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'''Lights! Camera! Pika!''' '''/''' '''How to Make a Pikachu Movie: Ready...Action!''' '''/''' '''Lightning Fast! Brave and Strong! Super-Pikachu!''' '''/''' '''The Very Best of Super-Pikachu's Back-Slapping Bloopers!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウはスター！？ 映画デビュー！！・How to ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー！よーい！アクション！！・迅雷のヒーロー！スーパーピカチュウ！！・ピカチュウのドキドキNG大賞''' ''Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!!'' / ''How to Pikachu The Movie! OK! Action!!'' / ''The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!'' / ''Pikachu's Shocking Bloopers'') is the 78th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 877th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 18, 2015 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY077]], in Canada on November 14, 2015 alongside ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', and in the United States on November 21, 2015.
'''Lights! Camera! Pika!''' '''/''' '''How to Make a Pikachu Movie: Ready...Action!''' '''/''' '''Lightning Fast! Brave and Strong! Super-Pikachu!''' '''/''' '''The Very Best of Super-Pikachu's Back-Slapping Bloopers!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウはスター！？ 映画デビュー！！・How to ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー！よーい！アクション！！・迅雷のヒーロー！スーパーピカチュウ！！・ピカチュウのドキドキNG大賞''' ''Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!!'' / ''How to Pikachu The Movie! OK! Action!!'' / ''The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!'' / ''Pikachu's Shocking Bloopers'') is the 78th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 877th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 18, 2015 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY077]], in Canada on November 14, 2015 alongside ''[[SS034|Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', and in the United States on November 21, 2015.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
A Pikachu wearing a wrestler costume laughs, for he kidnapped two Pikachu wearing a farmer and a performer suit. The hero Pikachu decides to face him, but Ash encourages Pikachu not to give up. However, a man cuts the act and has a woman puff up Pikachu's face.
[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]] and its gang have captured [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Belle]] and [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]]. [[Ash's Pikachu]], dressed up as a superhero, is facing the gang. {{Ash}}, out of screen, then shouts to Pikachu to not give up. {{an|Serena}} quickly hushes Ash to stay quiet, but it is already too late, and the voice of [[Frank|another man]] cuts the scene.
 
;Lights! Camera! Pika!
As the heroes walk through a forest, they find a place, where many Pikachu dance in circles. The heroes are fascinated, seeing so many Pikachu in one place. Ash and Pikachu run to meet with the others. Ash's Pikachu meets the other Pikachu, but is observed by a man, who likes Pikachu's movements, body shape and likability from other Pikachu, thinking that Pikachu has potential to become a movie star. The man, the director, cuts the act and approaches the heroes, offering them to have Ash's Pikachu as the main actor in his movie. Ash is surprised to hear that, while the man hugs Ash's Pikachu, asking if he wants to be the star of his movie. Ash's Pikachu is hugged too much and electrocutes the director, who experienced Pikachu is also powerful. The director takes them to his "Pikachu Manor" and introduces himself as Frank, the greatest Pikachu lover in the world.
 
The heroes introduce themselves to Frank and his granddaughter and assistant, Jean. Frank is glad the heroes have accepted his proposal to let Pikachu become the main actor, but the heroes also want to help out in making the movie. Frank introduces the Pop Star, Rock Star, Ph. D, Libre and Belle-costumed Pikachu. The heroes are amazed by these cosplay Pikachu, thinking them as quite cute in these costumes. Frank encourages everyone to do their best to finish this movie. Frank shows them the script, containing the storyline. However, Clemont is surprised the script is only three pages long. Frank admits he hasn't completed the script, for he has a clear image in his head how the movie will look, along with his love for Pikachu. Bonnie finds the director amazing for such dedication.
 
Clemont's eyeglasses shine, for he intends to finish the script. The cosplay Pikachu are glad Clemont will work on the script and thank him. Frank gives Clemont the story in short: in Pikachu land, the Pikachu were celebrating the festival, but were attacked by Libre Pikachu. Ph. D and Rock Star Pikachu try to fight, but are overpowered by the Masked Pikachu. However, the hero Pikachu appears and defeats the Libre Pikachu. Clemont suggests adding that the hero Pikachu loses for some excitement. Frank likes the idea and Clemont continues writing, making Bonnie asleep. On a balcony, Jean thanks Serena and Ash for helping Frank in the movie. Jean explains Frank grew up and was accompanied by Pikachu. Jean wants to help her grandfather fulfill this wish. Serena remarks Jean loves her grandfather if she is doing this, while Ash is determined to make this movie a success.
 
