The scouting team, led by Director Yuyama, set off for Dubai in mid-September, while the previous movie, "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" was still screening in theaters.
At 30 minutes past midnight, they boarded Flight EK313 from Haneda to the Emirates for their approx. 11 hour 30 minutes ride.
They arrived at Dubai International Airport at 6:15am local time, nearly exactly on schedule.
A young man who discovered the "Prison Bottle" said to have sealed Hoopa's powers one hundred years ago.
Mary's older brother, featuring very dignified and manly facial expressions. He is played by Tatsuya Fujiwara!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=132 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=173
Location Scouting Report #1: To the Desert City
Pokémon the Movie XY 2: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" premieres this summer.
It's set in "Désser City", a desert city.
We wanted Desser City to be an urban city lined with tall, modern buildings despite being surrounded by desert.
The place Director Yuyama chose to collect material from for this movie was "Dubai".
Dubai is a big city located in the middle of a flat desert, overlooking the Persian Gulf!
It's a leading city in terms of both trade, transport and tourism and is lined with huge skyscrapers, including the famous "Burj Khalifa", the tallest building in the world.
But what kind of journey did we have while location scouting?
If you read this report while picturing the scenes you've seen from "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", you might enjoy the movie even more.
Before we set off to Dubai, let's talk a little about the city:
Dubai is one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The UAE is what we call a "federal state", a country that consists of a total of 7 individual emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Dubai holds world records in a number of fields!
In addition to being the location of the world's tallest building, as mentioned earlier (the Burj Khalifa), it also has the world's largest fountain, the world's largest artificial island, and the list goes on...!
It takes advantage of being the best in the world at so many things and has become a global tourist destination and a major resort city.
"A dazzling city-state filled with skyscrapers, Dubai can proudly proclaim itself the single most prosperous place in the Middle East (source: Wikipedia)"
Wow, that's so cool!
It's a desert metropolis.
The scouting team, led by Director Yuyama, set off for Dubai in mid-September, while the previous movie, "The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie" was still screening in theaters.
At 30 minutes past midnight, they boarded Flight EK313 from Haneda to the Emirates for their approx. 11 hour 30 minutes ride.
They arrived at Dubai International Airport at 6:15am local time, nearly exactly on schedule.
Appear! Movie Details #1: "Barza"'s Model Sheets Appear!
A young man who discovered the "Prison Bottle" said to have sealed Hoopa's powers one hundred years ago.
Mary's older brother, featuring very dignified and manly facial expressions. He is played by Tatsuya Fujiwara!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=132 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=173
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with new articles. Translations follow:
Starting Friday April 17th, you can receive an original Namco postcard featuring an illustration from "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", which premieres this summer, at Namco arcades all over Japan!!
There are two different kinds!! Supplies are limited, so head to a Namco arcade right this instant!
Distribution period: Friday April 17th until supplies run out.
Distribution venues: Namco arcades all over Japan
*This campaign might change or end without advance notice.
*Supplies are limited and the campaign will end the instant they run out
*Certain arcades will not be participating in the campaign
*The design and size of the post cards may differ from the illustration shown here
*Only one card may be given to each customer per day
For further information on the campaign, including a list of participating arcades etc, please see the official Namco website
Karaoke Cote d'Azur's "Pokémon Spring Scratch Campaign" will run from Saturday April 18th till Sunday May 31st!
You can receive original Pokémon merchandise just by trying an "Appear!" scratch ticket at one of our establishments!
What you get depends on which Pokémon appears on the ticket!
Try it out, everyone!
"Appear!" Scratch Tickets: Get your prize on the spot! Scratch the ticket and get original Pokémon merchandise!
Prize A (if Arceus appears): An original Pokémon-themed kid member card case.
Prize B (if Rayquaza appears): An original Pokémon-themed temperature-sensitive bath poster sheet.
Prize C (if Pikachu appears): An original set of Pokémon stickers.
You can also ask for a kid members-only Pokémon Sun Visor! Completely free! Which will you choose?
Also, if you collect and submit two of the vouchers that come with the scratch tickets, you have the chance to win a fantastic present!
Attach the two vouchers to a post card and mail it to us!
We'll be waiting for your entries!
Now you can also receive a kid members'-only original Pokémon sun visor!
