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Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! (2001)

5.720011h 9mJA
AnimationFantasyAdventureTV Movie

Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

1h 9m

Language

JA

Release

December 30, 2001

Director

Kunihiko Yuyama

Overview

Kenta, a Pokemon master in the making, meets up with his childhood friend, Marina, at a Pokemon Center, to see how their skills have developed. Their battle is interrupted by a thunderstorm and the arrival of Bashou and Buson, two Rocket-dan members using the Crystal System (which attracts Electric-...

Cast

Kazusa Murai

Kazusa Murai

Marina (voice)

Kenji Nojima

Kenji Nojima

Kenta (voice)

Yukiji

Yukiji

Raichu (voice)

Ayako Shiraishi

Ayako Shiraishi

Joy (voice)

Chinami Nishimura

Chinami Nishimura

Junsa (voice)

Daiki Nakamura

Daiki Nakamura

Scientist (voice)

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Jun'ichi (voice)

Hidetoshi Nakamura

Hidetoshi Nakamura

Dr. Shiranui (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Meganium / Raikou (voice)

Kazuhiko Inoue

Kazuhiko Inoue

Narrator / Professor Utsugi (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Buson (voice)

Ryoka Yuzuki

Ryoka Yuzuki

Mauma (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Kenta, a Pokemon master in the making, meets up with his childhood friend, Marina, at a Pokemon Center, to see how their skills have developed. Their battle is interrupted by a thunderstorm and the arrival of Bashou and Buson, two Rocket-dan members using the Crystal System (which attracts Electric-type Pokemon). Their ultimate goal is to, under the guidance of professor Shiranui, bring Pokemon back to Sakaki. Kenta and Marina stumble upon this plan, and they try to stop it, but things get more difficult when the legendary Pokemon Raikou is captured.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!. 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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