During the Anime Expo press conference for Netflix’s upcoming anime, Pokémon Instructoractress Rena Nonenalso known as Non, has revealed how the stop-motion animated series is made and its warm animation style will make any fan wish. Pokémon The resort is real.
Pokémon Instructor follows a hardworking girl named Haru, who works as a concierge at a resort, where she displays hospitality and responsiveness to the needs of weary Pokémon and their trainers. Pokémon Instructor also the first collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the stop-motion studio Japanese Dwarf Studio.
“I’m sure we all [felt like] we are attacked, pressured, or we don’t want to get up and keep doing what we’re doing and give up. But when you see Pokémon Instructor, it’s really healing and it makes you want to try and be the best person you can be,” says Non. “I wish viewers would see Pokémon Instructor [and feel like] they can keep going.”
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An important experience Non went through while recording Haru’s lines was being filmed while she was miming the struggles and frustrations Haru had to endure in the film to express her facial expression and style. Her manner can be used to animate Haru and give weight to her puppet performance.
“When I see the finished scenes, they are very different from what you see in 2D, 3D or CG animation. I was able to feel like ‘Oh, [stop motion] It’s also how you can enjoy Pokémon,” said Non. “When I see [Haru] In fact, I feel that it is completely believable and convincing.”
Why Psyduck is the perfect companion for Pokémon Instructor
She shed some light on her character, Non said that Haru, who is often overworked and puts a lot of pressure on herself to meet other people’s expectations, learned that making mistakes is normal and not being too hard on herself throughout the series. story. She’s supported in that journey of personal growth thanks to her companionship with Psyduck, the Pokémon she meets at her new job working at the resort.
“When I was playing Pokémon game, Mewtwo is my favorite character. But when I started working on Pokémon Instructor, Psyduck in the stop-motion animation… he’s adorable,” said Non. “Because he’s so cute, he’s my favorite right now [Pokémon].”
Although Psyduck serves as Haru’s companion in the anime, Non assures fans that they will also get to meet other Pokémon throughout the series.
Pokémon Instructor slated to premiere on Netflix this December.
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