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The official Japanese Movie 18 website has updated with information on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '15 Winter. Translations follow:
This winter's Next Generation World Hobby Fair starts Sunday January 18th! It will be held at 4 venues across the country, starting with Nagoya!
The Pokémon booth will be filled with the latest Pokémon information!
Make sure to get information on this year's movie, which title has just been announced as "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", as well as on the new Pokémon "Hoopa" itself!
At the Pokémon movie corner, we'll give out fliers full of information on the new Pokémon "Hoopa"!
In addition, we will offer an "Appear! Box Challenge", named after Hoopa's "mysterious power that makes it able to summon all kinds of things, Pokémon and people included, with its rings"!
Take the correct Pokémon out of the "Appear!" box and win a special sticker set! In addition, all participants, including those who fail the challenge, will be given a post card!
Come take the challenge at the fair!
At the Pokémon game corner, not only can you receive an "Alternate-colored Black Rayquaza" for your "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" and "Pocket Monsters X/Y" Nintendo 3DS games, it will also be loaded with attractions like a "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" battle corner, a Pokémon Card Game corner and more!
The venues are as follows:
Sunday January 18th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Nagoya Fair at the Nagoya Dome
Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Tokyo Fair at Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, Exhibition Halls 9, 10 and 11
Sunday February 1st, 9:00 to 16:00: The Fukuoka Fair at the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome
Sunday February 8th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Osaka Fair at the Kyocera Dome
Admission is free! Come visit the Pokémon booth at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '15 Winter website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1523
This winter's Next Generation World Hobby Fair starts Sunday January 18th! It will be held at 4 venues across the country, starting with Nagoya!
The Pokémon booth will be filled with the latest Pokémon information!
Make sure to get information on this year's movie, which title has just been announced as "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa", as well as on the new Pokémon "Hoopa" itself!
At the Pokémon movie corner, we'll give out fliers full of information on the new Pokémon "Hoopa"!
In addition, we will offer an "Appear! Box Challenge", named after Hoopa's "mysterious power that makes it able to summon all kinds of things, Pokémon and people included, with its rings"!
Take the correct Pokémon out of the "Appear!" box and win a special sticker set! In addition, all participants, including those who fail the challenge, will be given a post card!
Come take the challenge at the fair!
At the Pokémon game corner, not only can you receive an "Alternate-colored Black Rayquaza" for your "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" and "Pocket Monsters X/Y" Nintendo 3DS games, it will also be loaded with attractions like a "Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire" battle corner, a Pokémon Card Game corner and more!
The venues are as follows:
Sunday January 18th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Nagoya Fair at the Nagoya Dome
Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Tokyo Fair at Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, Exhibition Halls 9, 10 and 11
Sunday February 1st, 9:00 to 16:00: The Fukuoka Fair at the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome
Sunday February 8th, 9:00 to 16:00: The Osaka Fair at the Kyocera Dome
Admission is free! Come visit the Pokémon booth at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair!
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '15 Winter website
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1523
The official Japanese Movie 18 website has updated, revealing the official title of the feature film as The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa (光輪の超魔神 フーパ ) and the accompanying movie short's title as Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians (ピカチュウとポケモンおんがくたい). Translations follow:
Aiming to become a Pokémon Master, Satoshi continues his journey together with his friends.
Just recently, they were visiting a Pokémon Center in a desert.
As they were taking a break and eating some donuts, a mysterious ring suddenly appeared behind them.
Then, a hand extended from inside the ring, attempting to take a donut!
"Wait!" Satoshi and Pikachu both grabbed hold of the hand,
which then pulled them both into the ring.
The ring then disappeared,
leaving a dumbfounded Citron, Serena and Eureka behind...
"Appear!" Satoshi and Pikachu fly out of the ring!
The scenery has suddenly changed, confusing Satoshi.
"Hihihi! Are you surprised?" "Who are you?" "I'm Hoopa!"
Huge towers can be seen in the distance.
Incredibly, as Satoshi and Pikachu passed through the ring,
they were instantly teleported to Désser City, the destination of their current journey.
