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Video: Official trailer for the latest story arc of Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon features Shaymin, Meltan, Poni Island and more

Posted on January 13, 2019January 8, 2019 by Editorial Team

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official trailer for the newest story arc of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is now underway in Japan. Multiple characters and locations are featured, such as Ash, Pikachu, Shaymin, Meltan and Poni Island. You can check out the official promo for the Japanese version of the latest … Continue reading Video: Official trailer for the latest story arc of Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon features Shaymin, Meltan, Poni Island and more

Video: Ninth official Game Freak YouTube video features Pokémon artists Ken Sugimori, Hironobu Yoshida and James Turner

Posted on January 12, 2019January 7, 2019 by Editorial Team

The ninth video uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of a special recording in which a number of Game Freak designers are showcased presenting their amazing skills. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: 【予告】ゲームフリークグラフィックデザイナーイラストメイキング企画【公式】『ポケモン』シリーズで知られる、ゲームフリークのグラフィックデザイナーによる、イラストメイキング企画が2019年1月より始動予定。【番組内容】デジタルイラストだけではなく、ドット絵や色紙イラストなど、イラストが出来上がるまでの様子をお届けします。デザイナー陣のイラストに対する思いや、人となりもアートディレクター海野と共に語られます。出演予定：描き手・杉森建(アートディレクター) ・吉田宏信 (2Dグラフィックデザイナー) ・James Turner(アートディレクター) 聞き手・海野隆雄(アートディレクター) 【ゲームフリーク公式情報】

Videos: Niantic and The Pokémon Company unveil six new Pokémon GO commercials starring Japanese actor Takayuki Kamiki

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Editorial Team

Niantic and The Pokémon Company have published six separate Pokémon GO commercials starring Japanese actor Takayuki Kamiki, who tries out the new Trainer Battle feature. You can check them out in the embedded videos below: 【公式】Pokémon GO - 「2人でバトル」篇（15秒） 2019年1月11日（金）より放映される『ポケモン GO』の新CMを公開！本CMには、『ポケモン GO』のファンでいらっしゃる俳優の佐藤健さん、神木隆之介さんが出演し、ほかのプレイヤーとの1対1の対戦を、手軽に楽しむことができる新機能「トレーナーバトル」を仲良く楽しむ内容となっています。また、併せて佐藤さんと神木さんのWeb限定オフショット映像も公開。普段から仲の良いお二人が外に出て『ポケモン GO』をプレイしている様子も必見です！【公式】Pokémon GO - 「2人でバトル」篇（30秒） 2019年1月11日（金）より放映される『ポケモン GO』の新CMを公開！本CMには、『ポケモン GO』のファンでいらっしゃる俳優の佐藤健さん、神木隆之介さんが出演し、ほかのプレイヤーとの1対1の対戦を、手軽に楽しむことができる新機能「トレーナーバトル」を仲良く楽しむ内容となっています。また、併せて佐藤さんと神木さんのWeb限定オフショット映像も公開。普段から仲の良いお二人が外に出て『ポケモン GO』をプレイしている様子も必見です！ … Continue reading Videos: Niantic and The Pokémon Company unveil six new Pokémon GO commercials starring Japanese actor Takayuki Kamiki

Brand-new Pokémon TCG expansion available now in Japan

Posted on January 11, 2019January 4, 2019 by Editorial Team

A brand-new expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Pokémon TCG) has been released in Japan. Available now for purchase across Japanese retailers and locations, the latest expansion includes several cards that can very well mix things up for players. There's currently no word on when the latest expansion will arrive in territories other than … Continue reading Brand-new Pokémon TCG expansion available now in Japan

The Pokémon Company’s Thunderbolt Project expands with all-black Fragment Pikachu plush, Pichu, Raichu, Eevee, Mew, exclusive apparel and more

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Editorial Team

The Pokémon Company recently unveiled an all-black Fragment plush featuring none other than Pikachu. As you may have guessed, the new plush is primarily black in color and is more adorable than ever. It is capable of standing on its two legs, or it can portray a sitting position. This special plush is part of the new … Continue reading The Pokémon Company’s Thunderbolt Project expands with all-black Fragment Pikachu plush, Pichu, Raichu, Eevee, Mew, exclusive apparel and more

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Media Create sales charts in Japan for the week ending December 30

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Editorial Team

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared at number 1 on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee also reappeared with an additional significant amount of units sold. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have made another consecutive appearance as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 12/24/18 – 12/30/18 [NSW] Super … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Media Create sales charts in Japan for the week ending December 30

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 13 episode featuring Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon voice actors

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Editorial Team

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), which is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 13, 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. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 13 episode featuring Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon voice actors

Video: Ash, Hapu and Friends confront Team Skull Admin Plumeria in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on January 13

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 by Editorial Team

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official trailer for the next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. This episode is set to first air on January 13 in Japan. Multiple Pokémon and characters are featured in the episode, including Ash, Pikachu, Mallow, Lana, Kiawe, Hapu, Plumeria and many more. You can check out … Continue reading Video: Ash, Hapu and Friends confront Team Skull Admin Plumeria in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on January 13