Netflix has released the first official trailer for the upcoming Pokémon Concierge stop motion anime series, which will begin streaming on December 28, 2023. Additional information about the show’s staff, English and Japanese voice casts, and main theme song were also revealed.
The anime’s main theme song is “Have a Good Time Here” by singer Mariya Takeuchi, who is best known in the West for her song “Plastic Love.” The song is featured prominently in the new trailer.
The main Japanese voice cast of Pokémon Concierge includes:
- • Non as Haru
- • Eita Okuno as Tyler
- • Fairouz Ai as Alisa
- • Yoshiko Takemura as Watanabe
In addition, the English voice cast for the series consists of:
- • Karen Fukuhara as Haru
- • Imani Hakim as Alisa
- • Josh Keaton as Tyler
- • Lori Alan as Watanabe
Harumi Doki (Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 The Last Human, Cyborg 009 Call of Justice) is writing the screenplay, while Tadahiro Uesugi (Carole & Tuesday openings 1 and 2 concept art) is credited for his work on the character design and concept art for the series. Iku Ogawa (Rilakkuma and Kaoru sub-character designer, assistant director) was previously announced as the director. Dwarf studios is handling the stop motion animation production.
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Netflix describes the series as:
Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the ‘Pokémon Resort,’ and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests.
Source: Netflix Official YouTube Channel, Netflix Anime Official Twitter
