'Pokémon Concierge': A Refreshing Departure from Traditional Pokémon Narratives

The new Netflix series focuses on the nuanced relationship between Pokémon and trainers, emphasizing understanding and prioritizing a Pokémon’s needs.

Netflix and The Pokémon Company's first collaborative series, 'Pokémon Concierge', is a Japanese adventure slice-of-life stop-motion animation series that explores the relaxed aspects of Pokémon and their trainers' lives.
The series follows Haru, a young woman who becomes a Pokémon Concierge at the Pokémon Resort, helping Pokémon live their best lives and be happy.
Unlike its predecessors, 'Pokémon Concierge' shifts its focus away from competitive battles and daring adventures, instead offering a charming narrative emphasizing the importance of understanding and prioritizing a Pokémon’s needs.
The series explores the nuanced relationship between Pokémon and trainers, underscoring the importance of understanding your partners’ needs.
The stop-motion animation showcases the vibrant and diverse textures of the Pokémon’s designs and pays close attention to the details of the surrounding environments and human characters.