Pokémon Concierge – Picture. The Pokémon Company
A brand new and exciting Pokémon series is on its way to Netflix in 2023. Titled Pokémon Concierge, for the first time ever we get to see a Pokémon story told through stop-motion animation.
Over the past few years, Netflix and Pokémon have developed an extremely fruitful relationship. With various new movies and multiple seasons of Pokémon Journeys, there are hours of Pokémon to be enjoyed on the Netflix library.
Soon, fans will get to enjoy an exciting new stop-motion animated series, Pokémon Concierge, which has been developed by Netflix, The Pokémon Company, and the French animation studio Dwarf Animation Studio.
Dwarf Animation Studio has previously teamed up with Netflix for multiple projects including the recently released My Dad is a Bounty Hunter and Trash Truck. Elsewhere, the Pérols-based studio has worked on Monsters at Work and Dino Kids.
Minyoung Kim who works at Netflix as Vice President of Content, APAC Ex-India, announced the new Pokemon series during the “Pokémon Presents” presentation on February 27th, 2023.
“I’m thrilled to share how we’re bringing Pokemon and Netflix together for the first time this year. At Netflix, we’re passionate at developing local programming that entertains audiences around the world. So today, we’re pleased to announce that Netflix in collaboration with The Pokemon Company are producing a brand new Netflix series, “Pokemon Concierge.”
Kim also added;
“We have a group of experts here in Japan who are passionate about finding and developing original stories from Japan that can excite audiences all over the world. We’re dedicated to adapting fan-favorite stories and manga into extraordinary shows. With this title, we’re excited to marry a entirely new storyline that expands the Pokemon universe with groundbreaking stop-motion animation. To bring this new world to life, we’ve partnered with the amazing creative team at Dwarf Studio.”
What is the story of Pokemon Concierge?
The series, which will be set at the Pokemon resort, follows the story of a concierge and the many Pokemon who visit as guests.
Pokémon Concierge – Picture. The Pokémon Company
Which Pokemon will we see in Pokemon Concierge?
The only Pokemon confirmed so far is an extremely adorable Psyduck, the water-type Pokemon.
Pokémon Concierge – Picture. The Pokémon Company
With over 1000 Pokémon in the Pokédex, we can expect to see a large variety across the various regions of the Pokéon world. Fan favorites such as the mascot Pikachu, Snorlax, and Eevee, can be expected.
When is Pokémon Concierge coming to Netflix?
An official release date hasn’t been revealed so far, however, we can confirm that the series will be released on Netflix sometime in 2023.
Pokémon Concierge – Picture. The Pokémon Company
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