Fukurow note, a singer-songwriter, has announced that their new song Your Back will be a tie-in song for an episode of the new series of POKÉTOON. The song will be released on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.
POKÉTOON is a series of short animated films that focus on a single Pokémon for each episode, bringing out the best of the Pokémon's charms while telling an original story while using a variety of unique art styles. Starting with Zuruggu and Mimikkyu in 2020, the eight previously released episodes on YouTube have been viewed more than 82 million times around the world (as of September 4th, 2024).
In addition to the four horizontal animations, four vertical animations that can be easily enjoyed on a phone are scheduled to be shown as part of the latest series. They will be released on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
The music video for Fukurow note new song Your Back will be released on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 18:00 JST.
POKÉTOON Website
POKÉTOON opened a special website at the same time as the release of the latest episode. A key visual was also unveiled as well. On the special site, Pawmo Pawmot Parmot! was posted, and new episodes will be added every Wednesday from now on.
In addition to Pawmo Pawmot Parmot!, the key visuals are lively depictions of cool and cute Pokémon, and it will be interesting to see how they will be incorporated in future releases.
Also, as a new initiative, music tie-ins will be the ending songs of the four horizontal episodes. There will be collaborations with unique artists such as Fukurow note, Taiyu Fujiwara, LustQueen, Yuina, and RUI・TAIKI・KANON. Each song will be a completely original song written by each artist specifically for the anime. It will be a surprise to find out which artist will be in charge of which episode. Taiyu Fujiwara's song Lucky Dance will be available for download from midnight on September 19th, 2024.
The Pokémon Music Collective is a music project where artists from various genres create and release songs based on sounds from Pokémon game series. ENHYPEN released One and Only in July of 2023 as the second part of the project, and now they have released One and Only (PIKA PIKA Remix) and released a music video to go along with it. Details of this release has been added to our Media database.
The remix version uses more of the familiar game sounds from the Pokémon game series than the original version. Anyone who has played the games will feel nostalgic.
ENHYPEN performed with Pikachu on their world tours ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'FATE' and ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'FATE PLUS'. The music video features cute interactions with Pikachu from the tour.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is an adventure set in the Paldea region, the first open world in the series! Are you ready to travel on an adventure like you've never had before? In September 2024! We're reviving your memories and emotions once again with beautiful melodies.
Sets:
Section 1: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Title
Welcome to the Paldea Region!
Cabo Poco / Encounter
Aim to get Stronger! / Battle! Nemona
East Area / Battle! Leader Pokémon
Taking a Break / Pepper's Treasure
Battle! Pepper
Battle! Star Gang
Star Gang's Boss Appears! / Battle! Star Gang Boss
Battle! Cassiopeia
Hasta la Vistar
Battle! Gym Leader
Tera Raid Battle
Battle! Elite Four
Battle! Top Champion
Battle! Champion Nemo / There's Only One Rival
Area Zero
Battle Program Activated / Battle! Zero Lab
Paradise Defense Program Activated / Battle Form / Battle! ■■■■
Let's Take the Scenic Route Home
Section 2: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero 'The Teal Mask'
Mossui Town
Battle! Suguri
Kitakami Countryside
The History on the Signboard
With Suguri
Mask Festival
The Mysterious Child Who Dropped their Mask / Real History
Friendly Trio Comes Back to Life / Battle! Friendly Trio
Distortion / Decisive Battle! Suguri
Battle! Ogerpon / You Caught Ogerpon!
They're Relaxed Now / I Have to Become Stronger
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero 'The Indigo Disk'
This is the Terrarium Dome!
Savanna Area / Canyon Area / Coast Area / Polar Area
Battle! Blueberry League Elite Four
The Battle Begins / Battle! Champion Suguri
Great Zero Hollow
Terapagos Revived
Conditions for the Hidden Treasures / Terapagos Gets Loose
Battle! The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Terapagos / You Caught Terapagos!
Once again from Zero
* The above set order may change depending on the performance.
FLASIC Game Symphony Orchestra
The FLASIC Game Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2019 with the aim of presenting game music concerts, led by Conductor Chin Sol, with young domestic and international artists with amazing skills and abundance of experience. They present the grand and refreshing, yet sometimes lyrical and romantic music from game music at the best performance halls in Korea, such as the National Theater and Lotte Concert Hall.
Pokémon the Orchestra Limited Edition Badge Frame
Only those who purchase Master Ball VIP seats through Ticket Link can pre-order the Pokémon the Orchestra Limited Edition Badge Frame. Purchased products can be picked up on-site on the day of the performance by presenting ticket reservation information.
※ Purchase is on a first-come, first-served basis and quantities are limited.
