Ryme City

Ryme City	ライムシティ
	Ryme City

Artwork of Ryme City from Detective Pikachu

Introduction	Detective Pikachu
Professor	None
First partner Pokémon	None
Regional Villains	None

	Games
Generation		VI, VII, IX
Games		Detective Pikachu Detective Pikachu Returns

Ryme City (Japanese: ライムシティ Ryme City) is the setting of the game Detective Pikachu, the game's sequel Detective Pikachu Returns, and the movie based on the game, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Its slogan is A Place of Harmony Between Humans and Pokémon.

Home to many people and Pokémon, the city is most famous for the annual Pokémon Carnival, its largest festival which attracts world-class ships such as the S.S. Prime Treasure to observe it. It is also connected by a ferry service which runs once a day to Cappucci Island. The Pokémon Comprehensive Laboratory, which researches the abilities of Pokémon and has developed various inventions, is located on a mountain pass to the northwest of the city.

Although its location relative to other regions is unknown, the mention of Pokémon Trainers, Pokémon Rangers, Pokémon Contests, and the Alola region indicate that it is located in the same world as the core series games.

Places of interest

In Detective Pikachu and sequel

Harry's apartment

Tim and Pikachu stay in his father's apartment while he attends Ryme University, while also investigating the disappearance of his father. It is first visited at the beginning of Chapter 2 of Detective Pikachu. Harry's apartment returns in the sequel mostly unchanged, although mother and sister also temporarily reside here while visiting Tim in Ryme City. Harry's apartment is fitted with a dining table, TV, kitchen, a desk, and bed.

Hi-Hat Café

Main article: Hi-Hat Café

The Hi-Hat Café is a café run by Pablo Millan, known for its coffee and live music. In Detective Pikachu, it is located on the first floor of a building south of Tahnti Park, below the Baker Detective Agency, and is first visited at the end of Chapter 2. In the sequel, the Hi-Hat Café has moved to a standalone building west of Fountain Plaza, which is noticeably larger and has a proper stage for performing musicians.

In Detective Pikachu

Tahnti Station

Main article: Vicinity of Tahnti Station

Tahnti Station is an underground train station located outside Tahnti Park. Tim Goodman arrives in Ryme City through Tahnti Station. The first part of Chapter 1 takes place outside of it, above ground.

Tahnti Park

Main article: Tahnti Park

Tahnti Park is a park home to various species of Pokémon located southeast of the central square. The second part of Chapter 1 takes place here.

Baker Detective Agency

Main article: Baker Detective Agency

The Baker Detective Agency is located on the second floor of a building south of Tahnti Park in Ryme City, above the Hi-Hat Café. It is first visited at the end of Chapter 1.

Litwick Cave

Main article: Litwick Cave

Litwick Cave is one of Ryme City's famous spots, popular with tourists as well as with couples. Most of Chapter 2 takes place here.

Fine Park

Main article: Fine Park

Fine Park was an amusement park located in Ryme City. Although it was closed down following an incident a year prior to the events of the game involving a Charizard, a few Pokémon still remain there. Most of Chapter 5 takes place here.

GNN

Main article: GNN

GNN is a popular local television station headquartered in Ryme City. Most of Chapter 6 takes place here. Although the GNN headquarters is not visited in the sequel, Emilia Christie does appear on TV for GNN's news program.

Ryme Wharf

Main article: Ryme Wharf

Ryme Wharf is the city's western port, located in the southwest of the city. Goods from all over the world are stored in the many warehouses located around the area. Most of Chapter 7 takes place here.

Central Square

Main article: Central Square

Ryme City's central square is located in the middle of the city. During the city's annual Pokémon Carnival, each of the three routes meet here. Most of Chapter 9 takes place here.

Ryme University

Ryme University (Japanese: ライム大学 Ryme University) is a university mentioned to be located in the eastern part of the city. Having passed its admissions test, Tim plans to attend the university in the fall. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes through the university.

Ryme Central Station

Ryme Central Station (Japanese: ライム中央駅 Ryme Central Station) is a station mentioned to be the destination of one of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival.

Ryme Botanical Garden

The Ryme Botanical Garden (Japanese: ライム植物園 Ryme Botanical Garden) is a botanical garden mentioned to be located in the northwestern part of the city. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes through the garden.

West Building

The West Building (Japanese: ウェストビル West Building) is a building mentioned to be located in the western part of the city. One of the routes for the Pokémon Carnival passes by the building.

In Detective Pikachu Returns

Fountain Plaza

Fountain Plaza (Japanese: 噴水広場 Fountain Square) is a small square which is the location of the medal ceremony held by Howard Myers to commemorate the efforts of Tim and Pikachu and their investigation into R. A Slowpoke statue is located at the center of the plaza, and several vendors dot the outer parts of the plaza. Fountain Plaza leads to the Hi-Hat Café and the police station to the west, and the Denis Residence and Serenity Park to the east.

The Slowpoke statue is damaged during the chapter Detainee Pikachu in an attempt to frame Pikachu.

Back Alley

The Back Alley (Japanese: 路地裏 Back Alley) is a small side street situated in the back of Fountain Plaza. Larry's Cramorant can be found hiding here during the events of the chapter The Missing Jewel.

2nd Avenue

2nd Avenue (Japanese: ２番街 2nd Street) is a longer street situated behind Fountain Plaza which loops towards the police station. Several shops including a burger shop, the parking lot of the police station, and several houses can be found along the avenue. Tim and Rachel speak to the residents of the avenue to investigate Pokémon-related incidents in Ryme City during the chapter Detainee Pikachu.

Denis Residence

Main article: Denis Residence

The Denis Residence (Japanese: デニス邸 Denis Residence) is the abode of Sanjeev Denis and his family, where the events of The Missing Jewel chapter take place. The theft of the Aurora Drop occurs in this mansion. It is located east of Fountain Plaza.

Serenity Park

Main article: Serenity Park

Serenity Park (Japanese: 憩いの公園 Relaxation Park) is a park located east of the Denis Residence. Tim and Pikachu investigate the theft of the Aurora Drop by interviewing Pokémon in this park.

Ryme City Police Station

Main article: Ryme City Police Station

The Ryme City Police Station (Japanese: ライム警察署 Ryme Police Station) is located to the west of Fountain Plaza. Pikachu is wrongfully detained at the station after being framed with damage to a Slowpoke statue during the chapter Detainee Pikachu.