Wartortle Stars in New POKETOON Short by Shingo Yamashita

A new POKETOON short titled Wartortle and the Continuation of Summer has premiered on the official Pokemon YouTube channel. Shingo Yamashita directs the production at Studio Chromato and Studio Colorido. The story follows Rikuto, who visits his grandmother on an island near the end of summer and meets an unusual Wartortle with moss on its shell and a differently colored tail. As the two spend time together, Rikuto discovers that the long-lived Pokemon was also friends with his father three decades earlier. Aya Satsuki wrote the script, while Riiki Miura serves as character designer and chief animation director. Sayaka Senbongi voices Rikuto and Kana Hanazawa voices Wartortle, with Tasuku Hatanaka, Akiko Hiramatsu, Natsumi Haruse, and Michiyo Murase supporting.

Anime Corner, Marko Jovanovic – New Pokémon Short Anime Directed by Shingo Yamashita Released – 12th August 2026