Shogakukan has announced that a new anime series featuring the monpoké Pokémon baby brand will begin airing on the Japanese Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!
Press Release - The first short anime series has been announced featuring the official Pokémon baby brand, monpoké!
The first monpoke animated short will be released on the official Pokémon KidsTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Inc. (ShoPro)
December 18, 2024 12:00
This is the first series based on monpoké, the official Pokémon baby brand, and the anime series features 10 episode shorts, each 5 minutes long. Episodes 1 and 2 will be released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Pokémon Kids TV, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, and one episode will be released every Wednesday thereafter.
When Pikachu arrives on monpoké Island, it meets many friends, including Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa, and they have many new encounters. The series depicts Pikachu and its friends on monpoké Island, with its beautiful forests and sparkling sandy beaches, and it can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Viewers will get excited along with Pikachu and its friends as they encounter things, and you'll be touched by the moments of everyday life... It's a heartwarming series.
Be sure to pay attention to the adorable expressions and movements of the Pokémon at every moment, as well as the beautiful background art, such as the houses and forest where Pikachu lives, which are drawn with a soft touch and gentle colors.
(Image) Pikachu boards a boat and arrives at monpoké Island.
(Image) What kind of adventures awaits it?
The theme song music video was released today ahead of the release of anime series!
The music video for the anime's theme song, "Nice to Meet You, Let's Gather." was released today!
It's a bright song that you'll find yourself humming along to. Be sure to check out the lively video, which also uses footage from the series! Watch the music video here!
Series Construction / Screenplay by Reiko Yoshida. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks!
The Series Construction and Screenplay are handled by Reiko Yoshida, who has worked on numerous anime series. The Animation Production is handled by Fanworks, a studio that has produced many hits that are enjoyed by both children and adults.
Story
Pikachu arrives at Monpoke Island.
It's a wonderful place with beautiful forests, flower fields, crystal clear water, and sparkling sandy beaches.
Pikachu falls in love with monpoké Island and decides to live there for a while.
Pikachu meets lots of new friends.
Dedenne, Manene, Doble, and Runpappa...
They all play and have adventures together...
Who will be "Nice to meet" today?
We plan to release more information, mainly from the monpoké Official X account, in the future!
Stay tuned until episodes 1 and 2 are released on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025!