Price: 200,000 won
Ticket Prices:
Master Ball VIP seat - 110,000 won
Ultra Ball R seat - 85,000 won
Great Ball S seat - 65,000 won
Great Ball A seat - 50,000 won
Monster Ball B seat - 40,000 won
Monster Ball B seat (Limited View) - 32,000 won
Exclusive Giveaways
Check out the special tickets and program book that will remind you of your special memories at the concert!
A serial code to give ticketed patrons 3 Bottle Caps, 3 Comet Shards and 3 Pepper for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on the Nintendo Switch will also be given out.
Code Expiration Date: November 30th, 2024
Performance Information
Performance Period: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 and Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 Performance Times: Saturday at 19:30, Sunday at 15:00 Venue: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater Concert Time: 130 minutes (20 minutes intermission)
The NHK Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet Members Support Reconstruction in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture Pokémon Mini Concert (N響メンバーによる木管五重奏 復興支援ポケモンミニコンサート in 岩手県宮古市) will take place on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. The performance will be streamed live on the official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel.
The Iwate support Pokémon Ishitsubute and Pikachu will be there as well as orchestra members: Masayuki Kai (甲斐雅之) on Flute, Hitoshi Wakui (和久井仁) on Oboe, Takashi Yamane (山根孝司) on Clarinet, Kazusa Mizutani (水谷上総) on Bassoon and Hitoshi Imai (今井仁志) on French Horn.
Performance:
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 18:30
Venue: Miyako Civic Cultural Hall (宮古市・宮古市教育委員会)
Capacity: First-come, first-served/Reservation system (Same-day tickets available if there are seats remaining)
The Pokémon Company held a press conference on April 30th, 2024 and announced that Pokémon Horizons: The Series would start airing on May 25th, 2024 on Hungama. The Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs will be getting their own opening and ending tracks composed by the music duo Vishal-Sheykhar and sung by Armaan Malik and Shirley Setia. This will be the first time they get their own theme song as these dubs had always used the English dub theme.
Susumu Fukunaga, The Pokémon Company stated: "The new series comes with a brand-new storyline, new Pokémon and human characters, so there is a lot to look forward to. You will enjoy a fascinating adventure on an airship and see how secrets unfold due to the mysterious objects the main characters possess. All this is packed into a heartwarming story of friendship and self-discovery. We have also created original opening and ending tracks just for India for the very first time. This has been a challenging and interesting journey as we wanted to ensure that the music and lyrics align with Indian sensibilities. I think the songs capture the essence of Pokémon very nicely. We are also delighted to air our new series on the hugely popular Hungama channel. Their reach is bound to take our content to viewers across the entire country."
Devika Prabhu, Business Head – Kids and Infotainment, Disney Star, stated: "Hungama has established itself as a popular platform for Japanese anime and Pokémon, especially has been garnering immense love and appreciation over the years. With a devoted fan base of Pokémon enthusiasts in the country, our network has been their go-to destination when they want to immerse themselves in a world of captivating stories from the franchise. Through our dedicated localization efforts, we have customized the Pokémon viewing experience to align with the preferences of our audience, ensuring its continued relevance and appeal. The series and movies have consistently ranked among our top-performing content, and we are happy to introduce a new series as one of our key summer tentpoles on Hungama."
Armaan Malik posted on Twitter/X the following:
"Childhood dream unlocked!!! Excited to join the @Pokemon family and sing the new intro theme for Pokémon Horizons - The Series in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
Here are some moments from today’s launch event! Stay locked in for the song drop x
It was announced on March 29th, 2024, that the utaite 9Lana, who primarily operates on TikTok and Youtube, will be making her major debut with Sony Music. Her debut song "Let me battle" is going to be used as the new ending theme for the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs every Friday at 6:55pm), and will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid.
This highly surprising choice has a chameleon voice, being able to speak and sing in 9 entirely different ways, and is known for an expressiveness that almost makes you think the protagonist in the lyrics has taken possession of her. Her growling voice is particularly well regarded. Since the end of last year, she released 3 original songs in rapid succession; "Migi pocket", "Balalaika" and "Game", and was enjoying a steady increase in listeners as she announced her major debut.
"Let me battle", which is going to be the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, was written by Giga & TeddyLoid, who have multiple hit songs on their resume. The lyrics are by TOPHAMHAT-KYO from FAKE TYPE. The song will premiere on April 12th, when the new chapter "Terastal Debut" begins, and will be available digitally on the 19th.
9Lana commented that it's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people she looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that she still almost thinks this is just a dream.
A comment from 9Lana:
The first Christmas gift I ever got from Santa was a Pokémon video game, and I remember playing it for hours every day because it was so much fun I didn't know when to stop. It's such an honor both to do the ending theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, as well as to get to sing a song written by people I looks up to as much as Giga-san, TeddyLoid-san and TOPHAMHAT-KYO-san, that I still think this is just a dream.
