Pokémon Is Getting a TCG-Focused Anime Feature Film

Summary

'Pokémon: Wild Card' is a feature‑length animated film releasing in 2027, directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.Animated by CloverWorks, produced by STORY Inc., with designs by Akemi Hayashi.The teaser previews a young player engaging in night TCG battles on a river bridge.

The Pokémon Company has officially announced Pokémon: Wild Card, a new feature-length animated film slated for release in 2027. Animated by Clover Works - the studio behind SPY x FAMILY - and produced by STORY inc., the film is directed by Katsuhiko Kitada with character designs by Akemi Hayashi.

Departing from traditional mainline anime storylines, the project places the global phenomenon of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) at the heart of its narrative, bridging competitive card culture with cinematic animation. Based on the teaser and confirmed key visual, the film appears to center on a young boy who battles in TCG matches at night on a bridge overlooking a river, flanked by neon‑lit streets. A glowing Mimikyu perched on the stone guardrail behind him hints at its bond with the player, while the boy’s hooded attire carries aesthetic cues reminiscent of Mimikyu’s own design.

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