The animation studio behind Your Name, CoMix Wave Films, is set to release a new Pokémon anime short titled “Dragonite and the Mail Courier” on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2025. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Pokémon’s ongoing expansion into high-quality animation projects.
Overview of the Anime
The story follows Hana, a young girl from the Paldea region, who dreams of becoming a professional courier like her idolized Dragonite postal workers. Her journey begins when she discovers an undeliverable letter with no address.
Accompanied by her Fuecoco, Hana embarks on an adventure to locate the sender. The narrative takes a heartfelt turn when they find Rio, the sender, who intended the letter as a birthday message for his father working far away in Kanto.
With time running out, Hana and Dragonite race against the clock to deliver the letter. The anime promises stunning visuals that capture Pokémon in natural and human environments, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and emotional storytelling.
This project highlights Dragonite’s iconic role as a mail carrier in the Pokémon universe, dating back to its debut in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Production Team
- Studio: CoMix Wave Films (famous for Your Name, Weathering With You, and Suzume).
- Director: Taku Kimura (Star Wars: Visions).
- Screenwriter: Nana Kentaro.
- Character Design: Maho Aoki.
- Music Composer: Evan Call (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End), with a theme song titled “Kami Hikoki” performed by Suis from Yorushika.
CoMix Wave Films handles everything from author management to animation film production, theatrical distribution, package sales, and overseas sales. Comics Wave Film Producer Shuhei Hamasaki comments from Prtimes,
To commemorate “Pokémon Day,” we bring you “Dragonite and the Postman”!
We made this film with the hope that it would be a film that would remain in people’s hearts forever, and that it would show our respect to all the staff involved with Pokémon and Pokémon fans all over the world. The original story, beautiful world, and dynamic Pokémon animation created by the best staff on the ground are a must-see.
We hope that this game will be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children who are crazy about Pokemon to adults who have played it before.
Let’s enjoy the 29th anniversary of Pokemon with the main characters Hana and Dragonite!
Release Details
- The anime will premiere for free on Pokémon’s official YouTube channel at 12 a.m. JST on February 27.
- It is part of Pokémon’s 29th-anniversary celebrations.
- While primarily described as a short film, its length has not been disclosed, though its production quality is expected to rival theatrical releases.
Significance
This collaboration underscores Pokémon’s commitment to diversifying its media offerings. CoMix Wave Films’ involvement brings a level of artistic sophistication that could attract both long-time fans and newcomers to the franchise.
With its emotionally resonant story and visually rich animation, “Dragonite and the Mail Courier” could set a new standard for Pokémon-themed storytelling.
Fans eagerly await this release as part of the broader festivities for Pokémon Day 2025, which also includes other announcements and events across various Pokémon platforms.
Source & images: PR Times.
