Ash Ketchum Nendoroid revealed, features Kanto designs, Pikachu, Poké Ball and Ash’s hat

Following the recent announcement of Nendoroid: Lillie, The Good Smile Company has unveiled yet another Pokémon figures. The popular line is being expanded even further, transforming Ash Ketchum (or Satoshi, in Japan) into an adorable Nendoroid, complete with his original Kanto design, Pikachu by his side, a Poké Ball and his trusty hat. Nendoroid Ash … Continue reading Ash Ketchum Nendoroid revealed, features Kanto designs, Pikachu, Poké Ball and Ash’s hat

New Pokémon toys coming to Happy Meals at McDonald’s to celebrate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Japan

To celebrate the Japanese premiere of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, a new batch of Pokémon toys is coming to Happy Meals at McDonald's restaurants in Japan. New toys include a special McDonald's-themed Pikachu spinner, mini Pikachu water gun, a Poké Ball with a Charmander drawing, a Ho-Oh whistle, a Pokémon-themed cup-and-ball with Incineroar, … Continue reading New Pokémon toys coming to Happy Meals at McDonald’s to celebrate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Japan

Pokémon-themed Pikachu McFlurry coming to McDonald’s in Japan

McDonald’s Japan recently asked its followers to guess which Pokémon-themed McFlurry it was going to release, such as a habanero Charmander McFlurry or a broccoli-flavored Bulbasaur one. The correct answer was a chocolate banana Pikachu treat. The Pikachu McFlurry goes on sale July 14 in Japan, with a chocolaty banana flavor meant to remind people … Continue reading Pokémon-themed Pikachu McFlurry coming to McDonald’s in Japan

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! ending theme highlights emotional bond between Ash and Pikachu

The premiere date for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is still a few days away, but the upcoming film's ending theme has already been unveiled by The Pokémon Company. It showcases various sequences of Ash and Pikachu on their journey together through the Kanto region, highlighting the emotional bond they've developed toward one another … Continue reading Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! ending theme highlights emotional bond between Ash and Pikachu

McDonald’s promotion compares Pokémon from Pokémon the Movie: I choose you! to McFlurry flavors

To promote the latest Pokémon movie - entitled Pokémon the Movie: I choose you! - McDonald's has kicked off a campaign that gives customers the chance to win discount coupons in exchange for guessing which flavor McFlurry they will launch alongside this weekend's cinematic release in Japan. The fast-food giant asks, "If you could eat … Continue reading McDonald’s promotion compares Pokémon from Pokémon the Movie: I choose you! to McFlurry flavors

New Pokémon face packs now available in Japan, featuring Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander

Various Pokémon-themed face packs have been released in Japan via variety shops across the region. They are being used as a way to promote the upcoming Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! film and feature designs inspired by Kanto region icons Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. They are being touted as a perfect way to … Continue reading New Pokémon face packs now available in Japan, featuring Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander

New Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation plays in TOHO Cinemas to promote Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Another special Pokémon animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas across Japan, as part of an ongoing partnership between Pokémon GO developer Niantic and TOHO Cinemas, as well as a way to promote Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. The clip features a PokéStop from Pokémon GO, lots of Poké Balls, Ho-Oh, Ash Ketchum‘s iconic cap and of course Pikachu. You can … Continue reading New Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation plays in TOHO Cinemas to promote Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Official Pokémon video news update features Pokémon Heroes

The Pokémon Company has released a brief broadcast to mention how the movie Pokémon Heroes was recently chosen as the number-one Pokémon movie by Pokémon fans. You can see the news segment in the video below, followed by the official synopsis of the classic film: Every year the city of Alto Mare holds a special … Continue reading Official Pokémon video news update features Pokémon Heroes