;How to Make a Pikachu Movie<nowiki>:</nowiki> Ready...Action!
On a cliff, Clemont and Jean prepare the gear, while Frank's Heliolisk, Magnemite and Swiflix use Flash to illuminate the scene and Frank's Weezing uses Clear Smog for the smoke. Bonnie wonders if it is okay to set the movie in this area, but Frank clarifies he has the blue screens around to change the setting, making it more dramatic and dynamic. Ash and Serena are also prepared, so Frank issues the order "Action!" Belle and Pop Star Pikachu are captured by Libre and ninja Pikachu. The hero Pikachu stands on the top of the rock. To increase drama, the other Pikachu and Dedenne release electricity, even accidentally electrocuting Ash. Weezing emits more gas, while Gurdurr extends the microphone. Serena also documents this making of the movie. Hawlucha puts on his Pikachu disguise, as he serves as a stuntman. The hero Pikachu is attacked and jumps down. Serena's Braixen uses Flamethrower and Frank's Torkoal uses Smokescreen, providing a dangerous effect. The hero Pikachu rushes in to the area, thus ending the scene.


Serena documents the crew's lunch break. Frank admires Ash's Pikachu, seeing he has been well-raised. Ash and Pikachu blush, while Serena asks Frank why does he love Pikachu so much. Frank replies he loves Pikachu because they were with him at all times - when he was sick, on a journey, achieved happiness in wedding or even the dark funeral. Pikachu gave Frank many smiles, which Frank hopes to share it with many children through movies. Ash has hope this will be a good movie. Afterwards, they shoot a scene where the hero Pikachu flies up. Frank is pleased by the scene, while Ash's Pikachu, on the strings, is pulled back by Gurdurr. Frank replies he has to do the final edits and the movie is complete. After the voice actors lend their voices for the movie (including Ash, Serena and Bonnie), Frank shows the filmstrip; the movie is complete.
Earlier, Ash and {{ashfr}} are walking through a forest, observing a town full of {{p|Pikachu}} dancing in a circle. Ash, Pikachu, and the others decide to check out what it is all about. Ash's Pikachu races towards the site and runs up a tower, greeting the other Pikachu from up there. Frank, seeing Pikachu, marvels at Pikachu's star power. Frank then approaches Ash, and asks Ash to allow his Pikachu to star in his next Pikachu movie.


;Lightning Fast! Brave and Strong! Super-Pikachu!
The group is then invited to [[Pikachu Manor]], Frank's estate, which is filled with Pikachu decorations. There, Frank introduces himself as a Pikachu-lover, and [[Jean]], his granddaughter, also introduces herself as Frank's assistant. Frank thanks the group for allowing Pikachu to star in his movie, and Ash and the group ask Frank whether they could also help with the movie, which Frank accepts. Frank then introduces his five [[cosplay Pikachu]] to the group, and also shows them the movie's script. {{an|Clemont}}, looking at the script, finds that it is unfinished, but Frank comments that he has already planned out the plot for the movie. Clemont then decides to get his 'Clemontic brain' on to complete the script with Frank. At night, Jean explains Frank's love for Pikachu beginning from his childhood, having had a Pikachu by his side from long ago.
At the theatre, Frank shows the movie's crew the final product. A Pikachu roars, marking the beginning of the movie. In Pikachu Land, the Pikachu dance in a circle, as part of their 20th festival, like a dream. Serena and Bonnie blush, for they borrowed the voices of the Pikachu. Suddenly, the Libre Pikachu and his ninja companions arrive in the car, claiming this is their land from now on. Rock Star and Ph. D Pikachu reply this is their land, so Libre Pikachu dismisses his ninja warriors, who electrocute the Pikachu. Belle and Pop Star help Rock Star and Ph. D Pikachu stand up, for they are badly injured. A thunder strikes, as the hero, Super Pikachu, appears. Super Pikachu comes down and beats the ninja Pikachu. However, Belle and Pop Star Pikachu get captured and taken into the car, while Libre Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, knocking Super Pikachu down. Libre Pikachu laughs, replying should he get Belle and Pop Star Pikachu back, Super Pikachu has to come to the rocky mountain alone. Libre Pikachu rides off (making Ash and Pikachu in suspense), while Rock Star and Ph. D Pikachu help Super Pikachu stand up. Despite his injuries, Super Pikachu flies off to the rocky mountain. Rock Star Pikachu asks the town's Pikachu to follow Super Pikachu, but the town's Pikachu doubt they will do anything useful.


