I Watched Pokémon Concierge!

Released on December 28, 2023, Pokémon Concierge is a stop motion animation series on Netflix. It follows Haru, a tired office worker, who, after a week of unfortunate personal and professional luck, decides she’s in need of a change of pace and joins the staff of the Pokémon Resort.

I love stop motion animation. It’s one of my favorite styles—i.e. Coraline is still one of my most frequently cited examples of this. I really enjoyed the design of this show. Visually it was a feast for the eyes. The characters (and Pokémon), background, and even the topographical details of the setting were bright, colorful, and full of a variety of textures that made it interesting to view. It really conveyed a laidback atmosphere of paradise, relaxation, and vacation.

Haru was interesting. Her story was a pretty simple and straightforward one, and much of the four episode length is about her learning to navigate her new job. There was a learning curve full of humorous mishaps and endearing interactions with some of the Pokémon (and trainer) guests who were staying at the resort.

Overall, the series keeps a lighter tone, and it goes for cute and funny over something darker and more serious. That’s what I liked about it, though. It was as fun as I thought it was going to be. So it was true to the trailer, which you can checkout below.

If you’re looking for a quick series to view, then I highly recommend checking out Pokémon Concierge.

Check out the trailer!