Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Gets New Artwork and Details from Aardman

Aardman Animations and The Pokémon Company have revealed artwork and story details for their new stop-motion series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu .

Members from both teams gave an update for the new project as part of an Aardman panel at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. In addition to a new image showing the titular Sirfetch'd and Pichu, the segment in question included an official synopsis for the show, promising a journey through the United Kingdom-inspired Galar region as fans await its 2027 premiere.

"Our heroes embark on a gallant quest to help and protect Pokémon across the region," a synopsis published by The Pokémon Company says. "Their missions rarely go as planned, but their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown. Peril, alliances, rivalries, extraordinary Pokémon, and endless laughs await them."