Audience reviews
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Adnash
Slice-of-life anime, stop-motion animation, and Pokémon? Sounds quite amazing and unusual, but Pokémon Concierge proves that this mix can absolutely work. From the character designs to the landscapes (that resort island looks so comfy!), and all the way to the writing and the soothing soundtrack - everything just fits together perfectly, resulting in an entertaining story full of heartwarming and funny moments. It’s all balanced in a way that gives the anime a smooth, natural flow. Speaking of natural elements, the characters, while the Pokémon understandably and obviously take center stage, also feel realistic, with no overly exaggerated reactions or forced, artificially distinct personalities. Just pure realism and authenticity.
Pokémon Concierge is an adorable, lighthearted slice-of-li…
Read at the sourceKikueatgoo
If you would like a slice of life show set on a resort island, but with Pokémon ; then I really do think you should watch the show.
This is a really short review, cause there's not really anything bad I can say -- Pokémon Concierge is a genuinely gorgeous stop-motion series. Both just in comparison to other stop-motion media, but even just in general among other series; it really does just look really good. The motions are well done, and I can tell a lot of time, effort, and love went into the models and sets.
There's also some really cute bits of lore here and there, mostly with how the Pokémon act and what they do. So if you've liked Pokémon for a while, I think you'll like that aspect a bit more than some people may.
Even the episodes being short is a good thing, because I know if t…
Read at the sourceRaiusu
When I started watching this I wasn’t expecting much and honestly it didn’t Bring much I like the design of the characters and pokemon especially that some are doll and sewn like and others aren’t it works really well
The show itself is nothing special but was enjoyable and a quick watch too it’s what you’d expect from a. Pokemon mini series I’ve heard season 2 is coming out which is good too so I’ll watch that
It also shows that Pokemon isn’t always about the main series and everything in the franchise can be enjoyed
Overall it was decent nothing ground breaking but exactly what you’d expect from a Pokemon mini series
6/10
Read at the sourcek-0da
Y'know what, it's ok. The animation is fucking so beautiful and meticulous, it deserves a recommendation on that alone. Everything looks and is beautiful, and every pokemon is so damn cute. The art is as cozy as the show is, everything makes you feel warm and fluffy. Great show to watch with your parents.
Story wise, it's pretty milquetoast, but it is damn cute. The characters are.... there, and theyre just as cute as the pokemon, and therefore aren't super interesting. But this really didn't need to be a high octane drama, so I can't be too mad. They were serviceable and I was never annoyed or pissed off at them making dumb decisions, but I can't say I remember any of their names.
If you're super into pokemon i don't think you'll have any issues loving this, but if you're less into it…
Read at the sourceYemi_Hikari
Pokemon follows Ash, sometimes to the detriment of the franchise. In this, there are definitely fans of the series who are looking for something following a different format, at the very least a series that doesn't involve Ash, the never-aging Pokemon trainer from yesteryear, not because there is any lack of love for the franchise or Ash, but simply because there is a want for something new. This, of course, can mean a series within the franchise that doesn't follow the never-aging Pokemon trainer, but there's also something to breaking away from the formula of not following another trainer on the journey to become one of the greatest.
Pokemon Concierge is in the latter when it comes to breaking the formula in that it doesn't just follow Ash; it follows nobody wanting to become a trainer…
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Oh my gosh this miniseries is so beautiful and wholesome. The main character is adorable, and is such a strong driving force in every episode. I really like how she stays motivated despite her harsh upbringing. Definitely a good message to give to any audience.
This may not be the battle-centric Pokémon we've become so used to, but we still have a very good and light-hearted scenery with all sorts of fun human characters, as well as all the adorable Pokémon filling this world.
The character design is really good. I love how they get around to each Pokémons's design and the felt textures some of them have. This little anime is just one big good vibe and I love it for that. It's a very easy show to jump into, even if you're not familiar with the franchise
Read at the sourceLovelyTekki
Another really cute show by Dwarf in the same vein as Rilakkuma and Kaoru, however rather than being about the struggles a working woman faces, this show is more about relaxation and nurturing. This show is one part viewer wish fulfillment, one part reminding us to take things easy once in a while, and enjoyable throughout.
