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(Pokémon, I'll get you!)

Whether in fires, in the water, in the grass, in the forests,

In the ground, in the clouds, in that girl's skirt, (KYAA~~~!!)

It's very, very, very, very tricky, but

I'm sure I'll get you!

Pokémon, I'll get you!

Pallet Town, farewell, bye-bye,

I'm going on a journey with this guy (Pikachu~)

We'll win every time with skills we've trained,

Make new friends, and head off to the next town. (We're waiting)

That things will always go well

Is never guaranteed (That's right),

But, forever and always, I live life to the fullest,

When these guys are with me.

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master,

I want to be, I have to be,

I know I'll be one!

With the Pokémon League in sight...

...in order to train, the three kids traveled to a lakeside campsite.

This is the story of Satoshi and his friends.

Pokémon: The Movie!

Okay! When I say camping, you say...

Let's make curry!

You're supposed to say "training," dude.

Oops, sorry about that.

You really are hopeless.

Are you guys also Pokémon Trainers?

I am called Takeshi.

I am currently training to be a Pokémon breeder.

Nice to meet you, fair lady.

Yeah, fine, let's go make curry over there.

Cut it out, Kasumi!

I'm Katsuko.

I may not look it, but I'm a Pokémon Trainer.

Instead of a formal greeting, how about a battle?

Take that!

Raichu, eh?

No complaints about our adversary.

Go!

Surprise attack successful!

Having a cool entrance scene is always a plus!

Which means...

What do you think you're doing to my Rai?!

Rai! Thunderbolt!

And next, the Mega Kick!

Cut, cut!

That was very nice, people.

But your mark is right here.

And then the camera moves with this crane, zooming in steadily.

Then the battle begins with an extreme close-up!

I'm a genius.

Who the hell are you supposed to be?!

Whatever you ask about me...

It is the world's loss to answer?

To protect the world's film sets...

To protect the world's film culture...

With wide-screen dreams in his sights, he is a super film director!

The Southern Division...

...of the Film Grand Prix was won not once, but twice by myself!

White!

Red!

A spot on the judging panel for the Kohaku Utagassen... shall be mine! [Popular annual New Years Eve televised concert/competition.]

Have you heard of him?

Nope, I sure haven't.

And that's exactly why I hate kids!

But I have heard of you!

Your film "Sando no Meshi" ("Thrice Daily Meals") greatly inspired me in learning to cook breakfast!

Ah, I saw that, too! It was really moving!

So even youngsters like yourselves can appreciate the subtle artistry in that film?

Thank you so much!

And? What's a snazzy film director like you doing here?

Actually, I was just scouting for the talent to star in my next film.

Oh, now I see. You should have mentioned that sooner, sir.

I am a true actress. No matter which angle you shoot me from, my hairstyle is flawless.

Oh, you've got the wrong idea.

The talent I'm searching for is Pokémon talent.

So your film, could it be...?

Yes. I'm going to make the perfect Pokémon romance.

Now, let me introduce you!

The heroine of my film,

Wigglytuff!

This girl, eh?

Heroine? With a stupid face like that?!

What's the big idea?

She's a huge idol, starring in commercials and TV dramas.

She's a bit different from the rest.

And what great fur. I wouldn't expect anything less from such a first rate star.

What a diva.

What a bitch...

Look who's talking.

What do you mean?

Thanks to you, my star teleported herself away.

And I wanted to choose her costar from the Pokémon here.

Anyone who appears in my film will most definitely become a star!

I don't think you're ready for this sort of thing yet.

Go for it, Pikachu!

Okay! A star must know no fear!

I'm not gonna give up without a fight, either!

Let's go, Psyduck!

I should have known that would happen...

A good actor brings themself into the role. First, let's have a dancing contest!

Go! Listen to the rhythm and dance! Dance!

Wh-What should I do? Like nya? Like nya? Like nya?

What're you standing around for?! Just make something up and dance!

Stomp along the floor at least!

Very nice, very nice.

