Hakumei no Tsubasa

Pokémon: Twilight Wings / 薄明の翼 / Pocket Monsters: Hakumei no Tsubasa
Hakumei no Tsubasa
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids
Demographics: Kids
Studios: FILMONY, Studio Colorido
Producers: Soranone
Licensors: The Pokemon Company International
Rating: 7.53 / 10
Rank: #1928
Popularity: #4959
Users Listed: 23,341
Users Scored: 13,056
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/11/2022
Aired: January 15, 2020 – August 6, 2020 (Winter)
Type: ona
Source: game
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 7

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of Galar, where Pokémon battles have become deeply ingrained in societal life, *Pokémon: Twilight Wings* offers an intimate look at the lives of its inhabitants. This seven-episode series delves into the aspirations and struggles of individuals within this vibrant culture. The narrative explores the complexities they encounter as they navigate personal dreams alongside real-world obstacles, prompting them to confront difficult choices and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Beyond these character-driven stories, the anime features a selection of Pokémon native to the Galar region, presented in the familiar capsule series format. *Twilight Wings* provides a nuanced perspective on a familiar world, focusing on relatable human experiences interwoven with the enduring appeal of Pokémon.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Letter (Aired: 01/15/2020)
  • Episode 2: Training (Aired: 02/18/2020)
  • Episode 3: Buddy (Aired: 03/17/2020)
  • Episode 4: Early-Evening Waves (Aired: 04/17/2020)
  • Episode 5: Assistant (Aired: 06/05/2020)
  • ... and 2 more episodes

Characters:

  • John (Main) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Aoi, McIlvaine, Julia
  • Olive (Main) - Voice Actors: McIlvaine, Julia, Nagao, Ayumi
  • Rurina (Main) - Voice Actors: Amamiya, Sora, Quinones, Anairis, Jung, Hye-won
  • Saitou (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Stahl, Laura
  • Taxi Driver (Main) - Voice Actors: Ogino, Seirou, Bosco, Edward
  • Tommy (Main) - Voice Actors: Shindou, Kei, Berry, Morgan
  • Bede (Supporting)
  • Butterfree (Supporting)
  • Cobalon (Supporting)
  • Dande (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Jordan, Kai
  • Dorameshiya (Supporting)
  • Dorapult (Supporting)
  • Dr. Magnolia (Supporting)
  • Eievui (Supporting)
  • Fuwante (Supporting)
  • Gengar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furushima, Kiyotaka, Jordan, Kai
  • Goriki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mogami, Tsuguo
  • Gothiruselle (Supporting)
  • Gyarados (Supporting)
  • Hassboh (Supporting)
  • Hitokage (Supporting)
  • Hop (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sanpei, Yuuko, Puatu, Griffin
  • Jugon (Supporting)
  • Kabu (Supporting)
  • Kairiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mogami, Tsuguo, Ihara, Masaaki, Bosco, Edward
  • Kibana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tarsha, Nazeeh H., Toriumi, Kousuke
  • Laplace (Supporting)
  • Lizardo (Supporting)
  • Lizardon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furushima, Kiyotaka, Bosco, Edward
  • Mahomil (Supporting)
  • Mary (Supporting)
  • Masaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aguilar, Zach, Miyata, Kaichi
  • Melon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaida, Yuuko, Post, Laura
  • Milokaross (Supporting)
  • Morpeko (Supporting)
  • Negigaknight (Supporting)
  • Nezu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taniyama, Kishou, Bosco, Edward
  • Nyarth (Supporting)
  • Onion (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirohashi, Ryou, Mongillo, Casey
  • Poplar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagao, Ayumi, Post, Laura
  • Rose (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaji, Kazuhiro, Silverstein, Keith
  • Roubushin (Supporting)
  • Sidon (Supporting)
  • Sonia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lynn, Clark, Allegra
  • Soonansu (Supporting)
  • Usokki (Supporting)
  • Wanpachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Post, Laura, Aikawa, Rikako
  • Wanriki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furushima, Kiyotaka, Post, Laura
  • Yabukuron (Supporting)
  • Yarrow (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shingaki, Tarusuke, Aguilar, Zach
  • Yomawaru (Supporting)
  • Yuuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Yuuna, Quinones, Anairis

Staff:

  • Kannae, Masahiro (Producer)
  • Suzuki, Kousuke (Producer)
  • Yamashita, Shingo (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Mima, Masafumi (Sound Director)
  • Arai, Youjirou (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Kawabata, Erkin (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Takeuchi, Masato (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Watanabe, You (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
  • Kinoshita, Sou (Script)
  • Kishimoto, Taku (Script)
  • Bahi JD (Key Animation)
  • Conisch (Music)
  • Derungs, Julia (In-Between Animation)
  • Fujimori, Ao (Key Animation)
  • Furuhata, Hideyoshi (2nd Key Animation)
  • Futafusa (Key Animation)
  • Hirose, Izumi (Color Design)
  • Irei, Eri (Key Animation)
  • Kanai, Chika (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Kanno, Chiaki (Key Animation)
  • Kariya, Hitomi (Key Animation)
  • Kerorira (Key Animation)
  • Kim, Hee-young (In-Between Animation)
  • Kinami, Ryouta (Editing)
  • Kurumaya, Sayumi (In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Maeda, Sonoka (In-Between Animation)
  • Masuda, Yuka (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Masuki, Takamasa (Background Art, Art Director)
  • Matsumoto, Norio (Key Animation)
  • Min, Hong Yi (In-Between Animation)
  • Minagawa, Kazunori (Key Animation)
  • Miyahara, Takuya (Key Animation)
  • Mizutani, Shiori (Key Animation)
  • Murayama, Masanao (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Myoun (Key Animation)
  • Nagae, Akihiro (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Nishimura, Yukie (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Nozawa, Karen (In-Between Animation)
  • Ogasawara, Shin (Character Design)
  • Ogata, Yasunori (Sound Effects)
  • Ogawa, Katsuto (Director of Photography)
  • Sakaguchi, Kanako (2nd Key Animation)
  • Sako, Souichirou (Key Animation)
  • Seta, Mitsuho (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Shinoda, Takaomi (Animation Director, In-Between Animation, Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Takeda, Yuusuke (Art Director)
  • Takenaka, Daiki (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Tanigaki, Satomi (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Udagawa, Oomi (2nd Key Animation)
  • Uemura, Jun (Assistant Animation Director)
  • ... and 4 more staff

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  • Pokemon (2019) (anime - Other)