A thorough review of the Pokémon Best Wishes movie Meloetta's Sparkling Recital! A comprehensive explanation of its charm and emotion

Pokémon Best Wishes: Meloetta's Sparkling Recital - Movie Review and Details

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

July 14, 2012 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

20 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story: Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori

■ Director

・Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

■ Production

Animation Production: OLM Production: Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Production: 2012 Pikachu Project (The Pokemon Company, Shogakukan, TV Tokyo, Takara Tomy, JR East Japan Planning, OLM, Shogakukan Shueisha Productions)
Distributor: Toho

■Works

©Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ©2012 Pikachu Project

■ Story

When the full moon comes over Lunatone Rock, the recital of the mythical Pokémon Meloetta will begin. Her graceful dance and mysterious song resonate in Pikachu's heart... What? What? A sudden sandstorm. The Melody Berry that was playing the music has been blown away! If this continues, the recital will be canceled. Pikachu, everyone! Go find the Melody Berry!

■Explanation

Pikachu the Movie! A spectacular double feature featuring Kyurem vs. the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo in commemoration of the 15th anniversary

■Cast

・Pikachu / Ikue Otani・Mijumaru / Misato Fukuen・Snivy / Megumi Hayashibara・Meowth / Inuko Inuyama・Snatch / Yuji Ueda・Pochama / Etsuko Kozakura・Chikorita / Mika Kanai・Meloetta (voice form, step form) / Megumi Nakajima・Snorlax / Kiyotaka Furushima・Short story narration / Natsuna

■ Main staff

・Screenplay/Ohashi Shikichi ・Storyboard/Asada Yuji ・Director/Asada Yuji ・Chief animation director/Ichiishi Sayuri ・Animation director/Tamagawa Akihiro ・Sound director/Mima Masafumi

■ Main Characters

・Meloetta Voice Form When she sings, her voice form has a gentle and lovely voice.
・Meloetta Step Form It will change forms when it hears the "Song of the Stone Figure"! In Step Form, it's a Fighting type, so it looks like it's doing an active dance.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP／Mite Mite ☆ Kocchicchi" movie version ・Lyrics／Toda Shogo ・Music／Tanaka Hirokazu ・Arrangement／Tanaka Hirokazu ・Singer／Momoiro Clover Z (King Records)

Movie Review

For fans of the Pokémon series, the Pokémon movies are a seasonal tradition every summer. Among them, "Pokémon the Movie: Best Wishes - Meloetta's Sparkling Recital," released in 2012, is a special work commemorating the 15th anniversary of Pokémon. This short film tells the story of the mythical Pokémon Meloetta, and it brings out the charm of Pokémon to the fullest.

The story begins with Meloetta's recital about to begin as the full moon comes over Lunatone Rock. Meloetta's graceful dance and mysterious singing voice capture the hearts of Pikachu and his friends, but a sudden sandstorm interrupts the recital. As Pikachu and his friends search for Melody Berries, the story depicts the importance of friendship and cooperation. This simple yet moving story can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

The biggest attraction of this film is the presence of a Pokémon called Meloetta. Meloetta has two forms, Voice Form and Step Form, each with its own unique charm. In Voice Form, she shows off her beautiful singing voice, while in Step Form, she performs an active dance. These two form changes delight the audience both visually and aurally. Additionally, the singing voice of Nakajima Megumi, who voices Meloetta, is superb, adding to the atmosphere of the film.

The cast is also impressive, with regular voice actors from the Pokémon series, including Ikue Otani as Pikachu, Misato Fukuen as Oshawott, and Megumi Hayashibara as Snivy. In particular, Inuko Inuyama's humorous performance as Meowth provides the film with plenty of laughs. Natsuna's voice, who narrates the short film, also adds depth to the story.

There are also some points not to be overlooked about the staff. Director Kunihiko Yuyama is a veteran who has worked on the Pokémon film series for many years, and his direction makes use of his experience to the fullest. Screenwriter Shikichi Ohashi also firmly depicts the worldview of the Pokémon series, creating a story that draws the audience in. Additionally, the beautiful drawings by chief animation director Sayuri Ichiishi and animation director Akihiro Tamagawa also enhance the quality of the film.

Don't miss the theme song. The powerful voices of Momoiro Clover Z, who sing the movie version of "Mite Mite ☆ Kocchi-chi", bring out the energy of the movie. The collaboration between lyricist Shogo Toda and composer/arranger Hirokazu Tanaka also contributes to the excitement of the Pokémon series' music.

This work is enjoyable not only for fans of the Pokemon series, but also for those who are new to Pokemon. Meloetta's charm is particularly well-drawn, allowing you to experience the world of Pokemon on a deeper level. In addition, the story, which depicts the importance of friendship and cooperation between Pikachu and friends, will have a positive impact on children.

In addition, this movie was shown as a double feature with "Kyurem vs. the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo," which also brings out the charm of the Pokemon series to the fullest, and by enjoying both movies, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Pokemon.

Overall, "Pokémon Best Wishes: Meloetta's Sparkling Recital" is a fitting work to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Pokémon series, and is a short film that brings out the best of Pokémon. Even if you're not a Pokémon fan, it's a film you should definitely see at least once.

Recommendation

After enjoying "Pokémon the Movie: Best Wishes - Meloetta's Sparkling Recital," be sure to check out the following Pokémon-related works.

1. Pokémon Best Wishes Series

This is a TV anime series featuring Meloetta from this work. You can enjoy not only Meloetta's episodes, but also the adventures of other Pokemon. In particular, the story of Satoshi and Pikachu's growth is very touching.

2. Pokémon Game Series

This is the game series that is the origin of Pokemon. You can catch and raise many Pokemon, including Meloetta. The latest game, "Pokemon Scarlet Violet," is also recommended.

3. Pokémon Card Game

This is a Pokemon card game that includes Meloetta cards. You can play against your friends or enjoy your collection. Meloetta cards are especially rare and popular.

4. Pokémon manga series

It is a manga series that depicts the world of Pokemon. "Pokemon SPECIAL" in particular is popular with fans as it depicts the game's story from a unique perspective.

5. Pokémon Movie Series

A new Pokémon movie is released every year. In particular, "Pokémon Everyone's Story" and "Pokémon Coco" have brought out new charms of Pokémon.

These works will allow you to enjoy the world of Pokemon even more deeply, so if you're a Pokemon fan, be sure to check them out.