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Viz Media Sets Pokémon: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction Manga, DVD Release
posted on by Karen Ressler
Film, manga adaptation slated for February
Viz Media confirmed on Monday that it will release the manga adaptation of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction under its Perfect Square imprint on February 3. Shogakukan published the manga by Kenji Kitamura in Japan in July.
In addition, Viz set its DVD release of the film for February 17.
The film premiered in Japan on July 19, and Cartoon Network aired the film on November 8
The Pokémon Company describes the story:
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical PokémonDiancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal's rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?
Thanks to Mark Alv for the news tip.