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{{page title|''Pikmin'' Short Movies}}
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[[File:PikminShortsLogo.png|250px|thumb|The logo for the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies.]]
[[File:PikminShortsLogo.png|250px|thumb|The logo for the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies.]]
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The '''''Pikmin'' Short Movies''' ({{j|ピクミン短編アニメ集|Pikumin Tanpen Anime-shū|Pikmin Short Film Collection}}) are a trio of animated films released in 2014, showing [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] interacting with the environment of [[PNF-404]] alongside [[Captain Olimar]]. These films are drawn using computer generated 3D graphics. They were produced by TK3 Inc. and Nintendo Co., Ltd, and were animated by Dynamo Pictures, Inc. (formerly Dwango Pictures, Inc.), with Shigeru Miyamoto as executive producer. The three shorts are called ''[[The Night Juicer]]'', ''[[Treasure in a Bottle]]'', and ''[[Occupational Hazards]]''.
The '''''Pikmin'' Short Movies''' are a trio of animated films, showing [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] interacting with the environment of [[PNF-404]] alongside [[Captain Olimar]]. These films are drawn using computer generated 3D graphics. They were produced by TK3 Inc. and Nintendo Co., Ltd, and were animated by Dwango Pictures, Inc., with Shigeru Miyamoto as executive producer. The three shorts are called ''[[The Night Juicer]]'', ''[[Treasure in a Bottle]]'', and ''[[Occupational Hazards]]''.
 
In addition to the shorts, four bonus clips exist. The bundle consisting of shorts and bonuses is available on the [[Wii U]] and the [[Nintendo 3DS]], on each of the respective platform's eShop. The 3DS version is in stereoscopic 3D, and is referred to as "''Pikmin'' Short Movies 3D", while the clips on the Wii U are referred to as "''Pikmin'' Short Movies HD", and are rendered in high definition. Each version of the bundle costs $4.99/£4.49/€4.99.


The shorts are all based on the first two [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. They focus more on the Pikmin's interactions with the environment, as well as each individual Pikmin's behaviors and actions. These aspects cannot be elaborated on inside the games, due to technical and visual limitations, as well as deviating from the gameplay purposes of the games. Some of the actions the Pikmin perform in the shorts contradict what is known to happen in the game's [[canon]], meaning that it is not clear if the shorts take place in the same canon as the games'. These include the Pikmin being able to open up their leaves or buds into flowers seemingly at will, and [[White Pikmin]] being able to spit acid.
The shorts are all based on the first two [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. They focus more on the Pikmin's interactions with the environment, as well as each individual Pikmin's behaviors and actions. These aspects cannot be elaborated on inside the games, due to technical and visual limitations, as well as deviating from the gameplay purposes of the games. Some of the actions the Pikmin perform in the shorts contradict what is known to happen in the game's [[canon]], meaning that it is not clear if the shorts take place in the same canon as the games'. These include the Pikmin being able to open up their leaves or buds into flowers seemingly at will, and [[White Pikmin]] being able to spit acid.
In addition to the shorts, four bonus clips exist. The bundle consisting of shorts and bonuses was originally available on the [[Wii U]] and the [[Nintendo 3DS]], on each of the respective platform's eShop, for $4.99/£4.49/€4.99. However, those apps have since been deleted, and the videos were moved to Nintendo's official YouTube channels for free watching. The 3DS version of the bundle is in stereoscopic 3D, and is referred to as "''Pikmin'' Short Movies 3D", while the clips on the Wii U are referred to as "''Pikmin'' Short Movies HD", and are rendered in high definition. The latter being the versions that were uploaded to YouTube.


==Shorts==
==Shorts==
===''The Night Juicer''===
===''The Night Juicer''===
[[File:NightJuicerSC.png|thumb|200px|Olimar blending his drink in ''The Night Juicer''.]]
[[File:NightJuicerSC.png|thumb|200px|right|Olimar blending his drink in ''The Night Juicer''.]]
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{{main|The Night Juicer}}


