1998
Pokémon: The First Movie
ミュウツーの逆襲
The original Pokémon movie that started it all, featuring the iconic battle between Mewtwo and Mew.
🎬 75 min📅 July 18, 1998 (Japan), November 10, 1999 (US)⭐ G💰 $163.6 million
Synopsis
Scientists genetically create a Pokémon called Mewtwo from a strand of Mew's hair. When Mewtwo discovers his origins, he becomes enraged at humans and seeks to prove his superiority by creating an army of cloned Pokémon. Ash and his friends must stop him.
Featured Pokémon
Mewtwo
Main antagonist
Mew
Playful legendary
Pikachu
Ash's partner
Clone Pokémon
Mewtwo's army
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Protagonist
Misty
Water-type trainer
Brock
Breeder
Team Rocket
Comic relief
Production
DirectorKunihiko Yuyama
MusicShinji Miyazaki
Release DateJuly 18, 1998 (Japan), November 10, 1999 (US)
Box Office$163.6 million
Themes
Nature vs. NurtureThe value of lifeFighting is wrongCompassion
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Highest-grossing anime film in US at the time
- The US version cut about 10 minutes and added new scenes
- Features the iconic Pikachu crying scene
- Launched the tradition of Pokémon movies