Are you a Pokémon veteran who’s lost their passion? Pokémon Concierge may be the answer
It’s been advertised for a while that a Netflix series called Pokemon Concierge will debut in December. It’s only four episodes long, but it offers a unique slice-of-life perspective of the franchise which may be enough to rekindle the flame of passion for the franchise in even the most disillusioned fans.
The episodes are about fifteen minutes each, so you’ll be done with all of them in about an hour. They’re best binged sequentially, and though each episode is mostly self-contained, they all have the same relaxed vibe that makes watching the series an incredibly calming experience.
The first episode introduces you to the protagonist, Haru, who’s not having the best time in her personal life, so she heads over to the Pokemon Resort to reinvent herself as a concierge. She’s expecting lots of tedious work. Instead, she gets a tropical paradise where she learns more about herself and the mysterious Pokemon world.
The relationship between Pokemon and humans remains an ambiguous problem in the series. It’s been prodded at plenty, but never fully answered. Typically, the explanation is that Pokemon want to be under the tutelage of a worthy Trainer, and that battling is fulfilling. Nonetheless, there are moral considerations that inevitably arise from this.
Pokemon Concierge shows us a different way that humans and creatures can live together harmoniously. At the resort, there are no battles. Pokemon get to relax, have fun, and receive the help they need whether it be physical or psychological. For instance, a Magikarp who can’t swim is given a floaty while a shy Pikachu is given all the social support it needs.
If you’re looking to see a fresh side of the sometimes stale Pokemon world, the series may be what will do it
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