Pokemon celebrates 30th anniversary with new themed planes you can fly on

Three new Pokmon-themed aircraft are taking flight in 2026, with each styled around the original Red, Green, and Blue games.

The special liveries will roll out throughout the year as part of a dual celebration marking 30 years since Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green launched on February 27, 1996, and 40 years since Japanese airliner ANA took its first international flight.

The collaboration builds on a partnership that dates back to 1998, when the world’s first Pokemon airplane took to the skies.

Pokemon aircrafts revealed

According to the press release, the Pokemon Jet Red will be a Boeing 787-8 operating on domestic routes, Pokemon Jet Green will be a Boeing 787-9 serving international routes, and Pokemon Jet Blue will be a Boeing 737-800 flying domestically.

“This project goes beyond just a livery, it’s about creating an immersive world that sparks imagination, inspires curiosity, and brings the joy of discovery to our passengers throughout their journey,” said Keiji Omae, Executive Vice President of Customer Experience at ANA.

“Whether you first began your journey on a Game Boy screen decades ago, or are currently exploring new regions through your mobile apps, we invite you to take your next ‘adventure’ into the real world with ANA,” he continued.

“Many of our passengers flying with us today were the kids who marveled at our first Pokémon Jet in 1998. We are honored to be the wings that carry not just passengers, but also their cherished memories and future adventures.”

ANA says the three aircraft designs will connect to tell a cohesive story based on the themes of the original Red, Green, and Blue titles. Full visuals and specific launch dates are set to be announced in May.

The three aircraft will join ANA’s Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH, which operate under its Pokemon Air Adventures project.

In addition to the aircraft themselves, the anniversary project will include special campaigns designed to immerse passengers in the world of Pokemon.