Check back in! Pokémon Concierge returning with new episodes on Netflix
By Mads Lennon
More episodes of Netflix's charming stop-motion animated series Pokémon Concierge are in development! The streaming service announced the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on February 19.
The first four installments of the anime were released on December 28, 2023.
Netflix hasn't revealed how many new episodes we can expect, but director Iku Ogawa spoke with Variety to confirm that they are in the works.
"I am happy to let you know that we are now working on the new episodes for Pokémon Concierge! Life at the Pokémon Resort continues. Please look forward to it! Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!"
For those who didn't catch the series when it dropped in December, Pokémon Concierge is an adorable show based around the iconic characters and media franchise created by The Pokémon Company.
The Boys star Karen Fukuhara is the English voice actor for Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort who helps provide the visiting Pokémon with a relaxing vacation. Each episodes is relatively short, only 15 to 20 minutes. Other English voice actors involved in the series are Imani Hakim, Josh Keaton, and Lori Alan. The Japanese voice cast includes Okuno Eita, Non, Fairouz Ai, and Takemura Yoshiko.
Pokémon Concierge's first batch of episodes included popular Pokémon like Psyduck, Magikarp, and Pikachu. It'll be fun to see which Pokémon are featured in the new episodes!
For fans of Pokémon, there is plenty of content in the works and currently available on Netflix. The streaming service is currently home to a robust collection of Pokémon shows like Pokémon Journeys, The Arceus Chronicles, Indigo League, Master Journeys, and more.
And for gamers, The Pokémon Company recently confirmed that a new Pokémon direct is coming soon to celebrate Pokémon Day 2024. It will take place on Tuesday, February 27 at 9 a.m. ET. We'll likely get a new game announcement.