[Jinbocho Theater] Let's Celebrate Pokemon's 30th Anniversary in Jinbocho this GW! ── 'Pokemon Short Film Festival: Pokemon The Movie Short Masterpiece Selection' Starts Sat, 5/2

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  • [Jinbocho Theater] Let's Celebrate Pokemon's 30th Anniversary in Jinbocho this GW! ── 'Pokemon Short Film Festival: Pokemon The Movie Short Masterpiece Selection' Starts Sat, 5/2
  • Jinbocho Theater will host the 'Pokemon Short Film Festival' from May 2 to 8, 2026, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. It features a selection of popular short films and includes special family-friendly screenings tailored for children's cinema debuts.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: April 10, 2026

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Jinbocho Theater will host the 'Pokemon Short Film Festival' from May 2 to 8, 2026, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. It features a selection of popular short films and includes special family-friendly screenings tailored for children's cinema debuts.

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[Jinbocho Theater] Let's Celebrate Pokemon's 30th Anniversary in Jinbocho this GW! ── 'Pokemon Short Film Festival: Pokemon The Movie Short Masterpiece Selection' Starts Sat, 5/2 (April 10, 2026), PR Times
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April 10, 2026
Jinbocho Theater will host the 'Pokemon Short Film Festival' from May 2 to 8, 2026, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. It features a selection of popular short films and includes special family-friendly screenings tailored for children's cinema debuts.
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Jinbocho Theater, a classic cinema in the city of books, focuses on works from various angles such as directors, cast members, and themes, screening good old Japanese films on celluloid.
Starting Saturday, May 2, in commemoration of Pokemon's 30th anniversary, we will hold a special screening of three short films produced as co-features for the "Pokemon The Movie" series.

An unprecedented project realized! A special screening featuring only popular short films!
Jinbocho Theater currently operates as an arthouse cinema introducing classic Japanese films, but surprisingly, when it opened as a new release theater in 2007, its inaugural screening was "Pokemon The Movie: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai". This time, capitalizing on this unexpected connection, we planned a special screening to commemorate Pokemon's 30th anniversary. We will screen a masterpiece selection strictly choosing three enduringly popular works from the short films released alongside the feature-length movies.

Hosting safe screenings for those with small children!
Titled "Cinema Debut Support! Enjoy Pokemon Movies with Parents and Children!", we will set up screening sessions where parents with children can watch with peace of mind. Short films starring Pokemon are perfect for young children's cinema debut! For details, please check the theater's homepage.

Why not fill up on Pokemon love at the movie theater during Golden Week?
Please look forward to this unprecedented screening project.

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《Special Screening》
Pokemon 30th Anniversary
Pokemon Short Film Festival
~ Pokemon The Movie Short Masterpiece Selection

May 2, 2026 (Sat) - May 8, 2026 (Fri)
Jinbocho Theater
(1-23 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku / TEL. 03-5281-5132)
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【Admission Fees】
Advance / Same-day common: Adults 2,000 yen, Children (Elementary school students and younger, 3 years and older) 1,500 yen
* As this is a special engagement, point card invitation tickets, discount courtesy tickets, and various other discounts cannot be used.

Advance tickets (date/time designated with queue numbers) will be on sale from 4/17 (Fri) 12:00 via Ticket Pia [P Code: 556-198].
* If advance tickets are sold out, there will be no same-day ticket sales.

"Cinema Debut Support! Enjoy Pokemon Movies with Parents and Children!"
Implementation dates: 5/2 (Sat) 11:00, 5/4 (Mon/Holiday) 11:00
* Please use this session only if you understand and agree with the following conditions:
★ Children are allowed to eat and drink ★ Movie volume is kept modest ★ The auditorium remains slightly bright during the screening ★ It's okay if children start crying during the screening ★ Free to enter and exit during the screening * Multipurpose toilet equipped with a diaper changing table

Jinbocho Theater Homepage

FAQ

What is the name of the theater hosting the Pokemon 30th anniversary event during Golden Week?

The Jinbocho Theater, located at 1-23 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, is hosting the Pokemon 30th anniversary event during Golden Week.

When does the Pokemon Short Film Festival start at Jinbocho Theater in 2026?

The Pokemon Short Film Festival starts on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Jinbocho Theater in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

What special event is being held at Jinbocho Theater to celebrate Pokemon's 30th anniversary?

The special event is called 'Pokemon Short Film Festival: Pokemon The Movie Short Masterpiece Selection,' running from May 2 to May 8, 2026.

Which Pokemon movie was the inaugural screening at Jinbocho Theater when it opened in 2007?

The inaugural screening at Jinbocho Theater in 2007 was 'Pokemon The Movie: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai.'

What is the purpose of the 'Cinema Debut Support!' screening sessions at the festival?

The 'Cinema Debut Support!' sessions are designed so parents with young children can safely and comfortably enjoy Pokemon short films together at Jinbocho Theater.