Pokémon anime, TCG return to Russia
XY anime and TCG to be released.
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The Russian TV channel 2X2 signed a five-year contract with Pokémon Company International to broadcast the popular animated series and movies.
The anime series will start airing on May 1, 2014 with the season Pokémon: Black & White. The remaining seasons will be aired The 17th season of the franchise Pokémon the Series: XY will premier in September, before the Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY expansion, which will go on sale in Russia until the end of the year.
2X2 SEO, Lev Makarov commented on the signing of the contract:
“ We are delighted to return to the series "Pokémon" to the Russian market, as it is a well-recognized brand in our country. Ether animated series is scheduled for a time when adults and children are at home, so they will have more reasons to spend time together. ” | ||
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Also 2X2 channel bought the rights for five movies that will air this year: