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'''The Art of Pokémon The First Movie''' is an artbook first published by [[Shogakukan]] in Japan and then released by [[VIZ Media]] in English. It is based on the [[M01|film of the same name]] and the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.
title=The Art Of Pokémon The First Movie |
image=The-Art-of-Pokemon-the-First-Movie-cover.jpg‎ |
image_size=200px |
published=November 1999|
ISBN=0613226844 |
publisher=Viz Communications |
author=[[Takeshi Shudo]]|
series=no
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'''The Art Of Pokémon The First Movie''' is a visual novelization of the first movie.
The Art of Pokémon The First Movie consists of a narrated written adaptation of the film accompanied by full-color screen captures from the movie. There are also character biographies and a "Pokémon Data File" with information on various Pokémon and technology that appeared in the movie.


==Synopsis==
==Publications==
The book follows much of what the [[M01|movie]] contained. Each page summarizes up parts of the movie and provides imagery from those segments of the movie too.
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The section after the movie pages gives details on {{p|Mew}} saying it is incredibly elusive and has shown up to stop the battle. {{p|Mewtwo}} (which the book states on Mew's page can be thought of as Mew's child) says it was disillusioned by humans after its creation and said it would be the greatest Trainer in the word, it also said it can easily control the minds of people and it speaks telepathically. The next four pages give info on various Pokémon from the movie. {{p|Charizard}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} is said to be hot enough to melt boulders. {{p|Donphan}} is shown but it is stated that not much info is known about it at the time. The image says it attacks by {{m|Rollout|curling into a ball}}. Corey's {{p|Venusaur}} is shown using {{m|Razor Leaf|Leaf Cutter}} which can "slice through almost anything like a hot knife through butter." Corey's {{p|Vaporeon}} is stated to be able to {{m|Acid Armor|melt in water}} to make itself invisible. Neesha's {{p|Wigglytuff}} and {{p|Vileplume}} are stated to be popular among girl Trainers and that [[Erika]] of [[Celadon City]] has a Vileplume. Various other Pokémon owned by the Trainers who arrived at the island are also spoken of.
==Differences between the movie and the art book==
* [[Raymond]] is simply called Pirate Trainer and {{an|Dr. Fuji}} is called The Professor.
* The giant structure Mewtwo created on [[New Island]] is called Pokémon Palace.


The ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' segment of the book is written by [[Hideki Sonoda]]. Before having fun [[Misty's Togepi]] is crying and {{AP|Pikachu}} and company try to make it stop crying with funny faces. {{p|Squirtle}} then gets a bright idea to get the apple from the nearby tree. With help from {{p|Bulbasaur}} they get the apple down but before they can give it to Togepi, {{p|Psyduck}} eats it. Finally, Bulbasaur is able to make it fall asleep by holding it with {{m|Vine Whip}} and {{m|Sing|singing}} a lullaby. However, soon after getting Togepi to sleep, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Cubone}}, and {{p|Marill}} come along making a loud ruckus and awake Togepi. Bulbasaur and Squirtle become angered that their efforts went to waste. While Pikachu tries to calm them all down, Togepi wanders off.
==Trivia==
 
* Most of the scenes in this book, even in the English version, are from the original theatrical version, not the ''kanzenban'' edition that included scenes that were specifically reanimated for North American audiences. This is likely a result of the theatrical version's images being used in the original Japanese publication of this book, rather than an error on VIZ Media's part.
Togepi wanders onto a log and Pikachu frantically rushes over but the log has begun to move and Togepi simply finds it to be all fun and games. They both fall off into the river and Pikachu gets them back to land safely. As they come back, Squirtle and Snubbull are in a bragging contest trying to prove who is better with neither one backing down. Squirtle and Marill decide to have a race in the pool to see who is faster. Pikachu and {{p|Electrode}} announce the race beginning and the two are off into the water seeing who can swim faster. Marill not paying attention or looking up bumps into {{p|Starmie}} and Squirtle takes the lead before wondering what has happened and sees it has swam onto a {{p|Goldeen}} who is going in the opposite direction. Moments later Marill is back on course and wins. Marill and its friends are happy about the victory.


None of Pikachu's efforts to make the Pokémon befriend one another work. Raichu in happiness accidentally shoots a bit of electricity towards Togepi. Pikachu gets in the way taking the hit and suddenly becomes angered.  They both become reckless seeing who is faster not caring about what havoc they cause around other Pokémon racing all around the camp. However, on the mountain Charizard is taking a nap when suddenly Raichu and Pikachu step on his tail, in anger he chases after them knocking them off the road and onto a sleeping {{p|Snorlax}} who they bounce off of. Just as they think they are safe, Snorlax rolls over on top of them.
===Errors===
 
* {{p|Marill}} is erroneously stated to be a "Balloon" instead of "Aqua Mouse" Pokémon.
After struggling Pikachu and Raichu get out from under Snorlax. Charizard while being cocky flies by and ends up getting his head stuck in a pipe.  Despite all his effort, Charizard can't get free of the pipe. {{MTR}} says it's too noisy and checks to see the noise only for the flame from Charizard to scorch his face. Tears form in his eyes and he suddenly feels a rope around his leg. All the Pokémon try hard to get his head free but they still get him free of the pipe. Snubbull and friends laugh though finding it hilarious that Charizard can't get out and that all the Pokémon falling as they try to help is also funny. Pikachu asks them for help and after a bit of thought lend a hand and even the loner Cubone joins in in helping get Charizard free. After much effort Charizard's head pops out and all the Pokémon cheer in excitement.
* Marill's name is misspelled as "Marril" throughout the book, which was common in North American media before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. On page 59, it is further misspelled as "Merril".
 
