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The third teaser trailer for Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! was shown, and we were told the movie is Satoshi and Pikachu's story. It features their extremely unusual first meeting, as well as an adventure centered on the legendary Pokémon Houou. And just what is the deal with the mysterious Pokémon Marshadow? Go to the theater and find out with your very own eyes!


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This segment presented the latest news on Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!: We're receiving one piece of news after another regarding the mythical Pokémon Marshadow, which is entirely shrouded in mysteries! Marshadow and Satoshi, as well as the legendary Pokémon Houou, are connected in a shocking way! Believe it or not, Marshadow plays the role of leading the heroes to where Houou is! It also appears Marshadow's body sometimes changes color because of its burning fighting spirit! You guys go see the Satoshi and Marshadow in action in the theater too!

The movie premieres July 15th, 2017. The special pre-order ticket for the movie, with which you can receive Satoshi's Pikachu using the video games Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon, are currently on sale! For further details, wait for a follow-up report!
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This segment presented the latest news on Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!:

The movie's opening theme song, "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-", will also serve as the opening theme for Sun & Moon starting with this episode. Marshadow appears during it, too!

And while we're on the topic of Marshadow, if you go watch the movie, we will give you the mythical Pokémon Marshadow in your Sun/Moon video game. "Spectral Thief", which only Marshadow can learn, is a super-powerful move that lets you deal an attack after stealing the opponent's stat increases.

If you go watch the movie, you'll receive another present as well: the Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk!

In addition, if you get the special pre-order ticket, you will receive Satoshi's Pikachu, which can use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, in your Sun/Moon video game! Check the official movie website for details!
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This segment presented the latest news on Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!:

The mythical Pokémon Marshadow, which you will receive in your Sun/Moon video game if you go watch the movie, is the first-ever Fighting/Ghost type to be discovered. "Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike", which is unleashed by using the special Z-Crystal "Marshadow-Z", is a Z-Move that involves repeatedly slamming the opponent with punches and kicks.

If you go watch the movie, you'll also receive the Special "I Choose You Cap Pikachu" Ga-Olé Disk! If you have this disk, you will be able to befriend Satoshi's Pikachu using the video games Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, which will be released November 17th!

And if you get the special pre-order ticket, you will receive Satoshi's Pikachu, which can use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, in your Sun/Moon video game! Check the official movie website for details!
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This segment presented the latest news on Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!:

It started by showing a special clip from the movie for the first time on TV while mentioning that this year's movie is Satoshi and Pikachu's origin story, and that it depicts their first meeting, as well as an adventure that features Houou as the goal, before mentioning that it's been decided the ending theme song that'll drum up further excitement for the movie will be "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together" by Asuca Hayashi.

Also, make sure you obtain Satoshi's Pikachu with the special pre-order ticket that's currently on sale. Right now you can receive the Alola Cap one!

The Pokémon movie premieres Saturday next week, check the official Pokémon movie website for details!
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This first installment of the "This is a key point in "I Choose You!"" segments presented the key point that Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! is a story of Satoshi and Pikachu's strong bond and friendship.

Or, that's what it's supposed to be, but there will be uncertainty at play and Satoshi will say that he doesn't need Pikachu! What is happening between these two? This is a key point! Details will be presented in the next segment!
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This segment presents the details on the key point in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! that was brought up earlier:

Satoshi and Pikachu forged a strong bond after overcoming numerous trials, but what makes their bond start to fray is a defeat in a battle. The two are drifting apart emotionally! Can they become true partners? Ascertain Satoshi and Pikachu's friendship yourself in the theater!
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This second installment of the "This is a key point in "I Choose You!"" segments presented the key point that Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! features Pokémon Trainers who brim with personality, as well as intriguing characters. Just who is this Trainer standing in Satoshi's way? This is a key point! Details will be presented in the next segment!
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This segment presents the details on the key point in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! that was brought up earlier:

This year's movie features Pokémon Trainers who brim with personality! There's Makoto and Soji, who travel with Satoshi, as well as Cross, who sees Satoshi as a rival. The movie will feature a Pokémon battle with each of the two Trainers' personal conviction on the line! Who will win? See the fully powered battle with your own eyes in the theater!
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This installment of the "This is a key point in "I Choose You!"" segments presented the key point that Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! starts with Satoshi meeting the legendary Pokémon Houou, and also features the appearance of a trio of legendary Pokémon. Apparently, these Pokémon play a major role in the story. This is a key point! Details will be presented in the next segment!
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This segment presents the details on the key point in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! that was brought up earlier:

Certain legendary Pokémon appear in this year's movie: The ruler of fire, Entei, the controller of thunder, Raikou, the master of water, Suicune, and the possessor of seven-color wings, Houou. What will Satoshi and Pikachu do in the presence of legendary Pokémon? They'll ask for a battle, of course! Experience Satoshi and Pikachu's adventure in the theater!
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This segment presents the details on the key point in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! that was brought up earlier:

Satoshi and the others have got close to Houou, the Rainbow Feather having acted as their guide. But... is the mythical Pokémon Marshadow their enemy? They face it in a fierce battle! Can Satoshi win against Marshadow? The conclusion of this adventure can be seen in theaters only!
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This installment of the "This is a key point in "I Choose You!"" segments presented the key point that the mysterious Pokémon Marshadow makes its first-ever appearance in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!. Is it friend or foe? This is a key point! Details will be presented in the next segment!
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This installment of the "This is a key point in "I Choose You!"" segments presented the key point that Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! is the story of Satoshi and Pikachu. Satoshi sets off from Masara Town together with Pikachu. What is the first sign of friendship these two show? This is a key point! Details will be presented in the next segment!
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This segment presents the details on the key point in Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! that was brought up earlier by showing various scenes from the movie showcasing Satoshi and Pikachu's friendship. Go watch Satoshi and Pikachu's adventure in theaters!
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The announcer informed the audience before the show started that Movie 23 Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco has been revealed and that more information was available on the official website and that a trailer would be broadcast after the episode.
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The first teaser trailer for Movie 23 Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco was broadcast.
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A special 'Latest Movie Information' (映画最新情報) segment was broadcast on the original airing of this episode to promote the 21st movie Everyone's Story (みんなの物語). After the teaser video, the announcer highlighted a few points from the movie.