This short features Captain Olimar and some [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] inside an unknown room, with Captain Olimar using a small blender to make a juice-like drink. The three Pikmin become horrified with what appears to be a vivisected Red Pikmin on a cutting board. Olimar slowly chases after the Pikmin, each of them envisioning themselves being turned into a cool refreshment,  until they eventually bump into a box of [[pikpik carrot]]s, the food that Olimar was really blending. Still petrified by fear, the Pikmin lay motionless in the pile of carrots as Olimar casually shifts them aside to pick up a couple of the carrots. He then proceeds to chipperly walk off camera, completely unaware of the humorous misunderstanding.
This short features Captain Olimar and some [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] inside an unknown room, with Captain Olimar using a small blender to make a juice-like drink. The three Pikmin become horrified with what appears to be a vivisected Red Pikmin on a cutting board. Olimar slowly chases after the Pikmin, each of them envisioning themselves being turned into a cool refreshment,  until they eventually bump into a box of [[Pikpik carrot]]s, the foodstuff that Olimar was really blending. Still petrified by fear, the Pikmin lay motionless in the pile of carrots as Olimar casually shifts them aside to pick up a couple of the carrots. He then proceeds to chipperly walk off camera, completely unaware of the humorous misunderstanding.
 
''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEbPAXTYhcg YouTube link]''


===''Treasure in a Bottle''===
===''Treasure in a Bottle''===
[[File:PikminShort.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The 3 Pikmin get an idea to rescue their friend.]]
[[File:PikminShort.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The 3 Pikmin get an idea to rescue their friend.]]
{{main|Treasure in a Bottle}}
{{main|Treasure in a Bottle}}
This short starts off with a Red Pikmin chasing after a large white butterfly, eventually coming across a Ramune bottle with a blue marble inside. While trying to retrieve the marble, the Pikmin manages to trap itself inside the bottle. It calls for help from a passing group of Blue, Yellow and Red Pikmin, which laugh at the Red's plight and comically distorted appearance the bottle causes the Red Pikmin to have.
This short starts off with a red Pikmin chasing after a large white butterfly, eventually coming across a Ramune bottle with a blue marble inside. While trying to retrieve the marble, the Pikmin manages to trap itself inside the bottle. It calls for help from a passing group of Blue, Yellow and Red Pikmin, which laugh at the Red's plight and comically distorted appearance the bottle causes the Red Pikmin to have.


The Pikmin get ideas to fill the bottle with water or blow it up, which are never executed and fail, respectively. After spotting the butterfly again and a [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]] as well as 3 Blue Pikmin using their weight as a chain to catch the butterfly, all at once they come up with the idea to create a rescue chain of Pikmin held by the Purple. The trapped Red Pikmin is rescued, but before it returns to the ground, it looks back at the marble. Eventually, the Pikmin decide to carry the whole bottle back.
The Pikmin get ideas to fill the bottle with water or blow it up, which are never executed and fail, respectively. After spotting the butterfly again and a [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]] as well as 3 Blue Pikmin using their weight as a chain to catch the butterfly, all at once they come up with the idea to create a rescue chain of Pikmin held by the Purple. The trapped Red Pikmin is rescued, but before it returns to the ground, it looks back at the marble. Eventually, the Pikmin decide to carry the whole bottle back.
''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANpP2PebOW0 YouTube link]''


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===''Occupational Hazards''===
===''Occupational Hazards''===
[[File:OccupationalHazardsSC.png|300px|thumb|Pikmin hard at work, scavenging an abandoned construction site.]]
[[File:OccupationalHazardsSC.png|300px|right|thumb|Pikmin hard at work, scavenging an abandoned construction site.]]
{{main|Occupational Hazards}}
{{main|Occupational Hazards}}
This short begins with various types of Pikmin scavenging an abandoned construction site containing a {{w|backhoe}} for treasures for the [[Hocotate ship]]. While most of the Pikmin are hard at work, some of them are slacking off, such as a group of several Yellow Pikmin playing with an electrical current of the engine's battery and [[White Pikmin]] spitting poison fluids at various parts of the machine, which results in portions of it getting damaged, and moreover, melted. Olimar is on the top of the machine, and has a miniature seesaw device so that the Pikmin can both reach the ship's pod and get to the ground easily at the same time. The Research Pod, filled to the brim with treasures (as the Pikmin have amassed a giant pile of fasteners below the ship), temporarily leaves to unload its cargo on the ship.
This short begins with various types of Pikmin working about to dismantle an abandoned {{w|backhoe}} for the [[Hocotate ship]]. While most of the Pikmin are hard at work, some of them are slacking off, such as a group of several Yellow Pikmin playing with an electrical current of the engine's battery and [[white Pikmin]] spitting poison fluids at various parts of the machine, which results in portions of it getting damaged, and moreover, melted. Olimar is on the top of the machine, and has a miniature seesaw device so that the Pikmin can reach the ship's pod.
 
