After A Year Of Waiting, Pokémon Has Finally Released One Of Its Best Anime Episodes In English
The English dub of the Pokémon short 'Dragonite and the Special Delivery' has finally been released after a year of waiting. Originally launched in February 2025, the short features a young girl named Hana who aspires to work at a post office inspired by a Dragonite. The story emphasizes heartfelt interactions between humans and Pokémon, showcasing the charm of the Pokémon universe.
- ▪The English version of 'Dragonite and the Special Delivery' is now available on Pokémon's YouTube channel.
- ▪The short was initially released in Asian languages to celebrate the series' 29th anniversary.
- ▪Hana, the main character, embarks on a journey to find the sender of a mysterious letter.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000 |
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After A Year Of Waiting, Pokémon Has Finally Released One Of Its Best Anime Episodes In English ‘Dragonite and the Special Delivery’ was original released in 2025 in other languages AnimeDragonitePokémon By Kenneth Shepard Published May 19, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! © The Pokémon Company Though the Pokémon Horizons series is the current monster-taming anime airing on TV overseas and on Netflix here in the States, the best animated Pokémon stories are not found on either. Instead, you’ll find the most lovingly animated and heartwarming Pokémon cartoons on the series’ YouTube page, with some truly stunning limited series and short stories popping up on the channel every year or so.
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