If you have any friends that aren't members yet, get them to join now!
Everyone, come to Cote d'Azur this Golden Week!
For further information, see the Karaoke Cote d'Azur website!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1680 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1685
Receive original post cards featuring illustrations from "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" at Namco arcades!
Starting Friday April 17th, you can receive an original Namco postcard featuring an illustration from "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", which premieres this summer, at Namco arcades all over Japan!!
There are two different kinds!! Supplies are limited, so head to a Namco arcade right this instant!
Distribution period: Friday April 17th until supplies run out.
Distribution venues: Namco arcades all over Japan
*This campaign might change or end without advance notice.
*Supplies are limited and the campaign will end the instant they run out
*Certain arcades will not be participating in the campaign
*The design and size of the post cards may differ from the illustration shown here
*Only one card may be given to each customer per day
For further information on the campaign, including a list of participating arcades etc, please see the official Namco website
Karaoke Cote d'Azur's Pokémon Spring Scratch Campaign!
Karaoke Cote d'Azur's "Pokémon Spring Scratch Campaign" will run from Saturday April 18th till Sunday May 31st!
You can receive original Pokémon merchandise just by trying an "Appear!" scratch ticket at one of our establishments!
What you get depends on which Pokémon appears on the ticket!
Try it out, everyone!
"Appear!" Scratch Tickets: Get your prize on the spot! Scratch the ticket and get original Pokémon merchandise!
Prize A (if Arceus appears): An original Pokémon-themed kid member card case.
Prize B (if Rayquaza appears): An original Pokémon-themed temperature-sensitive bath poster sheet.
Prize C (if Pikachu appears): An original set of Pokémon stickers.
You can also ask for a kid members-only Pokémon Sun Visor! Completely free! Which will you choose?
Also, if you collect and submit two of the vouchers that come with the scratch tickets, you have the chance to win a fantastic present!
Attach the two vouchers to a post card and mail it to us!
We'll be waiting for your entries!
Now you can also receive a kid members'-only original Pokémon sun visor!
If you have any friends that aren't members yet, get them to join now!
Everyone, come to Cote d'Azur this Golden Week!
For further information, see the Karaoke Cote d'Azur website!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1680 and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1685
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with a new news article. Translations follow:
A short anime series featuring the mythical Pokemon Hoopa, the star of Pokémon the Movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", will be airing on "Oha Suta" on TV Tokyo!
The mischievous Hoopa will be startling Satoshi and Pikachu a lot! Also, legendary Pokémon will Appear! as well!?
Broadcast details:
Title: "Hoopa's Appear! Operations"
Broadcast as part of: "Oha Suta", airing on the TV Tokyo Network every Monday through Friday from 6:45am to 7:30am
Broadcast dates: Every Thursday starting April 23rd, 2015
*Broadcast content is subject to change.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1651
Starting Thursday April 23rd! Hoopa's hilarious short anime will Appear! on Oha Suta
A short anime series featuring the mythical Pokemon Hoopa, the star of Pokémon the Movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", will be airing on "Oha Suta" on TV Tokyo!
The mischievous Hoopa will be startling Satoshi and Pikachu a lot! Also, legendary Pokémon will Appear! as well!?
Broadcast details:
Title: "Hoopa's Appear! Operations"
Broadcast as part of: "Oha Suta", airing on the TV Tokyo Network every Monday through Friday from 6:45am to 7:30am
Broadcast dates: Every Thursday starting April 23rd, 2015
*Broadcast content is subject to change.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1651
Apr 15 2015
Movie 18 Website Updates with Announcement of the Movie's Voice Cast, Details on the Ticket Event
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with several new pieces of information. Translations follow:
The Guest Voice Actors for the feature film "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", which stars Satoshi and the mythical Pokemon Hoopa and which features the most intense battle between legendary Pokémon so far, have been announced!
Of the two siblings that grew up together with Hoopa, the older brother Barza will be played by Tatsuya Fujiwara, while his younger sister Mary will be played by Shoko Nakagawa.
Also, Koichi Yamadera makes his return for the 18th movie in a row, playing Hoopa's recently revealed true form, "Hoopa (Unbound Form)"
As an additional surprise, judoka Shinichi Shinohara will be playing Hippopotas, the Pokemon Satoshi and the others encounter in the desert!
