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'''Pokémon the Movie 2000''' 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 plotlines of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' using screenshots from both films. The book credits [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Takeshi Shudō]] as the authors.


[[File:Pkmn2000book.png|thumb|right|English cover]]
Like the {{OBP|Pokémon the First Movie|graphic novel}} graphic novel, ''Pokémon the Movie 2000'' was originally published in Japan as simply one bound volume. For the North American release, it was split up into five monthly issues: four for ''The Power of One'' and one for ''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure''. After the release of the monthly issues, the story was rereleased as one bound volume.


'''Pokémon the Movie 2000''' is a children's cartoon book published by [[Shōgakukan]] in Japan and [[Viz Media]] in North America. It is a manga-style book (called "Ani-Manga" by Viz) which retells the plotlines of [[The Power of One]] and [[Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]] using screenshots from both films. The book credits [[Hideki Sonoda]] as the author.
The ''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure'' chapter was later reprinted in the [[All That Pikachu!]] graphic novel.
 
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==Synopsis==
The contents of this book are adapted from the [[M02|film of the same name]] and the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
===Chapters===
* Prologue
* Chapter 1: Shamouti Island
* Chapter 2: The Legend Begins
* Chapter 3: Escape!
* Chapter 4: The Titan of the Sea
* Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
 
== Characters ==
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{Tracey}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
 
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Lugia}} 
* {{p|Slowking}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
 
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{{stub}}
{{Project Merchandise notice|book}}
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[[Category:Ani-Manga]]

Revision as of 13:04, 21 December 2012

This article is about the Ani-Manga. For the manga adaptation of The Power of One, see Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth (manga).

Pokémon the Movie 2000 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 plotlines of The Power of One and Pikachu's Rescue Adventure using screenshots from both films. The book credits Hideki Sonoda and Takeshi Shudō as the authors.

Like the Pokémon the First Movie graphic novel, Pokémon the Movie 2000 was originally published in Japan as simply one bound volume. For the North American release, it was split up into five monthly issues: four for The Power of One and one for Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. After the release of the monthly issues, the story was rereleased as one bound volume.

The Pikachu's Rescue Adventure chapter was later reprinted in the All That Pikachu! graphic novel.

Publications

Edition Country Company Date ISBN
First Edition by Shogakukan First
Edition 		Japan Shogakukan August 1999 ISBN 4092800401
First Edition by VIZ Media First
Edition 		US/Canada VIZ Media March 2001 ISBN 1569315728

Synopsis

The contents of this book are adapted from the film of the same name and the Pikachu short Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

Chapters

  • Prologue
  • Chapter 1: Shamouti Island
  • Chapter 2: The Legend Begins
  • Chapter 3: Escape!
  • Chapter 4: The Titan of the Sea
  • Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Characters

Pokémon


Pokémon Ani-Manga books
Pokémon TV Animation Comic - I Choose You! • Pokémon the First Movie • Pokémon the Movie 2000
Giratina and the Sky Warrior • All That Pikachu! • Pikachu's Short Stories
Japan only: Pocket Monsters Film Comic • Emperor of the Crystal Tower • Celebi: a Timeless Encounter
Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios • Arceus and the Jewel of Life


Project Merchandise logo.png This book article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise.
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