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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, originally released in Japan as , is a 2009 Japan
ese animated
film
directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
. It is the twelfth Pokémon film and the third in the Diamond & Pearl trilogy. This film so far has earned US$
50.2 million in Japan, making it the highest grossing animated film of the year in that country, beating Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and Case Closed: The Raven Chaser
. The English language dub was aired on November 6, 2009 in Australia, November 20, 2009 in the United States on Cartoon Network
, on May 28, 2010 in the United Kingdom on Disney XD UK and The Spanish language dub was aired on Spain April 4, 2010 on Disney XD and Latin America on November 21, 2010 on Cartoon Network. This marks the first time that a Pokémon feature film has made its U.S. debut in the same year as its original Japanese release. The theme song of the film is "Kokoro no Antenna" by Shoko Nakagawa
.
The movie's fictitious setting is based on various locations in Greece
, which the director and producers visited during August 2008. Among the locations they visited and have been used as inspiration for the movie were the Acropolis
, Mycenae
, Delphi
, Metéora
.
The UK DVD came out on Monday 28th November 2011 it is the third Pokemon DVD to come out in UK since Pokemon Rise Of Darkrai
, with the end goal of making people contemplate how the natural world is essential for the survival of all life. In Japan, the movie was distributed by Toho, best known for creating Godzilla
.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese animated
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
Kunihiko Yuyama
' is a Japanese director of anime films, television, and video series. His best-known work involves Pokémon productions. Other anime he has directed include Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawres Sanshiro, Wedding Peach, and the adult-oriented Weather Report Girl.Developing an interest...
. It is the twelfth Pokémon film and the third in the Diamond & Pearl trilogy. This film so far has earned US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
50.2 million in Japan, making it the highest grossing animated film of the year in that country, beating Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and Case Closed: The Raven Chaser
Case Closed: The Raven Chaser
Case Closed: The Raven Chaser, known as , is the 13th movie installment of the manga and anime series Detective Conan. The movie was released in Japan on April 18, 2009. This movie earned 3.5 billion yen in the domestic Japanese box office, making it the highest-grossing movie in the Detective...
. The English language dub was aired on November 6, 2009 in Australia, November 20, 2009 in the United States on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (United States)
Cartoon Network is an American cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting which primarily airs animated programming. The channel was launched on October 1, 1992 after Turner purchased the animation studio Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1991...
, on May 28, 2010 in the United Kingdom on Disney XD UK and The Spanish language dub was aired on Spain April 4, 2010 on Disney XD and Latin America on November 21, 2010 on Cartoon Network. This marks the first time that a Pokémon feature film has made its U.S. debut in the same year as its original Japanese release. The theme song of the film is "Kokoro no Antenna" by Shoko Nakagawa
Shoko Nakagawa
is a Japanese idol, tarento, actress, voice actress, illustrator, and singer. She is best known as the presenter of Pokémon Sunday. She is the daughter of Katsuhiko Nakagawa, a celebrity in Japan in the 1980s....
.
The movie's fictitious setting is based on various locations in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, which the director and producers visited during August 2008. Among the locations they visited and have been used as inspiration for the movie were the Acropolis
Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification...
, Mycenae
Mycenae
Mycenae is an archaeological site in Greece, located about 90 km south-west of Athens, in the north-eastern Peloponnese. Argos is 11 km to the south; Corinth, 48 km to the north...
, Delphi
Delphi
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis.In Greek mythology, Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and a major site for the worship of the god...
, Metéora
Meteora
The Metéora is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in...
.
The UK DVD came out on Monday 28th November 2011 it is the third Pokemon DVD to come out in UK since Pokemon Rise Of Darkrai
Production
The film's director, Kunihiko Yuyama, stated that in the film Arceus was depicted as being nature, the Jewel of Life as being the SunSun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
, with the end goal of making people contemplate how the natural world is essential for the survival of all life. In Japan, the movie was distributed by Toho, best known for creating Godzilla
Godzilla
is a daikaijū, a Japanese movie monster, first appearing in Ishirō Honda's 1954 film Godzilla. Since then, Godzilla has gone on to become a worldwide pop culture icon starring in 28 films produced by Toho Co., Ltd. The monster has appeared in numerous other media incarnations including video games,...
.
Regular characters
- Rica MatsumotoRica Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the original members of the popular vocal group JAM Project. After the way of the stage, she embarked on voice acting and a singing career...