A town living off the Wind - Fula City (風とともに暮らす街·フウラシティ)
Satoshi has a new encounter... (サトシに新たな出会いが。。。)
The legendary Pokémon Lugia appears! (伝説のポケモン·ルギア登場!)
What role will they play!? (どんな活躍が!?)
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A brief clip called the Theatrical Version Pocket Monsters Coco Latest Information (劇場版ポケットモンスター ココ 最新情報) was shown after the next week preview. The clip reminded viewers that the movie was a big hit was now showing in theaters (大ヒット上映中).

A Pokémon that had a big performance in the movie is... (大活躍するポケモンが。。。)
Uu (ウッウ)

Starting on February 3rd, 2021 until February 9th, 2021 at 8:59 JST, a special Max Raid Battle event featuring Uu took place in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Full details of the event are available in a news article.
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A Pokémon Jungle Report (ポケモンジャングルリポート) segment aired to promote Pocket Monsters the Movie Coco (劇場版ポケットモンスター ココ) which was in theaters in Japan at the time of the original broadcast. The segment was hosted by Four Thousand Heads Tall (四千頭身) which consists of group members: Hiroki Tsuzuki, Goto Takumi and Ryodai Ishibashi (都築拓紀、後藤拓実、石橋遼大).

This segment showcased the Zarude, Hoshigarisu, Uu, and Celebi.
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The originally airing on TV Tokyo started off the program with a quick clip saying there would be an announcement at the end of the episode.
Summer is Pokémon!
At the end of the program, to make your summer awesome, there will be a wonderful announcement!

夏はポケモン!
番組の最後にキミの夏をサイコーにするステキなお知らせ!
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At the end of this episode, the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival was announced with a special teaser video. Full details were revealed on the official Pocket Monsters movie website and it was also promoted on the official Pocket Monsters anime website. Viewers could only vote for 1 movie but 3 of the movies would be in theaters during the summer of 2022. The video was available to watch on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel but was region locked to Japan only.

Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival

It's been 25 years since the adventures of Satoshi and Pikachu began. Vote for the Pokémon movie you want to see again in theaters! This summer... it's Pokemon! Let's get some memories this summer!

Voting period: Friday, June 17, 2022 - Friday, July 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
How to vote: Voting form on the official website of the movie
Release date: August 11th, 2022 to September 8th, 2022
Three films will be screened for a limited period of time.

「夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ!25周年ポケモン映画祭」
サトシとピカチュウの冒険が始まってから25年—。
映画館で再び観たいポケモン映画をみんなの投票で決めよう!
今年の夏は…ポケモンだ!今年の夏は思い出をゲットだぜ!
投票期間:2022年6月17日(金)~2022年7月1日(金)よる11時59分
投票方法:映画公式サイトの投票フォームより
公開日:2022年8月11日(木・祝) ~2022年9月8日(木)
3作品期間限定上映
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The originally airing on TV Tokyo started off the program with a quick clip saying there would be an announcement at the end of the episode for the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival voting.

Announcing the films to be screened! (上映作品を発表!)
Don't miss the end of the show! (番組の最後まで見逃すな!)
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At the end of this episode, the three movies that won the voting for the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival were announced with a special teaser video. Full details were revealed on the official Pocket Monsters movie website and Toho has a list of theaters that would be holding the film festival. A longer version of the video was available to watch on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel but was region locked to Japan only.

Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival (夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ! 25周年ポケモン映画祭)

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Satoshi and Pikachu's adventures, the "Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival" will be held! Everyone's votes have been counted and the results are in for the three films that will be screened at movie theaters.

25周年を迎えたサトシとピカチュウの冒険を記念して、「夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ! 25周年ポケモン映画祭」が開催! みんなの投票の結果、映画館で上映する3作品が決定したよ。

Voting Results

• August 11th, 2022 to August 18th, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital Latias and Latios 「劇場版ポケットモンスター 水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス」
• August 19th, 2022 to August 25th, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Wishing Star of the Seven Nights 「劇場版ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション 七夜の願い星 ジラーチ」
• August 26th, 2022 to September 1st, 2022 - Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai 「劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ」
• From September 2nd, 2022 to September 8th, 2022, theaters screened all three movies. Viewers were asked to check the website of the theater for the screening schedule.

Present Distribution:

• Starting on August 11th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Latias and Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) were distributed in theaters and the codes could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword or Shield until September 30th, 2022. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.
• Starting on August 19th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Jirachi and Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) were distributed in theaters and the codes could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword or Shield until September 30th, 2022. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.
• Starting on August 26th, 2022 until supplies last, serial codes for a Dialga that could be redeemed in Pokémon Shield or a Palkia that could be redeemed in Pokémon Sword were distributed in theaters in addition to the Satoshi's Pikachu (World Cap) code. A Pikachu Pokémon Mezastar Tag was also distributed.