Pokémon Concierge: release date, cast, trailer and how to watch for less
With Christmas around the corner, TV and streaming platforms are chock full of festive films and shows to see you through to the new year. But Christmas aside, there’s loads of other top not-so-Christmassy content launching in December.
Once the festive dust has settled, a brand-new original series will take audiences back to the world of Pokémon. Launching later this month, Pokémon Concierge is billed as a “delightful [and] ambitious stop-motion” series that takes place in a peaceful island resort for Pokémon where the guests can roam freely and live in harmony with the resort staff.
The series is a collaborative project from The Pokémon Company and critically acclaimed Japanese animators dwarf studios. It forms part of the long-running and ever-expanding Pokémon franchise that kicked off almost 30 years ago with the original 1996 Game Boy game and is thought to be the highest grossing media franchise of all time.
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Here, we break down everything you need to know about Pokémon Concierge.
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What is Pokémon Concierge about?
Pokémon Concierge follows Haru – a new concierge looking for a fresh start at a peaceful island resort for Pokémon – as she learns how to take care of the guests alongside the experienced senior staff. While she learns how to make Pokémon including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Eevee, Dragonite and Magikarp happy, she also embarks on a journey of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.
The charming series centres on new concierge Haru (Netflix)Who is in the cast of Pokémon Concierge?
Although a Japanese produced series, Pokémon Concierge has been dubbed over by English-speaking voice actors for UK viewers. The cast is led by The Boys star Karen Fukuhara as Haru, alongside Mythic Quest’s Imani Hakim as Alisa, while Psyduck is the main Pokémon.
Haru is tasked with keeping the resorts Pokémon guests happy (Netflix)Marvel’s What If and Metal Gear Solid 3 voice actor Josh Keaton voices Tyler, while SpongeBob SquarePants and Family Guy’s Lori Alan voices Watanabe. The original Japanese cast includes Non as Haru, with Fairouz Ai, Eita Okuno and Yoshiko Watanabe.
Is there a trailer for Pokémon Concierge?
The official trailer for Pokémon Concierge was unveiled in November. It can be viewed here.
When is the Pokémon Concierge release date?
Pokémon Concierge is available to stream from 8am on Thursday, December 28. All four episodes will be available from launch, making it perfect for a streaming binge over the festive break.
How to watch Pokémon Concierge with a money-saving deal
Pokémon Concierge will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix around the world. This means that to watch Pokémon Concierge, viewers will need a subscription to Netflix, which usually costs £10.99 a month for the streamer’s Standard plan and £17.99 a month for its Premium plan.
But savvy shoppers can currently get Netflix for free as part of a bargain deal that also includes Sky TV. Sky is offering this amazing entertainment bundle with Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix for £26 a month that saves almost £90 and gives access to premium Sky channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky Max and Sky Documentaries.
What’s more, members can stream the biggest new films and shows on Netflix such as Squid Game: The Challenge, The Crown, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Zack Snyder’s space epic Rebel Moon. Film fans can even add Sky Cinema to this bundle for an extra £11 and also get Paramount+ included at no extra cost, saving a further £125.
A Sky Cinema membership also comes with two free Vue cinema tickets every month. Those looking to upgrade their broadband can also add Sky’s Superfast broadband with 35Mb/s for an extra £13 a month.
Netflix is also included with Virgin Media alongside ultra-fast broadband and a bevy of premium TV channels. Virgin is offering its packed Mega Volt bundle for £85 a month, which includes 516MB/s broadband and an O2 mobile SIM with unlimited calls, texts and 5G data.
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What’s more, members can watch more than 230 premium TV channels on Virgin’s TV 360 box, which includes Sky Cinema HD, Sky Sports HD, plus Netflix’s Standard plan at no extra cost. The bundle also includes an extra add-on free for six months with O2, with members able to choose from Disney+, Amazon Prime, Audible, Cafeyn, Amazon Music Unlimited, McAfee Mobile Security Plus or O2’s International Bolt On.
While this is certainly pricey compared to Sky’s deal, customers are getting loads for their money with TV, broadband and mobile usage included all in one bundle. Those in the market for a new mobile phone can also get Netflix included with EE when choosing a contract with an inclusive extra.
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Alternatively, a host of films – including Christmas classics – are available on Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.
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