Meanwhile, a group of Pikmin run off to rummage through some metal pipes and accidentally wake up a sleeping [[Fiery Blowhog]], who then stampedes after them. A few Red Pikmin subdue it into a pile of mud, causing the Blowhog to now spew out mud, and the Pikmin nearby start frolicking. While playing, a Yellow Pikmin wanders off into a nearby sewer entry after noticing a shiny golden colored bolt on the floor. It eventually finds and accidentally awakens an angered and incidentally hungry [[Bulborb]].


The Bulborb chases the Pikmin, stopping a few times because of the Pikmin hiding in a glove to hypnotize him, and later, a tire rim serving as shelter for the Pikmin. Meanwhile, the Yellow Pikmin who were playing with the battery, manage to inadvertently activate the backhoe by completing a full electrical circuit between its battery and its machinery, and an accidental lever activation causes the bucket to lift, where the Pikmin and Bulborb were. The Bulborb crashes to the ground and becomes unconscious, and the Pikmin, their leaves changed to flowers, float safely to the ground. After some Pikmin swarm it, the arm and bucket of the machine fall apart and land on the Bulborb; the Pikmin escape just in time. The whole backhoe collapses, and the Research Pod, that has just returned, discovers that the whole pile (including the Bulborb) is worth 1 quadrillion and seven Pokos. Olimar is both astounded and overjoyed by this most profitable find and strikes a triumphant pose.
Meanwhile, a group of Pikmin run off to rummage through some metal pipes and accidentally wake up a sleeping [[Fiery Blowhog]], who then stampedes after them. A few Red Pikmin subdue it in a pile of mud, and the Pikmin nearby start frolicking. While playing, a Yellow Pikmin wanders off into a nearby sewer entry after noticing a shiny golden colored bolt on the floor. It eventually finds and awakens an angered and incidentally hungry [[Red Bulborb]].


''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=233Z0WhDrak YouTube link]''
The Bulborb chases the Pikmin, stopping a few times because of a hypnotizing glove, and later, a tire rim serving as shelter for the Pikmin. Meanwhile, the Yellow Pikmin who were playing with the battery, manage to inadvertently activate the backhoe by completing a full electrical circuit between its battery and its machinery, and an accidental lever activation causes the bucket to lift, where the Pikmin and Bulborb were. The Bulborb crashes to the ground and becomes unconscious, and the Pikmin, their leaves changed to flowers, float safely to the ground. After some Pikmin swarm it, the arm and bucket of the machine fall apart and land on the Bulborb; the Pikmin escape just in time. The whole backhoe collapses, and the Research Pod, that just returned, discovers that the whole pile is worth 10 quadrillion and seven Pokos. Olimar is both astounded and overjoyed by this most profitable find and strikes a triumphant pose.


===Bonuses===
===Bonuses===
[[File:TIABStoryboard.jpg|thumb|100px|A portion of the storyboard from ''Treasure in a Bottle''.]]
[[File:TIABStoryboard.jpg|thumb|100px|right|A portion of the storyboard from ''Treasure in a Bottle''.]]
In the apps, a bonus section exists, featuring four clips on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, plus two more bonus clips exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
A bonus section exists bundled with the shorts, featuring four clips on the 3DS and Wii U, plus two more bonus clips exclusive to the 3DS version.


====TOHO CINEMAS 2012 Logo====
====TOHO CINEMAS 2012 Logo====
This is a cross-promotional theater chain intro clip that was originally played in various {{w|Toho Cinemas}} theaters in late 2012 before the feature film began
This starts off with a red Pikmin atop a red ball. It spins the ball around, revealing an opening in the ball. Pikmin come running out of the opening, carrying various letters. They set the letters down, which eventually spell out "TOHO CINEMAS". The red Pikmin jumps off the ball. Afterward, the ball begins to bounce towards the red Pikmin until it remains fixed atop the words. The red Pikmin then runs off.
 
