Pokémon announced a new anime special titled Kairyu to Yubinyasan (Dragonite and the Mailman), which will be released on February 27, coinciding with Pokémon Day. The anime will air on Pokémon's official YouTube channel and is produced by CoMix Wave Films, an anime studio known for Makoto Shinkai's works such as Your Name., Weathering With You, and Suzume.
Story and Characters
This anime tells the story of Hana, a girl who dreams of becoming a letter carrier like Dragonite. One day, she found a letter without a return address. Together with her partner, Fuecoco, Hana tries to find the owner of the letter. In her search, she meets a boy named Rio, who apparently wrote the letter to celebrate his father's birthday. However, his father is working in Kanto, and his birthday falls on the same day.
The anime is about a pivotal moment in someone's life, something that CoMix Wave Films often focuses on. With the studio's signature visual approach, Kairyu to Yubinyasan is expected to bring a strong emotional atmosphere.
Production Team
The anime is being worked on by a creative team with background experience in the anime industry.
- Director/Storyboard: Taku Kimura (Studio Lemon)
- Script / Compositioni: Kentaro Nana
- Character Designer (Original Concept): Asuka Dokai
- Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Maho Aoki
- Art Director: Tasuku Watanabe
- Music: Evan Call
- Animation Production: CoMix Wave Films
Evan Call, who is responsible for the music composition for the anime, also composed the theme song Paper Airplane, which will be hosted by Yorushika's suis. Previously, Evan Call was known for his contributions to anime such as Violet Evergarden, My Happy Marriage, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
Pokémon Franchise
Since its introduction in 1996 through Pokémon Red and Green on Game Boy, the franchise Pokémon has expanded to a variety of media, including video games, anime, movies, collectible card games (TCG), and various other products. The franchise is managed by The Pokémon Company alongside Nintendo and Game Freak, making it one of the most influential entertainment properties globally.
With anime like Kairyu to Yubinyasan, Pokémon continues to expand its reach in the anime industry by partnering with various renowned studios. CoMix Wave Films, known for its distinctive visual style, presents a different approach compared to the main franchise Pokémon.
Kairyu to Yubinyasan is scheduled to be released on February 27 as part of the celebration of Pokémon Day. With stories that highlight important moments in life, this anime offers a different concept from previous series. This anime will be available to watch for free through Pokémon's official YouTube channel.
Source: Comic Natalie
