Pokémon Reveals Growlithe Manhole Covers for 30th Anniversary Pokémon unveils four new Growlithe manhole covers in Okinawa Prefecture as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations and the Pokémon Local Acts initiative. Pokémon has officially revealed a new redesign for Growlithe as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary. Four new Pokémon manhole covers featuring the Fire-type creature will be installed across the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, according to a report by Go Nintendo. The Pokémon Local Acts initiative announced the installations, which showcase Growlithe in four distinct designs. Growlithe Manhole Covers in OkinawaThe first manhole cover shows Growlithe happily lying down, surrounded by Fletchling. The second depicts Growlithe pridefully standing in front of Solgaleo, a dual-type Pokémon. The third features Growlithe standing in front of Lunala. The fourth and final cover shows Growlithe sleeping in a field of pineapples alongside Politoed and Croagunk.These installations are exclusive to Japan, meaning fans outside the country will only be able to see them in person by visiting Okinawa. The covers are part of a broader trend of Pokémon-themed manhole covers, known as Poké Lids, which have been installed across Japan since the start of the decade.Growlithe as Okinawa's AmbassadorGrowlithe is the official ambassadorial Pokémon for Okinawa Prefecture. This is due to its resemblance to the shisa, a lion-dog from Okinawan mythology. The connection is especially visible with the Hisuian Growlithe from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, though some claims suggest that regional variant better represents the komainu rather than the shisa.The Pokémon Local Acts initiative has been responsible for installing these Poké Lids nationwide, with each region featuring different creatures from the franchise. A complete list of all Poké Lids is available on the official Local Acts website, where clicking on a specific manhole cover shows its exact location.Pokémon's 30th Anniversary CelebrationsThe franchise has been on a streak, offering brand-new takes on many of its classic creatures. This has nothing to do with any upcoming variant regional forms in Pokémon Winds and Waves in 2027, but rather new ways of seeing older creatures. This has happened with Mewtwo in Pokémon TCG, as well as Pikachu, just in time for Halloween and the larger spooky season.Some of the latest Pokémon Winds and Waves rumors suggest that Arcanine will be getting a new form or evolution of some kind, making it a good time to be a fan of the Growlithe line. These four new Growlithe-centered Poké Lids are a tribute to the beloved Gen 1 Fire-type creature and a way of continuing to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary well after the year is over.For die-hard fans, visiting Japan to hunt down these locations and find these exclusive lids is a popular activity. The new Growlithe manhole covers add to the growing collection of Pokémon-themed infrastructure across the country.