Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.
Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.
The film focuses on universal themes of friendship, self-control, and responsibility in managing immense power. Its narrative is apolitical, avoiding explicit promotion of any specific progressive or conservative ideology.
The film features a diverse cast consistent with its anime origins, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an adventure involving powerful Pokémon, with no explicit critique of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on adventure, friendship, and Pokémon battles, without incorporating elements related to queer identity.
The film's action sequences primarily involve Pokémon battles, where human trainers command their Pokémon. Female human characters, such as Serena and Bonnie, do not engage in direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are supportive, focusing on strategy and commanding their Pokémon.
The film features established Pokémon characters and human trainers whose genders remain consistent with their prior portrayals. No characters originally established as one gender are depicted as another.
This animated film features established Pokémon characters who maintain their consistent visual depictions from the anime series. There are no instances of characters originally established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
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