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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 [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] as the authors.


{{BookInfobox|
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.
title=Pokémon the Movie 2000|
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ISBN=1569315728 |
publisher=[[VIZ Media]]|
author=[[Hideki Sonoda]], [[Takeshi Shudō]]|
published=March 2001 |
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'''Pokémon the Movie 2000''' is a comic book published by [[VIZ Media]] in North America and [[Shōgakukan]] in Japan. It is a manga-style book (called "Ani-Manga" by Viz) which retells the plotlines of ''[[M02|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.
The ''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure'' chapter was later reprinted in the [[All That Pikachu!]] graphic novel.


* First published in Japan by Shōgakukan: August 1999
==Publications==
** ISBN 4092800401
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* First published in North America by VIZ Media: March 2001
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** ISBN 1569315728
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{{publications|cover=|edition=First|country={{color2|000|Pokémon in Greater China|Mainland China}}|company=Jilin Publishing Group|date=January 1, 2008|ISBN=9787538625301}}
{{publications|cover=|edition=First|country={{color2|000|Pokémon in Greater China|Hong Kong}}|company=Ching Win Publishing Group|date=February 28, 2001|ISBN=9628712926}}
{{publications|cover=M02 Ani-Manga KO.png|edition=First|country={{color2|000|Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea}}|company=Daewon C.I.|date=August 28, 2001|ISBN=9788952828972}}
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==Chapters==
==Synopsis==
# THE POWER OF ONE - Prologue
The contents of this book are adapted from the [[M02|film of the same name]] and the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
# Shamouti Island
# The Legend Begins
# Escape!
# The Titan of the Sea
# The Power of One Pokédex
# PIKACHU'S RESCUE ADVENTURE
# Pikachu's Pokédex


==Blurb==
===Chapters===
<ab>''Ash, Misty, and Pikachu are back in the official comic adaptation of the animated feature film! In the second theatrical Pokémon adventure, nature hangs in the balance as Ash and Misty must stop a villain from capturing the three Legendary Birds. Then, Pikachu meets new friends and sees wonderful sights when it explores the branches of a giant tree!
* Prologue
* Chapter 1: Shamouti Island
* Chapter 2: The Legend Begins
* Chapter 3: Escape!
* Chapter 4: The Titan of the Sea
* Pikachu's Rescue Adventure


Including:
== Characters ==
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{Tracey}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}


* '''Character Info:''' Descriptions of Ash, Misty, Tracey, Team Rocket, and more!
===Pokémon===
* '''Movie Pokédex:''' Including Pokémon from the Gold & Silver games!
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* '''The Power of One:''' In the balmy Shamouti Islands, the collector Lawrence III is searching for the rarest Pokémon of all... Lugia! But to disturb Lugia and the three legendary bird Pokémon could spell the end of life on the planet! There is a prophecy that, at this time, one Pokémon trainer will arise up to save Earth from destruction. Could that trainer be...Ash?!
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* '''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure:''' While the Pokémon enjoy a summer nap, Togepi rolls down a hole in the ground and into a fabulous green world - a tree as big as a mountain! It's up to Pikachu and friends to rescue Togepi! But what strange Pokémon will they meet on the way?''</ab>
* {{p|Lugia}} 
* {{p|Slowking}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}


==Trivia==
{{Ani-Manga}}
* The ''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure'' and ''Pikachu's Pokédex'' chapters were reprinted in the ''[[All That Pikachu!]]'' comic book.
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 8 March 2017

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 Satoshi Tajiri and Tsunekazu Ishihara 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 7, 2001 ISBN 1569315728
None.png First
Edition
Mainland China Jilin Publishing Group January 1, 2008 ISBN 9787538625301
None.png First
Edition
Hong Kong Ching Win Publishing Group February 28, 2001 ISBN 9628712926
First Edition by Daewon C.I. First
Edition
South Korea Daewon C.I. August 28, 2001 ISBN 9788952828972
None.png First
Edition
Taiwan Ching Win Publishing Group February 2001 ISBN 9789575957261

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 MoviePokémon the Movie 2000
Giratina and the Sky WarriorAll That Pikachu!Pikachu's Short Stories
Japan only: Pocket Monsters Film ComicEmperor of the Crystal TowerCelebi: a Timeless Encounter
Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and LatiosArceus and the Jewel of Life


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