Pokémon: Twilight Wings (薄明の翼) is a Japanese original net animation (ONA) 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. A total of eight episodes, were announced for the series on December 12, 2019.[3] The first episode was released on January 15, 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] This series, for the first seven episodes, also serves as a prequel to the Sword and Shield titles.
The series initially concluded on August 6, 2020, when the seventh episode was released. 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 November 5, 2020, in Japanese, and later on November 17, 2020, in English.[6]
Episode list
Characters and voice cast
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]
External links
- Official playlist on YouTube
References
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- Pokémon: Twilight Wings - Episode 2^
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- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime's 5th Episode Delayed to June 5 Due to COVID-19 Anime News Network, 15 May 2020^
- Jennifer Sherman. Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime Gets Special Episode in November Anime News Network, 23 October 2020^
- Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 1 Letter The Pokémon Company via YouTube, 15 January 2020, retrieved 21 January 2020^
- Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 2 Training The Pokémon Company via YouTube, 15 February 2020, retrieved 18 February 2020^
- Nick Valdez. Pokemon: Twilight Wings Confirms Next Premiere Date ComicBook.com, 13 March 2020, retrieved 26 March 2020^
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- Pokemon: Twilight Wings Episode 5 Delayed to June 5, 2020 Due to COVID-19 Siliconera, 15 May 2020, retrieved 17 May 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: https://bit.ly/3g2MabK 26 June 2020, retrieved 27 June 2020^
- Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode 7 Sky The Pokémon Company via YouTube, 6 August 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Pokémon: Twilight Wings—The Gathering of Stars The Pokémon Company via YouTube, 17 November 2020, retrieved 18 November 2020^
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZTN_hFuJc The Pokémon Company via YouTube, 5 November 2020, retrieved 18 November 2020^
- Griffin Puatu. 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! 17 March 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Laura Post. No, though I do voice Machop. ^_^" 18 February 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Erica Mendez. I'm Wooloo. That's it. That's the tweet. (Check out Twilight Wings ep. 3 :D ) https://youtu.be/P0cXpOnfX6I 17 March 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Laura Post. @tsunderica is Wooloo, @GriffinPuatu is Hop. The others haven't announced yet. And I voice Yamper, if that means anything lol. 17 March 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Allegra Clark. 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 😍 21 April 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Kai Jordan. 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: https://youtu.be/CIxj6cUMm7M 2 July 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Casey Mongillo. 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! - https://youtube.com/watch?v=CIxj6cUMm7M And t-thanks for watching! 2 July 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Laura Post. 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! 6 August 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Laura Post. Piers was voiced by @EdBoscoVA, who also voiced the Cabbie. : 7 August 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- Allegra Clark. 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 6 August 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^
- 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^
- 【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. 24 April 2020, retrieved 13 August 2020^