A brand new stop-motion animated series titled Pokemon Concierge launched on December 28, marking a first-time collaboration between the franchise and Netflix. Here is everything we know so far.
The beloved Pokemon anime has finally completed Ash Ketchum’s journey. The Pokemon Company has since been exploring new ways to expand its world, delving into different methods to tell the stories of the juggernaut universe that is the world of Pokemon.
As such, the company confirmed at the Pokemon Presents livestream that they would be developing a new stop-motion feature series with Netflix called Pokemon Concierge. Here’s everything you need to know about the new series including where to watch it.
Contents:
- Pokemon Concierge release date
- Plot details for Pokemon Concierge
- Pokemon Concierge trailer
- Where to watch Pokemon Concierge
Pokemon Concierge release date
Pokemon Concierge was released on Netflix on December 28, 2023, according to a Tweet from the streaming platform’s account. This is in keeping with their initial promise earlier this year that the show would be launching in Q4.
In a press release at the time, the Vice President of Netflix content in Asia, Minyoung Kim, said “Netflix is looking forward to delighting fans in Japan and around the world with Pokemon Concierge”. Kim promised “an entirely new visual and storytelling experience featuring groundbreaking stop-motion animation set in the Pokemon world in close collaboration with The Pokemon Company”.
“We’re also excited to reveal this new series on Pokemon Day and provide fans with even more things to look forward to on this special holiday celebrating the popular franchise,” she finished.
Pokemon Concierge plot: What is the project about?
The narrative will be told through stop-motion animation created by Dwarf Studios. The main character is called Haru, a concierge at the Pokemon Resort.
Haru, alongside her trusty Pokemon companion Psyduck, is the focus of the story, with the series centering around her interactions alongside the various Pokemon that pass through the resort.
Pokemon Concierge trailers
Pokemon fans, you’re in luck. When the new series was announced, Netflix and The Pokemon Company also provided a small but beautiful teaser trailer to go along with confirmation that the project was in production
The teaser trailer can be viewed here:
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In addition to the release window, Netflix also included a short sneak peek at Pokemon Concierge.
Additionally, the platform’s YouTube channel uploaded a behind-the-scenes video featuring Non – the voice actor behind the series’ protagonist Haru.
Following the announcement of the official release date, Netflix released a more in-depth Pokemon Concierge trailer that shows off scenes from the show. It properly introduces us to Haru and her adorable partner Psyduck.
Check it out here:
Where to watch Pokemon Concierge
Pokémon Concierge is now available on Netflix. It was released as a four-part series, the episodes are titled:
- Part 1: I’m Haru, the New Concierge!
- Part 2: What’s on Your Mind, Psyduck?
- Part 3: I hope I Can Evolve too…
- Part 4: Welcome to the Pokemon Resort!
Each episode ranges from 14 to 20 minutes and features the following Pokemon in action:
Bellsprout, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Dedenne, Diglett, Dragonite, Eevee, Furret, Graveller, Gyarados, Lampent, Magikarp, Metagross, Mudkip, Pampour, Pansage, Pansear, Pidgeot, Pikachu, Psyduck, Rattata, seel, Skiploom, Snorlax, Trubbish, Wailord, Wingull, and, Wooper.
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