Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon Evolutions (ポケモンエボリューションズ, Pokémon Eboryūshonzu) is a 2021 Japanese animated original net animation series releasing on YouTube and Pokémon TV by The Pokémon Company.[1]

For the mechanic of Pokémon evolution, see Gameplay of Pokémon § Pokémon evolution.
Pokémon Evolutions
Original net animation
Directed byDaiki Tomiyasu
Produced byAndy Gose
Taito Okiura
Written byBenjamin Townsend
StudioOLM
Released September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09) – present
Runtime7-10 minutes
Episodes8

Pokémon Evolutions is a series of 8 episodes to be released in celebration of the 25th anniversary[2] of Pokémon and is inspired by all 8 regions of the Pokémon world.[3] The series was first announced on September 2, 2021.[4][5][6] Each episode is dedicated to each core series region in reverse order by introduction. The first episode was released on September 9, 2021, with episodes to be released on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Episodes
No.TitleOriginal release date
1"The Champion"
"The Champion" (ザ・チャンピオン)		September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)[7]
In the moments before his championship match, Galar's Champion Leon reflects on his defeat at the hands of Eternatus during the Darkest Day, and the subsequent triumph of Victor, Leon's challenger.
2"The Eclipse"
"The Eclipse" (ジ・エクリプス)		September 23, 2021 (2021-09-23)[8]
After Lusamine uses Nebby's power to travel into the Ultra Wormhole to battle Necrozma, Lillie together with Selene summon the Legendary Pokémon Lunala in an effort to both restore Nebby's power and save Lillie's mother. After both Guzma and Lusamine fall out of the Ultra Wormhole, Necrozma emerges behind them. Nebby, now a Lunala, proceeds to battle Necrozma but is defeated, and is subsequently absorbed by Necrozma to create its Dawn Wings form.
3"The Visionary"
"The Visionary" (ザ・ビジョナリー)		October 7, 2021 (2021-10-07)[9]
After activating the ultimate weapon underneath Geosenge Town, Lysandre battles with his Mega Gyarados against Calem and his Xerneas, but is defeated. After reflecting on his ideals of preserving the world's beauty, Lysandre fires the ultimate weapon in an attempt to grant himself, Calem, and his friends eternal life.
4"The Plan"
"The Plan" (ザ・プラン)		October 21, 2021 (2021-10-21)[10]
Shortly after N's Castle rises over the Pokémon League, Ghetsis reflects on his plan up to this point. He recalls several key events, from meeting a young N and making him the king of Team Plasma to conveying his message of liberation to the citizens of Unova. Following N's victory against Alder, Hilda arrives at the entrance to N's throne room where Ghetsis instructs her to go inside and battle N for the title of Unova's hero.
5"The Rival"
"The Rival" (ザ・ライバル)		December 2, 2021 (2021-12-02)[11]
As Barry enters the Battle Tower and challenges the Tower Tycoon, whose identity is largely obscured, he reflects on his journey to become strong enough to challenge his father. Events include when he and rival Lucas obtained their starter Pokémon, to his defeat at the hands of Team Galactic Commander Jupiter, and his subsequent triumph over Jupiter alongside Lucas at the top of Spear Pillar. Upon Barry's victory over the Tower Tycoon, the Tycoon's identity is revealed to be Palmer, Barry's father, who proceeds to congratulate his son.
6"The Wish"
"The Wish" (ザ・ウィッシュ)		December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09)[12]
After May arrives at the Sky Pillar, Zinnia welcomes her, appreciating May for coming to the Sky Pillar, and proceeds to tell the story of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, and the origins of Mega Evolution. The two later go to the top of the Sky Pillar, where Zinnia successfully summons Rayquaza. However, despite Zinnia's pleas for the Sky High Pokemon to Mega Evolve, it cannot do so, due to the fact that the Meteoroids in Rayquaza's body have lost power over the years. Because of this, Zinnia despairs, due to all her efforts of Mega Evolving Rayquaza having failed. Suddenly, May's Meteoroid begins to glow, and at Rayquaza's urging, throws it at the Legendary Pokemon, swallowing it, and regaining the ability to Mega Evolve. May later challenges Rayquaza to a battle, and weakens it enough for it to be caught. Zinnia enters a flashback state, reflecting on her childhood dream of one day meeting Rayquaza. She later urges May to catch it, and succeeds in doing so. As her final duty as the last Lorekeeper of the Draconids, Zinnia, with her Mega Salamence, challenges May, who now has Mega Rayquaza on her side, in order to teach her how to use its full power.
7"The Show"
"The Show" (ザ・ショウ)		December 16, 2021 (2021-12-16)[13]
The Kimono Girls perform a stage play at the Ecruteak City Dance Theater, where they each take turns narrating a part of the story of Ho-oh, Lugia, and the destruction of the Brass Tower that led to Lugia fleeing to the ocean depths. The girls' respective Pokémon assist in visual effects.
8"The Discovery"
"The Discovery" (ザ・ディスカバリー)		December 23, 2021 (2021-12-23)