Ninja Pikachu tie up Belle and Pop Star Pikachu up. Super Pikachu appears and jumps down, evading the ninja Pikachu's Electro Ball. The Rock Star Pikachu inspires the town's Pikachu to help Super Pikachu, for they have protected this land by being united. Super Pikachu, despite being badly wounded, decides not to give up on rescuing Belle and Pop Star Pikachu. Libre and ninja Pikachu laugh and use Thunderbolt to finish Super Pikachu off, but the attack is countered by Rock Star, Ph. D and the town's Pikachu's Thunderbolt. The other town's Pikachu have subdued the ninja Pikachu and freed Pop Star and Belle Pikachu, while the rest uses Thunderbolt, blasting the ninja and Libre Pikachu, the latter claiming they will regret this. Super Pikachu bids farewell to others and flies off. Pikachu Land was protected and the town's Pikachu lived happily ever after, thus ending the movie. Frank is touched, while others are happy the his movie is a success. The heroes clap to Frank, who hugs his cosplay Pikachu, for they will share many smiles with the children who watch the movie.
The next day, the scene is being set with the help of {{p|Gurdurr}} holding the microphone, {{p|Heliolisk}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, and {{p|Swirlix}} providing [[Flash (move)|light]], {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} and {{p|Torkoal}} providing fire and smoke, {{p|Weezing}} providing the mist for the movie, and the other Pikachu prodviding electricity for the movie. The production begins with Pikachu Libre's gang having captured Pikachu Belle and Pikachu Pop Star, and Ash's Pikachu dressed up as a superhero. Meanwhile, Serena begins filming the behind-the-scene shots. Filming Ash, Ash explains to her that the next scene could be a bit dangerous for Pikachu. Therefore, {{AP|Hawlucha}} would instead take the place as a stunt double while wearing a Pikachu costume. This scene begins with the disguised Hawlucha jumping down from a ledge. Pikachu, hiding behind a rock takes over and runs forward. Frank then cuts the scene commenting that it was perfect.


;The Very Best of Super-Pikachu's Back-Slapping Bloopers!
During lunch, everyone is having a break. Serena films and interviews Frank, who mentions his times with Pikachu, and his desire to share these emotions with children around the world through his movies. In the afternoon, the filming finishes with Pikachu flying off into the sunset with the help of a wire. Post-production then begins into the night, including scene editing and sound addition. While Clemont helps with editing, Ash, Serena, and Bonnie help by lending their voices to the movie. Sometime later, the movie is complete and the group along with all the Pokémon sit and enjoy to watch the movie preview.
Serena shows her making-in-movie. The roar of the Pikachu is cut, as Frank considers the roar too scary. When Serena said 20th anniversary, Bonnie told "it is like a bream" instead of dream. Bonnie tried again, but failed, as her tongue got "curled up". They repeat again, but Serena cackled too much from Bonnie's failures. The car Libre Pikachu fell into the water, and when Libre Pikachu was laughing, the ninja Pikachu took too much of space to smile. Serena introduces Frank, who was the director and biggest Pikachu fan. She also introduces Jean, the cameraman and the one in charge for make up. Bonnie attempts to make up Ash's Pikachu, but fails, giving too much of it, making them both laugh. Serena shows Clemont, who wrote the script. Clemont, upon seeing Serena filming him, becomes nervous and barely able to talk. Serena shows Ash, who tries to get Pikachu costume on Hawlucha, but put it upside down.


