Pokémon Ieru Ka Na? BW CD & ANA 7 DVD Announced
Media Factory and Pikachu Records have announced some new Pocket Monsters Anime products that will be going on sale in Japan later this year. Can You Say the Pokémon? BW (ポケモン言えるかな? BW), the current Best Wishes ending sung by Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの剛士) will be released on CD on June 22, 2011. It's reta...
Blockbuster Year for Pokémon Includes All-New Innovative Toy Line from JAKKS Pacific
The American International Toy Fair 2011 is being held this week at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th to February 16th, 2011. JAKKS Pacific revealed their Pokémon toy line up for 2011 at the show. Their full press release is posted below. asmzine.com also post...
Viz to release Arceus and the Jewel of Life DVD and Manga
The long awaited Arceus and the Jewel of Life DVD will finally be released in North America on February 1st, 2011, a few days before the 13th movie airs on Cartoon Network. Also released that day will be the manga adaption of the movie. Below is the press release. Press Release San Francisco, CA...
Movie 13 DVD Evaluation
This article intends to evaluate the visual properties of Pocket Monsters movie 13 DVD. Content such as story, extras and other non-technical elements will not be discussed in this document. For episode specific information, the episode guide entry for this movie provides more detail on the non-tech...
Best Wishes Announced in Taiwan
The newest Pocket Monsters anime series Best Wishes has been announced in Taiwan and it will begin airing in 2011. The official Pokémon Taiwanese site announced the series on December 24th and it will keep the 'Best Wishes' title that the Japanese original includes but also localizes it to Chāojí Yu...
The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark had the 10th highest Box Office Sales in Japan for 2010
The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark (幻影の覇者 ゾロアーク) had the 10th highest box office sales in Japan for 2010. It grossed 4.16 billion yen (approx $51 million USD) in theaters across Japan. It debuted in second place in Japanese theaters during its first weekend of release as it was up against Toy Story 3 wh...
The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark DVD & Best Wishes CD Announced
The final Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl Movie, which was released in theaters in Japan on July 10th, 2010, has been announced for release on DVD. The Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark (劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール 幻影の覇者ゾロアーク) DVD will be released in J...
Pocket Monsters DP Decisive Battle! Galaxy Gang!! ~Sinnoh Space-Time Legend Concluding Volume~ DVD
Media Factory has announced a new Pocket Monsters DVD which follows the story of Galaxy Gang throughout the Sinnoh Region. Pocket Monsters DP Decisive Battle! Galaxy Gang!! ~Sinnoh Space-Time Legend Concluding Volume~ will be released in Japan on August 25th, 2010 for 2500yen. It is unknown how many...
Magna Pacific Announces New DVD's for Australia
Magna Pacific has announced a bunch of new DVD's for Australia including Pokémon Arceus & The Jewel Of Life which aired earlier in the year. The North American DVD was announced earlier this year for a Spring of 2010 release but a date has yet to be finalized. The French and Japanese DVD's were rele...
Pokémon TV Anime Collection DVD Get! Get! Get! Volumes Announced
Another 8 DVD set has been announced for release in Japan that features: Getting Contest Ribbons, Getting Gym Badges and Getting Pokémon. The Pokémon TV Anime Collection DVD Get! Get! Get! (ポケモンTVアニメコレクションDVD ～ゲット！ゲット！ゲット！) volumes feature one episode per mini DVD like the previous sets with episode...
Pikachu's Great Sparkling Search! DVD Announced
The DVD for last years Pikachu short that was shown on ANA Airlines has been announced. Pikachu's Great Sparkling Search! (ピカチュウのキラキラだいそうさく！) was shown on ANA flights between August 1st, 2009 and August 29th, 2009. The DVD will be released in Japan on June 18th, 2010 and it will retail for 2500yen. ...
VIZ Media Releases New Titles for the Holidays
VIZ Media rings in the start of this year’s holiday shopping season with a variety of hot new anime titles that will top many wish lists this year. Fans and shoppers alike can round out their holiday gift lists with a fun variety of new POKÉMON releases to delight young and older audiences! “We h...
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life - Airs in Australia, French DVD Announced
Cartoon Network Australia will be airing the English dub of the latest Pocket Monsters movie, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life this week. According the the schedule posted on the official website, it will air Friday November 6th at 6pm and Saturday November 7th at 10am local time. A new web...
Pokemon USA Announces Pokemon Merchandise Expansion at Toys R Us
February 9, 2009 - Bellevue, WA -- February 9, 2009 - Today, Pokemon USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its retail presence for Pokemon in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide through 2009. Dedicated areas at the entrance of the "R" Zone video game departments now showcase a variety of Pokemon merchand...
PIKACHU THE MOVIE BOX 1998-2002 & 2003-2006 DVD Reissue Announced
According to TSUTAYA online, the limited edition PIKACHU THE MOVIE BOX 1998-2002 & PIKACHU THE MOVIE BOX 2003-2006 DVD's will be reissued and available for purchase March 21, 2009. The contents are exactly the same as the first pressing release. Also unchanged from the previous release is the pr...
Pokemon The Rise of Darkrai UK DVD Press Release
Experience the new Pokemon movie which took more than $US 47 million at the Japanese box office last year, more than any other Pokemon film to date! The latest movie - The Rise of Darkrai (PG) - starring Pokemon trainer Ash and his faithful companion Pikachu, is available from all good retailers nat...
Limited Edition Pokemon DP DS Lite with Mystery Dungeon DVD
Gamestop has announced they will be selling a Limited Edition Pokemon DP DS Lite featuring Dailga and Palkia on the case lid. The extras include: A matching DP DS carrying case, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness DVD, a special Grovyle poster, and an exclusive Gamestop Pokemon t...
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Special Selection - The Beginning of a New Adventure DVD's More Deta
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Special Selection - The Beginning of a New Adventure DVD's have been announced and will be available for purchase on September 25. The price including tax will be 3654yen and the catalog number is ZMBS-991. The DVD's will have a total running time of approximately 144...
Pokemon Battle Frontier Box Set Release Date Changed to June 24th 2008
Both Viz's official website and Amazon.com both list the DVD box set will be released on July 29th. It was spotted by a couple of people today at Walmart and AnimeonDVD also changed their release date for this box set to June 24th.Be sure to check out your local store to see if they have them in sto...
Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation - Pokemon Ranger to Umi no Oji: Manaphy DVD Release Date
Pokémon Ranger to Umi no Oji: Manaphy is the fourth Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation movie and 9th of all Pokémon movies. The DVD is scheduled to be released in Japan on December 22nd, 2006 and will cost 3,980 yen. The catalog number is ZMBS-952. Amazon is now taking preorders with a 25% disc...
