Shoko Nakagawa Graduates from Role as Pokémon Variety Show Host
On May 7th, 2023, TV personality Shoko Nakagawa announced she was graduating from the TV Tokyo Network's Pokemon information variety show PokéDoko. Nakagawa has been hosting the morning Pokémon shows since she first joined Pokémon Sunday in 2006, but her role as presenter of Pokémon news is now ...
Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Member Rina Matsuno has died at age 18
Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku (私立恵比寿中学) member Rina Matsuno (松野莉奈) has died at age 18 on February 8th, 2017. The official website had posted that she was unable to attend a performance in Osaka with the group on February 7th, 2017 due to illness. Although she was taking medical treatment at her home in Tok...
Pokémon Smash 154
The episode began with the Smash cast sitting at their desks as Robert walk in dressed in black suits and greet everyone with the customary "PokéMorning" greeting. The then explain that the entire episode is a Memorial Special with Broadcasts of the PokéSma Members' First Appearances, Nostalgic Clip...
Pokémon Smash 153
Episode 153 of Pokémon Smash, Mijumaru! Meguroco! Close Call!! / Pokémon XY Lab Special: Presenting the Newest Info on Mega Evolution Together with Masuda / A Report on the 'Pocket Monsters XY' Anime! (ミジュマル！ メグロコ！ 危機一髪！！ / 「ポケモンXY研究所スペシャル」増田さんと一緒にメガシンカの新情報を紹介 / アニメ「ポケットモンスターXY」を大特集！) aired last Sun...
Pokémon Smash ending, to be replaced with new show 'Pokémon Get TV' / TV Tokyo's 50th Anniversary
TV Tokyo has released a special press release for its 50th Anniversary that is completely dedicated to the Pocket Monsters franchise. The press release highlight 3 new Pocket Monsters related shows that will be airing on the television station in October of 2013. 1. Pocket Monsters THE ORIG...
World Hobby Fair '13 Summer (次世代ワールドホビーフェア’13 Summer)
The World Hobby Fair '13 Summer (次世代ワールドホビーフェア’13 Summer) took place at Makuhari Messe on June 29th and 30th, 2013. Pokémon had a large booth at the fair this year which included a stage show hosted by Pokémon Smash International Division members Neese and Maru. Two different battles from Pokémon X ...
Mewtwo: The Prologue to Its Awakening (ミュウツー ～覚醒への序章～)
An official site has launched for Mewtwo: The Prologue to Its Awakening (ミュウツー ～覚醒への序章～), an OVA that will be airing as part of the 2-hour special on July 11th, 2013. Story Translation Having finished his mountain rescue mission, Virgil of the Pokémon Rescue Squad is on the way back to his b...
Pokémon Smash 137
Episode 137 of Pokémon Smash, Marvel! Mountain of the Giant Kekking!! / A Special Feature on Mewtwo, with a Mighty Battle Starring the Mewtwo You Get with the Special Pre-Order Ticket! / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Perform 'Let's Hold Hands'! (驚異！ 巨大ケッキングの山！！ / ミュウツー大特集、映画特別前売券で貰えるミュウツーの強力バトルも！ / 私立恵比寿中学...
Pokémon Smash 136
Episode 136 of Pokémon Smash, Stray Pokémon Hitokage / A Special Report on 'Pokémon X & Y', Where Masuda Announces Surprising News! / A Collaboration Project with the Pokémon Center, Which will Soon Celebrate its 15th Anniversary, Comes to Fruition!? / The Latest Movie News! ( はぐれポケモン・ヒトカゲ / 「ポケモンXY...
Pokémon Smash 135
Episode 135 of Pokémon Smash, Fighting Pokémon! The Big Battle! / The 'PokéSma Genesect Army' is Hard at Work Today as Well, Aiming for 1 Million Members! / Nymphia Nakagawa Appears!? / EbiChu Takes the Stage for the Pokémon Battle! (かくとうポケモン！ だいバトル！ / 軍団員100万人を目指す「ポケスマゲノセクト軍団」が今回も大活躍！ / ニンフィア中川登場！？...
Masuda Reveals New Pokémon during Smash 130
During Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) Junichi Masuda revealed a new Pokémon b...
Pokémon Smash 130 Preview
A special preview for Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) was posted on the Pokémo...
Pokémon Smash 126
Near the end of Pokémon Smash, Shoko-tan revealed that she will be the voice of Nymphia (ニンフィア) in this summer's movie short Pikachu and its Eievui Friends (ピカチュウとイーブイフレンズ). She then drew a picture of Nymphia. Click on image for higher resolution Iris' Kairyu - Data Broadcast Distribution ...
Pokémon Smash 125
The announcer introduced the show by greeting the audience by saying: "Hello and this week Robert is going to coordinate a farewell party for friends! Stay with us on Pokémon Smash. The cast then greeted viewers by doing a side bow and saying PokéMorning. Golgo then introduced the new segment "Get P...
Pokémon Smash 117
The announcer introduced the show by telling the audience that this is the 5th PokéSma Champion Position Tournament, where the previous Champion Director Shoko-tan and the Original Champion Group Member Baba and the 3rd Champion Group Member Yamamoto all Compete for Victory. Clips from the previous ...
Pokémon Smash 116 / Rougela's Christmas Recolored Version
The announcer introduced the show by saying: "Ho ho ho! Golgo the Medalman is coming to town! So you'd better watch out for Pokémon Smash!". Golgo and the crew started off by saying Merry Pokésumasu! Golgo gave presents out to Red and Shoko but only one gift to Robert. Golgo then told them to pull t...
Pokémon Smash 110
The announcer introduced the show by saying: "Welcome back! Today we will do the collaboration of the Best Wishes Season 2! Let's kick off! PokéSmash!". The episode started with the entire cast pertending to be sleeping while Twinkle Twinkle Little Star played. Akiyama then asked the question "What ...
Pokémon Smash 108
The announcer introduced the show by saying: "And today we will produce our new Pokémon Bakery on Pokémon Smash!". Yamamoto announced that Gunma Prefecture Day (群馬県民の日) was on October 28th. "In 1871, the Meiji Government abolished feudal domains and instead put in place prefectures to enhance centra...
Pokémon Smash 105 - Year 3 Starts!
Episode 105 marked the start of the 3rd year of Pokémon Smash. The announcer introduced the show by saying: "This week we'll proudly present to you the renewal special! Meet our new members on Pokémon Smash!". Yamamoto noticed that there was two big red curtains on the set and wondered what was behi...
Pokémon Smash 100 - Pokémon Movie 15th Anniversary Event 'Pikachu the Live 2012'
The 100th episode of Pokémon Smash aired on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 after almost 2 years since it premiered on October 3rd, 2010. The 100th episode featured: The Promise with Lugia! / A Detailed Summary of the Pokémon Movie 15th Anniversary Event 'Pikachu the Live 2012' and the Roleplaying Winne...