The names I call have passed this round.

Pikachu and Raichu.

All right!

Arbok. Weezing.

We did it!

Psyduck and Vulpix!

All right!

And last, but not least...

Oh dear, nya. Oh no, nya. Oh, nya, nya...

The last one...

Meowth! You!

I'm so happy! So happy, nya, nya, nya!

Get off me...

The second round is singing.

Just leave the singing to me!

Wigglytuff!

At such a crucial moment!

Wha...?

Wh-What happened here?!

Eh..wha...huh..?

Well then, let's get back on track.

The final round will be determined by who looks best side by side with Wigglytuff.

This time for sure it's gonna be me, right?

Oh crap....

Of all I've seen, that's a very impressive Double Slap.

Super effective...

Don't just stand there! Look really cool with Wigglytuff! Arbok!

You too, Weezing!

Arbok!

Weezing!

Okay! Meowth, Arbok and Weezing are eliminated!

You'll be sorry! If we can't win this audition, then no one will!

Trash the place, Arbok! Weezing!

Where did Arbok go?

Now that you mention it, I don't see Weezing either.

I guess they took it pretty hard...

This isn't over yet!

H-Hey! Don't run away!

Keep your chin up!

Hey! Don't leave me behind!

Don't cry!

Don't sigh!

Well, let's move on.

That's a nice idea and all...

But it'll be tough to follow that awkward moment.

Jeez, if only he didn't space out so much.

Okay!

Since you're the only one who didn't run away, you get the part!

Who is it?

Wigglytuff

You did it!

Maybe the two of us will be stars now!

Psyduck is the movie's leading man?

I guess stranger things have happened...

Well then, shall we begin filming at once?

Mr. Director, what kind of film is this going to be?

Do you really want to know?

Y-Yes, sir.

Prepare yourselves for a roller coaster ride!

This film is going to be a turn-of-the-century romance!

Ever since the day Wigglytuff and Psyduck met,

they fell into passionate love.

But unfortunately, their love was not destined to be.

They each belonged to one of two different Pokémon groups, who had been feuding for years!

"Oh, please stop the pointless fighting!"

"She's right! Let's all be friends!"

However, then this happens!

Some unknown Pokémon shoots an arrow at Wigglytuff!

Watch out!

Psyduck leaps in front of Wigglytuff and is struck with the arrow in her place.

Psyduck falls to the ground!

He takes his last breath in Wigglytuff's arms.

Deeply moved by their love,

the Pokémon groups end their feud.

What a beautiful tragedy!

I just know it's going to be a big hit!

Is it just me, or does that story seem really familia—

It's so moving! It's so beautiful!

It moved me to tears, too, dude!

Please allow me to assist you!

Me too! I wanna help!

Me too!

Very well. I'm counting on you.

For real?

All right!

I'm so glad I came to this campsite!

Me too!

Okay! Let's start with the first scene.

Have your fun while you can.

We'll show you who the real stars are.

Arbok!

Weezing!

What the hell are you guys doing?!

They all thought they were pretty good-looking...

...but since Wigglytuff rejected them, they haven't been able to bounce back.

You can't mope around like that forever.

Yes. Stand up!

The road to stardom is long and narrow!

And it is also difficult!

So what if you fail once or twice? Everyone does.

Use today's failure to lead to tomorrow's success.

That will lead you along your path!

Come! Let us all strive to become the stars of tomorrow!

How romantic...

And now, the final scene!

We're already almost done?

We're going to run one long, continuous shot of the two feuding Pokémon groups.

Since we're doing this in one take, to preserve precious film...

Don't mess up!

Okay! Make it real!

Glare at each other; claw at each other!

Yes, yes, hold it right there.

Switch on the lights!

Roll camera!

And...

Action!

Cue the wind!

Pidgeotto, give us some wind!

Good! Now the rain!

Staryu! Give us a downpour!

And now the thunder and lightning...

Pikachu!

Raichu!

Thunder!

Great!

