Pokémon XY The Movie "The Cocoon of Destruction" Review: Enjoy the moving story and powerful action

Pokémon the Movie XY: Cocoon of Destruction - A deep story and the appeal of a new adventure

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

July 19, 2014 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

76th minute

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story/Satoshi Tajiri

■ Director

Kunihiko Yuyama

■ Production

Produced by Pikachu Project

■Works

©Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku ©Pokèmon
©2014 Pikachu Project

■ Story

Long ago, a "Great Destruction" occurred in the Kalos region, wiping out all life. The one who caused this "Great Destruction" was Yveltal, the "Destruction Pokémon" that is said to take all life. After destroying everything, Yveltal became a "Cocoon of Destruction" where it remains to this day.
When the "Great Destruction" occurred in the past, the only thing that could stand against its power was the "Life Pokémon," Xerneas. It is said that Xerneas gives life to people and Pokémon.

Now begins the journey to meet the two legendary Pokémon of the Kalos region!

■Explanation

The completely new games "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y" were released simultaneously worldwide.
And the new TV anime series Pokémon, "Pokémon XY" will start.

Satoshi and Pikachu head to the Kalos region, the setting for a new adventure!
Meet new friends, new Pokémon, and new evolutions with "Mega Evolution"

The Pokémon movies have also evolved to a new dimension!
It became "Pokémon the Movie XY".
Pokémon will be making a big splash on the screen this summer too!
Satoshi and friends' epic adventure feature "Cocoon of Destruction"
Cute Pokemon go on a great adventure in a mysterious world! The short film "Pikachu, What's This Key?" will be shown at the same time.
"Pokémon the Movie XY" Part 1

■Cast

・Satoshi/Rika Matsumoto・Pikachu/Ikue Otani・Citron/Yuki Kaji・Eureka/Mariya Ise・Serena/Masayuki Makiguchi・Musashi/Megumi Hayashibara・Kojiro/Shinichiro Miki・Meowth/Inuko Inuyama

・Xerneas/Yoshiko Mita・Ninja Riot/Koichi Yamadera・Miris Steele/Shoko Nakagawa・Marilyn Flame/Rika Adachi・Merci & Argus Steele/Nakagawa family・Ushi/Atsuto Uchida

Narration by Unsho Ishizuka

■ Main staff

・Original story/Satoshi Tajiri・Supervisors/Tsunekazu Ishihara, Masakazu Kubo・Animation supervision/Yoichi Kotabe・Executive producer/Mitsuo Asai, Susumu Fukunaga・Director/Kunihiko Yuyama・Producers/Gen Moritake, Nobuyuki Hosoya, Junya Okamoto, Kenichi Arai・Screenplay/Hideki Sonoda・Animation producer/Yasuhito Kamei・Character design/Sayuri Isishi, Norihiro Matsubara, Toshihito Hirooka・Chief animation director/Kazuaki Mori

■ Main Characters

Satoshi is a Pokémon trainer from Pallet Town in the Kanto region. He came to the Kalos region with his partner Pikachu, aiming to become a Pokémon Master. He loves Pokémon more than anyone else, and hates anything crooked. He has a strong heart and never gives up.
・Citron Gym Leader boy.
He is skilled at inventing things, and is equipped with his prized Aipom Arm in the backpack on his back.
- Eureka Citron's younger sister.
She's a reliable girl who is always looking for a wife for Citron. Citron will "keep" her Pokemon for her until she becomes a Pokemon trainer.
Serena is a girl who lives in the Kalos region and loves fashion. It seems she has met Satoshi before...!?
-Xerneas is called the "Pokémon of life" and is said to give life to people and Pokémon.
It is said that it was the only Pokémon that was able to withstand the power of Yveltal during the "Great Destruction" that it caused.
- Yveltal: A Pokémon that once caused the "Great Destruction" that wiped out all life in the Kalos region.
It is said to be the "Pokémon of Destruction" and is said to take away all life.
After destroying everything, Yveltal became a "Cocoon of Destruction" where he remains asleep to this day.
・Diancie The princess of the Diamond Kingdom.
He sets out on a journey to meet Xerneas in order to gain the power to create the "Sacred Diamond," the source of energy for the Diamond Kingdom.
・Meleshii and others ・Die Elder of the Diamond Kingdom. A living witness to the "Great Destruction" that once occurred in the Kalos region.
Majima/Knight/Joke The butlers of the Diamond Kingdom. They serve Diancie. They set out on a journey with Diancie.
Marilyn Flame: A beautiful female thief who targets Diancie. Her partner is a Mermaid.
Ninja Riot: A masked ninja thief who is after Diancie. His partner is Greninja.
A lovely and charming villain who upholds the principles of love and true evil in order to prevent the destruction of Team Rocket's world and protect world peace.
He is trying to take over the world by stealing Pokemon, including Satoshi's Pikachu. This time, he seems to have his eye on Diancie.
Argus Steal Millis' father. He owns a large airship. He loves chocolate.
Millis Steele: Daughter of Argus. She rescues Diancie from the Rocket Gang. Her partner is Brigaron.
・Mega Absol Mega Absol is the mega evolved Pokémon of Absol.
By Mega Evolving, its energy is amplified and its fur stands on end, making it look like wings.

