Pokémon Conciergehas just been released for free on YouTube, giving fans without Netflix a chance to enjoy the franchise’s most peaceful installment for the first time. The series has been subject to fantastic reviews, and is completely unlike any other majorPokémonproject in the best possible way.
Pokémon Conciergeis a 4-episode stop-motion animated series which follows Haru, a new employee at a resort for Pokémon. Haru must acclimate to her new life on the resort island and adjust to her job caring for other people’s Pokémon, which can obviously come in a wide variety of forms and appearances. Haru also gets to know her new co-workers, who have their own idiosyncrasies and relationships with the Pokémon who visit the island. It features no battles or competitions, and isextremely laid-back and enjoyable for anyone, be they children or adults.
Pokémon Concierge is Now Available on YouTube
The Hit Series is Now Streaming for Free
Pokémon Conciergepremiered on Netflix in December 2023, and remained exclusive to that streaming platform until June 26, 2025, whenthe official Pokémon X (formerly Twitter) accountannounced that the series would become available to view on YouTube for free until July 30, 2025. The announcement also confirms that the second season ofPokémon Conciergeis currently in production, after its announcement back in February 2024. There is, as yet, no word as to whenseason 2 ofPokémon Conciergewill premiere.
Many fans without Netflix accounts haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy the series yet, and this represents the perfect opportunity for them to watch. At around 15 minutes per episode, and with only 4 episodes, it’s not a huge time commitment to watch, but it’s worth it for every minute of peaceful, relaxing tropical island vibes. Haru is a relatable character for adult fans, learning how to handle stress and make new friends in a new environment. The show’s aesthetic is absolutely adorable, and fans will get to see a good selection of Pokémon in stop-motion form, including the series' star, Psyduck.
Pokémon Concierge Will Benefit Greatly From This Increased Availability
The Series Could Gain Increased Popularity Before Its Second Season
Aside from being available for free to a much larger population ofPokémonfans, this release will help keep fans talking aboutPokémon Conciergeduring its production cycle, keeping attention on the series as it produces its second season. Given how unique the series is for thePokémonbrand, it could certainly benefit from being more widely known, especially to adult fans who might not typically engage withPokémonanimated series.
For those who haven’t seenPokémon Concierge, it’s well worth it to take an hour of time and watch the series on YouTube before it disappears on June 07, 2025. It’s a breath of fresh air for the Pokémon franchise as a whole, and offers a brand-new point of view on thePokémonworld, outside the context of battling and competing that has come to dominate both the games and anime.
