ANA unveils new green Pokemon jet to mark game's 30th anniversary

All Nippon Airways Co. unveiled its second decorated aircraft on Friday, marking the 30th anniversary of the popular Pokemon game franchise. The aircraft features a green-themed livery, with iconic Pokemon characters including Pikachu and Bulbasaur adorning its exterior. The colors of the aircraft reflect the original two versions of the games released for Nintendo's Game Boy in 1996. The Boeing 787 is primarily intended to serve routes to the United States and Southeast Asia.

The aircraft also boasts special seat cover designs. ANA plans to introduce a blue-themed aircraft in the future, bringing its total of Pokemon-decorated planes to three. Keiji Omae, a director responsible for customer experience at ANA, shared his thoughts during a commemorative ceremony. He stated that the airline is also marking 40 years of international operations this year, which coincides with the evolution of Pokemon. Omae expressed his hope that the aircraft will become a beloved sight for passengers.