To commemorate a new chapter of the anime, the official AniPoke Twitter account announced on September 19th, 2024, that two original audio dramas would be released. The first one, "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time", aired on September 20th, 2024.

Pokémon Anime News:
To commemorate the fact that we'll soon be plunging into an all new chapter, we'll be releasing two original audio dramas. The first one, "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time", will be released tomorrow at 19:30 (these pictures are just illustrations). Look forward to it!

アニポケ 情報
新章への突入を記念してオリジナルオーディオドラマを2本お届けすることになりました
1本目「パルデア四天王の優雅なるランチタイム」は、明日19時30分に公開
(※画像はイメージです)
お楽しみに！

On September 20th, 2024, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted the "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time" original audio drama.

A Surprise from the Pokémon Anime:
We present the audio drama "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time"! Turn the sound on and listen to this conversation between Aoki, Hassaku, Chili and Poppy! And make sure to post your thoughts, okay? It'll be even more fun if you listen to it through your headphones! An episode featuring Liko, Roy and Dot is scheduled for release soon

アニポケ サプライズ
オーディオドラマ「パルデア四天王の優雅なるランチタイム」をお届け！
音声オンでアオキ、ハッサク、チリ、ポピーの会話を聞いちゃおう
感想もぜひポストしてね！
イヤホンで聞くともっと楽しめます！
リコ、ロイ、ドットのエピソードも近日公開予定

On September 20th, 2024, Kyōko Itō (伊藤京子) confirmed that they did the artwork for the "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time" original audio drama.

I drew the illustration of the Elite Four.
こちらの四天王のイラストを描かせていただきました

On September 20th, 2024, Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) confirmed that they wrote the "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time" original audio drama.

I was in charge of writing the script for the Original Audio Drama "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time"! Yay!!
Please be sure to listen to it!

オリジナルオーディオドラマ
「パルデア四天王の優雅なるランチタイム」
脚本を担当させていただきました！わーい！！
ぜひお聴きくださいーっ

The official AniPoke Twitter account announced on October 2nd, 2024, that a line of merchandise featuring the illustration used for this audio drama would be releasing soon.

Did you listen to the Pokémon Anime audio drama "The Paldea Elite Four's Graceful Lunch Time" yet? Here is a special illustration depicting the graceful Hassaku, Poppy, Aoki and Chili. We'll soon begin a campaign involving original merch featuring this illustration, so look forward to our upcoming information regarding that!

アニポケ オーディオドラマ 「パルデア四天王の優雅なるランチタイム」は、もう聞きましたか？
ハッサク、ポピー、アオキ、チリの優雅な姿が描かれた特別イラストはこちら
これから、このイラストを使ったオリジナルグッズのキャンペーンがスタートするので、続報をお楽しみに！