Add in Mizuki Yamamoto, who has already been announced as the short's narrator, and we have a unique lineup of extravagant voice actors to hype up this summer's movie!
However, the Pokémon got sealed by someone, and the city went back to being as peaceful as ever, a state it still is in today.
As Satoshi, Pikachu and the others continue their journey, they encounter the mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who carries "rings that can summon anything and everything", and a girl named Mary who takes care of Hoopa.
The mischievous Hoopa starts summoning all kinds of things from its rings, including its favorite food, donuts, to everyone's surprise and enjoyment.
Ever a prankster, the simple-minded and innocent Hoopa starts referring to Satoshi and Pikachu as "Saton" and "Pikan". It quickly befriends the group, and they all decide to travel together.
Once they arrive in Désser City, Satoshi and the others meet Mary's older brother, Barza.
However, something seems off about him. On a closer look, he's holding the "Prison Bottle" that's said to have sealed the Pokémon that once destroyed the city!
An evil air drifts out of the bottle, eventually turning into a huge shadow. The shadow gradually becomes visible; It is Hoopa's original "Unbound Form": "Super Hoopa"!
The Pokémon that went on a rampage 100 years ago was Super Hoopa!
Hoopa's original power got sealed in the bottle, but over this long period of time, this immense power has changed into "Rage" and ultimately got reborn as the shadowy Super Hoopa.
The unbound Hoopa goes on a rampage, calling forth legendary Pokémon from its 6 rings! Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina and Kyurem...
This will put the city in extreme danger. In order to protect the city, Hoopa makes more legendary Pokémon "Appear!" from its rings!
This truly is "Legend VS Legend"! A battle that tears the earth to shreds, splits the sea and even distorts space!
Will Satoshi and his friends manage to protect Désser City alongside the legendary Pokémon Hoopa made "Appear!"? And how will the fight between Hoopa and Super Hoopa end!? The most fierce battle in Pokémon movie history is about to begin!
Distribution details:
Distribution period: Saturday June 20th 2015 to Monday August 31st
Compatible games: Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire/X/Y
*You can use either the cart version or the download version of either game.
Distribution venues: Ito Yokado, Aeon, Aeon Super Center, Toys 'R' Us, Apita, Piago, Al Plaza, Heiwado, Daiei, Fuji, Pokémon Centers and select movie theaters.
*Some stores exempt
Notes regarding the distribution:
*Please make an effort to pick up your Pokémon at the store you purchased the ticket at.
*Since 7-Eleven and movie theaters (with some exceptions) do not participate in the distribution, please use your nearest alternate distribution venue instead.
*You can check a list of distribution venues in the "present guide" you received upon purchase of the pre-order ticket, though be aware that they may be subject to change.
*Please check the official Pokémon movie site for details ahead of time.
This is how awesome the legendary Pokemon you can receive are!
Which Pokémon will you choose?
There are 6 legendary Pokemon you can receive in all! They are all legendary Pokémon that have adorned the packaging for games in the "Pocket Monsters" series! And not only that, they're all level 100!
Said to have covered the entire sky in rain clouds, causing heavy rain that made the sea expand.
Level: 100
Ability: Drizzle
Moves: Water Spout, Thunder, Sheer Cold, Ice Beam
Held item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
It knows four powerful moves
"Water Spout" in particular is an incredibly powerful move that deals huge damage to all of the opponent's Pokémon depending on how much HP the user has that Kyogre doesn't learn until level 90.
Said to have blown away all rain clouds, causing light and heat to evaporate the water, which made the land expand.
Level: 100
Ability: Drought
Moves: Fire Punch, Solar Beam, Hammer Arm, Rock Slide
Held item: Choice Band
Nature: Adamant
It knows four powerful moves
The effect of its Ability "Drought" makes it possible to use the powerful move "Solar Beam", which normally needs to charge for one turn during which you can't attack, in a single turn. In addition, it increases the power of the Fire type move "Fire Punch" 1.5 times.