■ Theme songs and music

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・Ryuseigun at Dawn・Song by SCANDAL

■ Review

The Pokémon XY: Cocoon of Destruction is a new chapter in the Pokémon series and has become a beloved work by many fans. The film is set in the Kalos region and revolves around the story of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of this film.

Depth of story

"Cocoon of Destruction" has a particularly deep storyline among the Pokemon series. The background of the "Great Destruction" that occurred in the Kalos region and the existence of Yveltal, the cause of it, are at the center of the story. While Yveltal is the "Pokemon of Destruction" that takes all life, Xerneas is contrasted as the "Pokemon of Life". The conflict and harmony between these two Pokemon symbolize the theme of the movie.

Diancie's journey also depicts the preciousness of life and the importance of friendship. Diancie's journey to gain the power to create the "sacred diamond" is a story of her personal growth and deepening the bonds with her friends. These themes resonate deeply with adults as well as children, giving the Pokémon series its universal appeal.

Character Appeal

Satoshi and Pikachu's adventures have been a consistent attraction throughout the series, but in "Cocoon of Destruction," their relationships with their new companions are further developed. New characters, such as the brother-sister relationship between Citron and Eureka, and the reunion with Serena, add color to the story. Also, don't miss the exploits of Team Rocket's Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth. Their comical behavior and roles as villains add humor and tension to the film.

Of particular note are the characterizations of Xerneas and Yveltal. Xerneas is portrayed as a life-giver, and its kindness and strength are striking. Meanwhile, Yveltal is portrayed as a symbol of destruction, and its fearsomeness and beauty are contrasted. With these legendary Pokémon at the center of the story, the entire film has a sense of epic scale.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Cocoon of Destruction" are considered to be particularly beautiful among the Pokémon series. The scenery of the Kalos region and the designs of the Pokémon are carefully drawn in detail, making it highly visually appealing. In addition, the Mega Evolution scenes dynamically depict the evolution of Pokémon, drawing the audience in.

The music also adds to the film's appeal. The powerful voice of SCANDAL, who sings the theme song "Ryuuseigun at Dawn," matches the theme of the story. Shinji Miyazaki's music also has the effect of stirring emotions as the story unfolds. In particular, the music during the battle scene between Xerneas and Yveltal is both tense and moving.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Cocoon of Destruction" is a film that can be recommended not only to fans of the Pokemon series, but also to those who are watching a Pokemon movie for the first time. This film combines a deep story, attractive characters, beautiful visuals and music, allowing you to fully enjoy the world of Pokemon. In addition, the theme depicting the preciousness of life and the importance of friendship will resonate with a wide range of people, from children to adults.

This movie symbolizes the new evolution of the Pokémon series and is a must-see for Pokémon fans. We recommend you enjoy it on the big screen at the theater. It is also available on DVD and Blu-ray, so you can enjoy it at home as many times as you like. Experience the excitement and adventure of the world of Pokémon.

■ Additional Information

"Cocoon of Destruction" was released in the summer of 2014 as a Pokemon movie. At the time of its release, the Pokemon X and Y games were released simultaneously around the world, so it was a movie that many fans were eagerly awaiting. In addition, the TV anime series "Pokemon XY" also started at the same time, and the plot that linked with the movie became a hot topic.

Following the success of this film, the Pokémon series has continued to evolve. Subsequent films have introduced new legendary Pokémon and storylines, responding to fans' expectations. "Cocoon of Destruction" occupies an important position as the starting point of this series.

■ Recommendation points

- Deep story and themes: Stories that depict the preciousness of life and the importance of friendship will inspire people of all ages, from children to adults.
-Charming characters: Starting with Satoshi and Pikachu, new friends and legendary Pokémon add excitement to the story.
- Beautiful visuals: The scenery of the Kalos region and the designs of the Pokémon are carefully drawn in detail.
- Inspiring music: SCANDAL's theme song and Shinji Miyazaki's background music enhance the story.
- A new evolution of the Pokemon series: The introduction of Mega Evolution and new Pokemon gives the series a sense of evolution.

■ Related works

After enjoying "Cocoon of Destruction," be sure to check out the following related works:

- Pokémon XY series: A TV anime series depicting the adventures of Satoshi and Pikachu in the Kalos region.
- Pokémon X & Y: In this game series, you can enjoy new Pokémon adventures set in the Kalos region.
- Pokémon the Movie XY: Hoopa and the Clash of Clans: A new legendary Pokémon, Hoopa, will appear in the sequel movie.
- Pokémon the Movie XY & Z: Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna: In the sequel, the legendary Pokémon "Volcanion" and "Magiarna" will appear.

■ Summary

Pokémon XY: The Cocoon of Destruction is a wonderful new chapter in the Pokémon series, combining a deep story, charming characters, beautiful visuals and music. The theme of the preciousness of life and the importance of friendship will resonate with a wide range of audiences, from children to adults. Experience the world of Pokémon and experience the excitement and adventure.