* [[Misty's Togetic|Togepi's]] [[gender]] is stated as male.
After Charizard is freed all the Pokémon help clean up the mess and are all friends in no time at all as the fun fixing up the mess they made and finally get around to having fun. As the sun sets all the Pokémon watch it. Pikachu remembers to enjoy each day as it will never come again and that the next year's summer vacation will be different from this year's. Remembering that {{Ash}} said something like that. Pikachu and Snubbull shake hands cementing their friendship agreeing to see each other again one day somewhere. All the Pokémon leave going back to their Trainers.
* {{p|Snubbull}}'s name is misspelled as "Snubble".
 
==Trivia==
* [[Raymond]] is simply called Pirate Trainer and [[Dr. Fuji]] is called The Professor.
* The giant structure Mewtwo created on [[New Island]] is called Pokémon Palace.
* Mew is accidentally shown to be a '''New Specie''' instead of ''New Species'' Pokémon.
* Marill is erroneously stated to be a '''Balloon''' instead of ''Aqua Mouse'' Pokémon.
** Page 59 misspells Marill as ''Merril''.
* Togepi's gender is stated as Male.
* Snubbull's name is misspelled as ''Snubble''.
* On page 50, {{p|Horsea}}'s eyes are completely red.
* On page 50, {{p|Horsea}}'s eyes are completely red.


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The Art of Pokémon The First Movie is an artbook first published by Shogakukan in Japan and then released by VIZ Media in English. It is based on the film of the same name and the Pikachu short Pikachu's Vacation.

The Art of Pokémon The First Movie consists of a narrated written adaptation of the film accompanied by full-color screen captures from the movie. There are also character biographies and a "Pokémon Data File" with information on various Pokémon and technology that appeared in the movie.

Publications

Edition Country Company Date ISBN
First Edition by Shogakukan First
Edition
Japan Shogakukan Unknown ISBN Unknown
First Edition by VIZ Media First
Edition
US/Canada VIZ Media December 10, 1999 ISBN 1569314276
None.png First
Edition
France Glénat January 16, 2002 ISBN 2723436667

Differences between the movie and the art book

  • Raymond is simply called Pirate Trainer and Dr. Fuji is called The Professor.
  • The giant structure Mewtwo created on New Island is called Pokémon Palace.

Trivia

  • Most of the scenes in this book, even in the English version, are from the original theatrical version, not the kanzenban edition that included scenes that were specifically reanimated for North American audiences. This is likely a result of the theatrical version's images being used in the original Japanese publication of this book, rather than an error on VIZ Media's part.

Errors

  • Marill is erroneously stated to be a "Balloon" instead of "Aqua Mouse" Pokémon.
  • Marill's name is misspelled as "Marril" throughout the book, which was common in North American media before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver. On page 59, it is further misspelled as "Merril".
  • Togepi's gender is stated as male.
  • Snubbull's name is misspelled as "Snubble".
  • On page 50, Horsea's eyes are completely red.


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Team Rocket Blasts Off!Charizard, Go!Splashdown in Cerulean CityReturn of the Squirtle Squad
Orange Islands: Journey to the Orange IslandsSecret of the Pink PokémonThe Four-Star ChallengeScyther, Heart of a Champion
Race to DangerTalent ShowdownPsyduck Ducks OutThundershock in Pummelo Stadium
The Johto Journeys: Go West, Young AshAsh Ketchum, Pokémon DetectivePrepare for TroubleBattle for the Zephyr Badge
The Chikorita ChallengeAll Fired UpAsh to the RescueSecrets of the GS BallPrize Pokémon
Teaming Up With TotodileTough EnoughWinner Takes All
Advanced Generation: Haunted!Phantom UnmaskedTeam Rocket TruceCelebi RescueGrovyle TroubleDeoxys in Danger
Diamond & Pearl: Pokémon AcademyThe Lost RioluCoal Badge BattleWorld of Sinnoh
Movies: The Art of Pokémon The First MovieThe Art of Pokémon the Movie 2000The Art of Pokémon the Movie 3: Spell of the Unown
Mewtwo Strikes BackMewtwo ReturnsPokémon the Movie 2000Pokémon the Movie 3Pokémon 4Ever
Destiny DeoxysLucario and the Mystery of MewPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaThe Rise of Darkrai
Pikachu's VacationPikachu's Rescue AdventurePikachu and Pichu


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