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'''Pokémon the First Movie''' is a graphic novel published by [[VIZ Media]] in North America and [[Shogakukan]] in Japan. It is a manga-style book (called "Animation Comics" by VIZ at the time of publication, now branded as "Ani-Manga") which retells the plot of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' using screenshots from the film. [[ | '''Pokémon the First Movie''' is a graphic novel published by [[VIZ Media]] in North America and [[Shogakukan]] in Japan. It is a manga-style book (called "Animation Comics" by VIZ at the time of publication, now branded as "Ani-Manga") which retells the plot of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' using screenshots from the film. [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] are credited as the authors. | ||
In Japan, the comic was simply published as one bound volume. For the North American release, it was split up into five monthly issues, which were later rereleased in a bound volume. The first four issues tell the story of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', while the fifth tells the story of ''Pikachu's Vacation''. | In Japan, the comic was simply published as one bound volume. For the North American release, it was split up into five monthly issues, which were later rereleased in a bound volume. The first four issues tell the story of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', while the fifth tells the story of ''Pikachu's Vacation''. | ||
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===Chapters=== | ===Chapters=== | ||
* Prologue | * Prologue (Japanese: '''プロローグ''' ''Prologue'') | ||
* Chapter 1: To The Island of Storms | * Chapter 1: To The Island of Storms (Japanese: '''第１章： 嵐の島へ''' ''Chapter 1: To the Stormy Island'') | ||
* Chapter 2: The Ultimate Trainer | * Chapter 2: The Ultimate Trainer (Japanese: '''第２章： 最強のトレーナー''' ''Chapter 2: The Strongest Trainer'') | ||
* Chapter 3: The Ultimate Poké Ball | * Chapter 3: The Ultimate Poké Ball (Japanese: '''第３章： 黒いモンスターボール''' ''Chapter 3: The Black Poké Balls'') | ||
* Chapter 4: Mew vs. Mewtwo | * Chapter 4: Mew vs. Mewtwo (Japanese: '''第４章： ミュウVSミュウツー''' ''Chapter 4: Mew vs. Mewtwo'') | ||
* Pikachu's Vacation | * Pikachu's Vacation (Japanese: '''ピカチュウのなつやすみ''' ''Pikachu's Summer Vacation'') | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:07, 24 December 2020
- This article is about the Ani-Manga. For the manga by Toshihiro Ono, see Mewtwo Strikes Back! (manga).
Pokémon the First Movie is a graphic novel published by VIZ Media in North America and Shogakukan in Japan. It is a manga-style book (called "Animation Comics" by VIZ at the time of publication, now branded as "Ani-Manga") which retells the plot of Mewtwo Strikes Back and Pikachu's Vacation using screenshots from the film. Satoshi Tajiri and Tsunekazu Ishihara are credited as the authors.
In Japan, the comic was simply published as one bound volume. For the North American release, it was split up into five monthly issues, which were later rereleased in a bound volume. The first four issues tell the story of Mewtwo Strikes Back, while the fifth tells the story of Pikachu's Vacation.
The Pikachu's Vacation comic would later be republished in the All That Pikachu! Ani-Manga.
Publications
| Edition | Country | Company | Date | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First Edition |
Japan | Shogakukan | October 1998 | ISBN 4091494218 |
|
First Edition |
US/Canada | VIZ Media | July 21, 2000 | ISBN 1569315051 |
|
First Edition |
Mainland China | Jilin Publishing Group | January 1, 2008 | ISBN 9787538625301 |
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|
First Edition |
Hong Kong | Ching Win Publishing Group | March 1, 2000 | ISBN 9628712284 |
|
First Edition |
South Korea | Daewon C.I. | January 20, 2001 | ISBN 9788952816146 |
|
|
First Edition |
Taiwan | Ching Win Publishing Group | March 2000 | ISBN 9789575954666 |
Synopsis
This book follows the plot of the film of the same name and the Pikachu short Pikachu's Vacation.
Chapters
- Prologue (Japanese: プロローグ Prologue)
- Chapter 1: To The Island of Storms (Japanese: 第１章： 嵐の島へ Chapter 1: To the Stormy Island)
- Chapter 2: The Ultimate Trainer (Japanese: 第２章： 最強のトレーナー Chapter 2: The Strongest Trainer)
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Poké Ball (Japanese: 第３章： 黒いモンスターボール Chapter 3: The Black Poké Balls)
- Chapter 4: Mew vs. Mewtwo (Japanese: 第４章： ミュウVSミュウツー Chapter 4: Mew vs. Mewtwo)
- Pikachu's Vacation (Japanese: ピカチュウのなつやすみ Pikachu's Summer Vacation)
Gallery
VIZ Media issue #1 cover artwork
VIZ Media issue #5 cover artwork
Trivia
- Raymond is simply named "Pirate Trainer" in this book.
Errors
- On one page in the fourth chapter, Brock and Misty's lines are switched, and thus inconsistent with the movie's dialogue.
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