The clip starts off with a [[Red Pikmin]] atop a red ball. It spins the ball around, revealing the ball to be part of the Toho Cinemas logo. Various Pikmin (Red, [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], [[Purple Pikmin|Purple]], and [[White Pikmin|White]]) come running out of the opening, carrying various letters. They set the letters down, which eventually spell out "TOHO CINEMAS". The Red Pikmin jumps off the circular emblem. Afterward, the emblem begins to bounce towards the Red Pikmin until it remains fixed atop the letters, revealing the full Toho Cinemas logo. The Red Pikmin then runs off.
 
Length: 00:31
Length: 00:31


====TOHO CINEMAS 2013 Logo====
====TOHO CINEMAS 2013 Logo====
This is a cross-promotional theater chain intro clip that was originally played in various {{w|Toho Cinemas}} theaters in early 2013 before the feature film began. It is an updated version of the 2012 Pikmin intro clip to tie in with {{p3}}.
This is just like the first logo, except now, the ball is carried above the letters by a few [[winged Pikmin]]. The red Pikmin also stays on top of the ball.
 
This clip starts of the same way as the 2012 version, except a [[Rock Pikmin]] is among the various Pikmin carrying the letters that spell "TOHO CINEMAS", and towards the end the circular Toho Cinemas emblem is carried above the letters by some [[Winged Pikmin]]. The Red Pikmin also stays on top of the emblem, calling out "Pikmin" as it [[Maturity|flowers up]].
 
Length: 00:37
Length: 00:37
====TOHO CINEMAS 3D Glasses====
This is a cross-promotional informal clip that originally played in various {{w|Toho Cinemas}} theaters between 2012 and 2013 just before the 3D trailers and the 3D feature film began. In the apps, it is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
Three Pikmin appear in a blank background, and text suddenly appears informing the audience to please put on their 3D glasses. As the Pikmin put on their own glasses, a tremor occurs, and suddenly the Pikmin appear in distance of each other to illustrate the 3D effect, which surprises the Pikmin before running to greet each other. Suddenly, a large group of frightened Pikmin run past the three, where they quickly find themselves chased by a [[Bulborb]] in a grassy field. The Bulborb chases the three Pikmin until they disappear off screen. The Bulborb then puts on its own 3D glasses as it notices the audience, and hurls towards the camera.
Length: 00:37
====RealD 3D Cinemas Trailer====
This is a cross-promotional informal clip that originally played in various theaters in certain countries during 2013, just before the 3D trailers and the 3D feature film began, if said theaters supported {{w|RealD}}'s {{w|RealD 3D|3D systems}}. The clip features RealD's old logo, which was officially redesigned in 2015.{{cite web|https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_reald.php|Brand New: New Logo for RealD|UnderConsideration LLC}} In the apps, it is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
Three Pikmin are sitting idly on a leaf blade in a grassy field, and suddenly a [[Winged Pikmin]] comes along dropping 3D glasses for each one of the three. As the three Pikmin curiously put on their glasses, they got stunned by the 3D effect that just kicked in, with two Winged Pikmin on the scene also helping illustrate the 3D effect. Suddenly, a [[Bulborb]] appears behind them, and chases after the three Pikmin until they disappear off screen. The two Winged Pikmin from earlier appear again with a RealD pair of glasses for the Bulborb, which it puts on quickly before hurling towards the camera. The clip ends with the appearance of the blue RealD 3D logo, and its slogan "The New Dimension Of Entertainment" below it.
Length: 00:24


====''Treasure in a Bottle'': Storyboard by Shigeru Miyamoto====
====''Treasure in a Bottle'': Storyboard by Shigeru Miyamoto====
Like the title implies, this is a storyboard Miyamoto used to develop ''Treasure in a Bottle.'' It was created using the original ''[[nwiki:Flipnote Studio|Flipnote Studio]]''.
Like the name implies, this is a storyboard Miyamoto used to develop ''Treasure in a Bottle.'' It was created using Flipnote Studio 3D.
 
To note is that the animated storyboard clips are in the same resolution as the original Nintendo DSi app, and the shorts were likely in production since circa 2012. The final version of Flipnote Studio 3D itself was not launched in Japan until July 2013.
 
