Pokémon anime, TCG return to Russia

XY anime and TCG to be releazed.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Reported on Bulbanews by Psyduck123
Originally reported on Nintendo

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Russian TV channel 2X2 signed a five-year contract with Pokémon Company International to broadcast the popular animated series and movies.

Air of animated series starts May 1, 2014 with the season Pokémon: Black & White. 17th season of franchise Pokémon the Series: XY will be held in the Russian television in September 2014, before the Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY, which will go on sale in Russia until the end of the year. Fully in Russian.

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. ”

-- Lev Makarov, 2x2 SEO

Also 2X2 channel bought the rights for five movies that will appear on the air this year: