2020
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
ココ
A story about a human boy raised by Zarude in the forest.
🎬 99 min📅 December 25, 2020 (Japan), October 8, 2021 (Netflix)⭐ PG💰 $15.9 million
Synopsis
Deep in the Forest of Okoya lives Koko, a human boy raised by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. When Koko meets Ash and Pikachu, he begins to discover his true origins while his jungle home faces destruction.
Featured Pokémon
Zarude
Koko's adoptive father
Shiny Celebi
Healing Pokémon
Pikachu
Ash's partner
Cramorant
Comic relief
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Protagonist
Koko
Wild child raised by Zarude
Dada Zarude
Koko's adoptive father
Dr. Zed
Scientist antagonist
Production
DirectorTetsuo Yajima
MusicShinji Miyazaki
Release DateDecember 25, 2020 (Japan), October 8, 2021 (Netflix)
Box Office$15.9 million
Themes
FamilyNature vs. civilizationIdentityFather-son bonds
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Final movie featuring Ash as protagonist
- Features a Shiny Celebi
- Explores themes of adoption and found family
- Released directly to Netflix outside Japan