A special Pokémon Nintendo Direct takes place early Saturday morning

Nintendo today advised of a special Pokémon-themed Nintendo Direct, to air this coming Saturday morning.

The Direct begins at 2.00 am AEDT this Saturday, 27 February, and helps to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary.

Rumour has it that the Direct is a short one — perhaps only 5 minutes at length — but we haven’t been able to confirm this.

The Direct will be available on demand later in the day.

Update: Five minute length, confirmed!

2月27日（土）深夜0時から「Pokémon Direct 2016.2.27」を放送します。5分ほどの短い映像ですが、ご興味のある方はご覧ください。#NintendoDirectJP https://t.co/DkmvQrzhoT pic.twitter.com/wzxrqvkgVV

— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) February 24, 2016

Here’s a (very rough) translation:

“It will broadcast the “Pokémon Direct 2016.2.27″ February 27th (Saturday) at midnight.  It is about five minutes of short video, but the visit is if you are interested.”

Thanks, Vook.