The Super Pikachu goes to face the ninja Pikachu, but trips over. During the scene at the mountain, Weezing released too much smoke, while Hawlucha, posing as Super Pikachu, landed on a rock, rather than behind it. Super Pikachu tries to fly off, but gets stuck, prompting Frank to say "Cut!".
The movie opens with many Pikachu dancing around in the town. The scene is interrupted by Pikachu Libre and its gang, and despite Pikachu Rock Star and Pikachu, Ph. D's attempts to stop them, they are thwarted by Pikachu Libre. Super Pikachu (Ash's Pikachu) then enters and defeats the gang. However, the gang are still able to capture Pikachu Belle and Pikachu Pop Star before challenging Super Pikachu to come to the nearby mountain by itself. Despite being injured, Super Pikachu flies off to chase the gang. At the mountain, Super Pikachu begins to fight Pikachu Libre's gang. Super Pikachu becomes severely injured and Pikachu Libre and its gang begin to finish off Super Pikachu. However, their attacks are blocked by Pikachu who have arrived from the town. The Pikachu then gather forces to attack Pikachu Libre's gang who then blast off.


As the movie finishes, everyone claps and rejoices over the movie. The episode then ends with bloopers and behind-the-scene shots of the movie.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
** This is a repeat Holo Caster from [[XY001]], with {{p|Hoopa}} added in.
** This is a repeat Holo Caster from [[XY001]], with {{p|Hoopa}} added in.
* The English title of this episode is derived from the saying ''{{wp|Lights, Camera, Action}}!''
* The English title of this episode is derived from the saying "{{wp|Lights, Camera, Action}}!".
** The English title is also similar to that of [[EP069|previous]] [[AG086|episodes]].
** The English title is also similar to that of [[EP069|previous]] [[AG086|episodes]].
* The woman who appears in the sound booth bears a striking resemblance to [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* The woman who appears in the sound booth bears a striking resemblance to [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].
** Furthermore, the woman is seen recording lines for Super Pikachu, which Ikue Ohtani herself voices in this episode.
** Furthermore, the woman is seen recording lines for Super Pikachu, which Ikue Ohtani herself voices in this episode.
** The man recording next to her seems to be a [[Yūki Kaji]] lookalike. However, Yūki Kaji does not voice any character besides {{an|Clemont}} in this episode.
** The man recording next to her seems to be a [[Yūki Kaji]] lookalike. However, Kaji isn't confirmed to voice any character besides {{an|Clemont}} in this episode.
* This episode contains a parody of the {{wp|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM}} logo, with {{p|Pikachu}} in place of {{wp|Leo the Lion (MGM)|Leo the Lion}} and a [[Poké Ball]] underneath it.
* This episode contains a parody of the {{wp|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM}} logo, with {{p|Pikachu}} in place of {{wp|Leo the Lion (MGM)|Leo the Lion}} and a {{i|Poké Ball}} underneath it.
** A similar parody previously occurred with {{TP|Luke|Zorua}} and {{MTR}} in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'' and ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', respectively.
** A similar parody previously occurred with {{TP|Luke|Zorua}} and {{MTR}} in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'' and ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', respectively.
* The outfits worn by Pikachu Libre's minions in the movie resembled the outfits of the Shocker Combatmen from ''{{wp|Kamen Rider}}''.
* The outfits worn by Pikachu Libre's minions in the movie resembled the outfits of the Shocker Combatmen from ''{{wp|Kamen Rider}}''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Weezing}} in the anime since [[James]] [[AG006|released]] [[James's Weezing|his]].
* At the end of the dubbed version of the episode, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} say, "That's all, folks!" This is a reference to the text present at the end of the ''{{wp|Looney Tunes}}'' cartoons.
* At the end of the dubbed version of the episode, Ash and {{ashfr}} say, "That's all, folks!" This is a reference to the text present at the end of the ''{{wp|Looney Tunes}}'' cartoons.
* Out of the titles of the four parts of this episode, only the first is read by Ash, while the other three are read by Frank. {{an|Serena}} is also heard in the last of the title cards.
* Out of the titles of the four parts of this episode, only the first is read by Ash, while the other three are read by Frank.
* [[Mad-Paced Getter]] is used as an insert song in this episode.
* ''[[Mad-Paced Getter]]'' is used as an insert song in this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Weezing}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since [[James]] {{pkmn2|released}} [[James's Weezing|his]] in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', 597 episodes ago.
* In this episode, there is no [[Who's That Pokémon?]] and [[Pokémon Quiz]] segment.
* This is the first episode since ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'' to have a {{wp|Cold open|cold opening}}.
* In this episode, there are no [[Who's That Pokémon?]] and [[Pokémon Quiz]] segments.
** This marks the first time an episode hasn't had a Who's That Pokémon segment since ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''.
** This is the only episode of the {{series|XY}} without a Pokémon Quiz segment.
* Unlike in ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm!]]'', the English dub uses the same stylized title cards as the Japanese version.
* This episode is placed after ''[[XY089|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]'' on [[Pokémon TV]]. The reason is that it aired later, on November 21, 2015.
* This episode is placed after ''[[XY089|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]'' on [[Pokémon TV]]. The reason is that it aired later, on November 21, 2015.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' and its accompanying short ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]''.