9Lana,ソニーミュージックからメジャーデビュー!異例の大抜擢!デビュー曲「Let me battle」がアニメ「ポケットモンスター」エンディングテーマに決定!
The NHK Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet Members Celebrate the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa-Tsuruga Opening Pokémon Mini Concerts (N響メンバーによる金管五重奏 祝 北陸新幹線 福井・敦賀開業 ポケモンミニコンサート) will take place on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. The performance will be streamed live on the official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel.
The Fukui support Pokémon Kairyu and Pikachu will be there as well as orchestra members: Tomoyuki Hasegawa (長谷川智之) on Trumpet, Eiji Yamamoto (山本英司) on Trumpet, Yudai Shoji (庄司雄大) on French Horn, Hikaru Koga (古賀光) on Trombone and Yukihiro Ikeda (池田幸広) on Tuba.
Performances:
Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 14:00 and 17:00
Venue: Fukui City Happiterrace (福井市にぎわい交流施設 ハピテラス)
Capacity: Approximately 200 people for each performance (Free admission, Reserved seating via advanced lottery)
The Pokémon Company International has collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones along with Zoe Wees to proforma a new song called Never Be Lonely alongside the beloved Pokémon Pikachu.
YouTube Clip - Jax Jones, Zoe Wees - Never Be Lonely (Official Video)
Pikachu Appears in Jax Jones’s New Music Video, “Never Be Lonely”
The musician joins forces with Zoe Wees for this new song performed alongside the iconic Pokémon.
In the world of Pokémon, Trainers strive to achieve their dreams with their Pokémon friends by their side. That special sort of bond is the subject of GRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones’s new single, “Never Be Lonely,” which also features German pop singer-songwriter Zoe Wees. You can watch the music video now to see Jax and Zoe play to a stadium audience in a future world. The two performers are joined on stage by Pikachu, and keep your eyes peeled for a brief appearance by Ceruledge!
Jax Jones is not only a double platinum-selling artist, but he’s also a huge Pokémon fan. Pokémon previously collaborated with Jax in 2021 on Pokémon 25: The Album, and we’re excited to share this latest project with Pokémon fans.
Enjoy the video, and remember to always keep your Pokémon partners close.
Press Release - JAX JONES MAKES 2024 DEBUT WITH “NEVER BE LONELY” FEATURING ZOE WEES
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO IN COLLABORATION WITH THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL
London, UK, Friday 9 February 2024 — Jax Jones undeniably ruled the charts and radio airwaves in 2023 and now, GRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum DJ and producer Jax Jones is back to set the stage ablaze in 2024 with his electrifying new single, “Never Be Lonely”, featuring the sensational German pop singer-songwriter Zoe Wees. Get ready to embark on an enchanting adventure that transcends music and imagination.
In the world of Pokémon, Trainers strive to achieve their dreams with their Pokémon partners by their side. In the official music video for “Never Be Lonely”, we journey to a future world where Jax Jones and Zoe Wees deliver a mesmerising performance. The real magic happens when the beloved Pokémon Pikachu makes a grand entrance. With electrifying sparks that illuminate the stadium, Pikachu unites the crowd in an awe-inspiring celebration of this remarkable new single including a special appearance from Ceruledge.
A huge Pokémon fan, Jax Jones enthuses, “This collaboration with Zoe Wees and Pikachu represents a dream come true for me. ‘Never Be Lonely’ is a sonic journey into the heart of music and friendship, and it’s a privilege to have Pikachu join us on this adventure.”
Zoe Wees adds, “Working with Jax Jones was an absolute joy. ‘Never Be Lonely’ is a testament to the power of unity through music, and I’m thrilled to be part of this magical experience.”
“Never Be Lonely” is the latest partnership between Jax Jones and The Pokémon Company International after he collaborated with them for Pokémon 25: The Album in 2021.
Jones capped off his phenomenal year with the exciting announcement of his forthcoming 2024 EP Midnight Snacks. This marks a thrilling evolution from his pop-centric Snacks collection to a dedicated focus on club-centric creations.
And now, with “Never Be Lonely” from his Snacks repertoire, Jax Jones invites you to join him on his journey with Zoe Wees and Pikachu; the first of a series of hits in 2024.
ABOUT JAX JONES
Beyond the beats and melodies, Jax Jones continues to cement his status as a trailblazer in the music industry. With an illustrious career boasting 8 UK Top 10 singles, 8 UK platinum singles, over 60 million single sales and a staggering 10 billion global audio streams, Jax Jones remains a powerhouse of electro-pop earworms, solidifying his place as a modern British music icon.
