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{{Outdated|needs=info due to Chuang Yi going out of business, is NZ now receiving VIZ Media or Shogakukan Asia translations?}} | |||
{{CountryInfobox|| | {{CountryInfobox|| | ||
|area=New Zealand | |area=New Zealand | ||
|language={{wp|English language|English}}, {{wp|Māori language|Māori}} | |language={{wp|English language|English}}, {{wp|Māori language|Māori}}, {{wp|New Zealand Sign Language|NZ sign language}} | ||
|continent= | |continent={{wp|Australasia}} | ||
|EP001=September 1998 | |EP001=September 1998 | ||
|AG001=May 2004 | |AG001=May 2004 | ||
|DP001=August 2007 | |DP001=August 2007 | ||
|BW001=September 2011 | |BW001=September 2011 | ||
|XY001=September 2015 | |||
}} | }} | ||
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached '''{{wp|New Zealand }}''' in late 1998 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and the airing of the {{pkmn|anime}}. | The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached '''{{wp|New Zealand }}''' in late 1998 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and the airing of the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
==Pokémon | ==Pokémon games== | ||
All Pokémon games that have been released in the United States have also been released in New Zealand, with the exception of the [[Pokémon mini]]. The country of origin for each game tends to differ depending on retailer availability; some games are imported from the | All Pokémon games that have been released in the United States have also been released in New Zealand, with the exception of the [[Pokémon mini]]. The country of origin for each game tends to differ depending on retailer availability; some games are imported from the United States, but others are from the Australian release. The New Zealand release dates tend to be on or around the Australian release dates. An English language release of [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] was released in New Zealand, despite the title never being released in North America. | ||
Games that are imported from the US are naturally inconsistent with New Zealand spelling rules. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the New Zealand releases. Games sourced from Australia also have this problem, despite New Zealand English and Australian English being largely identical in terms of spelling rules. | Games that are imported from the US are naturally inconsistent with New Zealand spelling rules. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the New Zealand releases. Games sourced from Australia also have this problem, despite New Zealand English and Australian English being largely identical in terms of spelling rules. | ||
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==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
[[File:TV2.png|thumb|right|130px|TV2's current logo]] | [[File:TV2.png|thumb|right|130px|TV2's current logo]] | ||
The English [[dub]] of the [[original series]] was first screened on {{wp|TV2 (New Zealand)|TV2}}, a free-to-air television channel, in an early morning timeslot in 1998. It was shown on a daily basis. In 2000, it moved to an afternoon timeslot on rival station {{wp|TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3}}, which aired reruns of {{Ash}}'s [[ | The English [[dub]] of the [[original series]] was first screened on {{wp|TV2 (New Zealand)|TV2}}, a free-to-air television channel, in an early morning timeslot in 1998. It was shown on a daily basis. In 2000, it moved to an afternoon timeslot on rival station {{wp|TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3}}, which aired reruns of {{Ash}}'s [[S01|first journey]] through the [[Kanto]] region and showed the first screenings of ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]''. Broadcasting on TV3 ended with the final episode of ''[[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]''. | ||
In 2003, ''Pokémon'' returned to TV2. The remainder of the Johto-based episodes were aired in the same after-school timeslot, with episodes five times a week. In 2005, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' was aired in an early morning timeslot on Sundays. This was followed by ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]'' in the same weekly timeslot. ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' was then skipped with ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' aired in its place. After a brief period off the air, ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'' was aired in the Sunday morning timeslot. In 2010, ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' was repeated on TV2 on weekday mornings with '' | In 2003, ''Pokémon'' returned to TV2. The remainder of the Johto-based episodes were aired in the same after-school timeslot, with episodes five times a week. In 2005, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' was aired in an early morning timeslot on Sundays. This was followed by ''[[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]'' in the same weekly timeslot. ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' was then skipped with ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' aired in its place. After a brief period off the air, ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'' was aired in the Sunday morning timeslot. In 2010, ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' was repeated on TV2 on weekday mornings with ''Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl'' repeats following it. ''[[S13|Sinnoh League Victors]]'' began airing on weekday mornings in September 2011, while ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]'' aired on Sunday mornings. ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' began airing on Saturday mornings in September 2015, concluding in August 2016. Pokémon then switched to a weekday morning timeslot to air [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]. Following this, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' aired in the same timeslot, effectively making the [[XY series]] the first [[series]] to air in its entirety on free-to-air television in New Zealand since the [[Original series]]. | ||
