Going off the new synopsis that came from this reveal as well; I can now confirm the details that began being shared earlier this year and give you a brief outline of the plot: the story does indeed focus on a young man known only as “Coco,” who was orphaned as an infant 10 years before the events of the story. He was then raised by Zarude, a guardian of the forest. In the present day, when the forest is in peril; Ash and Pikachu cross paths with Coco and Zarude, teaming up to save their home from disaster.
The theme song, “Those Mysterious Creatures,” is written by Okazaki Physical Education (great name, by the way); who will also be contributing more music to the movie, and the song will be performed by Tortoise Matsumoto. On top of Team Rocket having a supporting role in the movie, the film will also feature new characters including Dr. Zed (voice of Koichi Yamadera) and his assistant Karen (voice of Nakagawa Shoko), no relation to the member of the Johto Elite Four. The film’s promotion will also see Zarude join the roster of “Pokémon Sword and Shield” via a promotional event alongside a shiny Celebi.
Though details about international release have still yet to be revealed (the film’s JP dub has yet to be completed as of this writing), the fact that not everything has been presented just yet intrigues me. Again, as someone who liked the previous work director Tetsuo Yajima did on the “XY” series, the excellent “Origins” miniseries and “Pokémon: The Power of Us,” I am very eager to see the film when it does officially come out. My guess is the English dub will likely be streamed on Netflix ahead of other outlets; much like “Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution” and the newest season have.
As I continue work on larger projects I have planned, I will state that I intend to review the movie in full once it is officially released in English; and I will bring you any further information as it becomes available. That will be all for now.
