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Revision as of 11:13, 23 September 2023
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Project Snorlax[1] (Japanese: プロジェクトカビゴン Project Kabigon) is a campaign launched by The Pokémon Company in 2023 that focuses on Snorlax. It includes various social media campaigns, entertainment products, and advertisements. It is the third such campaign to be launched by The Pokémon Company, after Project Eevee in 2017 and Project Piplup in 2021.
Background
Focusing on the titular Sleeping Pokémon, Project Snorlax launched on March 17, 2023, which coincides with World Sleep Day for that year. According to the official Twitter announcement, Project Snorlax aims to present the "cuteness, coolness, and loveliness" of Snorlax.[2][3] Project Snorlax has a dedicated website, as well as Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Events
Snorlax Goes All Out Week
Snorlax Goes All Out Week (Japanese: カビゴンがほんきをだすWEEK Kabigon Goes All Out WEEK) is a week-long event running from June 22 to June 28, 2023. A new Snorlax-related content or promotional material was released every day of the week.
The event name is a reference to Snorlax's Z-Move, Pulverizing Pancake (Japanese: ほんきをだすこうげき Go All Out Attack).
June 22, 2023
A short trailer showcasing Snorlax's appearance in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was released.
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June 23, 2023
A short film titled (Japanese: おはよう、カビゴン。 Good Morning, Kabigon.) was released. It tells the story of a woman's chance encounter with a Snorlax when she returned to her hometown.
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June 24, 2023
A manga series titled (Japanese: カビゴンの夢グルメ Kabigon's Dream Gourmet) was announced. The manga is authored by Taku Kuwabara, the writer and illustrator of the manga series Drifting Dragons, and the first chapter will be released on Fall 2023.
June 25, 2023
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June 26, 2023
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June 27, 2023
Snorlax appears in a video uploaded to the official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game YouTube channel, known as Pokémon Card Channel. The hosts battle using decks that utilize various Snorlax cards.
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June 28, 2023
A teaser for Pokémon Sleep was uploaded, showcasing Snorlax, the game mascot, living inside the smartphone app. The video is narrated by Kenjirō Ishimaru.
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Today's Snorlax
Throughout Project Snorlax's run, various posts on social media often included new artwork featuring the Pokémon, known as "Today's Snorlax".
 "Construction Obstruction" |
 "Drum Kit" |
 "Sleepy" |
 "Sleeping while Eating" |
 "Leftovers" |
 "Forest Sleeping" |
 "Berry Pattern" |
 "A Lovely Smile" |
 "Make You Happy" |
 "Pokémon in a Dream" |
 "Serious Battle" |
 UNIMO Mall Collaboration Art |
 "Sleeping with Snorlax" (Pikachu) |
 "Sleeping with Snorlax" (Abra) |
References
- ↑ Instagram bio of @project_kabigon
- ↑ Tweet by 【公式】プロジェクトカビゴン (@project_kabigon). Posted on March 17, 2023.
- ↑ Gala-Mos (March 19, 2023). Official Project Snorlax Website And Twitter Account Launched By The Pokemon Company. NintendoSoup.
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