Said to be able to freely manipulate the flow of time, moving to the past and the future.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy
Moves: Metal Burst, Overheat, Roar of Time, Flash Cannon
Held item: Adamant Orb
Nature: Modest
It knows four powerful moves
"Roar of Time" is a powerful move only Dialga can learn. The "Adamant Orb" is a Dialga-exclusive item that boosts the power of Steel- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
Said to be able to freely manipulate the confines of space, moving to faraway places and different planes.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy
Moves: Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump
Held item: Lustrous Orb
Nature: Timid
It knows four powerful moves
"Spacial Rend" is a powerful move only Palkia can learn. The "Lustrous Orb" is a Palkia-exclusive item that boosts the power of Water- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
Said to live in the "Distorted World", which exists as a parallel of our own world.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy (Another Forme), Levitate (Origin Forme)
Moves: Aura Sphere, Draco Meteor, Shadow Force, Iron Head
Held item: Griseous Orb
Nature: Brave
It knows four powerful moves
"Shadow Force" is a powerful move only Giratina can learn. It is capable of dealing damage even if the opponent is using moves like "Protect" or "Detect". The "Griseous Orb" is a Giratina-exclusive item that boosts the power of Ghost- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
*If Giratina holds the "Griseous Orb" item, it changes into its Origin Forme.
Said to be capable of creating air inside its body so cold it freezes itself.
Level: 100
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Glaciate (1), Scary Face (2), Draco Meteor, Iron Head
Held item: Life Orb
Nature: ? (Random)
*(1) "Glaciate" will turn into "Ice Burn" if Kyurem turns into White Kyurem and into "Freeze Shock" if Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem
*(2) "Scary Face" will turn into "Fusion Flare" if Kyurem turns into White Kyurem and into "Fusion Bolt" if Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem
It knows four powerful moves
Kyurem can transform into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem by absorbing Reshiram and Zekrom. Upon fusing this way, you can use the moves "Ice Burn" and "Freeze Shock" that only White Kyurem and Black Kyurem can learn.
How to change Kyurem into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem in "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire":
To obtain the item "DNA Splicers", which is required to fuse Kyurem with Reshiram and Zekrom into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, soar to the Mirage Spot "Gnarled Den", where you will be able to find it using the Dowsing Machine.
This is the ultimate fight between legends!
Legendary Pokemon "Appear!" one after another from Hoopa's rings! Here, we will present the legendary Pokémon that will participate in this most fierce battle the world has ever seen with video clips from the past:
Clips showcasing Primal Groudon Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina and Kyurem can currently be viewed here, with more to come later.
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1671, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/, , http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point-all.php, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/cast_song/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/legendvslegend/
The Guest Voice Actors for Pokémon the movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" Have Been Revealed
The Guest Voice Actors for the feature film "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", which stars Satoshi and the mythical Pokemon Hoopa and which features the most intense battle between legendary Pokémon so far, have been announced!
Of the two siblings that grew up together with Hoopa, the older brother Barza will be played by Tatsuya Fujiwara, while his younger sister Mary will be played by Shoko Nakagawa.
Also, Koichi Yamadera makes his return for the 18th movie in a row, playing Hoopa's recently revealed true form, "Hoopa (Unbound Form)"
As an additional surprise, judoka Shinichi Shinohara will be playing Hippopotas, the Pokemon Satoshi and the others encounter in the desert!
Add in Mizuki Yamamoto, who has already been announced as the short's narrator, and we have a unique lineup of extravagant voice actors to hype up this summer's movie!
| Comments from the Voice Actors | |
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Tatsuya Fujiwara While I was very happy to be offered a voice role in a time-honored and popular movie series like this, I was so worried if I'd be able to deliver that I had to ask the producers again whether they were really okay with me doing it. I hope to portray Barza in a way that lives up to the expectations of Pokémon fans and that does the world of the movie justice. |
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Koichi Yamadera I have played a number of humans and Pokémon in the movies before, but this time I get to play the immensely powerful star Pokémon! It's an incredibly important role, so even though I get to play in these movies every year, I want to go back to the basics and make a fresh approach to it. I'm also looking forward to working together with Kugimiya as she plays Hoopa's confined form. |
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Shoko Nakagawa Mary is a girl with a firm personality who grew up together with Hoopa and watches over it with a kind disposition. Her emotions throughout the movie span the entire range from cheery and innocent laughter to complete distress, and while I've played a large variety of roles throughout the 9 movies I've been in, this one stands out as a particularly difficult one on paper. So far in my life, I have laughed, been amazed, been excited, been touched, cried and screamed together with Pokémon; I'm going to channel all these emotions into this voice role. |
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Shinichi Shinohara My first reaction was "Why me!?" (laughs). To think that I will be acting in a Pokémon movie! I'm very honored. This is something I can brag to my kids about. I am a man that knows nothing but judo, but if it's to bring smiles to children all over Japan, I will also approach voice acting with the spirit and force of an Osotogari. Please look forward to my appearance on the big screen. I'm gonna do this! |
Story
One hundred years ago, the desert city "Désser City" got severely damaged in a battle between Pokémon. The battle was started due to one specific Pokémon.However, the Pokémon got sealed by someone, and the city went back to being as peaceful as ever, a state it still is in today.
