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Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)

"The Pokémon match of all time is here."

6.919981h 36mJA
AnimationFamilyAdventureFantasyAction

Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

JA

Release

July 18, 1998

Director

Kunihiko Yuyama

Official Trailer

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Overview

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

Cast

Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani

Ikue Otani

Pikachu (voice)

Mayumi Izuka

Mayumi Izuka

Kasumi (voice)

Satomi Korogi

Satomi Korogi

Togepy (voice)

Yuji Ueda

Yuji Ueda

Takeshi (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara

Musashi (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Kojirō (voice)

Inuko Inuyama

Inuko Inuyama

Nyarth (voice)

Ayako Shiraishi

Ayako Shiraishi

Joy (voice)

Chinami Nishimura

Chinami Nishimura

Junsar (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Sakaki (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka

Unsho Ishizuka

Narrator (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Pokémon: The First Movie (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Pokémon: The First Movie. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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