‘Pokémon: Concierge’ New Stop Motion Animated Series in Development on Netflix

Pokemon Janitor – Image. the pokemon company

An exciting new Pokémon series is on its way to Netflix in 2023. Titled Pokemon Janitorfor the first time we can see a Pokémon story told through stop-motion animation.

In recent years, Netflix and Pokémon have developed an extremely fruitful relationship. With several new movies and multiple seasons of Pokémon Journeys, there are hours of Pokémon to enjoy in the Netflix library.

Soon, fans will be able to enjoy an exciting new stop-motion animated series, Pokémon Concierge, developed by Netflix, The Pokémon Company, and French animation studio Dwarf Animation Studio.

Dwarf Animation Studio previously partnered with Netflix for multiple projects, including the recently released My dad is a bounty hunter and trash truck. On the other hand, the Pérols studio has worked on freaks at work and dinosaur kids.

Minyoung Kim, who works at Netflix as Vice President of Content, APAC Ex-India, announced the new Pokémon series during the “Pokémon Presents” on February 27, 2023.

“I am delighted to share how we are bringing Pokémon and Netflix together for the first time this year. At Netflix, we’re passionate about developing local programming that entertains audiences around the world. So today, we’re excited to announce that Netflix, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, is producing a new Netflix series, “Pokemon Concierge.”

Kim also added;

“We have a group of experts here in Japan who are passionate about finding and developing original stories from Japan that can excite audiences around the world. We are dedicated to adapting fan-favorite stories and manga into extraordinary shows. With this title, we’re excited to marry an all-new story that expands the Pokémon universe with groundbreaking stop-motion animation. To bring this new world to life, we have partnered with the incredible creative team at Dwarf Studio.”

What is the story of Pokemon Janitor?

The series, which will take place in the Pokémon complex, follows the story of a janitor and the many Pokémon who visit him as guests.

Pokemon Janitor – Image. the pokemon company

What Pokémon will we see in Pokemon Janitor?

The only confirmed Pokemon so far is an extremely adorable Psyduck, the Water-type Pokemon.

Pokemon Janitor – Image. the pokemon company

With over 1,000 Pokémon in the Pokédex, we can expect to see a wide variety in different regions of the Pokémon world. Fan favorites such as mascot Pikachu, Snorlax, and Eevee can be expected.