Subj : Netflix just launched one of the best animated shows of 2023
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Dec 29 2023 12:15:05

Netflix just launched one of the best animated shows of 2023

Date:
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:50 +0000

Description:
This animated adaptation isn't just for kids: it's a must-watch for adult 
fans too

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With just three days of 2023 to go, Netflix has launched a late contender for 
the best of 2023 lists: Pokmon Concierge , which launched yesterday on 28 
December, is getting rave reviews. The only negative: with just four episodes 
of less than twenty minutes each, there isn't enough of it. 

The series is a decidedly chill take on the global phenomenon: according to 
the blurb, "when Pokmon need a break, they head to a peaceful resort to 
relax, looked after by a team of Pokmon concierges". One of those concierges 
is newcomer Haru, who has to learn how to care for the likes of Pikachu, Eve, 
Magikarp and Dragonite. 

According to The Verge , it's "a gorgeous testament to the power of 
relaxation" that's "utterly delightful". And it looks like other critics are 
just as charmed  especially critics who are also gamers. What the critics are 
saying about Pokmon Concierge 

NME says it's a "fun, fluffy iteration of the Pokmon world", while Paste 
magazine loved everything but the short running time: "If theres any true 
weakness to Pokmon Concierge , its that theres not enough of it. This first 
season contains only four episodes, which are all around 15 minutes long, so 
you can binge the whole thing in an hour... give me more cute adventures in 
this world and I'll always be happy to return to it." 

Polygon says the show is chicken soup for their soul: rather than focusing on 
battling and catching, like pretty much every other Pokmon game, show or 
movie, this is much calmer and has a great underlying message. "Whats best 
about this particular series  and why I feel like this show is Chicken Soup 
for Pokmon Fans  is how it shows how living a gentle life doesnt just help 
the Pokmon, it also helps Haru." 

IGN says it's "a dream come true for cozy gamers... a refreshingly 
low-stakes, conflict free, series about day-to-day life at the idyllic and 
serene Pokmon Resort." While the core message is hardly new "The promise of 
uprooting your life and finding something better in your new location is an 
eternally appealing trope  hello every single Christmas movie" it's done 
really well here and there's a strong influence from that other huge gaming 
phenomenon Animal Crossing. 

As IGN puts it: "vibes are far more vital than any heavy narrative here  much 
like the delightful life sim games that inspired it  and the best part is you 
can watch it without any worries of heavy topics or even the light stress of 
the Pokmon battles that usually make up the films, shows, and games." It's 
"the perfect place to relax as the year comes to an end". 

Pokmon Concierge is streaming now on Netflix.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix-just-launched-one-of-the-best-anim
ated-shows-of-2023


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