Length: 01:23
Length: 01:23


====''Occupational Hazards'': Storyboard by Shigeru Miyamoto====
====''Occupational Hazards'': Storyboard by Shigeru Miyamoto====
Similarly, this is a storyboard created by Miyamoto for ''Occupational Hazards''. Once again, it was created using the original ''[[nwiki:Flipnote Studio|Flipnote Studio]]''.
Similarly, this is a storyboard created by Miyamoto for ''Occupational Hazards''. Once again, it was created using Flipnote Studio 3D. Length: 02:05
 
To note is that the animated storyboard clips are in the same resolution as the original Nintendo DSi app, and the shorts were likely in production since circa 2012. The final version of Flipnote Studio 3D itself was not launched in Japan until July 2013.
 
Length: 02:05


==The app==
==The app==
===Wii U===
===Wii U===
When the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies app is booted, a jingle with the [[Music in Pikmin 2#Leitmotifs|Pikmin motif]] from {{p2}} plays. When it finishes loading, a menu with 4 options is presented on the GamePad, three for the shorts, and one that opens the bonus menu. A short or bonus can be picked with either {{button|wiiu|lstick}} and {{button|wiiu|a}} or by touching it on the touchscreen. During this menu, the TV screen shows a static image of the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies HD logo, and if the viewer is on the bonus menu, the word "Bonus" appears below it. On the TV, a light remix of the theme that plays during the [[Cutscene#Bad ending|bad ending of ''Pikmin'']] can be heard – it is just the same song but with sound effects from the shorts spread about, and followed by wildlife sounds before it loops again.
When the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies app is booted, a jingle with the [[Music in Pikmin 2#Leitmotifs|Pikmin motif]] from {{p2}} plays. When it finishes loading, a menu with 4 options is presented on the GamePad, three for the shorts, and one that opens the bonus menu. A short or bonus can be picked with either {{button|wiiu|lstick}} and {{button|wiiu|a}} or by touching it on the touchscreen. During this menu, the TV screen shows a static image of the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies HD logo, and if the viewer is on the bonus menu, the word "Bonus" appears below it. On the TV, a light remix of the theme that plays during the [[Cutscene#Bad ending|bad ending of ''Pikmin'']] can be header – it is just the same song but with sound effects from the shorts spread about, and followed by wildlife sounds before it loops again.


When playing a short, the TV always shows the short, and the GamePad screen can either show the video or detailed playback controls; a button on the bottom-right corner toggles this option. When in the detailed view, the top of the GamePad screen shows the name of the short, followed by the current time and the total duration. Below that is a seek bar, which the viewer can drag to seek through the movie. Below that are three control buttons. The buttons to skip forward and backward move the movie 5 seconds forward or backward, if it is paused, and if not, it fast-forwards forwards or backwards, 5 seconds at a time. The play/pause buttons starts or pauses the playback. Finally, a button on the bottom-left returns to the main menu.
When playing a short, the TV always shows the short, and the GamePad screen can either show the video or detailed playback controls; a button on the bottom-right corner toggles this option. When in the detailed view, the top of the GamePad screen shows the name of the short, followed by the current time and the total duration. Below that is a seek bar, which the viewer can drag to seek through the movie. Below that are three control buttons. The buttons to skip forward and backward move the movie 5 seconds forward or backward, if it is paused, and if not, it fast-forwards forwards or backwards, 5 seconds at a time. The play/pause buttons starts or pauses the playback. Finally, a button on the bottom-left returns to the main menu.


In the GamePad view mode, only three controls exist: a button on the bottom-left plays and pauses, a seek bar is in the middle, and the button on the bottom-right toggles the mode. The audio will also start being played through the GamePad instead of the TV. When the video is playing, after not touching anything for a few seconds, the controls disappear, but return if the touchscreen is touched. Bizarrely, even though no button or stick on the GamePad does anything, pressing {{button|wiiu|a}}, {{button|wiiu|b}}, {{button|wiiu|x}}, {{button|wiiu|y}}, {{button|wiiu|l}}, {{button|wiiu|r}}, {{button|wiiu|zl}} or {{button|wiiu|zr}} will bring back the on-screen controls if they are hidden.
In the GamePad view mode, only three controls exist: a button on the bottom-left plays and pauses, a seek bar is in the middle, and the button on the bottom-right toggles the mode. When the video is playing, after not touching anything for a few seconds, the controls disappear, but return if the touchscreen is touched. Bizarrely, even though no button or stick on the GamePad does anything, pressing {{button|wiiu|a}}, {{button|wiiu|b}}, {{button|wiiu|x}}, {{button|wiiu|y}}, {{button|wiiu|l}}, {{button|wiiu|r}}, {{button|wiiu|zl}} or {{button|wiiu|zr}} will bring back the on-screen controls if they are hidden.


