Japanese actress and model Suzu Hirose stars in new Pokémon TCG commercial

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One of the latest commercials for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) consists of a photoshoot, in which Japanese actress and model Suzu Hirose is the main focus. You can check it out below, followed by the official description and behind-the-scenes video: ポケモンカードを手に持ち、撮影をする広瀬さん。 カメラマンの高いテンションで笑顔も弾み、ポーズもバッチリ！ 上がってきた写真を確認すると……写っているのはカードと手だけ!? スタッフも思わずボヤキ……「この撮影、広瀬すず要る？」 毎月最初の金曜日はポケカの日。 拡張パック「禁断の光」は3月2日（金）、 強化拡張パック「ドラゴンストーム」は4月6日（金）、 強化拡張パック「チャンピオンロード」は5月3日（祝・木） に発売！ Source: ポケモン公式ツイッター‏ @Pokemon_cojp

Pokémon Crystal, Silver and Gold reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending March 7

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Multiple Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including re-released classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold and Silver. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between March 1 and March 7 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Pocket Monsters Crystal Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Ice Station Z Battleminerz Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Charisou … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal, Silver and Gold reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending March 7

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara shares first pictures of the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe Japan

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo is set to open in Tokyo, Japan, on March 14. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, Nihonbashi Takashimaya mall has set up various displays featuring the Pokémon franchise's primary mascot, Pikachu. These displays are vibrant and … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara shares first pictures of the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe Japan

New Pokémon diorama desktop figures revealed featuring Psyduck, Magikarp, Dugtrio, Squirtle, Pikachu and more

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Japanese manufacturer Re-Ment has unveiled another batch of collectible figures featuring various characters from the Pokémon franchise. The Pokémon diorama desktop figure collection consists of eight toys that are meant to be placed on top of desks to serve another purpose other than looking adorable, such as holding your favorite pen. Featured Pokémon include Psyduck, … Continue reading New Pokémon diorama desktop figures revealed featuring Psyduck, Magikarp, Dugtrio, Squirtle, Pikachu and more

Cute video: Real owl has no idea what to do with plastic Poké Ball toy

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ツンツン…これ何だろう？ pic.twitter.com/QtMARf86Q5 — げんさんの休日 (@Gen3Act03) February 18, 2018 Source: げんさんの休日‏ @Gen3Act03

Official newspaper Pokémon Today launches to promote Detective Pikachu in Japan

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The Pokémon Company recently unveiled the first live-action trailer for Detective Pikachu, which gives several glimpses of what the upcoming movie of the same name could look like. The voiceover is only available in Japanese, but English subtitles are supported so you can follow along. Another promotion consists of an official newspaper called Pokémon Today, which features actual stories … Continue reading Official newspaper Pokémon Today launches to promote Detective Pikachu in Japan

First live-action trailer unveiled for Detective Pikachu, gives a glimpse of what the movie could look like

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the first live-action trailer for Detective Pikachu, which gives several glimpses of what the upcoming movie of the same name could look like. The voiceover is only available in Japanese, but English subtitles are supported so you can follow along. You can check it out in the video below. Detective … Continue reading First live-action trailer unveiled for Detective Pikachu, gives a glimpse of what the movie could look like

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 16th week in a row

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 16th consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 8, 2018 (Feb 26 – March 4) 01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World # (Capcom) {2018.01.26} (¥8.980) - 38.617 / 1.928.890 (-28%) 02./00. [NSW] Dragon … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 16th week in a row