Driven by the goal to reach Ho-Oh, his personality is slightly more serious and focused than in the early anime. Verity: A trainer from Twinleaf Town with a Piplup.
is the 20th film in the franchise, released in 2017 to celebrate the anime's 20th anniversary. It acts as a reboot, retelling Ash Ketchum’s early journey in an alternate timeline that diverges significantly from the original 1997 series. Plot Summary 7PokГ©mon the Movie: I Choose You!
In a controversial climactic scene, Pikachu communicates with Ash in human speech during a vision. Reception and Box Office Driven by the goal to reach Ho-Oh, his
While Ash only saw Ho-Oh in the first episode of the original series, it is the central focus of this movie's plot. It acts as a reboot, retelling Ash Ketchum’s
The film reimagines several "Indigo League" milestones with modern twists:
A Mythical Pokémon that follows Ash from the shadows, acting as a "Guide to the Rainbow Hero". Significant Differences from the Original Anime
Pokémon from later generations (up to Gen 7), such as Lycanroc and Incineroar, appear in this Kanto-based story.