WithPokémonDay only a week away, a gorgeous trailer for the upcoming short anime,Kairyu to Yubinya-san(Dragonite and the Postman), has been released, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. With the anticipated day holding secret announcements, fans of the legendary franchise can expect lots of news from this event, and in the meantime, they can enjoy this short story.
The annual Pokémon Day is an event where the latest information and news are announced, and the official website of the series teases some interesting news this year. To celebrate, a 14-minute short anime episode titledDragonite and the Postmanis set to be officially released on thePokémonYouTube account on July 02, 2025. A 40-second trailer showing the adventures of the protagonist, Hana, and her partner Pokémon, Fuecoco, and from the short video, this episode will definitely wow fans of the series as the franchise prepares to bless them with exciting announcements.
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The Short Episode Is As Gorgeous As You Can Expect
The episode follows a young girl named Hana who is infatuated with a Dragonite postman. One day, she receives a letter that is not addressed to anyone, prompting her to team up with her friend Fuecoco to find its sender. They discover that the letter was meant for Rio’s father, who is working away in the Kanto region and has a birthday coming up. With time running short, Hana and Fuecoco set out on an adventurous journey to deliver the letter to Rio’s father, navigating through various terrains and locations along the way.
The staff and cast are surprisingly stacked, and it shows in the beautifully directed trailer.CoMix Wave Films will be animating this, the studio known for producingMakoto Shinkai’s gorgeous movies, and based on their hits such asYour Name,Suzume, and5 Centimeters Per Second, fans can expect a similar level of visuals and composting. Taku Kimura will serve as both the director and storyboarder, and Asuka Kodai will be the character designer. Another exciting news is that Evan Call,the genius behindFrieren: Beyond Journey’s EndandViolent Evergarden’s music, will be composing the music as well as the theme song titled “Kami Hikōki”.
The Adventures of Hana Will Be A Must-See
While the upcomingPokémonanime will not be the main star of the Pokémon Day event, it is still very exciting content that should appeal to everyone, even people who don’t have experience with the franchise. With one of the best studios in charge as well as a talented staff and cast, this heartwarming short story could very well end up being one of this year’s highlights despite the low buzz it has received so far.