The stop motion animation is gorgeous here. The human characters have that same sort of look as the previously mentioned Rilakkuma and Kaoru, but the real highlight was how the Pokemon themselves were adapted into this style. I love the use of textures on the models, which can differ from fluffy and plush-like to sleek and clay-like, depending on the species. There was so much attention to detail on all these models, and each Pokemon looked perfectly like their in-game…
Read at the sourcewhiteflame55
Yeah, it’s cute. The stop motion looks pretty good, albeit some of the Pokemon themselves only have glued on expression changes. It’s fluidly animated and its human characters look good.
That being said, the narrative is nothing to write home about. Little lessons are learned by our lead each episode as she picks up the concierge craft, but it all feels very safe. I give this some credit for just letting us sit in the Pokemon world for a bit without battles or major stakes, but it feels just like a day in the life of a neurotic young woman as she seeks to fit in working in a Pokemon resort. That’s fine, and it does pretty well at it, but that’s a low bar for success. Worth the watch if you like the world (I do, well enough anyway), but nothing special.
Read at the sourceDansqu
I feel like there are two types of Pokémon fans. Those who like battles/adventures and those who like cute things/companionships between the Pokémon and humans. If you are the first type, then this anime isn't for you.
This anime doesn't have battles or adventures, instead it features cute Pokémon doing wholesome things with great stop motion art. Personally, I prefer adventures and battles, but that doesn’t mean this anime is bad, in fact, it might even make it better for you.
So, if you’re a fan of stop motion and general wholesomeness then watch this anime but if you want battles and a great adventure then don’t watch this.
Read at the sourceFirechick12012
It really cannot be understated how great it is that in the 2020s, we're getting so many different Pokemon anime in very different animation styles. For decades, the only animated Pokemon property we got was the main TV anime starring Ash Ketchum. As popular as the games and the overall franchise is, and for all the innovations it provided across its associated media, the TV anime was pretty static and formulaic a lot of the time. But starting in the mid-2010s and into the 2020s, the Pokemon animated canon got to expand beyond just the TV anime. We got stuff like Pokemon Origins, followed by Pokemon Generations, which are animated retellings of various notable events in the games, and later, we would get short web anime such as Twilight Wings, Hisuian Snow, the PokeToon shorts, and Paldean…
Read at the sourcemyheartsegg
9/10 Stars! Definitely would welcome more of this series or any stop-motion slice-of-life Pokemon (mini) series! My only complaint would be that it wasn't longer!
Story: It's a simple story about a hardworking and serious girl that is looking for employment and learns to relax and have fun on the resort! Her fun is directly tied to the fun of the pokemon, and ultimately, she ends up doing her job - making sure both her and the pokemon are having a good time!
Art: Stop-motion animation is NOT an easy art, so I have soooooo many compliments to the art direction and the way they animated the motions and varying states of the characters' faces! Very impressive.
Characters: This was so cute. Too cute. It was difficult to not stop the episode 2 minutes and and coo over the latest pokemon that…
Read at the sourceMangoLatte
As someone who grew up watching all verisons of the original Pokemon anime and played Pokemon games on the Nintendo... this show brought back a lot of nostalgic memories for me. First off, can we just applaud how well-detailed each character's and pokemon's expressions and motions? Stop motion is a challenging art, and you can tell how much efforts and time everyone involved put in. Now this show isn't your typical trainer collect pokemon, train, defeat gym leaders, etc.. No, this show is a light warm, fuzzy, and just overall cute. It's meant for kids, and honestly, the childhood me would've loved this just as much as the adult me (now). Cute family show. I'd recommend this if you're looking for a short show that embodies both friendship and cuteness in one.
Read at the sourceBiisoo
As someone who loves Pokémon but has never really commited to watching the entire series, I randomly decided to watch this after seeing it on Netflix and it was a cute little surprise for sure.
I have no idea what sort of technique they used for making this but it seems to reminds me of that Old Pingu cartoon or stopmotion animations. The idea is really creative and no doubt a lot of effort went into this. It certainly looks and feels so refreshing that the Pokémon almost pop out of the screen lol. The world looks so beautiful yet you can tell it's made of clay and even the Pokémon have that soft dough like texture to them which increases the aesthetic appeal of this.
Basically even if you're not a fan of Pokémon, or just want a cutesy show to watch along with some tea and snacks then this…
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