This is the first time they encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa.
What is this Pokémons true intentions?
What kind of powers do its rings conceal?
This is the beginning of Satoshi, Pikachu
and Hoopa's adventure!
Its name is Hoopa!
By speaking the word "Appear!", it is able to summon all kinds of things, Pokémon and people included, with its rings!
It loves pranks and donuts!
Hoopa
Species: Mischief Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Ghost
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9.0 kg
Ability: Magician
This is the first time they encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa.
What is this Pokémons true intentions? What kind of powers do its rings conceal?
This is the beginning of Satoshi, Pikachu and Hoopa's adventure!
Pokémon movie information will suddenly "Appear!"
"The Bookmark Campaign"
We're constantly revealing new information on the Pokémon movies!
Bookmark the official Pokémon movie website today!
To thank you for visiting the site regularly, we'll be giving away extravagant Pokémon merchandise!
These soft vinyl Mega Evolution figures react to mega stones when used together with a Mega Bangle!
15 winners in total will receive a set consisting of a Mega Bangle and either one of these Pocket Monsters Mega Evolution Soft Vinyl Figures!
Bookmark the official Pokémon movie website and get the latest information on the Pokémon movies!
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/topics/bookmarks_campaign.php
Story
Aiming to become a Pokémon Master, Satoshi continues his journey together with his friends.
Just recently, they were visiting a Pokémon Center in a desert.
As they were taking a break and eating some donuts, a mysterious ring suddenly appeared behind them.
Then, a hand extended from inside the ring, attempting to take a donut!
"Wait!" Satoshi and Pikachu both grabbed hold of the hand,
which then pulled them both into the ring.
The ring then disappeared,
leaving a dumbfounded Citron, Serena and Eureka behind...
"Appear!" Satoshi and Pikachu fly out of the ring!
The scenery has suddenly changed, confusing Satoshi.
"Hihihi! Are you surprised?" "Who are you?" "I'm Hoopa!"
Huge towers can be seen in the distance.
Incredibly, as Satoshi and Pikachu passed through the ring,
they were instantly teleported to Désser City, the destination of their current journey.
This is the first time they encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa.
What is this Pokémons true intentions?
What kind of powers do its rings conceal?
This is the beginning of Satoshi, Pikachu
and Hoopa's adventure!
Character Profiles
A new mythical Pokémon debuts in the movie!Its name is Hoopa!
By speaking the word "Appear!", it is able to summon all kinds of things, Pokémon and people included, with its rings!
It loves pranks and donuts!
Hoopa
Species: Mischief Pokémon
Type: Psychic/Ghost
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9.0 kg
Ability: Magician
This is the first time they encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa.
What is this Pokémons true intentions? What kind of powers do its rings conceal?
This is the beginning of Satoshi, Pikachu and Hoopa's adventure!
| Picture | Biography |
|---|---|
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Primal Groudon: Species: Continent Pokémon Type: Ground/Fire Height: 5.0 m Weight: 999.7 kg Ability: Desolate Land |
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Primal Kyogre: Species: Sea Basin Pokémon Type: Water Height: 9.8 m Weight: 430.0 kg Ability: Primordial Sea |
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Black Mega Rayquaza: Species: Sky High Pokémon Type: Dragon/Flying Height: 10.8 m Weight: 392.0 kg Ability: Delta Stream |
Bookmark Campaign
Pokémon movie information will suddenly "Appear!"
"The Bookmark Campaign"
We're constantly revealing new information on the Pokémon movies!
Bookmark the official Pokémon movie website today!
To thank you for visiting the site regularly, we'll be giving away extravagant Pokémon merchandise!
These soft vinyl Mega Evolution figures react to mega stones when used together with a Mega Bangle!
15 winners in total will receive a set consisting of a Mega Bangle and either one of these Pocket Monsters Mega Evolution Soft Vinyl Figures!
Bookmark the official Pokémon movie website and get the latest information on the Pokémon movies!
