All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled the design for its new Pokémon Jet Blue, a special livery created to mark the Pokémon franchise's 30th anniversary.
The announcement ties into celebrations surrounding the franchise milestone — Pokémon first launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, making 2026 the 30th anniversary year.
ANA's themed aircraft join a history of Pokémon liveries the carrier has used to promote the brand.
According to ANA, the Pokémon Jet Blue design places series mascot Pikachu front and center and includes artwork of the Water-type starter Pokémon that have been revealed to date.
The airline said the livery will also feature a Water-type starter that is set to debut alongside an upcoming Pokémon title, an element ANA highlighted as part of the aircraft's celebratory artwork.
ANA further confirmed that the Pokémon-themed visuals won't be limited to the exterior of the plane.
The designs will be used on a range of onboard items — limited-edition cups, cocktail napkins, and headrest covers will carry the Pokémon Jet Blue imagery for passengers on selected flights.
The Pokémon franchise has a long association with Nintendo hardware: recent mainline entries and spin-offs have released on Nintendo platforms, notably the Nintendo Switch, and significant Pokémon game announcements often appear during Nintendo Direct presentations.
While ANA's promotion is an airline and merchandising collaboration rather than a game release, the livery is part of broader 30th-anniversary activity across media and retail.
For aviation and Pokémon fans alike, themed jets are a visible way to celebrate major franchise moments.
ANA's Pokémon Jet Blue continues the carrier's tradition of branded aircraft liveries, offering collectors and passengers a tangible anniversary tie-in through both the plane's exterior artwork and the limited-edition in-flight items.
ANA has not yet published a full flight schedule for the Pokémon Jet Blue livery at the time of this announcement.
Fans interested in tracking the aircraft and related merchandise should watch official ANA channels and Pokémon's corporate announcements for confirmed dates and availability.
The announcement ties into celebrations surrounding the franchise milestone — Pokémon first launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, making 2026 the 30th anniversary year.
ANA's themed aircraft join a history of Pokémon liveries the carrier has used to promote the brand.
According to ANA, the Pokémon Jet Blue design places series mascot Pikachu front and center and includes artwork of the Water-type starter Pokémon that have been revealed to date.
The airline said the livery will also feature a Water-type starter that is set to debut alongside an upcoming Pokémon title, an element ANA highlighted as part of the aircraft's celebratory artwork.
ANA further confirmed that the Pokémon-themed visuals won't be limited to the exterior of the plane.
The designs will be used on a range of onboard items — limited-edition cups, cocktail napkins, and headrest covers will carry the Pokémon Jet Blue imagery for passengers on selected flights.
The Pokémon franchise has a long association with Nintendo hardware: recent mainline entries and spin-offs have released on Nintendo platforms, notably the Nintendo Switch, and significant Pokémon game announcements often appear during Nintendo Direct presentations.
While ANA's promotion is an airline and merchandising collaboration rather than a game release, the livery is part of broader 30th-anniversary activity across media and retail.
For aviation and Pokémon fans alike, themed jets are a visible way to celebrate major franchise moments.
ANA's Pokémon Jet Blue continues the carrier's tradition of branded aircraft liveries, offering collectors and passengers a tangible anniversary tie-in through both the plane's exterior artwork and the limited-edition in-flight items.
ANA has not yet published a full flight schedule for the Pokémon Jet Blue livery at the time of this announcement.
Fans interested in tracking the aircraft and related merchandise should watch official ANA channels and Pokémon's corporate announcements for confirmed dates and availability.
