Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)
The legendary clone Pokémon faces its greatest challenge yet as Giovanni closes in on its secret mountain refuge.
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - Movie Information
- Original Title: ポケットモンスター ミュウツー! 我ハココニ在リ MEWTWO SAGA
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Masamitsu Hidaka
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Family, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): G
- Runtime: 1h 3m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 17, 2001 (Australia - G)
- Alternative Titles: Pokémon Special: Mewtwo Returns (NL), 포켓몬스터 극장판: 뮤츠! 나는 여기에 있다 (KR), Pokémon Movie 03.5: Mewtwo Returns (US), Pokémon - Le Retour de Mewtwo (FR), Pokemon 01 El Regreso De Mewtwo (MX), Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari (JP), Pokémon: Mewtwo vender tilbage (DK), 精灵宝可梦：超梦归来 (CN)
- Production Companies: OLM, Shogakukan Production, TV Tokyo, jeki
- Production Countries: Japan
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - Plot
The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - Trailer
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An all-new Johto movie adventure!
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Masamitsu Hidaka
Main Cast
- Rica Matsumoto
- Ikue Otani
- Mayumi Izuka
- Satomi Korogi
- Yuji Ueda
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Inuko Inuyama
- Masachika Ichimura
- Hirotaka Suzuoki
Writers
- Takeshi Shudo
Producers
- Makiko Iwata
- Takemoto Mori
- Takayuki Yanagisawa
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - FAQs
Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns a movie or a special?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is an original video animation (OVA) special, not a theatrical film. It was produced as a direct-to-video release and serves as a sequel to Pokémon: The First Movie, continuing Mewtwo's story in the Johto region.
Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns a sequel to The First Movie?
Yes, Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is a direct sequel to Pokémon: The First Movie (1998). It picks up Mewtwo's story after the events of that film, showing what happened to Mewtwo and the clone Pokémon after they fled to a remote mountain in the Johto region.
What is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns about?
Giovanni, the Team Rocket leader, tracks down Mewtwo in a remote Johto region location. While Ash and friends are kidnapped by new Team Rocket agent Domino, the clone Pokémon are captured as bait. The story centers on Mewtwo's confrontation with Giovanni and its search for meaning and purpose.
Who directed Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns was directed by Masamitsu Hidaka, a veteran director in the Pokémon anime franchise. The screenplay was written by Takeshi Shudo, who also penned the original Pokémon: The First Movie and was a key creative force behind the early Pokémon animated series.
Who are the main voice actors in Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
The Japanese voice cast features Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (Ash), Ikue Otani as Pikachu, Masachika Ichimura as Mewtwo, Hirotaka Suzuoki as Giovanni, Megumi Hayashibara as Jessie, and Shin-ichiro Miki as James, among others.
What is the age rating for Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns carries a G rating in the United States, meaning it is suitable for all audiences. The film was first released on August 17, 2001 in Australia and later on December 5, 2001 in the US, making it accessible family entertainment for viewers of all ages.
How long is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns has a runtime of 63 minutes, making it shorter than a standard theatrical Pokémon film. As a direct-to-video OVA special, its compact length is well-suited for younger audiences while still delivering a complete and emotionally resonant story.
What are some movies similar to Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?
Fans of Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns may enjoy Pokémon: The First Movie (1998), Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000), Pokémon Heroes (2002), and Slowking's Day (2000). These titles share the same animated Pokémon universe and explore similar themes of identity, friendship, and adventure.
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