Posters
The poster for the short got updated with its newly revealed title:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/story/, http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/chara/ and http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/topics/bookmarks_campaign.php
Further pages from the February 2015 issue of Corocoro, as well as a better scan of one of the pages leaked earlier, have leaked on the internet. Translations follow. Note that some of the text refers back to things mentioned on earlier, unavailable pages:
A Mythical Pokémon Holding Shining Rings Debuts in the Games! And in the Movie!
It's defining feature is the rings on its two horns and torso!!
Hoopa will play a major role in the movie as well!!
It can now be revealed that Hoopa will appear in this summer's movie as well. The word "Hoopa" also appears in the movie's official title. This Pokémon is the key to the movie's story!
Here's how it will look in the movie! How will it utilize those rings!?
It loves donuts!?
Hoopa loves pranks, but it also loves ring-shaped donuts.
The movie will premiere all across japan July 18th!!
The official title is already being revealed!!
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
The word "Rings" refers to the rings Hoopa carries, but what does it mean by "Archdjinni"...!? Will the movie clear up this mystery!?
Hoopa isn't all you should look forward to: An alternate-colored Rayquaza will also be fighting in the movie!!
Make sure to note the black Rayquaza's role in the movie!!
Incredibly, it's also revealed that this alternate-colored black Rayquaza will appear and mega evolve in this summer's movie! Make sure to obtain it at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair and enjoy the movie!!
Check out the gallant figure of the black Mega Rayquaza as it fights the Primal Reversed Pokémon!
The black Mega Rayquaza swirls through the sky in the movie trailer!
Just what is this duo looking at...!?
The Pokémon Tretta Set 5 - "Invasion: Mega Rayquaza"
Two anime tie-in tretta!
A dream collaboration with the anime! Satoshi and Serena's Pokémon appear on set 5 tretta for you to use!!
Satoshi's Pikachu appears!
Satoshi's Pikachu is a Master Class tretta! It's both cute and very strong!
Serena's Yancham appears as well!
This tretta is included with a CD for a limited time! The mystery behind Serena's silhouette awaits you in a later announcement.
The tretta will be included with the limited Pokémon edition of the CD for the Pokémon ending theme song sung by Shoko Nakagawa that will be released Wednesday February 18th, 2015!
A notice about the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"
In the episode of the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" that airs Thursday February 12th, 2015, 100 people will get the chance to receive the "Satoshi's Pikachu" and "Serena's Yancham" tretta via a lottery! Further, the mystery behind Serena's silhouette will be revealed during this airing!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, February 2015 issue
A Mythical Pokémon Holding Shining Rings Debuts in the Games! And in the Movie!
It's defining feature is the rings on its two horns and torso!!
Hoopa will play a major role in the movie as well!!
It can now be revealed that Hoopa will appear in this summer's movie as well. The word "Hoopa" also appears in the movie's official title. This Pokémon is the key to the movie's story!
Here's how it will look in the movie! How will it utilize those rings!?
It loves donuts!?
Hoopa loves pranks, but it also loves ring-shaped donuts.
The movie will premiere all across japan July 18th!!
The official title is already being revealed!!
"The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa"
The word "Rings" refers to the rings Hoopa carries, but what does it mean by "Archdjinni"...!? Will the movie clear up this mystery!?
Hoopa isn't all you should look forward to: An alternate-colored Rayquaza will also be fighting in the movie!!
Make sure to note the black Rayquaza's role in the movie!!
Incredibly, it's also revealed that this alternate-colored black Rayquaza will appear and mega evolve in this summer's movie! Make sure to obtain it at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair and enjoy the movie!!
Check out the gallant figure of the black Mega Rayquaza as it fights the Primal Reversed Pokémon!
The black Mega Rayquaza swirls through the sky in the movie trailer!
Just what is this duo looking at...!?
The Pokémon Tretta Set 5 - "Invasion: Mega Rayquaza"
Two anime tie-in tretta!
A dream collaboration with the anime! Satoshi and Serena's Pokémon appear on set 5 tretta for you to use!!
Satoshi's Pikachu appears!
Satoshi's Pikachu is a Master Class tretta! It's both cute and very strong!
