One Person Can Make All The Difference!|Jul. 17, 1999|Japan | United States|84 Min.|G
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Family;Fantasy;Science;Fiction
Description: “Pokémon: The Movie 2000,” released in 1999, is a thrilling adventure that continues the beloved Pokémon series. The story follows Pikachu and its friends as they embark on a journey to rescue Togepi, who has fallen into a mysterious hole. Along the way, they encounter various Pokémon, including Elekid and a group of dancing Bellossom. A powerful storm strikes, but with the help of their friends, including Snorlax, they manage to protect the Exeggcute eggs. The storm subsides when Dragonair appears, calming the weather, and Chansey reveals it had the missing egg all along. The eggs are reunited, and Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor with the help of a Leaf Stone. Pikachu and its friends bid farewell to their new companions and return to their trainers.
Meanwhile, Lawrence III, a Pokémon collector, seeks to fulfill a legendary prophecy by capturing the legendary birds—Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. His ultimate goal is to capture the “Beast of the Sea,” Lugia. Lawrence succeeds in capturing Moltres, but this disrupts the balance of power among the legendary birds, causing chaotic weather changes worldwide. The imbalance alerts Pokémon everywhere to the impending danger. The film combines action, adventure, and heartwarming moments, making it a must-watch for Pokémon fans.
Cast director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Cast actor: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Iizuka, Satomi Korogi, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Hayashibara, Shin-ichiro Miki, Inuko Inuyama, Unsho Ishizuka, Masami Toyoshima
Original name: 劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