Pokémon Announces ‘Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles’ Animated Special
New Pokémon Animation to Premiere at the Pokémon World Championships, Then Release on Netflix in September 2022
London, United Kingdom — Aug. 9, 2022 — Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled a new Pokémon animated special, “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles,” which is inspired by the popular Pokémon Legends: Arceus video game and follows Ash, Pikachu and friends on an exciting adventure in the Sinnoh region.
The English-language version of “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” will premiere at a screening event at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London around 6 p.m. BST on Aug. 19, 2022, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside of the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, fans around the world (excluding Asia) will be able to watch “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” exclusively on Netflix starting Sept. 23, 2022.
In anticipation of the premiere of “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles,” The Pokémon Company International offered fans a sneak peek at the upcoming animated special by unveiling first-look screenshots and an official synopsis, as well as debuting the trailer on the Pokémon YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rHimPkAq5V8
“Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles” Synopsis:
A visit to the Sinnoh region turns into a high-stakes adventure when Ash, Pikachu, and friends join forces with powerful Pokémon to confront a looming threat! When Ash, Goh, and Dawn receive a mysterious message from the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, they meet up with Brock and head to Mount Coronet to investigate. There, they find a rampaging Heatran and the commanders of Team Galactic, who are determined to find their missing leader by opening a gate between dimensions. With a trio of Legendary Pokémon and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia on their side, our heroes have lots of help, but they’ll need all they can get to save Sinnoh from being destroyed!
To learn more about “Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles,” visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
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