Serena's Yancham appears as well!
This tretta is included with a CD for a limited time! The mystery behind Serena's silhouette awaits you in a later announcement.
The tretta will be included with the limited Pokémon edition of the CD for the Pokémon ending theme song sung by Shoko Nakagawa that will be released Wednesday February 18th, 2015!
A notice about the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY"
In the episode of the TV anime "Pocket Monsters XY" that airs Thursday February 12th, 2015, 100 people will get the chance to receive the "Satoshi's Pikachu" and "Serena's Yancham" tretta via a lottery! Further, the mystery behind Serena's silhouette will be revealed during this airing!!
Source: Corocoro Comic, February 2015 issue
Jan 12 2015
February 2015 Corocoro Reveals Hoopa
The Mischief Pokémon Hoopa was first revealed in November 2013 via game dump decrypting, but the Pokémon Company has finally officially revealed it in the February 2015 Corocoro issue. Hoopa was revealed to be the main Pokémon starring in the 18th Pocket Monsters movie The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa (光輪の超魔神 フーパ) and is the reason why there was only a tentative title revealed in December 2014.
World Hobby Fair 2015 will be held in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka Japan from January 18th, 2015 until February 8th, 2015. Those that attend the fair can receive a special Level 70 Alternate-colored Rayquaza with the moves: Dragon Pulse, Thunder, Twister and Extreme Speed.
The code for Daikenki also revealed as: POKEMON503
The February 2015 Issue of Corocoro goes on sale in Japan on January 15th, 2015 and this article will be updated with more information when higher resolution scans become available.
World Hobby Fair 2015 will be held in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka Japan from January 18th, 2015 until February 8th, 2015. Those that attend the fair can receive a special Level 70 Alternate-colored Rayquaza with the moves: Dragon Pulse, Thunder, Twister and Extreme Speed.
The code for Daikenki also revealed as: POKEMON503
The February 2015 Issue of Corocoro goes on sale in Japan on January 15th, 2015 and this article will be updated with more information when higher resolution scans become available.
Dec 12 2014
Movie 18 Website Launches
The official Japanese Movie 18 website launched today. Pokémon the Movie XY 2015 will premiere in Japanese theaters July 18th, 2015. The website includes bios on the characters, posters and a brief trailer.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
The Legend is Stirring...
Character Profiles
| Picture | Biography |
|---|---|
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Mega Rayquaza: Species: Sky High Pokémon Type: Dragon/Flying Height: 10.8 m Weight: 392.0 kg Ability: Delta Stream |
 |
Primal Kyogre: Species: Sea Basin Pokémon Type: Water Height: 9.8 m Weight: 430.0 kg Ability: Primordial Sea |
 |
Primal Groudon: Species: Continent Pokémon Type: Ground/Fire Height: 5.0 m Weight: 999.7 kg Ability: Desolate Land |
Posters
Special Wallpaper
Teaser Trailer
Short
No details on a movie short were made, though a Tweet from the official Pokémon Movie twitter mentioned that there would indeed be one this year as well.Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
Dec 10 2014
Oha Suta To Premiere Movie 18 Teaser Trailer
TV Tokyo has updated the Television Guide listing for the Oha Suta episode that airs on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at 6:45am JST. The guide lists that the worlds first teaser video for the upcoming Pokémon Movie will debut during the show which should reveal the preliminary title for the movie. In addition to the teaser trailer, the weekly Pokémon Tretta School segment will also be broadcast. The trailer will also be shown during Pokémon Get TV episode 61 which airs on TV Tokyo on Sunday December 14th, 2014 at 7:30am JST.
Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/14338_201412110645.html
【ニュース】明日、12月11日（木）の「おはスタ」で、来年のポケモン映画について、重大発表するぞ！「おはスタ」は、テレビ東京系で放送中！明日、あさ６:５９からの生放送をチェック！早起きしてみてね！
http://t.co/mvJXKu3pLy #pokemon_movie
— ポケモン・ザ・ムービーＸＹ (@pokemon_movie) December 10, 2014Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/14338_201412110645.html
Pokémon the Movie XY 2015 Teaser Trailer
The preliminary title for the movie was revealed at the end of the trailer as: Pokémon the Movie XY 2015. The full title should be revealed sometime in February of 2015. After debuting on Oha Suta, the trailer was available on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube account.
