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All Nippon Airways (ANA), a major Japanese airline, will launch a special livery aircraft, the “Pokémon Jet Red” (Boeing 787-8, registration: JA819A), as the first project in its special initiatives for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. Operations will begin on July 29.
In addition to Pikachu, the aircraft features Fire-type Pokémon that serve as the first adventure partners in each title of the Pokémon video game series. The aircraft will operate on domestic routes within Japan.
The inaugural flight will be flight NH243 from Tokyo/Haneda to Fukuoka, departing at 8:15 a.m. After that, the aircraft is scheduled to operate on NH248 from Fukuoka to Tokyo/Haneda, NH255 from Tokyo/Haneda to Fukuoka, and NH260 from Fukuoka to Tokyo/Haneda.
On board, the headrest covers, paper cups, and napkins will also feature original designs. Passengers will receive a complimentary sticker with an original design.
On the previous day, July 28, ANA will hold a rollout event in a hangar at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. In addition to a special ceremony, original in-flight items will be on display at the event. A total of 80 people will be invited by lottery, and applications will be accepted on the official website from 11:00 a.m. on July 1 through July 12.