''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'' have yet to show on free-to-air television in New Zealand, but is shown on a daily basis on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Australia)|Cartoon Network}}, which is broadcast on {{wp|Sky Network Television}}, a pay-per-view network. Cartoon Network has shown episodes from every series of the anime. | ''[[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' and ''[[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'' have yet to show on free-to-air television in New Zealand, but is shown on a daily basis on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Australia)|Cartoon Network}}, which is broadcast on {{wp|Sky Network Television}}, a pay-per-view network. Cartoon Network has shown episodes from every series of the anime. | ||
{{bulbanews|Pokémon: Black & White anime coming to Australia, New Zealand}} | {{bulbanews|Pokémon: Black & White anime coming to Australia, New Zealand}} | ||
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''Pokémon'' videos and DVDs have been available for several years. | ''Pokémon'' videos and DVDs have been available for several years. | ||
''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' were screened in theatres, while ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in theatres, while ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were not initially released in New Zealand, however they both aired on TV2 multiple times before finally being released on DVD on November 9, 2016, although the ''Destiny Deoxys'' DVD had previously been imported from the [[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] by The Warehouse in 2014. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' have all been released on DVD. ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom/Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' was released on DVD March 21, 2012, following a two-day limited release of ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' in theaters in February. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' and ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' have also been released on DVD in New Zealand. Additionally, the English dub of ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' made its world premier at selected Hoyts cinemas in New Zealand on November 5, 2015, with the [[Pokémon in Australia|Australian]] premier following two hours later. | ||
''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in New Zealand by Beyond Entertainment on May 21, 2014. | |||
In New Zealand the anime is available on [[Netflix]]. | |||
==Pokémon manga== | |||
[[Pokémon manga]] titles translated by [[Chuang Yi]] were previously available in New Zealand, distributed by {{wp|Madman Entertainment}}. Pokémon manga is somewhat hard to find in New Zealand, but can be obtained in specialist shops. | |||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | |||
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], although declining in popularity, is still being sold throughout New Zealand. | |||
When first released, the game was very popular among New Zealand children. It was eventually banned in most schools, due to it being a "classroom distraction".<ref name="Herald">[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=119713 The New Zealand Herald - Christian school bans kids' craze]</ref> Conflict between students regarding Trading Cards as well as perceived gambling issues resulted in the cards being banned from some schools. Its popularity faded out as it was replaced by other popular crazes such as {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh! cards}}. | |||
==Pokémon merchandise== | ==Pokémon merchandise== | ||
New Zealand received most of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys which were released in major department chains and given away in some fast food restaurants. Due to its decline in popularity, merchandise can be difficult to find in New Zealand stores, but can still be purchased online.<ref name="Zazzle">[http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=Pok%C3%A9mon&type=Search&generalSearch_keypresses=11&generalSearch_suggested=0 Trademe listing for Pokémon]</ref> | New Zealand received most of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys which were released in major department chains and given away in some fast food restaurants. Due to its decline in popularity, merchandise can be difficult to find in New Zealand stores, but can still be purchased online.<ref name="Zazzle">[http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=Pok%C3%A9mon&type=Search&generalSearch_keypresses=11&generalSearch_suggested=0 Trademe listing for Pokémon]</ref> | ||
Pokémon DVDs and books (such as the [[Pokémon anime novelization series]]) have been widely available | Pokémon DVDs and books (such as the [[Pokémon anime novelization series]]) have been widely available. | ||
The [[2011 McDonald's promotional Pokémon toys]] were available in New Zealand in August 2011. | The [[2011 McDonald's promotional Pokémon toys]] were available in New Zealand in August 2011. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Pokémon around the world}}<br> | {{Pokémon around the world}}<br> | ||
{{Project Globe notice}} | {{Project Globe notice}} | ||
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