(Sarah NatochennySarah NatochennySarah Natochenny is an American actress and fashion model. She is known for providing the voice of Ash in the Pokémon anime metaseries. and movies since 2006, taking over for Veronica Taylor. Natochenny also voiced the lead role Alicia on the Xbox 360 video game Bullet Witch...
in the English adaption) as SatoshiAsh KetchumAsh Ketchum, known as for all appearances in Japan, is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo. He was created by, and named after, Satoshi Tajiri as the protagonist of the anime and manga series, as well as on various merchandise related to the franchise...
(Ash Ketchum in the English adaption) - Ikue ŌtaniIkue Otaniis a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, most famous as the voice of Pikachu in the Pokémon anime series and products and the voice of Tony Tony Chopper in the manga and anime series One Piece. She is currently attached to Mausu Promotion...
as PikachuPikachuis one of the species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. As do all Pokémon, Pikachu fight other Pokémon in battles central to the anime, manga, and games of the series... - Yūji UedaYuji Uedais a popular Japanese seiyū.He is most known for the roles of Sagara Sanosuke , Akito Tenkawa , Takeshi , Horohoro , Johannes Krauser II and Keitaro Urashima ....
(Bill RogersBill Rogers (voice actor)Bill Rogers is an American voice actor who works in the New York area. He has worked on various dubs, and in stage productions. He is currently working at Pokémon USA and DuArt Film and Video voicing characters on the Pokémon anime.-TV Roles:...
in the English adaption) as Takeshi (Brock in the English adaption) - Megumi ToyoguchiMegumi Toyoguchiis a voice actress, born on January 2, 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. She is employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce.-Trivia:* Toyoguchi is the only seiyū to have the distinction of appearing in every anime in the Saturday 6 p.m...
(Emily BauerEmily BauerEmily Bauer is an American singer, dancer, actress and voice actress. She is also credited as Emily Blau.-Biography:...
in the English adaption) as Hikari (Dawn in the English adaption) - Etsuko KozakuraEtsuko Kozakura, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese voice actress from Mizuho and works at Ohsawa Jimusho. She is married to fellow voice actor Jin Domon.Etsuko also voices Tuffy in the Tom and Jerry series.- Notable voice roles :* Atashinchi - Yuri Ishida...
(Michele KnotzMichele KnotzMichele Knotz is an American voice actress who works for New York-based studios such as TAJ Productions. She is currently recording at DuArt Film and Video, where she provides the voices for various characters in the Pokémon anime....
in the English adaption) as Pochama (Piplup in the English adaption) - Megumi HayashibaraMegumi Hayashibarais a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin...
(Michele Knotz in the English adaption) as Musashi (Jessie in the English adaption) - Shinichirō MikiShinichiro Mikiis a Japanese voice actor. He is a member of 81 Produce.Miki is most known for the roles of Kojiro , Takumi Fujiwara , Kisuke Urahara , Akira Yuki , Lockon Stratos , and Roy Mustang .According to the Anime News Network, as of Spring 2007, Miki is...
(Jimmy ZoppiJimmy ZoppiJimmy Zoppi , sometimes credited as Billy Beach and James Carter Cathcart, is an American bassist, vocalist, and voice-over artist. He has been playing with bands since high school and has been a bassist and vocalist of the Carter Cathcart Band since 1981. Zoppi's first voiceover part was O.G...
in the English adaption) as Kojirō (James in the English adaption) - Inuko Inuyama (Jimmy Zoppi in the English adaption) as Nyarth (Meowth in the English adaption)
- Satoshi's Pokémon:
- Shinichirō Miki (Jimmy Zoppi in the English adaption) as Hayashigame (Grotle in the English adaption)
- Megumi Hayashibara (Bill Rogers in the English adaption) as Mōukazaru (Monferno in the English adaption)
- Katsuyuki KonishiKatsuyuki Konishiis a Japanese voice actor from Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Ken Production. His debut role was Volfogg/Big Volfogg in GaoGaiGar....
(Sarah Natochenny in the English adaption) as Mukuhawk (Staraptor in the English adaption) - Kiyotaka FurushimaKiyotaka Furushimais a male Japanese voice actor from Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. After passing through the Haikyō Voice Actor's Studio, he became a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society...
as Buizel - Katsuyuki Konishi (Marc Thompson in the English adaption) as Glion (Gliscor in the English adaption)
- Takeshi's Pokémon:
- Katsuyuki Konishi (Bill Rogers in the English adaption) as Gureggru (Croagunk in the English adaption)
- Daisuke SakaguchiDaisuke Sakaguchiis a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Atashin'chi *Baccano! *Bamboo Blade *Black Jack *Bleach *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo...
