Pokémon Anime and GO Collide in September Episode

The Pokémon TV anime is crossing over with Pokémon GO on September 18, 2026. The episode, titled "Expanding World, GO with You!", will air at 18:55 on TV Tokyo and feature the show's characters conducting fieldwork alongside Professor Willow, the researcher from the mobile game.

The collaboration runs deeper than a single broadcast. A special in-game event in Pokémon GO will run from September 16 to 22, introducing Pokémon wearing special goggles. During the episode itself, a promotional code will be revealed that lets players encounter a special Charmander in the mobile game—a direct incentive to tune in.

This is the kind of cross-promotion that works because both properties benefit: the anime gets to remind players the game exists, and Pokémon GO gets fresh engagement tied to a specific viewing window. The fieldwork angle is a neat touch, too—it mirrors what players actually do in the mobile game, so the episode isn't just advertising; it's thematically coherent.

For anyone still playing Pokémon GO or watching the anime, September 16 to 22 is the window to pay attention.

Source: Anime Anime