Amazon MX Player’s Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 has struck an electrifying chord with a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the globally beloved franchise, Pokémon. The streaming platform is bringing the vibrant world of pocket monsters to the high-energy dance battle, creating a unique cultural mash-up for its massive viewership, which has already crossed 20.1 million in just five weeks.
This exciting partnership kicked off with a special dance routine featuring a guest appearance by the iconic Pikachu, adding a jolt of thunderous energy to the stage. But the collaboration extends beyond just on-screen appearances. Amazon MX Player has also released an imaginative video in collaboration with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, starring none other than judge Malaika Arora. The video playfully reimagines opening digital Pokémon card packs as dynamic hip-hop dance battles, where each move embodies a Pokémon’s unique power.
“Our collaboration with Pokémon perfectly reflects Amazon MX Player’s commitment to delivering bold, innovative experiences to our audience,” said Aruna Daryanani, Director, Amazon MX Player. “By bringing together the iconic charm of Pokémon with the raw energy of Realme Hip Hop India Season 2, we’re offering viewers a one-of-a-kind cultural mash-up that is unique and memorable.”
Judge Malaika Arora shared her enthusiasm, “There’s something truly magical about the world of Pokémon – the adventure, the action, the joy of discovery. Pair that with the energy of hip hop, and it just clicks. This was such a fun and imaginative concept to shoot, and it really captures how two different worlds can come together to create something unforgettable.”
Susumu Fukunaga, Corporate Officer, The Pokémon Company, added, “Our goal with this collaboration was to spark imagination and joy, just as Pokémon has done for fans around the world for decades. Partnering with Amazon MX Player on an impactful show like Realme Hip Hop India S2 gave us the perfect canvas to showcase Pokémon’s playful spirit in a new, movement-driven way.”
Hosted by Wicked Sunny and Manisha Rani, and judged by Remo D’Souza alongside Malaika Arora, Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 continues to showcase India’s fiercest street dancers. New episodes drop every Thursday exclusively on Amazon MX Player.
Key Highlights:
- Amazon MX Player has partnered with Pokémon for Hip Hop India Season 2.
- The collaboration includes a special dance performance featuring Pikachu and a promotional video with Malaika Arora inspired by the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
- This unique partnership aims to blend the energy of hip-hop with the charm of Pokémon.
- Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 airs every Thursday on Amazon MX Player.