Characters and voice cast
CharacterEnglishJapanese
Alder Andrew Eales Yasuhiro Mamiya
Announcer (Galar) Kevin M. Connolly Takumu Miyazono[14]
Anthea Brittany Lauda Yukiko Motoyoshi
Concordia Dani Artaud Miyari Nemoto
Barry Connor Ludovice Ayumu Murase
Corviknight/Pokémon voices Shogo Sakata
Diantha Amber Lee Connors Kotono Mitsuishi
Ghetsis Armen Taylor Takehito Koyasu
Green
Hop Adriel Varlack Miyu Irino[14]
Jupiter Suzie Yeung Saki Fujita
Kuni Laura Post Sumire Morohoshi
Leon Aleks Le Daisuke Ono[14]
Lillie Ama Lee Ai Kayano[15]
Lusamine Dawn M. Bennett Mie Sonozaki[15]
Lysandre Adin Rudd Takaya Hashi
Malva Marissa Lenti Atsumi Tanezaki
May Hina Natsume
Miki Jenny Yokobori Rie Murakawa
N Chris Hackney Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
N (young) Brittany Lauda Chiyuki Miura
Naoko Xanthe Huynh Akane Fujita
Palmer Kaiji Tang Masakazu Morita
Pikachu (Female) Arisa Kori
Pikachu (Male) Miyari Nemoto
Professor Sycamore Austin Lee Matthews
Roark Kohsuke Tanabe
Rookidee/Pokémon voices Hina Natsume
Sayo Jackie Lastra Sayaka Senbongi
Stagehand Aleks Le Shogo Sakata
Victor Aleks Le Kohsuke Tanabe[14]
Zinnia Laura Stahl Ayane Sakura
Zuki Heather Gonzalez Reina Ueda

See also

References
  1. "Watch the Trailer for Pokémon Evolutions, a New Animated Series". The Pokémon Company. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. Moore, Jared (September 2, 2021). "Pokémon Evolutions Is a New Limited Animated Series to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Franchise". IGN. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  3. Burns, Chris (September 2, 2021). "Pokemon Evolutions release dates revealed for 8-region free series". SlashGear. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  4. Fahey, Mike (September 2, 2021). "Gorgeous New Pokémon Series Visits Every Game Region". Kotaku. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  5. Diaz, Ana (September 2, 2021). "New Pokémon anime looks really serious, except for Ball Guy". Polygon. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  6. Craddock, Benjamin (September 2, 2021). "Pokémon Evolutions, A New Animated Series, Will Air Free On YouTube This Month". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  7. "The Champion 🏆 | Pokémon Evolutions Episode 1". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  8. "The Eclipse 🌒 | Pokémon Evolutions Episode 2". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  9. "The Visionary 👁️ | Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 3". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  10. "The Plan 📝 | Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 4". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  11. "The Rival 💥 | Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 5". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  12. "The Wish 🌠 | Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 6". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  13. "The Show 🎭 | Pokémon Evolutions: Episode 7". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  14. "ポケモン25周年記念アニメ『ポケモンエボリューションズ』が公開。第1話はガラル地方を舞台とした「ザ・チャンピオン」。 ダンデの胸によぎる想いとは？" [Pokémon 25th Anniversary Anime "Pokémon Evolutions" has been released. The first episode is "The Champion" set in the Galar region. What is Leon's heart-throbbing feeling?]. Yahoo! Japan (in Japanese). September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  15. "リーリエと"ほしぐもちゃん"の絆が描かれる『Pokémon Evolutions』第2話が公開。シリーズ25周年を記念するオリジナルアニメ" [The second episode of "Pokémon Evolutions", which depicts the bond between Lillie and "Nebby", has been released. Original animation to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series]. Yahoo! Japan (in Japanese). September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
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