Step into the world of Jax Jones, the second biggest UK dance artist after Calvin Harris, praised by Hypebeast as "an all-round, multi-faceted musician" and lauded by Rolling Stone UK as "the UK dance super producer on a mission to break down barriers." His compelling journey, as described by The Guardian during his appearance on The High Performance Podcast, provides a moving account of his motivations and crediting the transformative moments of his teenage years.
Honoured with multiple GRAMMY, BRIT, and Ivor Novello nominations, he has become a mainstay in modern British music and continues to create genre-defying music for both the charts and specialist dance scene, working and collaborating with industry legends like Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, Diana Ross, RAYE and Mark Ronson while also nurturing the future of music through his own WUGD music label.
ABOUT ZOE WEES
Breakout star Zoe Wees has a knack for making her complex, emotional stories feel universally relatable. Her raw, powerful debut single “Control” amassed 2,5 billion streams and became a worldwide hit. It entered streaming- and radio charts across the globe, including top 20 at Pop radio in the US, and reached Gold- and Platinum status in more than 20 countries. “Girls Like Us”, Wees’ follow-up single, was highlighted in the New York Times Magazine tracing the lineage of “the sad banger,” and hailed by People as “a vulnerable pop anthem that pushed for togetherness and solidarity to girls around the world.” The also multi-platinum certified song reached #1 in Germany’s radio charts. She then released her debut EP "Golden Wings" which saw her songs gather a mass interest including Spotify’s Radar-, Apple’s UpNext- and YouTube’s Artist On The Rise program. She's featured on the likes of The Guardian, Forbes (30 Under 30), Gal Dem, Line Of Best Fit, and Clash whilst having cover stories written about herself on Notion, Euphoria, Hunger and Germany’s Glamour Magazine. Zoe has performed at the American Music Awards, "The Late Late Show with James Corden, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2021 and collaborated with top artists like 6LACK, Kygo, Felix Jaehn, Tom Walker and Calum Scott before finally releasing her Debut Album “Therapy” late 2023.
For the 21-year-old, writing and recording songs is her “Therapy”, so much so that she’s named her debut album just that. She needs this form of therapy especially in difficult situations of fear and insecurity. After each session, she sits in an old car seat and then reflects. It is within this same routine the word ‘therapy’ took a lasting, special and musical meaning for Zoe in a slew of impactful, emotional songs.
The NHK Symphony Orchestra String Quintet Pokémon Mini Concerts in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture (N響メンバーによる弦楽四重奏 ポケモンミニコンサート in 香川県さぬき市) are being promoted by the Pokémon Daisuki Club and will take place on January 28th, 2024. The performance will be streamed live on the official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel.
This time Galar Yadon and Yadon will be there as well as orchestra members: Masahiro Morita (森田昌弘) on
violin, Masamichi Yokoshima (横島礼理) on violin, Ryo Sasaki (佐々木亮) on viola and Shunsuke Yamanouchi (山内俊輔) on cello.
Performances:
Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at 13:00 and 16:00
Venue: Gennai Music Hall, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture (源内音楽ホール 香川県さぬき市鴨庄4610-44)
Capacity: Approximately 500 people for each performance (Free admission, Reserved seating)
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Sword・Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection
New BGM from the games are gorgeously recorded!
The CD contains over 4 hours of music from Pokémon Sword & Shield and Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass, 142 songs!
Includes a gorgeous all-color 24-page booklet!
The booklet contains comments from the composers of the songs, setting materials during development, playback commentary of the games story, and more. Enjoy the world of the Galar region by reading the booklet and listening to the rich variety of music!
Artists: Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Hitomi Sato
Catalog #: OVCP-0011
Discs/Tracks: 142 tracks on 4 discs
Price/MSRP: 3,850 yen
Nintendo Switch Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection
Gorgeous new BGM for the game!
The CD contains more than 110 songs and over 4 hours of music from "Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus"!
Gorgeous all-color 28-page booklet included!
The booklet contains comments from the composers of the songs, setting materials during development, and a playback commentary of the game's story. Enjoy the world of the Hisui Region by reading the booklet and listening to the rich variety of sounds!
Artists: Go Ichinose, Hitomi Sato
Catalog #: OVCP-0012
Discs/Tracks: 110 tracks on 4 discs
Price/MSRP: 3,850 yen
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet・Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection
Includes background music from "Pokémon Scarlet Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero"!
In addition to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, music from Pokémon Scarlet Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is also included featuring 208 songs and over 6 hours of content!
Includes a gorgeous all-color 36-page booklet!
The booklet contains comments from the composers who created the music for each title, setting materials during development, playback commentary on the game's story, and more. Enjoy the world of the Paldea region by reading the booklet and listening to the rich variety of music!
Artists: Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Teruo Taniguchi, Toby Fox
Catalog #: OVCP-0013
Discs/Tracks: 208 tracks on 6 discs
Price/MSRP: 4,950 yen