Netflix says more episodes of its happiest show Pokémon Concierge are on the way

Netflix confirms that more episodes of Pokémon Concierge are in production

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It’s official:Pokémon Conciergeis one of the best things you can stream right now, and you don’t need to takemy word for it. The show has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, where the only criticism is that there just aren’t enough episodes – and that’s about to change.Netflixhas announced that it’s making more episodes. It hasn’t said how many or when we’ll be able to stream them, but the announcement is still a happy-making one.

If you’re not familiar with the show, it takes place in the Pokémon Resort where concierge Haru comes to make a fresh start. Haru befriends Pokémon including Psyduck, the star of the show, as well as familiar names such as Pikachu, Eevee, Dragonite and more. It’s a beautiful, bright and gentle show that’s delighted viewers of all ages. It’s technically a kids' show but adults have been loving it too.

Pokémon Concierge: gotta watch ‘em all

If you’re wondering whether to streamPokémon Concierge, the critics are unanimous: it’s a big yes. Kirsten Carey ofThe Mary Sueis a definite convert: “WatchingPokémon Conciergewas the first time in my life I have cried from a piece of media being cute. Dwarf Animation Studio’s loving attention to detail resulted in so many delightful, adorable moments that I had to stifle tears of joy.”

Describing it as “cozycore”,IGN Moviessays that “rather than focus on high-stakes battling,Pokémon Conciergeinvites the viewer to sit back, relax, and enjoy a vacation with Pokémon”.The Daily Beastsays that “the show’s high level of craftsmanship makes every small detail worth poring over in awe”, andPaste Magazinesays “the felt-crafted stop-motion animation is incredible. Pokémon have never before been animated in such an adorable and tactile way”.

The word “adorable” comes up again and again in reviews, with even the hardest-hearted critics falling for the show’s considerable charms. So if you’re looking for a ray of sunshine in a world that seems increasingly full of bad and sad news,Pokémon Conciergeis it. AsReady Steady Cutsays: “Nobody’s mad, nobody wants a fight. Everyone just wants to have a nice time.”

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than a dozen books. Her memoir,Carrie Kills A Man, is on sale now and her next book, about pop music, is out in 2025. She is the singer in Glaswegian rock bandUnquiet Mind.

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