As Satoshi, Pikachu and the others continue their journey, they encounter the mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who carries "rings that can summon anything and everything", and a girl named Mary who takes care of Hoopa.
The mischievous Hoopa starts summoning all kinds of things from its rings, including its favorite food, donuts, to everyone's surprise and enjoyment.
Ever a prankster, the simple-minded and innocent Hoopa starts referring to Satoshi and Pikachu as "Saton" and "Pikan". It quickly befriends the group, and they all decide to travel together.
Once they arrive in Désser City, Satoshi and the others meet Mary's older brother, Barza.
However, something seems off about him. On a closer look, he's holding the "Prison Bottle" that's said to have sealed the Pokémon that once destroyed the city!
An evil air drifts out of the bottle, eventually turning into a huge shadow. The shadow gradually becomes visible; It is Hoopa's original "Unbound Form": "Super Hoopa"!
The Pokémon that went on a rampage 100 years ago was Super Hoopa!
Hoopa's original power got sealed in the bottle, but over this long period of time, this immense power has changed into "Rage" and ultimately got reborn as the shadowy Super Hoopa.
The unbound Hoopa goes on a rampage, calling forth legendary Pokémon from its 6 rings! Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina and Kyurem...
This will put the city in extreme danger. In order to protect the city, Hoopa makes more legendary Pokémon "Appear!" from its rings!
This truly is "Legend VS Legend"! A battle that tears the earth to shreds, splits the sea and even distorts space!
Will Satoshi and his friends manage to protect Désser City alongside the legendary Pokémon Hoopa made "Appear!"? And how will the fight between Hoopa and Super Hoopa end!? The most fierce battle in Pokémon movie history is about to begin!
Character Profiles
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Hoopa (Unbound Form): Hoopa's original form, which had its power sealed away: "Super Hoopa". Using its rings, which have the power to distort space, it is said to steal absolutely everything. It is the Pokemon ultimately responsible for the great damage brought upon Désser City one hundred years ago. It was sealed in the "Prison Bottle" by the Traveler. Species: Djinni Pokémon Type: Psychic/Dark Height: 6.5 m Weight: 490.0 kg Ability: Magician |
The "Legendary Pokémon" Appear! Voucher
Distribution details:
Distribution period: Saturday June 20th 2015 to Monday August 31st
Compatible games: Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire/X/Y
*You can use either the cart version or the download version of either game.
Distribution venues: Ito Yokado, Aeon, Aeon Super Center, Toys 'R' Us, Apita, Piago, Al Plaza, Heiwado, Daiei, Fuji, Pokémon Centers and select movie theaters.
*Some stores exempt
Notes regarding the distribution:
*Please make an effort to pick up your Pokémon at the store you purchased the ticket at.
*Since 7-Eleven and movie theaters (with some exceptions) do not participate in the distribution, please use your nearest alternate distribution venue instead.
*You can check a list of distribution venues in the "present guide" you received upon purchase of the pre-order ticket, though be aware that they may be subject to change.
*Please check the official Pokémon movie site for details ahead of time.
This is how awesome the legendary Pokemon you can receive are!
Which Pokémon will you choose?
There are 6 legendary Pokemon you can receive in all! They are all legendary Pokémon that have adorned the packaging for games in the "Pocket Monsters" series! And not only that, they're all level 100!
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Sapphire" and "Alpha Sapphire":
Kyogre
Said to have covered the entire sky in rain clouds, causing heavy rain that made the sea expand.