===3DS===
===3DS===
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==History==
==History==
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[[File:PikminShortsArt.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Promotional artwork for the movies.]]
[[File:PikminShortsArt.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for the movies.]]
In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto in March of 2013, the creator of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] announced Nintendo was working on a cartoon based on the franchise. In the interview, Miyamoto revealed that these cartoons would be released at some point in 2013 but before the next game in the series, ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', which was still in development. The idea was to distribute them as [[Nintendo 3DS]] videos, and he considered the idea of selling them if they become something bigger.
In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto in March of 2013, the creator of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] announced Nintendo was working on a cartoon based on the franchise. In the interview, Miyamoto revealed that these cartoons would be released at some point in 2013 but before the next game in the series, ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', which was still in development. The idea was to distribute them as [[Nintendo 3DS]] videos, and he considered the idea of selling them if they become something bigger.


The idea for these cartoons came around when Miyamoto was trying to "give more life to the ''Pikmin'' characters". When asked if this was an attempt to make the 3DS less of a gaming-centric console, Miyamoto declared he hadn't thought about it that way. Instead, it's just taking advantage of the ''Pikmin'' series, and expanding its potential. If the idea were to flourish, Nintendo would do cartoons on other franchises as well.
The idea for these cartoons came around when Miyamoto was trying to "give more life to the ''Pikmin'' characters". When asked if this was an attempt to make the 3DS less of a gaming-centric console, Miyamoto declared he hadn't thought about it that way. Instead, it's just taking advantage of the ''Pikmin'' series, and expanding its potential. If the idea were to flourish, Nintendo would do cartoons on other franchises as well.


Miyamoto stated that they'd considered doing something like this for Nintendo's characters many times in the past, but avoided it because of the difference between an interactive game and a film. A film also requires much more "setting in stone" about the characters and world that could be limiting for the company when it comes to future games. However, with Pikmin they're very small inside the game and players can't see them well without zooming in close. So he thought shorts might be a good fit for the Pikmin series as it'd allow there to be more focus on the actual Pikmin.
Miyamoto stated that they’d considered doing something like this for Nintendo’s characters many times in the past, but avoided it because of the difference between an interactive game and a film. A film also requires much more "setting in stone" about the characters and world that could be limiting for the company when it comes to future games. However, with Pikmin they’re very small inside the game and players can’t see them well without zooming in close. So he thought shorts might be a good fit for the Pikmin series as it’d allow there to be more focus on the actual Pikmin.


In September of 2014, Miyamoto announced that three short animated movies would be shown at the Tokyo International film festival, which would happen from {{date|25|October}} to {{date|31|October}}. These short movies will be titled ''The Night Juicer'', ''Treasures in a Bottle'', and ''Occupational Hazards''.
In September of 2014, Miyamoto announced that three short animated movies would be shown at the Tokyo International film festival, which would happen from {{date|25|October}} to {{date|31|October}}. These short movies will be titled ''The Night Juicer'', ''Treasures in a Bottle'', and ''Occupational Hazards''.
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===Miiverse Miiting===
===Miiverse Miiting===
[[File:Miiting.jpeg|thumb|200px|Artwork for the Miiting.]]
[[File:Miiting.jpeg|thumb|200px|Artwork for the Miiting.]]
On {{date|22|November|2014}}, a Japanese Miiverse user by the name of Marichan interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto about the movies. During the interview, Miyamoto revealed professional screenshots of the official storyboard, concept art of the opening to ''The Night Juicer,'' and gave a better look at the bulletin board seen in the same movie. He also discussed the making of the movies and some more minor details. The full interview can be seen <span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171018140531/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlwtdBZ2Q here]</span>. In the Japanese edition, Miyamoto talks about ''{{w|Flipnote Studio}}'' and its sequel then never released outside of Japan, but in the English version, all mentions of this were removed.{{cite web|http://www.reddit.com/r/3DS/comments/2n6jx2/nintendo_censors_any_mention_of_flipnote_studio/|Nintendo censors any mention of Flipnote Studio from Pikmin Short Films interview on Miiverse|Reddit}}{{cite web|http://n4g.com/news/1627002/flipnote-studio-censored-from-recent-miyamoto-interview|Flipnote Studio censored from recent Miyamoto interview|N4G}}
On {{date|22|November|2014}}, a Japanese Miiverse user by the name of Marichan interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto about the movies. During the interview, Miyamoto revealed professional screenshots of the official storyboard, concept art of the opening to ''The Night Juicer,'' and gave a better look at the bulletin board seen in the same movie. He also discussed the making of the movies and some more minor details. The full interview can be seen <span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20171018140531/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlwtdBZ2Q here]</span>. In the Japanese edition, Miyamoto talks about ''{{w|Flipnote Studio}}'' and its sequel then never released outside of Japan, but in the English version, Nintendo censored all of these mentions.{{cite web|http://www.reddit.com/r/3DS/comments/2n6jx2/nintendo_censors_any_mention_of_flipnote_studio/|Nintendo censors any mention of Flipnote Studio from Pikmin Short Films interview on Miiverse|Reddit}}{{cite web|http://n4g.com/news/1627002/flipnote-studio-censored-from-recent-miyamoto-interview|Flipnote Studio censored from recent Miyamoto interview|N4G}}
 