Nov 05 2014
Pokémon Diancie Princess of the Diamond Domain
The official Pokémon website has posted the Movie 17 English dubbed prequel short Pokémon Diancie Princess of the Diamond Domain as part of the launch website for the 4th XY TCG expansion set Phantom Forces.
While on a journey to search for Xerneas, Diancie is awakened by a cry for help and goes to investigate. When Diancie's loyal Carbink subjects discover that their princess has wandered off and decide to follow, all four of them find themselves in a sticky situation!
Source: http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/
While on a journey to search for Xerneas, Diancie is awakened by a cry for help and goes to investigate. When Diancie's loyal Carbink subjects discover that their princess has wandered off and decide to follow, all four of them find themselves in a sticky situation!
Source: http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/
Nintendo of Canada has announced that a special screening of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon will take place in Toronto for Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event and it is free for the first 650 people.
A free download code for a Special Demo Version of the Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire games will be given to event guests!
Other activities on-site include photos with Pikachu, Pokémon-themed face painting, Pokémon Art Academy demo stations, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demo stations.
The first 650 guests will receive a free ticket to a showing of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction that will play from 2:30pm - 4:00pm after the main event. Arrive early if you are keen to watch the special screening as tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis.
When: November 8th – Main event: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Movie screening: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: Bloor HotDocs Cinema at 506 Bloor St W, Toronto
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/whatsnew/detail/xU9UVur5oyumhkrOurHk8_rxDTfUluQI
Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event
Join Nintendo of Canada at Bloor HotDocs Cinema in Toronto on November 8th from 11:00am to 2:30pm to celebrate all things Pokémon! Whether you are a fan of the games or the movies, everyone is invited to bring their friends and family to Canada’s Pokémon Video Game Event.A free download code for a Special Demo Version of the Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire games will be given to event guests!
Other activities on-site include photos with Pikachu, Pokémon-themed face painting, Pokémon Art Academy demo stations, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demo stations.
The first 650 guests will receive a free ticket to a showing of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction that will play from 2:30pm - 4:00pm after the main event. Arrive early if you are keen to watch the special screening as tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis.
When: November 8th – Main event: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Movie screening: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: Bloor HotDocs Cinema at 506 Bloor St W, Toronto
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/whatsnew/detail/xU9UVur5oyumhkrOurHk8_rxDTfUluQI
Oct 10 2014
Pokémon The Movie XY 2 Teaser Trailer
The official Japanese Pokémon Movie website has updated to announce that Pokémon The Movie XY 2 will be released in theaters in Japan in the summer of 2015. A brief teaser trailer was also posted which featured Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. This is the same teaser trailer was shown at the end of this years movie.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
Aug 17 2014
Pikachu Cafe - Rika Adachi
Japanese Actress Rika Adachi (足立梨花), who plays Marilyn in the 17th Pocket Monsters movie, did a few part time shifts at the Poke'mon the movieXY Exhibit ~Meet Pikachu at the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck~ (Poke'mon the movieXY展 ～六本木ヒルズ展望台でピカチュウに会おう！～) Pikachu Cafe on August 17th, 2014. Dressed up in a Pikachu themed maid costume, Rika said that while she insists she's not sexy in the slightest, she enjoyed the attention she got from wearing the outfit. The Pikachu Cafe is proving to be a very popular attraction with some people having to wait up to 200 minutes to be seated. More images from her shift are on the Imageboard thread.
Sources: http://www.cinemacafe.net/article/2014/08/17/25357.html, http://topics.jp.msn.com/entertainment/movie/article.aspx?articleid=5475871
Sources: http://www.cinemacafe.net/article/2014/08/17/25357.html, http://topics.jp.msn.com/entertainment/movie/article.aspx?articleid=5475871
