Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

A nostalgic, heartfelt adventure that balances lighthearted moments with surprising emotional depth, capturing the spirit of friendship and discovery.

Directed by

Kunihiko Yuyama

Genres

Family, Animation, Adventure

Starring

Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Megumi Hayashibara

Overview

Ash Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, coming-of-age, identity, grief

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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