Mind-Blowing Anime Spectacle Unleashed by Your Name Studio at Pokemon World Championships

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The city of Yokohama in Japan is hosting the World Pokemon Championships for the first time, which is a big celebration for both Japan and international fans.

A fresh promotional video with an anime-style was recently unveiled on the official Japanese Pokemon YouTube channel. The video highlights international fans engaging in the four categories of games that will be featured at the championships. Produced by CoMix Wave Films, this visually stunning video portrays the captivating journey of a young Black girl as she navigates through the games in Yokohama, with Pokemon and iconic landmarks serving as the backdrop.

This summer, Yokohama, Japan will host the World Pokemon Championships, marking the first time Japan has ever hosted this prestigious event. It will be a momentous occasion for both Japan and international fans, who will have the opportunity to play the game in its country of origin. As part of the ongoing celebration leading up to the championship, a new anime-style promotional video has been released, showcasing the beauty of international fans playing together.

The video was recently uploaded on the official Japanese Pokemon YouTube channel and has a duration of one minute. It showcases all four categories of games that will be featured at the Pokemon World Championships, namely the Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pokemon Go, Pokemon Unite, and the Pokemon handheld video game. As of now, the video has accumulated nearly 500,000 views.

It comes as no surprise that the animation style of the video is absolutely stunning, considering the studio behind it. CoMix Wave Films, renowned for crafting Makoto Shinkai's exquisite films Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume, produced this remarkable video. These internationally acclaimed films have captivated audiences not only with their captivating stories but also with their unparalleled animation. Similar to these films, the Pokemon video possesses the same breathtaking style, unmistakably created by the same studio.

The video centers on a young Black girl's journey in Yokohama, showcasing the four different categories of games that will be featured in the Pokemon World Championships. Ultimately, she emerges triumphant. The backdrop features prominent Yokohama landmarks, grounding the video in reality, while also incorporating a generous dose of Pokemon-induced fantasy. Even the presence of a Nintendo Switch and Pokemon trading cards further reinforces the link between the video and the real-world event, as full-size Pokemon engage in battles all around. Naturally, no Pokemon video would be complete without the iconic role of Pikachu.

Despite its beauty, the video is exclusively intended for the Japanese YouTube channel, resulting in all narration and captions being in Japanese. It is hoped that the video will soon be accompanied by subtitles or dubbed versions on the English Pokemon YouTube channel, in order to cater to international fans before the Championships commence. After all, the purpose of a "World" Championship is to unite people from various backgrounds, which the video itself seems to celebrate. Presently, it is unfortunate that a language barrier impedes its accessibility. Meanwhile, while awaiting the commencement of the Pokemon World Championships in just over a week, viewers can appreciate the animation style and positive vibes portrayed in the video created by CoMix Wave Films. Additionally, Yokohama, the host city of the event, is engaging in a plethora of activities throughout the month of August to celebrate, including an extensive Pokemon art festival spanning the entire city and an interactive Pokemon art museum. If you are a Pokemon enthusiast planning a trip to Japan in August, it is highly recommended to allocate a few days to immerse yourself in the festivities in Yokohama.

The Pokémon World Championships will be in Yokohama, Japan August 11th - August 13th, 2023.

Source: Official Japanese Pokemon YouTube