: Distributed by Warner Bros. , the English version featured a soundtrack with artists like Donna Summer and Weird Al Yankovic.
: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000.
The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock as they travel to Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago. GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...
: The primary antagonist whose desire for a "complete collection" threatens the world's natural order. Production and Release
: In theaters, the movie was preceded by a Pikachu short titled Pikachu's Rescue Adventure . : Distributed by Warner Bros
The Japanese title Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Maboroshi no Pokemon Rugia Bakutan (劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕) refers to the 1999 animated feature known in English as . Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney, it is the second theatrical film in the Pokémon franchise. Plot and Setting
: A local girl who guides Ash and plays a central role in the festival's musical ritual. The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock
: Ash is chosen as the "Chosen One" during a local festival and must retrieve three elemental glass orbs from Fire, Ice, and Lightning islands.