2002
Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス
Set in the beautiful water city of Alto Mare, featuring the Eon duo Latios and Latias.
🎬 80 min📅 July 13, 2002 (Japan), May 16, 2003 (US)⭐ G💰 $26.8 million
Synopsis
In the water city of Alto Mare, Ash and friends encounter Latios and Latias, who protect the city's secret defense mechanism. When two thieves attempt to steal it, Ash must help protect the city.
Featured Pokémon
Latios
Male Eon Pokémon
Latias
Female Eon Pokémon
Pikachu
Ash's partner
Aerodactyl
Revived fossil Pokémon
Kabutops
Revived fossil Pokémon
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Protagonist
Misty
Companion
Brock
Companion
Bianca
Alto Mare resident
Lorenzo
Bianca's grandfather
Annie & Oakley
Thieves
Production
DirectorKunihiko Yuyama
MusicShinji Miyazaki
Release DateJuly 13, 2002 (Japan), May 16, 2003 (US)
Box Office$26.8 million
Themes
SacrificeProtectionLoveFamily bonds
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Features one of the most emotional endings in Pokémon movie history
- Alto Mare is based on Venice, Italy
- The kiss scene at the end sparked debate about Latias
- Last movie with the original art style