The newest movie in the Pokémon series, Pokémon the Movie XY:The Archdjinn of Rings: Hoopa, will be released on July 18 across Japan (screened together with the short film Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians). The latest news on the film that Pokémon fans are anxious for was announced on Feb. 14. One piece of news was the unveiling of the movie poster. News on advance tickets, which are a hit every year for including a Pokémon present, has also been revealed.
The latest poster shows Ash and Pikachu front and center with many familiar characters from the series all around. And in the background and sky are loads of Legendary Pokémon. The poster gives an ample feeling that the upcoming adventure will be bigger in scale than any before.
The announced start date of advance ticket sales for the film is March 7. The present this time, which many are curious about, is the mysterious Pokémon, Arceus. One more is also being added on this time, that being a Legendary Pokémon. To break it down, that’s two Pokémon per ticket.
Arceus is the “original” Pokémon said to have created the world. It’s an elusive Pokémon no ordinary player can catch. Though not rare, Arceus possesses an ability only it can learn called “Judgement.” What’s more, its Level 100 power is astonishing. “Judgement” is a tremendously powerful ability that has 100 in both Power and Accuracy.
Arceus’s special ability is “Multitype” and it can change its type depending on what kind of plate it’s holding. When the type of plate is changed, the color of its body also changes. The ability type for “Judgement” also changes to match Arceus’ type after using “Multitype.”
Present codes for Arceus will be given out starting March 7 along with advance tickets to the film. Eighteen different types of Arceus will be given out randomly as presents.
[Arceus]
Level: 100
Abilities: Judgement, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Earth Power
Held Items: Silk Scarf or each type of plate
Ball: Precious Ball
Ribbon: Wish Ribbon
Also to be included with advance tickets will be a “Legendary Pokémon Appearance Ticket.” These can be exchanged at locations across Japan for one Legendary Pokémon. One Pokémon from a total of six can be chosen. More information, including which Pokémon will be available to choose from, will be announced on the film’s official site on April 15. These bonus Pokémon will be distributed on and after June 20. With games and anime, it seems Pokémon will be a blockbuster again this summer.
Pokémon the Movie XY:The Archdjinn of Rings: Hoopa
Screening along with Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians
Japanwide roadshow release on Saturday, July 18, 2015
[Cast]
Ash: Rika Matsumoto
Pikachu: Ikue Otani
Serena: Mayuki Makiguchi
Clemont: Yuki Kaji
Bonnie: Mariya Ise
Jessie: Megumi Hayashibara
James: Shin-ichiro Miki
Meowth: Inuko Inuyama
Narration: Unsho Ishizuka
[Staff]
Original Plan: Satoshi Tajiri
Supervisors: Tsunekazu Ishihara, Masakazu Kubo
Animation Supervisor: Yoichi Otabe
Executive Producers: Mitome Asai, Toshio Miyahara
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Producers: Satoshi Shimodaira, Susumu Matsuyama, Kenichi Arai, Junya Okamoto
Writers: Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hideki Sonoda (short film)
Animation Producer: Yasuteru Kamei
Character Designers: Sayuri Ichiishi, NOrihiro Matsubara, Toshihito Hirooka
Chief Animation Directors: Kazumi Sato, Satoshi Nakano, Kazuaki Mori (feature film), Sayuri Ichiishi (short film)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Production: Pikachu Project
Distribution: Toho
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Source: animeanime