Level: 100
Ability: Drizzle
Moves: Water Spout, Thunder, Sheer Cold, Ice Beam
Held item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
It knows four powerful moves
"Water Spout" in particular is an incredibly powerful move that deals huge damage to all of the opponent's Pokémon depending on how much HP the user has that Kyogre doesn't learn until level 90.
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Ruby" and "Omega Ruby":
Groudon
Said to have blown away all rain clouds, causing light and heat to evaporate the water, which made the land expand.
Level: 100
Ability: Drought
Moves: Fire Punch, Solar Beam, Hammer Arm, Rock Slide
Held item: Choice Band
Nature: Adamant
It knows four powerful moves
The effect of its Ability "Drought" makes it possible to use the powerful move "Solar Beam", which normally needs to charge for one turn during which you can't attack, in a single turn. In addition, it increases the power of the Fire type move "Fire Punch" 1.5 times.
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Diamond":
Dialga
Said to be able to freely manipulate the flow of time, moving to the past and the future.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy
Moves: Metal Burst, Overheat, Roar of Time, Flash Cannon
Held item: Adamant Orb
Nature: Modest
It knows four powerful moves
"Roar of Time" is a powerful move only Dialga can learn. The "Adamant Orb" is a Dialga-exclusive item that boosts the power of Steel- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Pearl":
Palkia
Said to be able to freely manipulate the confines of space, moving to faraway places and different planes.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy
Moves: Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump
Held item: Lustrous Orb
Nature: Timid
It knows four powerful moves
"Spacial Rend" is a powerful move only Palkia can learn. The "Lustrous Orb" is a Palkia-exclusive item that boosts the power of Water- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Platinum":
Giratina
Said to live in the "Distorted World", which exists as a parallel of our own world.
Level: 100
Ability: Telepathy (Another Forme), Levitate (Origin Forme)
Moves: Aura Sphere, Draco Meteor, Shadow Force, Iron Head
Held item: Griseous Orb
Nature: Brave
It knows four powerful moves
"Shadow Force" is a powerful move only Giratina can learn. It is capable of dealing damage even if the opponent is using moves like "Protect" or "Detect". The "Griseous Orb" is a Giratina-exclusive item that boosts the power of Ghost- and Dragon type moves. Finally, its Hidden Ability "Telepathy" makes it not take damage from moves used by its allies.
*If Giratina holds the "Griseous Orb" item, it changes into its Origin Forme.
The legendary Pokémon that adorns the packaging for "Pocket Monsters Black 2" and "White 2":
Kyurem
Said to be capable of creating air inside its body so cold it freezes itself.
Level: 100
Ability: Pressure
Moves: Glaciate (1), Scary Face (2), Draco Meteor, Iron Head
Held item: Life Orb
Nature: ? (Random)
*(1) "Glaciate" will turn into "Ice Burn" if Kyurem turns into White Kyurem and into "Freeze Shock" if Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem
*(2) "Scary Face" will turn into "Fusion Flare" if Kyurem turns into White Kyurem and into "Fusion Bolt" if Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem
It knows four powerful moves
Kyurem can transform into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem by absorbing Reshiram and Zekrom. Upon fusing this way, you can use the moves "Ice Burn" and "Freeze Shock" that only White Kyurem and Black Kyurem can learn.
How to change Kyurem into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem in "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire":
To obtain the item "DNA Splicers", which is required to fuse Kyurem with Reshiram and Zekrom into White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, soar to the Mirage Spot "Gnarled Den", where you will be able to find it using the Dowsing Machine.
