During the Pokémon Presents event on July 22, the first details of a long-awaited joint project between The Pokémon Company and the famous animation studio Aardman, known for its iconic works like Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, were announced. The new animated series, titled Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, will be set in the Galar region, a space inspired by Great Britain and home to Pokémon like Sirfetch’d and Wooloo. Aardman has created some of the most famous animated series in the world Although the specific details of the plot are still […]
During the Pokémon Presents event on July 22, the first details of a highly anticipated joint project between The Pokémon Company and the famous animation studio Aardman, known for its iconic works such as Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, were announced. The new animated series, titled Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, will be set in the Galar region, a space inspired by Great Britain and home to Pokémon like Sirfetch’d and Wooloo.
Aardman has created some of the most famous animated series in the world
Although the specific details of the plot are still scarce, it has been confirmed that this installment will maintain the characteristic humor that has made Aardman famous, promising a narrative and visual style that will resonate with fans of their past creations. Pokémon Tales is expected to hit the screen sometime in 2027, with the streaming platform yet to be defined, which has generated speculation among fans.
Additionally, the week following the announcement will also bring news for fans of the franchise. On September 4, Netflix will release a trailer for Pokémon Concierge, a stop-motion series that premiered in 2023. While the number of shorts that will be part of this second season has not been revealed, the series has received positive feedback for its unique and endearing style.
With these initiatives, it seems that The Pokémon Company is committed to diversifying its animated offerings, exploring new styles and narratives. The collaboration with Aardman is particularly exciting, as it combines the popularity of Pokémon with the acclaimed animation expertise of this studio, which will undoubtedly attract both old and new fans of the franchise.
Netflix and Pokémon join forces to make the most adorable series that has ever existed, putting us in the shoes of a girl who takes care of Pokémon
If something characterizes Pokémon, it’s that it has some of the most adorable designs we’ve ever seen. All of its monsters are extremely cute. Or at least they aim to be. That’s why they are so popular among all kinds of people, regardless of cultures and generations. They are simply very adorable. It’s easy to grow fond of them and feel sympathy for creatures that seem made for us to want to cuddle and take care of them. And that’s a bit of what the new Netflix series is about.
Today, Netflix has revealed the official trailer for its new series, Pokémon Concierge. But this time, we’re not delving into the competitive world of Pokémon battles in any form. Instead, it’s something much more tranquil and kind. Because this series takes place in a hotel specialized in caring for and pampering Pokémon.
This series comes from Dwarf Studios, who previously worked with Netflix on the excellent “Rilakkuma and Kaoru.” Both series share the use of stop motion and have a very sweet and calm aesthetic, featuring adorable characters. And, as the trailer suggests, there’s a hint of a sharper humor than it might initially seem. That’s because the protagonist of the series, alongside the Pokémon, is Haru, a woman who starts working at the Pokémon Resort as its new concierge.
Of course, she’ll soon encounter all the problems that come with it. Pokémon communicate with very limited sounds, each species has its preferences and ways of expression, and she’ll have to learn to meet their needs without melting from adoration along the way. An extraordinarily tough job, if you ask us.
“Pokémon Concierge” will hit Netflix on December 28th. A perfect date, between Christmas and a new year, to watch the series with a cozy blanket and a nice hot chocolate.
Netflix has been at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles to show some of their new projects and brings us some juicy news to end the year
During this past weekend, Anime Expo took place in Los Angeles, the largest anime convention in the US. This is an occasion where many animation studios take the opportunity to showcase their upcoming projects, leveraging the international spotlight. It’s also a platform for other companies to announce what they have in store for their catalog throughout the year. That’s exactly what Netflix did, using Anime Expo to unveil its lineup of anime and live-action series for the rest of the year, along with a quick glimpse of a major release planned for 2024.
Zom 100: Bucket list of the Dead
“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” is the adaptation of the manga of the same name by Haro Asō and Kōtarō Takata, which is also getting an anime release on Crunchyroll. The story revolves around a young man named Akira who wakes up one day to discover that the world has been taken over by the undead, specifically zombies. While this would normally be a tragedy, Akira sees it as an opportunity to escape his hated job and pursue the things he truly desires: completing a bucket list of things he wants to do before he dies or becomes a zombie himself. We can expect to witness this exciting journey very soon, as the series is set to premiere on August 3rd.
One Piece
Although the live-action adaptation of One Piece has been in production for a long time and expectations were low, we have to admit that it doesn’t look bad at all. The actors resemble the characters, and all the trailers released so far seem to capture a similar vibe to Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga and anime. Furthermore, with the announcement of the series premiere date on August 31st, there’s another piece of news that will thrill fans: the original voice actors from the anime will provide their voices for the Japanese dub of the series. So, if you want to double down on faithfulness and relive the feelings you had during the early seasons of the anime, you can always watch the series with the original Japanese dub.
Pluto
Naoki Urasawa is one of the most renowned mangaka in history. In Pluto, he adapted a storyline from Astro Boy, one of Osamu Tezuka’s most well-known manga, known as the father of manga, to create a manga about a world where robots are a common occurrence and a robot appears to be indiscriminately killing humans and robots alike. With M2STUDIO and GENCO handling the animation, and Tezuka Productions providing assistance, this is one of those anime adaptations that, by staying true to the manga, already has everything it needs to succeed: an excellent script and incredible designs. It will consist of 8 one-hour episodes and will premiere on October 26, 2023. And if you can’t wait for its release, Netflix has another adaptation of Urasawa’s work, the excellent Monster.
Pokémon Concierge
Although we got a first glimpse in February of this adorable series by dwarf, a Japanese animation studio that previously created the excellent Rilakkuma and Kaoru for Netflix, the streaming platform has confirmed that the series will premiere in December of this year. Following the experiences of a human who works as a concierge in a Pokémon hotel and has a Psyduck as her assistant, the series stands out for its stop-motion animation and the adorable portrayal of the Pokémon. If we add to that the evident sense of humor displayed in the trailers we’ve seen so far, this is definitely one of Netflix’s premieres to look forward to for the remainder of the year.
Beastar
The great but somewhat expected surprise is that Beastars is returning in 2024. Although there is no specific release date yet, it is only partially surprising because, ultimately, this anime has worked very well for Netflix and has proven to be a flagship series for the company in its past seasons. As this is now the final season, which takes place after the climactic battle in the second season, Beastars fans will finally get to see the conclusion of the series after over three years of anticipation. It’s a long-awaited finale that many have dreamed of, and it is finally arriving with the support of Netflix.
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