Pokémon: Hoopa—The Mischief Pokémon

Hoopa—The Mischief Pokémon was released in 2015 as a special tie-in for the eighteenth Pokémon feature film, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. Produced by OLM, the short serves as a lighthearted introduction to the titular Mythical Pokémon, emphasizing its playful nature and penchant for using its rings to teleport objects. This production was designed to build anticipation for the film's theatrical debut, focusing on the character's unique ability to bridge different locations through its mysterious, supernatural rings.

The animation maintains the vibrant, high-energy aesthetic associated with the Pokémon anime franchise during the XY series era. Creative efforts focused on portraying Hoopa’s transition from a mischievous troublemaker to a more central, albeit still playful, character within the cinematic narrative. The short received a positive reception from the target audience for its effective use of color and kinetic storytelling, successfully establishing Hoopa's distinct personality ahead of its more complex, dual-form appearance in the main feature film.