Netflix Will Release More Episodes Of The Completely Adorable 'Pokémon Concierge'

It’s hard to be a parent and not learn about the world of Pokémon, whether your kids trade cards, play the video games, or learn everything about the characters. Personally, I love walks with my 8-year-old where we play Pokémon Go and capture critters.

And while the original Pokémon TV series — featuring Ash Ketchum and his iconic yellow pal Pikachu — has been going strong since 1997, the newest series featuring the creatures is absolutely adorable and calming, especially for kids who like the creature more than the battles.

Pokémon Concierge, a gentle TV option for kids (and maybe also adults?), is soothing, low-stakes, and cute as heck. It’s a tranquil, chill show that is a far cry from Pokémon battles and just focuses on just how cute these creatures are. And it maybe sprinkles in a life lesson here or there?

The first four 15-minute episodes aired at the end of December of last year, but now we can expect more.

According to Variety, Netflix announced that production on new episodes would start soon, and director Iku Ogawa confirmed the news.

“I am happy to let you know that we are now working on the new episodes for ‘Pokémon Concierge!'” he said in a statement to Variety this week. “Life at the Pokémon Resort continues. Please look forward to it! Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!”

Iku also hinted at what new Pokémon we might see in the new episodes.

“Because it’s on an island and we are near water, there are a lot of water-type Pokémon that appeared,” he told Variety. “In the future, maybe we’ll have some more water-type Pokemon, but at the same time, maybe it’ll be interesting if you do the opposite. For example, electric-type Pokemon are not really good near water, but maybe it’s interesting if you bring them to a water-rich environment and see how they react.”

The first four episodes of the show centers on main character, Haru, who is the newest concierge at a tropical hotel that caters to Pokémon creatures of all shapes and sizes. And she learns a lot as she navigates her job of making sure that everyone has a great time on their vacation.

Over the course of the show, we see her training, meeting a wide array of clients, and having fun at her job and in paradise.

In the first trailer, “Have a Good Time Here” plays, by pop star Mariya Takeuchi, completing the amazingly lovely atmosphere. Eevee, Dragonite and Magikarp are just three creatures we can see during the clip, in various states of being on vacation.

The whole thing is a delightful mood. Maybe the best part is the animation — which looks to either be stop-motion or heavily inspired by stop-motion — that makes you just want to reach out and hug all of the characters.

The series is written by Doki Harumi, and the episodes clock in at a brief 14 to 20 minutes each. It’s the first collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Netflix, and is created by Dwarf Studios, who also make the very relaxing Rilakkuma and Kaoru series.