{
  "id": 5115440,
  "title": "After 10 Years, Pokémon Go is Getting a Pokémon Anime Crossover Episode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/after-10-years-pokemon-go-is-getting-a-pokemon-anime-crossover-episode",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:59:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/after-10-years-pokemon-go-is-getting-a-pokemon-anime-crossover-episode"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pokémon Go world will collide with the Pokémon anime series later this month, featuring a special episode in the Pokémon Horizons series. This crossover event will debut in Japan on September 18, 2026, bringing together beloved characters Roy, Liko, and Professor Willow, along with his partner Pokémon, Meltan. Fans can expect to encounter familiar PokéStops and even a cameo from the elusive Kecleon. The special episode will air in the U.S. on Netflix and in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer, between September 16 and 22. This milestone celebration marks the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Go, and includes exclusive content such as a Charizard wearing goggles that players can catch in the game.",
  "summary": "The world of Pokémon Go will cross over into the Pokémon anime series, in an episode where the gang meet Professor Willow and spin a PokéStop.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}