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===Errors===
===Errors===
* When watching the episode on [[Pokémon TV]], the episode abruptly ends at 15 minutes and 3 seconds. The reason for this is unknown.
* When watching the episode on [[Pokémon TV]], the episode abruptly ends at 15 minutes and three seconds. The reason for this is unknown.
* During several scenes in the episode, some female Pikachu do not have the heart-shaped black spot at the end of their tails.
* During several scenes in the episode, some female Pikachu do not have the heart-shaped black spot at the end of their tails.
* When Frank states, "it's a wrap!", {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} are shown to his left and [[Jean]] behind the camera on his right, though a moment later as it shows an overhead shot of the area, Ash and his friends are no longer there.
* When [[Frank]] states "It's a wrap!", Ash and his friends are shown to his left and [[Jean]] behind the camera on his right, though a moment later as it shows an overhead shot of the area, Ash and his friends are no longer there.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{an|Bonnie}} refers to {{p|Weezing}} in plural.


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Revision as of 20:06, 9 August 2019

← XY077 : A Relay in the Sky!
XY series
XY079 : A Frenzied Factory Fiasco! →
Lights! Camera! Pika!
XY078.png
XY078   EP877
ピカチュウはスター！？ 映画デビュー！！
How to ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー！よーい！アクション！！
迅雷のヒーロー！スーパーピカチュウ！！
ピカチュウのドキドキNG大賞
Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!!
How to Pikachu The Movie! OK! Action!!
The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!
Pikachu's Shocking Bloopers
First broadcast
Japan June 18, 2015
United States November 21, 2015
English themes
Opening Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ゲッタバンバン
Ending ガオガオ・オールスター
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 尼野浩正 Hiromasa Amano
Assistant director 前園文夫 Fumio Maezono
Animation directors 篠原隆 Takashi Shinohara
内田裕 Yū Uchida
斉藤圭太 Keita Saitō
中村路之将 Michinosuke Nakamura
No additional credits are available at this time.

Lights! Camera! Pika! / How to Make a Pikachu Movie: Ready...Action! / Lightning Fast! Brave and Strong! Super-Pikachu! / The Very Best of Super-Pikachu's Back-Slapping Bloopers! (Japanese: ピカチュウはスター！？ 映画デビュー！！・How to ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー！よーい！アクション！！・迅雷のヒーロー！スーパーピカチュウ！！・ピカチュウのドキドキNG大賞 Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!! / How to Pikachu The Movie! OK! Action!! / The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!! / Pikachu's Shocking Bloopers) is the 78th episode of the XY series, and the 877th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on June 18, 2015 as a one-hour special alongside XY077, in Canada on November 14, 2015 alongside Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon and Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, and in the United States on November 21, 2015.

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Blurb

During their journey across the Kalos region, our heroes are surprised to come across the largest group of Pikachu they’ve ever seen! It turns out that these Pikachu live on the sprawling estate of Frank, a film director who adores Pikachu.

Frank has long dreamed of making a blockbuster movie about a group of Pikachu living in Pikachuland, who must defend their town against the evil Pikachu Libre! Super Pikachu will save the day, and Frank wants Ash’s Pikachu to play the part of the beloved superhero.