===YouTube move===
Some weeks after the announcement of {{p3d}}, the Pikmin Short Movies were announced to be delisted off the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, meaning users could no longer purchase the shorts, although users who previously purchased them still has download access. Instead, the videos would be officially uploaded to YouTube on all of Nintendo's regional channels. The move happened on {{date|8|October|2020}}.{{cite web|https://nintendoeverything.com/pikmin-short-movies-to-be-removed-from-the-3ds-wii-u-eshops-next-week/|Pikmin Short Movies to be removed from the 3DS / Wii U eShops next week|Nintendo Everything|published={{date|2|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|5|October|2020}}}} The YouTube re-uploads can be freely enjoyed by everyone, but they do not include the bonus content that came with the eShop versions, and come without stereoscopic 3D support unlike the Nintendo 3DS versions.


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PikminMoviesOpening.jpg|Concept art of the intro to ''The Night Juicer'', revealed during this interview.
PikminMoviesOpening.jpg|Concept art of the intro to ''The Night Juicer'', revealed during this interview.
Characters-Pikmin Short-Movies.jpg|Artwork used to promote the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies. The Pikmin are reused from Pikmin 3's artwork.
Characters-Pikmin Short-Movies.jpg|Concept art for Pikmin Short Movies, featuring the characters that appear in the movies.
Pik red.gif|A gif for the Red Pikmin on the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies official website.
Pik red.gif|A gif for the Red Pikmin on the ''Pikmin Short Movies'' official website.
Pik yellow.gif|A gif for the Yellow Pikmin on the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies official website.
Pik yellow.gif|A gif for the Yellow Pikmin on the ''Pikmin Short Movies'' official website.
Pik blue.gif|A gif for the Blue Pikmin on the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies official website.
Pik blue.gif|A gif for the Blue Pikmin on the ''Pikmin Short Movies'' official website.
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*[http://pikmin.nintendo.com ''Pikmin'' Short Movies on Nintendo.com]
*[http://pikmin.nintendo.com ''Pikmin'' Short Movies on Nintendo.com]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS-Family/Download-Content/Downloadable-videos/PIKMIN-Short-Movies/PIKMIN-Short-Movies-937752.html ''Pikmin'' Short Movies on Nintendo.co.uk]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS-Family/Download-Content/Downloadable-videos/PIKMIN-Short-Movies/PIKMIN-Short-Movies-937752.html ''Pikmin'' Short Movies on Nintendo.co.uk]
*[https://pikmin.nintendo.com/en/short-movies/ ''Pikmin'' Short Movies on Pikmin.Nintendo.com]
*[https://youtu.be/ebekXCaC9w0 Japanese trailer]
*[https://youtu.be/ebekXCaC9w0 Japanese trailer]
*[https://youtu.be/dTnNdctBvtQ North American trailer]
*[https://youtu.be/dTnNdctBvtQ North American trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2JiZAV5BmDUWcjAdK4qQI05cFc72Qd3Q Official playlist on YouTube]


==References==
==References==
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