Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon: Twilight Wings (薄明の翼, Hakumei no Tsubasa) is a Japanese original net animation anime series produced by Studio Colorido[3] and released on YouTube by The Pokémon Company. It is a series inspired by the Pokémon Sword and Shield titles of the Pokémon video games, but it is not a part of the television series, similar to the preceding animations Origins and Generations. A total of seven episodes, each running for around six minutes, were announced for the series on 12 December 2019.[3] The first episode was released on 15 January 2020, and further episodes were planned to be released on a monthly basis,[4] however the fifth episode was delayed from May to June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6]

Pokémon: Twilight Wings
薄明の翼
(Hakumei no Tsubasa)
Original net animation
Directed byShingo Yamashita[1]
Written by
Music byConisch
Studio
Released 15 January 2020 – 6 August 2020
Runtime7 minutes
Episodes8

The series initially concluded on 6 August 2020, when the seventh episode was released.[7] However, a special episode titled "The Gathering of Stars" (EXPANSION ～星の祭～), based on downloadable content for the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, premiered on 5 November 2020 in Japanese, and later on 17 November 2020 in English.[8]

Episodes
Ep Title Original airdate
1"Letter"
"Letter" (手紙)		15 January 2020 (2020-01-15)[9]
John, a hospital-ridden boy in the Galar region and a fan of the Pokémon Champion Leon, writes and delivers a letter to Chairman Rose, who runs Galar's Pokémon League.
2"Training"
"Training" (修行)		18 February 2020 (2020-02-18)[10]
The episode follows Pokémon Gym Leader Bea, who has lost to Champion Leon in a battle. After dealing with the following depression, Bea decides to train with her Pokemon in desert. With their encouragement, Bea concludes her training for a rematch against Leon.
3"Buddy"
"Partner" (相棒)		17 March 2020 (2020-03-17)[11]
Hop's admiration for his big brother Leon and his Charizard leaves his Wooloo feeling unimportant. Wooloo runs off and Hop sets out to find his friend. Meeting Milo, Wooloo learns to accept his friend wouldn't think less of him. Reuniting with Hop, Wooloo receives an apology.
4"Early-Evening Waves"
"Evening Waves" (夕波)		17 April 2020 (2020-04-17) (Japanese)[12]
21 April 2020 (2020-04-21) (English)
Gym Leader Nessa who specializes with Water-type Pokémon reflects on her accomplishments after losing a match against Gym Leader Milo. Rose suggests she quit modeling, to have more time to train her Pokemon. Nessa is left conflicted until reunited with a Mylotic, who she met as a Feebas during her childhood; she decides to give her all to both jobs.
5"Assistant"
"Secretary" (秘書)		5 June 2020 (2020-06-05) (Japanese)[6]
4 June 2020 (2020-06-04) (English)
A day in the work life of Macro Cosmos's Vice President Oleana, assistant and secretary to Chairman Rose who keeps the company running in the Chairman's absence. Oleana was hired by Rose for her steadfast determination into studying dynamax energy.
6"Moonlight"
"Moonlit Night" (月夜)		3 July 2020 (2020-07-03) (Japanese)
2 July 2020 (2020-07-02) (English)[13]

After getting into an argument with his friend John, Tommy wants to make amends. He enlists Allister, Galar’s Ghost-type Gym Leader, to help in a most unusual way.

It's implied Tommy was a ghost with unfinished business, due to the presence of a Lampent (which wait to absorb spirits of the departed) at the hospital; plus he asked specifically Allister for help.
7"Sky"
"Sky" (空)		6 August 2020 (2020-08-06)[7]
The day of Leon’s Championship match has arrived, and thanks to John’s letter, all the kids at the hospital are invited to attend! But in his excitement, John oversleeps and almost misses his chance to go to the stadium. By sheer luck, his taxi ride picks up Leon as well, and Leon gives John a good seat for the match.
8"The Gathering of Stars"
"Expansion: Star Festival" (EXPANSION ～星の祭～)		5 November 2020 (2020-11-05) (Japanese)[14] 17 November 2020 (2020-11-17) (English)[15]
Having lost his title as Champion, Leon visits his old master, the former champion Mustard, for advice. Leon then reveals that he's decided to use Macro Cosmos's resources invited the gym leaders and other exceptional trainers in Galar to participate in an exciting new tournament to raise the people's spirits. The last invite goes to Mustard himself.

