New Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode “Touchdown of Friendship!!” won’t air on Disney XD in the US due to blackface similarity

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Episode 64 of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon is called “Touchdown of Friendship!!” in Japanese, and it involves Ash Ketchum developing sympathy for a tribe of Passimian. His desire to protect and support the lemur-like Pokémon runs so deep that he begins acting and appearing like them. He even has his skin painted black, … Continue reading New Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode “Touchdown of Friendship!!” won’t air on Disney XD in the US due to blackface similarity

Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story billboards now on display in Japan

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With the official premiere of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story just around the corner, The Pokémon Company has been promoting its latest film in various ways. One such campaign recently took place in Harajuku, Japan, where the mascot versions of Pikachu and Eevee joined forces with a number of models to heavily promote the movie, which is … Continue reading Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story billboards now on display in Japan

Pikachu and Eevee promote Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story with Harajuku models in Japan

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With the official premiere of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story just around the corner, The Pokémon Company has been promoting its latest film in various ways. One such campaign recently took place in Harajuku, Japan, where the mascot versions of Pikachu and Eevee joined forces with a number of models to heavily promote the movie. … Continue reading Pikachu and Eevee promote Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story with Harajuku models in Japan

Videos: Four new commercials unveiled for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story starring Ash, Pikachu, Lisa, Eevee and more

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled four brand-new commercials for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story, which is set to premiere in Japan on July 13. The promos give several glimpses of what fans can expect to see in the upcoming film in terms of the overall story, which features Ash, Pikachu, Eevee, Lisa, Zeraora and many … Continue reading Videos: Four new commercials unveiled for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story starring Ash, Pikachu, Lisa, Eevee and more

Video: Team Rocket outwits Ash and his friends in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on July 19

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The next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is set to first air in Japan on July 19, features multiple Pokémon and characters – including Ash, Pikachu, Lillie, Lana, Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles and more. In this particular episode, Team Rocket manages to outwit Ash and his friends by using their supreme disguising skills. You … Continue reading Video: Team Rocket outwits Ash and his friends in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on July 19

Video: New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! episode features three-hour special for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 8, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. In this particular episode, Pokémon-inspired … Continue reading Video: New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! episode features three-hour special for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story

The Pokémon Company teams up with Kagome for another campaign featuring Pikachu and ketchup

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Kagome, a Japanese manufacturer of tomato-based foods, has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to continue celebrating Pikachu’s love for ketchup. This unconventional partnership consists of a campaign that is running until August 31, 2018, during which customers in Japan can purchase Kagome products such as ketchup for a chance to win a selection of ketchup-themed … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with Kagome for another campaign featuring Pikachu and ketchup

Video: Ash teams up with the Masked Royal in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on July 5

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The next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is set to first air in Japan on July 5, features multiple Pokémon and characters – including Ash, Pikachu, Lillie, Lana, Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles and more. In the episode, Ash and Torracat team up with the Masked Royal and Incineroar to take on fierce … Continue reading Video: Ash teams up with the Masked Royal in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on July 5