Disney+ announced today a new deal with Pokemon, including distribution of the classic series and a new stop-motion series.
The partnership started with “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning,” the series that follows Ash and Pikachu as they embark on adventures throughout the Pokémon world. The series came to Disney XD this month and is now streaming on Disney+.
“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “This new series ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ brings Aardman’s signature stop-motion artistry with a bold, playful new perspective to this beloved world, giving audiences a fresh way to experience the characters they know and love. Along with ‘Pokémon the Series: The Beginning,’ these series are powerful additions to Disney XD and Disney+.”
“Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” is a new stop-motion series following a new set of characters. Here’s how the series is described: Sirfetch’d and Pichu embark on an epic journey through the Galar Region. Together, they set out on a gallant quest to help and protect Pokémon across the region. Their missions rarely go as planned, but their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown where peril, alliances, rivalries, extraordinary Pokémon, and endless laughs await them.
“These stories, full of adventure and heroism, all told from the perspective of Pokémon is made even more exciting through the lens of the incredible filmmakers at Aardman,” said Phil Rynda, Pokémon’s director of original animation. “Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d & Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series. Aardman has brought Galar to life in a way that makes you feel like you can smell the air, touch the tree bark, and want to adventure alongside our series heroes.”
The announcement about the partnership was made at a panel at Pokémon XP Friday in San Francisco.
Watch a trailer for the new series, below.
