Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie:
The Power of Us
Japanese release poster, designed and illustrated by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya[1]
Japanese 劇場版げきじょうばんポケットモンスター みんなの物語
Hepburn Gekijō-ban Poketto Monsutā Minna no Monogatari
Literally Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story
Directed by Tetsuo Yajima
Produced by Satoshi Shimohira
Susumu Matsuyama
Atsushi Chiku
Shun Ohinata
Screenplay by Eiji Umehara
Aya Takaha
Based on Pokémon
by Satoshi Tajiri
Narrated by Unsho Ishizuka
Music by Shinji Miyazaki
Cinematography Ryo Kujirai
Kenji Takahashi
Edited by Jin Nogawa
Production
company
Distributed by Toho
Release date
  • July 13, 2018 (2018-07-13) (Japan)
Running time
 100 minutes
Country Japan
Language Japanese
Box office $18,059,237 (Japan)[2]

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us[lower-alpha 1] is a 2018 Japanese animated adventure film produced by OLM and Wit Studio.[3][4][5] It is the 21st Pokémon movie released, and the second film in the rebooted anime film series. It is the sequel to Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, existing in a universe separate from the TV show. It is directed by Tetsuo Yajima and written by both Eiji Umehara (Grimoire of Zero) and Aya Takaha with character designs done by Shizue Kaneko (If Her Flag Breaks). It was released in Japan on July 13, 2018 and it will be the last Heisei period release of the series.[6][7] The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events announced they will be releasing the film on a limited theatrical run worldwide on November 24, 2018.

Synopsis

Once a year, a "wind festival" is held in Fura City, the city where people live together with the wind. On the final day of the festival, the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear and give the people the blessed wind, a promise said to date back to the distant past. Risa, a highschooler and Pokémon rookie. Callahan, a braggart that just can't stop telling tall tales. Toren, a timid researcher that lacks confidence. Harriet, an old eccentric that hates Pokémon. Margo, a mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself. While they're participating in the festival, Ash and Pikachu meets these five companions by pure coincidence. Each of them has their own worries on their mind, and are unable to take a step forward together with their partner Pokémon, but when they meet each other, the cogs of destiny start turning...... Will the promise with Lugia be kept? And just what is the true identity of the mythical Pokémon Zeraora?

Cast

Production

The film was initially announced back in December 10, 2017 broadcast of TV Tokyo's variety program Oha Suta, under the title Pokémon the Movie 2018 (劇場版 ポケットモンスター 2018, Gekijō-ban Poketto Monsutā 2018), showing a new character design for the film's main protagonist Ash Ketchum alongside a new unnamed character.[9] The film also revolves around the Legendary Pokémon Lugia.[10] Alongside the reveal of the film, Wit Studio (Attack on Titan, The Ancient Magus' Bride) was confirmed to co-produce and animate film.[5] A new trailer for the film was released on February 27, 2018, which revealed 5 new characters accompanying Ash in the movie alongside the mysterious new character; the film's initial premise was also revealed.[11] The staff also revealed that Kunihiko Yuyama will serve as the film's animation supervisor, the first time he will not direct a Pokémon film in his career.[12] Alongside the new director, Eiji Umehara and Aya Takaha were writing the film's script.

Music

Regular series composer Shinji Miyazaki wrote the film's score for its original release. Porno Graffitti composes the ending theme of the song titled "Breath".[13]

Release

The movie premiered in Japanese theaters on July 13, 2018.[14]

Critical reception

Callum May of Anime News Network noted some poorly rendered 3D background characters and the familiarity in both Zeraora's arc and the overarching plot. He praised the film's ability to deliver multiple storylines (singling out Callahan's arc for showing "heartwarming moments of clarity") and memorable backgrounds in addition to the main cast's distinct character designs and animation. He concluded that "There is a possibility that the localisation won't be able to properly translate some aspects and may lose the tone of some important scenes, but if they manage to nail it, Pokémon fans are in for a standout film that reinvents the formula yet again."[15]

Notes

  1. ↑ Originally released in Japan as Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story (劇場版 ポケットモンスター みんなの物語 Gekijō-ban Poketto Monsutā Minna no Monogatari)

References

  1. ↑ "2018 Pokémon Film's New Visual by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, 4 New Commercials Streamed". Anime News Network. July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  2. ↑ "2018 Japan Yearly Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Attack on Titan's Wit Studio Animates 2018 Pokémon Film With OLM". Anime News Network. December 10, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ash Gets A New Look As Wit Studio And OLM Team Up On 2018's "Pokémon" Anime Movie". Crunchyroll. December 11, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "ポケモン映画2018特報動画が解禁！7月13日ロードショー - アニメイトタイムズ". Animate Times (in jp). animateLab. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Pokémon the Movie 2018 Gets A New Trailer, Titled "Everyone's Story" In Japan". Siliconera. Curse. February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ "ポケモン映画2018「みんなの物語」予告解禁！ルギアが登場 - アニメイトタイムズ". Animate Times (in jp). animateLab. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Pokemon Movie Reveals Voice Actors in New Trailer". MANGA.TOKYO. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  9. ↑ Seedhouse, Alex (December 10, 2017). "Pokémon The Movie 2018 Receives First Teaser Trailer". Nintendo Insider. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  10. ↑ Frank, Allegra (December 11, 2017). "Pokémon's next movie enlists Attack on Titan team for Ash's new look". Polygon. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  11. ↑ "2018 Pokémon Film's Trailer Reveals Title, New Characters". Anime News Network. February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  12. ↑ "劇場版「ポケモン」最新作は「みんなの物語」！ポスターに新たな仲間5人登場 : 映画ニュース - 映画.com" (in jp). Eiga.com. February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Porno Graffiti Performs Theme Song for 2018 Pokémon Film". Anime News Network. June 6, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  14. ↑ "「劇場版ポケモン」新作の正式タイトルが決定！ ビジュアルに悠然と空を飛ぶ"ルギア"の姿 - アニメ！アニメ！".
  15. ↑ May, Callum (July 18, 2018). "Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
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