Voice cast
CharacterEnglishJapanese
John Julia McIlvaine Aoi Yūki
Oleana Ayumi Nagao
Chairman Rose Keith Silverstein Kazuhiro Yamaji
Tommy Morgan Berry Kei Shindō
Bea Laura Stahl Eri Kitamura
Hop Griffin Puatu[16] Yūko Sanpei
Milo Zach Aguilar Tarusuke Shingaki
Leon Kai Jordan Takahiro Sakurai
Sonia Allegra Clark Lynn
Nessa Anairis Quinones Sora Amamiya
Allister Casey Mongillo Ryō Hirohashi
Raihan Nazeeh Tarsha Kohsuke Toriumi
Cabbie Edward Bosco Seiro Ogino
Mustard SungWon Cho
Nurse Yuna Ogata
Corviknight Kiyotaka Furushima
Charizard Edward Bosco
Machop Laura Post[17]
Machoke Tsuguo Mogami
Machamp Masaaki Ihara
Wooloo/Dubwool Erica Mendez[18] Rikako Aikawa
Yamper Laura Post[19]
Advertising staff Allegra Clark[20] Miyari Nemoto
Gastly Kai Jordan[21] Kiyotaka Furushima
Haunter Casey Mongillo[22]
Gengar
Opal Laura Post
Melony Laura Post[23]
Piers Edward Bosco[24] Kisho Taniyama
Goodra Allegra Clark[25]
Wingull Dawn Bennett
Avery Christopher Hackney
Klara Erica Mendez
Amoonguss Amber Lee Connors
Krookodile
Lycanroc Christopher Hackney
Honey Amber Lee Connors
Bede Brandon Winckler
Marnie Dawn Bennett
Morpeko Allegra Clark
Grimmsnarl Christopher Hackney
Peonia Heather Gonzalez
Peony Nazeeh Tarsha
Arctozolt Dawn Bennett

Criticism

Certain species of Pokémon that were initially cut from appearing in the Sword and Shield games (such as Dewgong) appeared in the fourth episode of the animated series, resulting in various fans feeling misled.[26] In response, The Pokémon Company issued a public apology.[27]

Notes
  1. Screenplay Supervisor (脚本監修)

