Pokémon: The First Movie

A nostalgic, emotional adventure with big battles and a surprisingly thoughtful message about identity and sacrifice.

Directed by

Kunihiko Yuyama

Genres

Animation, Family, Adventure

Starring

Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka

Tagline

Who is the strongest Pokémon?

Overview

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, uplifting and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, friendship, isolation, morality

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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