This summer marks the debut of the 19th Pokémon movie, Pokémon the Movie XY & Z - Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna . The Japanese theatrical premiere is set for July 16, and you can see the latest preview in the trailer below.
About a month ago, we posted a list of the top ten anime films of 2015, according to Japanese fans. As readers know, though, there’s often quite a big difference between “good” and “able to rake in a ton of cash.” Today anime news site …Read more »
The Pokémon franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and The Pokémon Company isn't just marking the milestone with more products and games. On top of upcoming releases like 3DS eShop versions of Pokémon Red , Blue , and Yellow , a special New Nintendo …Read more »
A teaser debuted for the 19th Pokémon theatrical feature, Pokémon the Movie XY & Z 2016 , which is set to open in Japan on July 16, 2016. This one introduces new legendary Pokémon Volcanion, and has prolific Pokémon film director Kunihiko Yuyama back at …Read more »
We’re going to resist making any Sir Mix-a-Lot-inspired jokes and just give this one to you straight: Japanese consumers will soon be able to buy a range of merchandise inspired by Pokemon butts. Yes, while Nintendo has been capitalizing on cute Pokemon faces for years, …Read more »
Bandai Namco's Pokémon arcade fighter Pokkén Tournament was recently announced for a worldwide release on Wii U next spring, and now we have another look at the charming yet intimidating Lucha Libre version of Pikachu. Via Tiny Cartridge
Bandai Namco's Pokémon fighting game Pokkén Tournament is currently lighting up Japanese arcades. This week The Pokémon Company International and Bandai Namco took the stage at the Pokémon World Championships in Boston to announce home console plans, with the fighter set to launch on Wii …Read more »
A new Pokémon is set to make its debut in 2016, and according to the latest issue of CoroCoro Comics fans have been getting a peek in the preview for next year's Pokémon movie. The preview accompanies Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of …Read more »
"Who, me?" Japanophiles may be aware that despite great strides, gender equality in Japan still isn’t quite where it is in the western world. That’s well-exemplified in a new word that appeared in Japanese around 2009: jōshiryoku, or “women’s power.” Where in the States “women’s …Read more »
Pokémon fighting game Pokkén Tournament made its debut in Japanese arcades this week, and while the initial selection of playable fighters is limited, more are on the way. Pokkén Tournament lets players play as Lucario, Machamp, Suicune, Gardevoir, Pikachu, Gengar, Weavile, and Charizard—with Emolga, Fennekin, …Read more »
Ken Sugimori is a cool dude. You might think the guy who helped co-create Pokemon would be a little arrogant, spending his days in some kind of ivory tower, sleeping on top of large piles of money, and generally being a media gadfly. But if …Read more »
Eschewing calls to put its games on smartphones, Nintendo’s instead looking for three properties to boost its flagging profits this holiday season – Smash Bros. , Pokemon , and a new product category called amiibo. Amiibo, which launched last month, probably need no introduction among …Read more »
Sometimes you forget just how much of a force Pokémon really is. Then you find out that the latest installments of the franchise -- Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire -- sold over 3 million copies worldwide this past weekend. And then you find out that’s …Read more »
In 2013, Youmacon began a tradition of crowning a King of Youmacon, and this year actor, director, producer and writer Tom Wayland received the golden crown. How did he get this prestigious honor? “I guess from having the nastiest sense of humor,” he joked. “They …Read more »
The original The Tracey Ullman Show incarnation wasn't the only alternate version of themselves the Simpsons family ran into in the latest annual Treehouse of Horror episode. In addition to Adventure Time , South Park , Archer , and other versions, The Simpsons showcased some …Read more »
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