Theme Song Performers
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Theme Song performer: Rei Yasuda, with "Tweedia" Profile: Yasuda was born in America in 1993, and moved to Japan at the age of 3. As a child, she was extremely fascinated by the Hikaru Utada songs her mother listened to and aspired to become a singer. Taking advantage of the fact that she had already started a career as a model, she passed an audition for Genki Rockets at age 13 and started developing her talent as a vocalist. In 2013, at the age of 20, she made her debut as a solo singer, fueled by a strong desire to "transmit my singing voice directly into the hearts of even more people". In January 2014, she was chosen to receive iTunes Music Store's promotional award "New Artist 2014". On February 5th, she released her very popular second single, "Brand New Day". This song was used in a TV commercial for the Nissen, 2014 Spring collection, which Yasuda also personally appeared in. On October 8th, 2014, she finally released her long-awaited first album, "Will", which is currently a smash hit in terms of sales! Her first solo tour sold out at 4 venues across Japan. Her 5th single, which was also her first theme song for a TV drama, "Koiuta" ("love poem") also became very popular many places. On February 28th, she appeared in the 20th Tokyo Girls Collection festival, its 10 year anniversary, being an icon for women in both the fashion and music industry. |
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"Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" Theme Song performers: Little Glee Monster, with "Gaogao All Stars" Profile: "Sharpened singing voices that leave marks behind in people's hearts" A teenage girl vocal unit where the members are 15 years old on average, formed from the greatest singing girls found throughout Japan. Prior to their official debut as a group in October 2014, they were singing at summer festivals and doing joint performances with many major artists. They were skillfully singing a cappella with powerful voices, wielding crystal clear harmonies as weapons as they appeared time and again on national television, giving them a very visible profile. They released their second single March 4th and have been steadily gaining fans through concerts, the tickets to their solo tour through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka selling out the day they went on sale. In Fall 2015, they will make a 13 stop solo tour through all of Japan. |
Legend VS Legend Showcase
This is the ultimate fight between legends!
Legendary Pokemon "Appear!" one after another from Hoopa's rings! Here, we will present the legendary Pokémon that will participate in this most fierce battle the world has ever seen with video clips from the past:
Clips showcasing Primal Groudon Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina and Kyurem can currently be viewed here, with more to come later.
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1671, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/, , http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/point-all.php, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/cast_song/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/legendvslegend/
Apr 13 2015
May 2015 Corocoro Reveals Hoopa Unbound
The full cover of the May 2015 Corocoro was revealed a few days ago and it featured the first official reveal of Hoopa Unbound. Now with the release of the May 2015 Corocoro on April 15th, 2015, details of this forme have been revealed. Hoopa Unbound is a Psychic/Dark type forme that weighs 490.0kg and is 6.5m in height. Hoopa Unbound will appear in the 18th Pocket Monsters movie.
Further details of the 6 legendary Pokémon that will be distributed in Japan as part of the pre-order ticket campaign for the Pokémon the Movie XY - The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa were also announced. The six Pokémon are: Groudon, Kyogre, Kyurem, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina. They can be obtained at these stores from June 20th, 2015 until August 1st, 2015. All six Pokémon are level 100.
Players of Pocket Monsters X and Y as well as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that have purchased a pre-order ticket can show their ticket voucher at the follow participating locations: 7-11 (セブン-イレブン)、Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー)、Aeon (イオン)、 Aeon Supercenter (イオンスーパーセンター)、Toys"R"Us (トイザらス)、Apita (アピタ)、Piago (ピアゴ)、Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ)、Heiwado (平和堂)、 Daiei (ダイエー)、Fuji (フジ)、Pokémon Centers (ポケモンセンター) and Pokémon Stores (ポケモンストア) to receive 1 of 6 different legendary Pokémon.
Kyogre: Water Spout, Thunder, Sheer Cold, Ice Beam with a Choice Scarf.
Kyurem: Glaciate, Scary Face, Draco Meteor, Iron Head and holds the Life Orb.
Dialga: Metal Burst, Overheat, Roar of Time and Flash Cannon with a Adamant Orb.
Palkia: Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Spacial Rend and Hydro Pump with a Lustrous Orb.
Giratina: Aura Sphere, Draco Meteor, Shadow Force, Iron Head and holding the Griseous Orb.
Further details of the 6 legendary Pokémon that will be distributed in Japan as part of the pre-order ticket campaign for the Pokémon the Movie XY - The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa were also announced. The six Pokémon are: Groudon, Kyogre, Kyurem, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina. They can be obtained at these stores from June 20th, 2015 until August 1st, 2015. All six Pokémon are level 100.