References
  1. Lang, Nico (15 January 2020). "»Pokémon: Twilight Wings« ab sofort auf YouTube" ["Pokémon: Twilight Wings" is now on YouTube]. Anime2You (in German). Anime2You GmbH. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. Pokémon: Twilight Wings - Episode 2 (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits. アニメーション制作 - FILMONY
  3. Wald, Heather (13 December 2019). "Pokemon: Twilight Wings is a new seven-episode animated series set in the Galar region". gamesradar. Future Publishing Limited Quay House. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  4. Nunneley, Stephany (15 January 2020). "Pokemon: Twilight Wings animated series introduces Pokémon from Sword and Shield's Galar region". VG247. ReedPop. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  5. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (15 May 2020). "Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime's 5th Episode Delayed to June 5 Due to COVID-19". Anime News Network.
  6. "Pokemon: Twilight Wings Episode 5 Delayed to June 5, 2020 Due to COVID-19". Siliconera. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  7. "Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 7 Sky". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  8. Sherman, Jennifer (23 October 2020). "Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime Gets Special Episode in November". Anime News Network.
  9. "Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 1 Letter". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  10. "Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 2 Training". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  11. Valdez, Nick (13 March 2020). "Pokemon: Twilight Wings Confirms Next Premiere Date". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  12. "Early-Evening Waves - Pokemon: Twilight Wings S01E04". TV Maze. tvmaze.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  13. The Pokémon Company [@Pokemon] (26 June 2020). "Feuding friends are no match for Allister, Galar's Ghost-type Gym Leader! Get ready for the next episode of #PokemonTwilightWings on July 2! Catch up on the latest episodes: bit.ly/3g2MabK" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 June 2020 – via Twitter.
  14. 【公式】スペシャルアニメ「薄明の翼」 EXPANSION ～星の祭～. The Pokémon Company via YouTube. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  15. "Pokémon: Twilight Wings—The Gathering of Stars". The Pokémon Company via YouTube. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  16. Puatu, Griffin [@GriffinPuatu] (7 March 2020). "I voice Hop in the new #anime episode of #Pokemon #TwilightWings! Guys, this is so crazy! I love Pokemon so much!! It was also an emotional episode to work on. Shout out to our animal companions who keep us company, especially now. I love you buddy!" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter. |date= mismatches calculated date from |number= by two or more days (help)
  17. Post, Laura [@LauraPostVoice] (18 February 2020). "No, though I do voice Machop. ^_^"" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  18. Mendez, Erica [@tsunderica] (17 March 2020). "I'm Wooloo. That's it. That's the tweet. (Check out Twilight Wings ep. 3 :D ) youtu.be/P0cXpOnfX6I" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  19. Post, Laura [@LauraPostVoice] (17 March 2020). "@tsunderica is Wooloo, @GriffinPuatu is Hop. The others haven't announced yet. And I voice Yamper, if that means anything lol" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  20. Clark, Allegra [@SimplyAllegra] (21 April 2020). "Super excited to share that I'm the voice of the PR lady in Pokémon Twilight Wings episode 4! It's such an honor to be a part of an amazing franchise again, and such a beautiful short 😍" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  21. Jordan, Kai [@KirikaiDubs] (2 July 2020). "I am happy to finally share that I was offered the chance to lend my voice to Gastly and Leon for Pokémon Twilight Wings. I'm so grateful to have been invited into the Pokémon family Check out the episode here: youtu.be/CIxj6cUMm7M" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  22. Mongillo, Casey [@CaseyTheVA] (2 July 2020). "I'm so honored and excited to announce I am the voice of both Allister and Haunter in Pokemon Twilight Wings! Please check out the latest episode of #PokemonTwilightWings here! - youtube.com/watch?v=CIxj6cUMm7M And t-thanks for watching!" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  23. Post, Laura [@LauraPostVoice] (6 August 2020). "I actually provided the voice of Melony (I couldn't resist!) But I'm honestly not sure who ended up in the final product as Gordie! We recorded both @airzach and @NazeehTarsha for it, but they were both great and it's only one word so I can't tell who it was in the final product!" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  24. Post, Laura [@LauraPostVoice] (7 August 2020). "Piers was voiced by @EdBoscoVA , who also voiced the Cabbie. :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  25. Clark, Allegra [@SimplyAllegra] (6 August 2020). "The last episode of #twilightwings is out! I'm so grateful to have been part of such a beautiful series 😍 Sonia is back, and I'm also so happy that I voiced one very gooey girl. Goodra ILU so much beautiful baby" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
  26. "The Pokemon Company apologizes for including Pokemon not available in Sword/Shield in latest Twilight Wings episode". Nintendo Everything. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  27. The Pokémon Company [@Pokemon_cojp] (24 April 2020). "【お詫び】WEBアニメ「薄明の翼」において、『ポケットモンスター ソード・シールド』に登場していない一部のポケモンが登場しておりました。誤解を招く表現をしてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。" [(Apology) In the web animation "Tsubaki no Tsubasa," some Pokémon that did not appear in "Pokémon Sword and Shield" appeared. We are sorry for misleading.] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 August 2020 – via Twitter.
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