Okay, now the battle! Go!

All right, and now the climax of the scene!

You two ready?

What's this? I didn't ask for smoke...

What is this? What's going on?

Whatever it is you ask us about...

it is the world's pity to answer you!

To prevent the world's destruction.

To protect the world's peace.

Fulfilling the evils of love and truth.

The lovely, charmy villains.

Musashi!

Kojirō!

The Rocket Gang duo soars through the galaxy!

A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!

Nya-t's about right!

Rocket Gang, I won't let you interfere with the shoot!

Hey, guys! Get them!

Hey! Hey!

We're on the same team!

That hurts!

What should we do about this?

The show must go on! Let's roll with it!

Let me join in!

Mr. Director!

Don't lose, Pikachu!

I'm Satoshi from Pallet Town. I'm ten years old.

My dream is to become the number one Pokémon Trainer in the wor—

I'm a pretty tomboy mermaid who can control water.

The prettiest girl in the world, Kasumi!

And as for myself...

I think this is my best side.

What happened?

Always wait for the best opportunity to make your entrance in the scene!

Pikachu!

Vulpix!

Psyduck!

Why are you the only one not up there?!

As usual, the last ones left standing in the end are the bad guys.

That is because true evil is more powerful than true justice.

Hey, Rocket Gang! Get everyone down from there!

Hey, Psyduck! You're the only one free, so pull yourself together!

Psyduck, I don't care what you do, just do something! And fast!

What are you doing?!

Now is no time for hysterics!

Psyduck!

Psyduck!

Wh-What's happening?

He did it! That's Psyduck's power!

Could this be...

Could this be...

What always happens to us?

This feels bad!

All right!

Psyduck?

Are you okay, Psyduck?

Okay! Guys, let's all...

Go!

Cut!

Very good! I got an excellent cut!

I knew it. I'm a genius.

So I guess we never got around to training after all.

But we've got a great story to tell.

And we made some like-minded friends, too.

Let's try to have a good battle in the Pokémon League.

But, just so you know, I won't go easy on you.

Right, same here!

How nice, how nice!

Boys and girls reach for their dreams of the Pokémon League and find friendship with each other.

Shall I make a special documentary film about that?

And when the time comes, would you consider me to star in it?

Me too!

Just leave it to me.

Films are dreams. Everyone's dreams!

Okay! Let's do it!

Discussing dreams with one's friends is a beautiful thing.

However, just when will Satoshi and the others finally get some training time in?

Don't do it. Don't move.

Yeah, I get it.

Can this really be happening?

How about this nail-biting cliffhanger?

Can't he make a movie of this?!

Since I said goodbye to Pallet town

I guess a bit of time has passed

As with the number of scrapes, cuts, and friends I've got

They all give me a sense of pride

A while ago, because they were so popular

I ran out to buy these sneakers

And now, anywhere else in the world

They can't even be found

They're the best pair of worn out shoes!

Before you know it, Type: Wild!

Little by little, Type: Wild!

More and more, Type: Wild!

I will become strong, Type: Wild!

And someday I will say:

"Hello, my dream."

Professor Ōkido's Pokémon Lecture

Well, today's Pokémon is...

Pi-Pikachu!

We're talking about #048.

Correct. It's Venonat.

When thrown at an enemy, Venonat can be quite frightening.

It's very good at deflecting various attacks thrown at it.

And look at its big eyes!

They work like radar to see far into the dark where enemies might be hiding!

Oh, looks like Venonat has already detected something.

Where are you going, Venonat?

Is that what it was?! You could have warned me!

Now for a poem.

Venonat was...

...walking late at night and said...

...good evening.

Everyone, you must get Pokémon as well!

I'm Meowth!

Why do all of you want to know how I learned to speak human language?

I'm sure you'd like to know!

Well then, I'll tell you something special...

Next on Pocket Monsters:

"Meowth's A-I-U-E-O"

Everyone, get Pokémon, nya!

Meowth's A-I-U-E-O