Players of Pocket Monsters X and Y as well as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that have purchased a pre-order ticket can show their ticket voucher at the follow participating locations: 7-11 (セブン-イレブン)、Ito-Yokado (イトーヨーカドー)、Aeon (イオン)、 Aeon Supercenter (イオンスーパーセンター)、Toys"R"Us (トイザらス)、Apita (アピタ)、Piago (ピアゴ)、Al-Plaza (アル・プラザ)、Heiwado (平和堂)、 Daiei (ダイエー)、Fuji (フジ)、Pokémon Centers (ポケモンセンター) and Pokémon Stores (ポケモンストア) to receive 1 of 6 different legendary Pokémon.
Legendary Pokémon Details
Groudon: Fire Punch, Solar Beam, Hammer Arm and Rock Slide with a Choice Band.Kyogre: Water Spout, Thunder, Sheer Cold, Ice Beam with a Choice Scarf.
Kyurem: Glaciate, Scary Face, Draco Meteor, Iron Head and holds the Life Orb.
Dialga: Metal Burst, Overheat, Roar of Time and Flash Cannon with a Adamant Orb.
Palkia: Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Spacial Rend and Hydro Pump with a Lustrous Orb.
Giratina: Aura Sphere, Draco Meteor, Shadow Force, Iron Head and holding the Griseous Orb.
Apr 13 2015
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
The teaser trailer for the English dub and title of the 18th Pokémon movie Hoopa and the Clash of Ages was revealed today. The trailer was posted on YouTube but will also be shown be Cannes Film Festival.
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages - Teaser Trailer
Press Release - Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages Teaser Trailer for new feature-length Pokémon movie revealed
Pikachu, Ash, and friends are having red-carpet adventures in Cannes this week, where a brand-new teaser trailer for the latest Pokémon feature film has been revealed.The 70-minute animated movie takes Ash, Pikachu, and their friends to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon all sorts of things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings.
After a strange and scary incident, they learn a story of long ago, when the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon was stopped by a brave hero. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within…or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?
Apr 12 2015
Movie 18 Website Updates with Announcement of the Movie's Theme Song, 'Tweedia' by Rei Yasuda
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with information on the movie's theme song. Translations follow:
The Performer of the Theme Song for Pokémon the Movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa" has been announced!
It will be performed by Rei Yasuda (安田レイ)!
Yasuda is showing signs of becoming a major breakout artist, her 5 stop solo tour through Japan that started in January 2015 having sold completely out at four venues!
The theme song's title is "Tweedia"!
Tweedia is the name of a flower, and in the language of flowers, it means "trust and blissful love"! Both the lyrics and the music carry the sense of a magnificent and warm atmosphere that fits Pokémon to a T!
Pokémon has been a part of Rei Yasuda's life ever since she was little, and she is a perfect example of "PokéWomen: Young women who keep loving Pokémon even into adulthood".
PokéWomen, make sure to pay attention to the synchronization of Rei Yasuda's singing voice and the Pokémon movie!
安田レイ YASUDA REI OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1659
The Performer of the Theme Song for Pokémon the Movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa" Will be Rei Yasuda
The Performer of the Theme Song for Pokémon the Movie XY: "The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa" has been announced!
It will be performed by Rei Yasuda (安田レイ)!
Yasuda is showing signs of becoming a major breakout artist, her 5 stop solo tour through Japan that started in January 2015 having sold completely out at four venues!
The theme song's title is "Tweedia"!
Tweedia is the name of a flower, and in the language of flowers, it means "trust and blissful love"! Both the lyrics and the music carry the sense of a magnificent and warm atmosphere that fits Pokémon to a T!
Pokémon has been a part of Rei Yasuda's life ever since she was little, and she is a perfect example of "PokéWomen: Young women who keep loving Pokémon even into adulthood".
PokéWomen, make sure to pay attention to the synchronization of Rei Yasuda's singing voice and the Pokémon movie!
| A personal comment from Rei Yasuda | |
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When I was a kid, me and my brother looked forward to Pokémon on TV every week. Our house was full of cards and toys. I've been watching the Pokémon movies since back then, so it makes me extremely happy to be chosen to do one of their theme songs! Pokémon has reminded me of the importance of bonds and companionship many times. I'm happy that I'll get to build excitement for such a story of companionship and bonding with "Tweedia", which translates to "trust" and "blissful love"! I want for you to listen to Tweedia while picturing your dear friends and the people you know will always support you. |
安田レイ YASUDA REI OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1659
