Pikachu's Exciting Hide and Seek: A Fun and Moving Review

Pikachu's Exciting Hide and Seek - Movie Review and Details

overview

"Pikachu's Exciting Hide and Seek" is a short animated film that was released on July 7, 2001. This work is a musical fantasy set in the world of Pokemon, and the story unfolds as Pokemon play hide and seek in a seaside mansion. The entire film is told entirely in Pokemon language, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Public Information

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

July 7, 2001 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

23 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

Original story and staff

■Original Story

Original story: Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori

■ Director

・Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

■ Production

Animation Production: OLM Production: Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Production: Pikachu Project 2001
Distributor: Toho

■Works

©Pikachu Project 2001 (The Pokémon Company, Shogakukan, TV Tokyo, Media Factory, Tomy, JR East Planning, OLM, Shogakukan Productions)
©Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

story

Commentary

cast

Main Staff

Theme songs and music

review

"Pikachu's Exciting Hide and Seek" is a must-see for fans who love the world of Pokemon. The unique attempt to proceed entirely in Pokemon language will give viewers a fresh surprise. Children in particular will be able to empathize with and enjoy watching Pikachu and other Pokemon enjoy playing hide and seek.

Although the story is simple, the setting of a seaside mansion adds depth to the tale. Through the game of hide-and-seek, the friendship and cooperation of the Pokémon is depicted, and there are many heartwarming moments to watch. In addition, the fusion of music and visuals is extremely skillful, bringing out the charm of the film as a musical fantasy to the fullest.

The cast is also impressive, and the performances of the voice actors, including Ikue Otani as Pikachu, liven up the work. In particular, the voice of narrator Kumiko Endo has the power to smoothly progress the story and draw the viewer in. In addition, the theme song "Hide and Seek" and the ending song "Manatsu no Daisakusen" are also important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the work.

The direction of director Kunihiko Yuyama is also superb, depicting the movements and expressions of the Pokemon in great detail. In particular, the storyboards and direction of Yuji Asada keep the story moving at a good pace, keeping the audience engaged. The work of character designers Norihiro Matsubara and Kenichi Chikanaga is also superb, expressing the personalities of the Pokemon.

This film is not only for Pokemon fans, but can be enjoyed by the whole family. In particular, you will be able to see children empathizing with and enjoying the adventures of the Pokemon. Also, by watching it together with "Celebi: The Timeless Encounter," which was screened at the same time, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Pokemon.

Recommended points

• A unique attempt to tell the whole story in Pokémon language
• A charming setting: a seaside mansion
• A heartwarming story about the friendship and cooperation of Pokémon
• Great cast and amazing performances from the voice actors
• A musical fantasy that skillfully combines music and video
• Fun for the whole family
• Collaboration with the simultaneous screening "Celebi: Timeless Encounter"

summary

"Pikachu's Exciting Hide and Seek" is a must-see for fans who love the world of Pokemon. It is full of many charms, including a unique attempt to tell the entire story in Pokemon language, a charming setting in a seaside mansion, and a heartwarming story depicting the friendship and cooperation of Pokemon. It can also be enjoyed as a musical fantasy with a superb cast and voice actors' fantastic performances and a skillful fusion of music and video. It is a film that the whole family can enjoy, and the collaboration with the simultaneous screening of "Celebi: A Timeless Encounter" is not to be missed. Be sure to watch this film and enjoy the world of Pokemon even more deeply.