Netflix has shared a video detailing the making of process for Pokemon Concierge, the latest stop-motion animation set in the world of Pokemon that just released on the streaming service. The behind-the-scenes video details how Pokemon like Psyduck, Dragonite, and Pikachu were animated in the series.
The making of video covers the animation process behind the Netflix series, showing how the rigging was done for the puppeteering. Pokemon were given small details to make them more emotive and the protagonist Haru, was also given many different faces to allow her to express a variety of emotions.
Pokemon Concierge was first announced on February 27, 2023 during a Pokemon Presents as a collaboration between Netflix and The Pokemon Company, and focuses on a Pokemon resort on a tropical island. It is at this resort where Haru (JPN: Non, ENG: Karen Fukuhara) works as a concierge alongside her friends Alisa (JPN: Ai Fairoz, ENG: Imani Hakim) and Tyler (JPN: Rita Okuno, ENG: Josh Keaton) as they help humans and Pokemon guests alike enjoy their vacation.
The video of the making of Pokemon Concierge can be viewed below:
Pokemon Concierge is developed by Dwarf Studios, known for their production of Netflix's Rilakkuma and Kaoru, another stop-motion animation series that features characters created by San-X. The studio has also developed Domo-kun animated shorts. The stop-motion animation was directed by Iku Ozawa and written by Harumi Doki. The concept art and character design for the stop-motion animation based on the Pokemon franchise was done by Tadahiro Uesugi.
Pokemon Concierge is available to stream only on Netflix.
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