The Future Is Here
We may earn a commission from links on this page

Netflix Rings Up a Unique New Pokémon TV Series

The Pokémon Concierge will follow a "new storyline" and will be animated using stop-motion techniques.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Image for article titled Netflix Rings Up a Unique New Pokémon TV Series
Image: Netflix

The Pokémon Concierge, a new animated Pokémon television series, is currently under development at Netflix. Dwarf Studios is currently set to animate the series using stop motion animation.

Announced to celebrate Pokémon’s 27th anniversary today, the series will follow a young girl named Haru, who works at a hotel whose only customers are Pokémon.

Pokémon Concierge | Official Teaser | Netflix

The sedate nature of the teaser makes it seem like Haru’s concerns with Pokémon aren’t going to be the kind of fighting we usually see with the creatures. This hearkens back to some of the absurd anime premises that we’ve never quite seen from Pokémon before, which is a refreshing change of pace from the action/adventure franchise. Check out new teaser art for the series below, featuring Haru and a Psyduck.

Advertisement
Image for article titled Netflix Rings Up a Unique New Pokémon TV Series
Image: Netflix

It was previously reported in 2021 that Netflix and The Pokémon Company were collaborating on a live action series based on the franchise as part of a wider ranging deal with the streamer, but no news about such a possibility was revealed today.

Advertisement
Advertisement

We’ll bring you more on Netflix’s plans for The Pokémon Concierge as and when we learn them


Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.