ThePokémonuniverse is expanding thanks to Netflix withPokémon Concierge, a stop-motion series that premieres on December 28 on the streaming platform.Pokémonis, of course, a popular Japanese franchise that began in 1996 as an RPG video game, and expanded into different media over time, including card games, television series, movies, and much more.Pokémonbecame hugely popular in 1997 when the anime adaptation premiered, a story that has traveled around the world and conquered all types of audiences.
Announced earlier this year, shortly after the franchiseended its main sagawith the lead character Ash becoming a Pokémon Master,Pokémon Conciergeseeks to revive the love for the small creatures created by Satoshi Tajiri with a different, innovative, tender and fun adventure. And now, the first full-length trailer is finally here:
Pokémon Conciergefollows the story of Haru, the concierge of a very special resort where Pokémon go to rest. The series focuses on Haru’s interactions with hotel guests and what he learns from each of them. Check out the official synopsis:
“Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.”
Pokémon Conciergestars Karen Fukuhara as Haru, Imani Hakim as Alisa, Josh Keaton as Tyler, and Lori Alan as Watanabe. The series is directed by Iku Ogawa, based on a script written by Harumi Doki, while the character’s design was in charge of Tadahiro Uesugi with animation by dwarf studios.
Pokémon Conciergestarts streaming onThursday, December 28, only on Netflix.
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What Does the Future Hold for the World of Pokémon?
Last year, after 25 years, Ash finally achieved his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, in the 132nd episode ofPokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,delivering closure to his story. However, there are still many new adventures to tell for the franchise.
In April 2023,Pokémon Horizons: The Serieswas released, which follows new protagonists called Liko and Roy. They join a group known as the Rising Volt Tacklers, who travel around the world discovering different kinds of Pokémon while being chased by another group known as Explorers, who want to steal Liko’s pendant.
In the world of cinema, in 2019, the live-action adaptation of one of the most popular games in the world ofPokémon,Detective Pikachu, was released. Starring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the famous little yellow monster, Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton. The plot begins after detective Harry Goodman disappears, and his son visits his house to investigate what happened. There he discovers a Pikachu who has lost his memory, but who will help him uncover the mystery behind Harry’s disappearance, along with a talented reporter. Between the three of them, they end up discovering a dark conspiracy.
After the success of the first film,a sequel was announced, but due to the pandemic, Reynolds' busy schedule and the delays caused by the strikes in Hollywood, Warner Bros. and Legendary have not been able to move forward with production, but earlier this year it was confirmed that it is still in development.
