All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched the special Pokémon-themed livery aircraft, “Pokémon Jet Green” (Boeing 787-9, registration JA923A), on September 18.
The inaugural NH186 flight from Tokyo/Haneda to Honolulu carried 246 passengers, in addition to seven infants, and departed Spot 67 at Terminal 2 at 9:58 p.m. On the ground, ANA employees including pilots and cabin attendants, along with Bulbasaur, saw the aircraft off.
“Pokémon Jet Green” is the second installment of a special project commemorating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the 40th anniversary of ANA’s international operations, following “Pokémon Jet Red” (Boeing 787-8, registration JA819A), which entered service on domestic routes on July 29. The painting work was carried out at MRO Japan at Naha Airport from July 29 through September 17.
In addition to Pikachu, the aircraft features 10 Grass-type Pokémon that appear as players’ first adventure partners in titles from the Pokémon game series. The left side features Bulbasaur, Sprigatito, Chespin, Snivy, and Haburow, while the right side features Turtwig, Treecko, Rowlet, Grookey, and Chikorita. Haburow is a new Pokémon appearing in the upcoming title, “Pokémon Wind & Wave.”
On board, Premium Economy and Economy Class feature headrest covers with original designs. Paper cups and cocktail napkins also use original designs. Original stickers will be distributed as boarding mementos while supplies last.
To coincide with the departure of the inaugural flight at Haneda Airport, Pikachu appeared near the boarding gate. Pikachu celebrated the launch by posing for commemorative photos with passengers.
Through March 27, 2027, the aircraft will be deployed on routes from Tokyo/Haneda to Honolulu, Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Delhi, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur, as well as on routes from Tokyo/Narita to Perth, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Mumbai. As deployed routes may change depending on operating conditions, they will not be determined until the day of operation.
As the third installment of ANA’s collaboration with Pokémon, “Pokémon Jet Blue” (Boeing 737-800, registration JA56AN), featuring Water-type Pokémon, is scheduled to enter service on domestic routes from December onward.
▲Pikachu appears near Gate 67, where the inaugural flight departed
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