The story begins with a familiar scene: Ash Ketchum oversleeps on his 10th birthday and is left with a stubborn, disobedient Pikachu as his starter. After a life-threatening encounter with a flock of Spearow, the two form a deep bond and witness the Legendary Pokémon flying overhead. Unlike the original series, Ho-Oh drops a Rainbow Wing , setting Ash on a quest to Mount Tensei to meet the legendary bird again. Key Characters and Pokémon
A young researcher accompanied by Lucario who aims to study legendary Pokémon.
Pokémon from later generations (up to Gen 7), such as Lycanroc and Incineroar, appear in this Kanto-based story. 7PokГ©mon the Movie: I Choose You!
The primary rival and original trainer of Ash’s Charmander; he believes only power matters in Pokémon training.
In this alternate continuity, classic companions Brock and Misty are replaced by new friends, though they make brief cameos in the end credits. The story begins with a familiar scene: Ash
While Ash only saw Ho-Oh in the first episode of the original series, it is the central focus of this movie's plot.
In a controversial climactic scene, Pikachu communicates with Ash in human speech during a vision. Reception and Box Office Key Characters and Pokémon A young researcher accompanied
A Mythical Pokémon that follows Ash from the shadows, acting as a "Guide to the Rainbow Hero". Significant Differences from the Original Anime