(Bill Rogers in the English adaption) as Usokkie (Sudowoodo in the English adaption) - Miyako ItōMiyako Itois a Japanese voice actress and part of Ken Production.-Voice roles:* Deltora Quest as Kree and Joanna* Katanagatari as Rinne Higaki* Kotenkotenko as Kotenko * Kyoro-chan as Kyoro-chan* Mermaid Melody as Hippo* Paranoia Agent as Additional Voices...
(Emily Bauer in the English adaption) as Pinpuku (Happiny in the English adaption)
- Hikari's Pokémon:
- Satsuki YukinoSatsuki YukinoSatsuki Yukino , real name Yuki Inoue , is a popular Japanese voice actress from Ōtsu, Shiga. Yukino is also a singer as part of the Hinata Girls...
(Sarah Natochenny in the English adaption) as Mimirol (Buneary in the English adaption) - Chinami NishimuraChinami Nishimurais a Japanese voice actress who has voiced characters in both the Japanese and English-dubbed versions of Pokémon. Nishimura was born in Chiba Prefecture...
as Pachirisu - Unshō Ishizuka (Bill Rogers in the English adaption) as Mammoo (Mamoswine in the English adaption)
- Satsuki Yukino
- Unshō Ishizuka (Rodger Parsons in the English adaption) as the Narrator
Guest characters
- Kii KitanoKii Kitanois a singer, gravure idol and an actress in Japan. She is signed with the Foster agency. Kitano is a former member of the celebrity girls futsal team Miss Magazine. In 2005, Kitano won a Miss Magazine Award, becoming the youngest to receive that award. In 2007, Kitano was chosen for the first time...
(Evelyn Lanto in the English adaption) as Sheena: A girl who has the power to communicate with the hearts of people and Pokémon. She is Damos's descendant and seeks to right the wrongs he committed in the past, later traveling back in time to do so. - Masahiro TakashimaMasahiro Takashimais a Japanese actor.-Family:Takashima comes from a family of actors, including his father , mother and younger brother Masanobu Takashima. He married the stage actress Sylvia Grab in 2005.- Acting career :...
(Dan GreenDan Green (voice actor)Daniel Alexander Green , is an American voice actor, voice director and script adapter who has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
in the English adaption) as Damos: The man who saved Arceus and received the Jewel of Life, and was believed to later have betrayed it. He appears when the protagonists travel back in time and joins them. - Kōichi YamaderaKoichi Yamaderais a Japanese voice actor, actor, tarento, narrator, master of ceremonies and impressionist from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school, and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's...
(Jason Griffith in the English adaption) as Gishin (Marcus in the English adaption): Damos's assistant, and the main antagonist who will do anything to ensure Michina Town's continued prosperity. His Pokémon are Heatran and Bronzong, both controlled by magical armor.
Sub-characters
- Yuzuru Fujimoto (Marc Thompson in the English adaption) as Tapp: An elderly man with a laid-back attitude who guards Marcus's jail cell.
- Yūji Kishi (Wayne GraysonWayne GraysonVinnie Penna is an American actor and voice actor who is mostly known for voice over under the name Wayne Grayson and has worked with 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post and DuArt Film and Video....
in the English adaption) as Kevin: Sheena's assistant in guarding the temple of Michina, as well as her boyfriend. - Motoko KumaiMotoko Kumaiis a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. Her most notable roles are Takao Kinomiya on Beyblade and Syaoran Li on Cardcaptor Sakura. From December 21, 2006 until October 2007, Motoko left her voice career due to an illness requiring medical treatment....
(Tom WaylandTom WaylandTom Wayland is an American musician, actor, voice actor, ADR director, producer and dubbing supervisor who works for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post, Real Recording LLC, Matlin Recording LLC, Beatstreet Studios and Audioworks Producers Group. He previously worked for Central...
in the English adaption) as Kanta (Kato in the English adaption): A boy who challenges Ash and Dawn to a tag battle in the movie's opening. Uses Heracross. - Kei ShindōKei Shindois a female Japanese voice actress from Chiba, Japan.-Anime cast in:*Glass Mask as Ruri Egawa *Ikkitousen as Ryuubi Gentoku *Jigoku Shōjo as Aya's follower *Jigoku Shōjo Futakomori as Emi Motegi...
