Comparison video: First look at the 2017 Pokémon TV anime HD remaster

A digital remaster of the very first Pokémon episode recently debuted on Japanese television. The episode originally aired on April 1, 1997, and has been remastered before. The clip below compares all three versions. On the right is footage from a Kids Station re-run of the original episode. On the left, you can see the … Continue reading Comparison video: First look at the 2017 Pokémon TV anime HD remaster

Family of Pokémon fans dresses as Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard and Togepi at Anime Central

But who's that mysterious creature in little Charmander's arm?! Source: Anime Central Facebook

Video: Meet the incredible foreigners working on anime in Japan

Have you ever wanted to work in anime? It's more realistic than you think. Many foreigners have already achieved their dream of making anime. With too much anime being produced, there is a constant need for more staff, even those not from Japan. At 21 years old, Alexandre Gomes from France joined OLM, Inc. as … Continue reading Video: Meet the incredible foreigners working on anime in Japan

Anime fans rank Team Rocket among the top 10 “not bad, just misunderstood” villains

Japanese ranking site Goo has asked anime fans about which fictional villains they believed were actually "not bad, just misunderstood" people. Answers primarily consist of characters that were created in Japan, with a few American film characters popping up. Team Rocket from the long-running Pokémon animated series are featured on a list of the top … Continue reading Anime fans rank Team Rocket among the top 10 “not bad, just misunderstood” villains

Team Rocket finally defeats Ash fair and square in a Pokémon battle

It may have taken 20 whole years, but Team Rocket has finally managed to defeat Ash in a Pokémon battle as part of the new Pokémon Sun and Moon anime. This segment was featured in one of the latest episodes that is currently only available in Japanese. Upon beating Ash, his Pikachu and Rowlet, Team Rocket's … Continue reading Team Rocket finally defeats Ash fair and square in a Pokémon battle

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages now playing on Pokemon TV

You now have another option of watching Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. For a limited time, the film is currently playing on the official Pokemon TV website and mobile app. It follows Ash, Pikachu and their friends as they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa upon visiting a desert city by the sea. The … Continue reading Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages now playing on Pokemon TV

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes are now playing on Pokémon TV

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes are now playing on Pokémon TV. On both the Pokémon TV website and mobile app, you can watch the very first two episodes of the 20th season - titled Alola to New Adventure and The Guardian's Challenge. Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon debuted last month on Disney … Continue reading Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episodes are now playing on Pokémon TV

Kahuna Hala appears in the new Pokemon Sun and Moon anime preview trailer

The Pokemon Company has unveiled a new preview video for the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime, in which Kahuna Hala using his Fighting-type Pokemon in a battle against Ash and Pikachu. You can check out the new commercial below. Hala is the kahuna of Melemele Island and is renowned in the Alola region for his … Continue reading Kahuna Hala appears in the new Pokemon Sun and Moon anime preview trailer