Tag: Pokemon

‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Teaser Trailer: An All-New Feature Film is Coming to Theaters

August 31, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Pokémon: Wild Card tells the story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?

Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.

Character Design by Akemi Hayashi.

‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ Teaser Trailer: New Stop-Motion Series from ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Studio

August 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027 on Disney XD and Disney+

Synopsis: Join our unlikely heroes, Sirfetch’d and Pichu, in their gallant quest to protect Pokémon across Galar!

While their missions might rarely go as planned, their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown.

Directed by Tom Parkinson (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom).

Animation Studio: Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep)

‘Pokémon Concierge’ New Episodes Trailer: Two New Characters Join Haru in Four New Adventures, Coming to Netflix in September

July 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 4, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In the first four episodes of the series, we met Haru, a young woman who left behind a stressful city life and began working at the Pokémon Resort, where she slowly found a sense of calm and began a journey of self-discovery and healing.

In the upcoming episodes, we see a self-assured Haru taking on new challenges at the resort with her loyal sidekick Psyduck by her side.

However, things take a turn when Kent — a mysterious visitor with ties to Haru’s past, perhaps an ex-boyfriend — shows up with his Arcanine.

We also meet Tyler’s uncle, Dan, a veteran Trainer traveling with his trusty partner Sealeo that has accompanied him for 15 years.

Directed by Iku Ogawa.
Written by Harumi Doki.

Video: The Making of ‘Pokémon Concierge’

December 29, 2023 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

The Netflix Original Pokémon Concierge is a stop-motion animated series starring Rena Nonen as Haru, a concierge at a resort for Pokémon and their trainers.

In this Making Of video you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Pikachu, Dragonite, Psyduck and other Pokémon are animated, along with staff interviews and other fun footage.