A new Pokemon series was revealed during the Pokemon Presents stream, and it’s coming to Netflix.
Titled Pokemon Concierge and using stop-motion animation techniques, the Netflix series sees French animation studio Dwarf Studio team up with The Pokemon Company.
Presented by Netflix and The Pokémon Company, “Pokémon Concierge” tells the story of Haru, a Pokémon Resort concierge, and her interactions with the Pokémon and their owners who visit her as guests. #pokemon #Netflix pic.twitter.com/3Edkl6wqCvFebruary 27, 2023
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“With this title, we are thrilled to marry an all-new story that expands the Pokémon universe with innovative stop-motion animation,” said Minyoung Kim, VP of APAC Content for Netflix.
“To bring this new world to life, we’ve teamed up with the incredible creative team at Dwarf Studio. The series, which will be set at the Pokémon Resort, follows the story of our concierge Haru and the many Pokémon who visit him in as guests.”
As Pokémon TV production enters an exciting new era on Netflix, everything is set to say goodbye to an icon. Ash Ketchum, protagonist of the main Pokémon anime for 25 years, will leave the series. In its place, a new hero and a new Pikachu, wearing a captain’s cap.
The latest episode of Ash, which airs March 24 in Japan, now has a synopsis that kicks off a reunion that brings the series full circle (H/T ComicBook.com (opens in a new tab)).
When Ash and Pikachu return to Pallet Town, they encounter Gary, who asks Ash: How much closer are you to becoming the Pokémon Master now that you’ve become the Champion? Becoming a Pokémon Master has been Ash’s dream since birth. went on a journey with Pikachu. Can Ash find the answer to this question?
Pokemon Concierge currently has no date. To fill up your watchlist by then, here are the best shows on Netflix.