Pokémon Shares First Look at New Dragonite Anime Ahead of Pokémon Day 2025!

Pokémon fans have something exciting to look forward to! Ahead of Pokémon Day 2025, The Pokémon Company has released the first official trailer for its upcoming anime special, "Dragonite and the Postman" (original Japanese title: Kairyuu to Yuubinya-san). This heartwarming story follows Hana, a young girl on a mission to deliver an important letter with the help of the beloved Dragon-type Pokémon, Dragonite.

Pokémon Trailer

The trailer, which debuted on Cinema Today’s YouTube channel, introduces Hana’s adventure and gives fans a glimpse of the anime’s stunning animation. The visuals are created by CoMix Wave Films, the same studio behind Your Name, Suzume, and Weathering With You—all famous films by Makoto Shinkai. This means viewers can expect breathtaking landscapes and beautifully animated Pokémon scenes.

The trailer also confirms that Riko Fukumoto will voice Hana. She shared her excitement about the anime, especially the moments when Pokémon interact with humans in different ways. One of her favorite scenes involves Dragonite flying with Hana, creating a magical moment that captures the bond between Pokémon and trainers.

The Story of Dragonite and the Postman

The official synopsis reveals that Hana meets Rio, a boy who wrote a letter for his father’s birthday. However, his father is far away, working alone in the Kanto region, and his birthday is today! The challenge? Hana and Dragonite must deliver the letter in time.

As they journey across different regions, the anime highlights Pokémon in their natural habitats, working alongside humans, and soaring through the skies. This mix of adventure and heartfelt storytelling is expected to make the anime special a memorable experience for fans.

Release Date & Other Pokémon Day Surprises

Dragonite and the Postman is set to premiere on February 27, 2025, which is Pokémon Day—a day when the franchise usually announces new games, anime, and special projects. This year, fans can also expect updates on:

Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the highly anticipated new game in the Pokémon series.

Pokémon Concierge Season 2, the continuation of Netflix’s stop-motion Pokémon series, which received critical praise for its unique animation style and cozy storytelling.

The anime is being directed by Taku Kimura, with Kentaro Nana handling the script and composition. The animation team is led by Maho Aoki (chief animation director and character designer), and Tasuku Watanabe is in charge of art direction.

The music is composed by Evan Call, and the theme song "Kami Hikouki" (Paper Airplane) is performed by suis from Yorushika, with lyrics by Ameko Kodama. The emotional song is expected to enhance the anime’s touching story.