(Bella Hudson in the English adaption) as Kako (Kiko in the English adaption): Kato's tag battle partner and friend. She uses Beautifly. - Hiroshi YamamotoHiroshi Yamamotois a Japanese athlete who competes in archery.He won a bronze medal in archery at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Yamamoto competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first three elimination matches, advancing to the quarterfinals...
as the Villager: A follower of Marcus who prepares food with the forced aid of a Chikorita and Cyndaquil. - Ryūji Akiyama as Soldier B: A member of Marcus's army.
- Hiroyuki Baba as Soldier D: A member of Marcus's army.
Guest Pokémon
- Akihiro MiwaAkihiro Miwa, is a Japanese singer, actor, drag queen, director, composer and author from Nagasaki in Nagasaki Prefecture. His real name is . He writes most of his own music and has written over 20 books. An open homosexual, he is also a drag queen who often dyes his shoulder-length hair bright yellow.-Early...
(Tom WaylandTom WaylandTom Wayland is an American musician, actor, voice actor, ADR director, producer and dubbing supervisor who works for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post, Real Recording LLC, Matlin Recording LLC, Beatstreet Studios and Audioworks Producers Group. He previously worked for Central...
in the English adaption) as ArceusArceusis a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Arceus first appeared in the video games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise.-Concept and...
: The central character of the film. Arceus protected the world from a meteor strike and was healed by Damos, so in gratitude it loaned him the Jewel of Life. However, Damos stole the Jewel and betrayed Arceus. - Dialga
- Palkia
- GiratinaGiratina, is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Giratina first appeared in the video games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but gained prominence in the remake, Pokémon Platinum, which it was made the mascot of. It later appeared in various merchandise,...
- Shōko NakagawaShoko Nakagawais a Japanese idol, tarento, actress, voice actress, illustrator, and singer. She is best known as the presenter of Pokémon Sunday. She is the daughter of Katsuhiko Nakagawa, a celebrity in Japan in the 1980s....
(Kayzie RogersKayzie RogersKayzie Rogers is an American voice actress. She is best known for her work in animated television series....
in the English adaption as the Gizamimi PichuPichuis a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Pichu first appeared in the video games Pokémon Gold and Silver and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. There...
(The Spiky-Eared PichuPichuis a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Pichu first appeared in the video games Pokémon Gold and Silver and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. There...
in the English adaption): A special PichuPichuis a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Pichu first appeared in the video games Pokémon Gold and Silver and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. There...
befriended by Damos. - Chikorita
- Hinoarashi (Cyndaquil in the English adaption)
- Waninoko (Totodile in the English adaption)
- Kenta MiyakeKenta Miyakeis a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with 81 Produce.He is known for his unusually low voice .After the death of Hirotaka Suzuoki in 2006, Kenta took over the role of Giovanni during Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. He has since expanded this role into the new series, Pokemon Best Wishes...
(Tom WaylandTom WaylandTom Wayland is an American musician, actor, voice actor, ADR director, producer and dubbing supervisor who works for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post, Real Recording LLC, Matlin Recording LLC, Beatstreet Studios and Audioworks Producers Group. He previously worked for Central...
in the English adaption) as Heatran: One of Marcus's enslaved PokémonPokémonis a media franchise published and owned by the video game company Nintendo and created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996. Originally released as a pair of interlinkable Game Boy role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, Pokémon has since become the second most successful and lucrative video...
. Has the ability to walk on walls. - Chikara Ōsaka as Gablias (Garchomp in the English adaption): A Pokémon seen in the film's prologue, used by Champion Master CynthiaCynthiaCynthia is a feminine given name of Greek origin: Κυνθία, Kynthía, "from Mount Cynthus" on Delos island. It can be abbreviated as Cindy. There are various spellings for this name....
. - Hideki Nakanishi as Nidoran♂
- Takafumi Kawakami as Nidorina
- Tsutomu Densaka as Yanyanma (Yanma in the English adaption)
- Mika Teratani as Kimawari (Sunflora in the English adaption)
- Madoka YonezawaMadoka Yonezawais a Japanese voice actress from Osaka Prefecture, Japan.- TV anime :2005* Shuffle! * Major First Season * Major Second Season 2006* Shiroi Koibito * MegaMan NT Warrior BEAST+ 2007...
as Nidoran♀
External links
- Official site (Japanese)
- Official site (English)