Pokémon Concierge: Everything You Need to Know About the Stop-Motion Miniseries

While fans eagerly await the US release of Pokémon Horizons, The Pokémon Company has released something entirely different to enjoy – a stop-motion miniseries. Pokémon Concierge uses stop-motion style animation to tell a different sort of Pokémon story. The show arrived on Netflix in late 2023 and has been making the rounds as a surprise fan favorite ever since.

Pokémon Concierge Release Date & Platforms

The first four episodes of Pokémon Concierge were released on Netflix on December 28, 2023. True to form for Netflix series, all four episodes dropped at once, so fans could enjoy them all immediately. As of now, Pokémon Concierge is available on Netflix worldwide, with multiple language options available, including the original Japanese, English, French, and Spanish.

Is Pokémon Concierge Appropriate for Kids?

Parents with children who are Pokémon fans may be wondering if Pokémon Concierge is suitable for children. The short answer is yes. The show is rated TV-PG and does not feature any explicit language or content that would not be suitable for younger audiences. It features plenty of cute stop-motion Pokémon and a few good lessons about accepting yourself and not worrying too much.

However, some aspects of the story may appeal to Pokémon's older audience, particularly the early episodes about anxiety and fitting in at work. Like much of what Pokémon has to offer, Pokémon Concierge can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Pokémon Concierge Episode Guide & Story Overview

Pokémon Concierge currently consists of four total episodes, each one around 15-20 minutes long. As of now, this is the complete series released on Netflix, but there are more episodes on the way.

Episode 1: I'm Haru, The New Concierge!

Run Time: 19 minutes

This episode introduces us to our protagonist, Haru, who recently took a new job at the Pokémon Resort. She's dealt with some stressors recently and is looking for a change, hence the new gig. We follow Haru throughout her first day at the resort as she meets her new colleagues and gets to know the amenities.

Episode 2: What's on Your Mind, Psyduck?

Run Time: 16 minutes

In our second episode, Haru tries to get guidance from her colleagues so she can complete her task of making a Pokémon happy. After noticing the shy Psyduck hiding in the bushes a few times, she decides to make it her mission to help Psyduck have fun and learn to better control its psychic powers.

Episode 3: I Hope I Can Evolve Too…

Run Time: 14 minutes

In this short and sweet episode, Haru and Psyduck try to help a Magikarp who can't swim very well. Its beloved floatie gets swiped by a passing Wingull, and Haru chases it down with the help of Dragonite. Along the way, she learns about Pokémon evolution and hopes she'll be able to evolve into her new job.

Episode 4: Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!

Run Time: 20 minutes

In this final episode, Haru and Psyduck meet a shy Pikachu whose trainer wants it to be more like a typical Pikachu. Haru and Psyduck try to help Pikachu find its louder voice through all kinds of fun at the resort, like riding a rope swing or eating spicy chili. Ultimately, they wind up teaching their trainer a lesson about accepting Pikachu the way it is, and that's when the real fun begins.

Will We Get New Pokémon Concierge Episodes?

On February 19, 2024, The Pokémon Company and Netflix jointly announced that more episodes of Pokémon Concierge are currently in development. So far, we don't have details on how many new episodes of Pokémon Concierge will be released or any news about when we can expect these new episodes to be available on Netflix.

We'll be keeping an eye on this news and update you as soon as we have confirmation about when the new episodes of Pokémon Concierge will be released. In the meantime, you can enjoy the first season on Netflix and wait eagerly for the next installment of this heartwarming stop-motion miniseries.