Our heroes want to take part in the production, too, so they participate in every aspect of making the film: script writing, voice acting, even costumes and makeup. When everything is finished, it’s clear that the action-packed movie—complete with a blooper reel and a behind-the-scenes documentary filmed by Serena—is a resounding success!

Plot

Pikachu Libre and its gang have captured Pikachu Belle and Pikachu Pop Star. Ash's Pikachu, dressed up as a superhero, is facing the gang. Ash, out of screen, then shouts to Pikachu to not give up. Serena quickly hushes Ash to stay quiet, but it is already too late, and the voice of another man cuts the scene.

Earlier, Ash and his friends are walking through a forest, observing a town full of Pikachu dancing in a circle. Ash, Pikachu, and the others decide to check out what it is all about. Ash's Pikachu races towards the site and runs up a tower, greeting the other Pikachu from up there. Frank, seeing Pikachu, marvels at Pikachu's star power. Frank then approaches Ash, and asks Ash to allow his Pikachu to star in his next Pikachu movie.

The group is then invited to Pikachu Manor, Frank's estate, which is filled with Pikachu decorations. There, Frank introduces himself as a Pikachu-lover, and Jean, his granddaughter, also introduces herself as Frank's assistant. Frank thanks the group for allowing Pikachu to star in his movie, and Ash and the group ask Frank whether they could also help with the movie, which Frank accepts. Frank then introduces his five cosplay Pikachu to the group, and also shows them the movie's script. Clemont, looking at the script, finds that it is unfinished, but Frank comments that he has already planned out the plot for the movie. Clemont then decides to get his 'Clemontic brain' on to complete the script with Frank. At night, Jean explains Frank's love for Pikachu beginning from his childhood, having had a Pikachu by his side from long ago.

The next day, the scene is being set with the help of Gurdurr holding the microphone, Heliolisk, Magnemite, and Swirlix providing light, Braixen and Torkoal providing fire and smoke, Weezing providing the mist for the movie, and the other Pikachu prodviding electricity for the movie. The production begins with Pikachu Libre's gang having captured Pikachu Belle and Pikachu Pop Star, and Ash's Pikachu dressed up as a superhero. Meanwhile, Serena begins filming the behind-the-scene shots. Filming Ash, Ash explains to her that the next scene could be a bit dangerous for Pikachu. Therefore, Hawlucha would instead take the place as a stunt double while wearing a Pikachu costume. This scene begins with the disguised Hawlucha jumping down from a ledge. Pikachu, hiding behind a rock takes over and runs forward. Frank then cuts the scene commenting that it was perfect.

During lunch, everyone is having a break. Serena films and interviews Frank, who mentions his times with Pikachu, and his desire to share these emotions with children around the world through his movies. In the afternoon, the filming finishes with Pikachu flying off into the sunset with the help of a wire. Post-production then begins into the night, including scene editing and sound addition. While Clemont helps with editing, Ash, Serena, and Bonnie help by lending their voices to the movie. Sometime later, the movie is complete and the group along with all the Pokémon sit and enjoy to watch the movie preview.

The movie opens with many Pikachu dancing around in the town. The scene is interrupted by Pikachu Libre and its gang, and despite Pikachu Rock Star and Pikachu, Ph. D's attempts to stop them, they are thwarted by Pikachu Libre. Super Pikachu (Ash's Pikachu) then enters and defeats the gang. However, the gang are still able to capture Pikachu Belle and Pikachu Pop Star before challenging Super Pikachu to come to the nearby mountain by itself. Despite being injured, Super Pikachu flies off to chase the gang. At the mountain, Super Pikachu begins to fight Pikachu Libre's gang. Super Pikachu becomes severely injured and Pikachu Libre and its gang begin to finish off Super Pikachu. However, their attacks are blocked by Pikachu who have arrived from the town. The Pikachu then gather forces to attack Pikachu Libre's gang who then blast off.

As the movie finishes, everyone claps and rejoices over the movie. The episode then ends with bloopers and behind-the-scene shots of the movie.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

The MGM parody
The Ikue Ohtani and Yūki Kaji lookalikes
  • The stylized title cards of this episode in the Japanese version

    The stylized title cards of this episode in the Japanese version

  • The stylized title cards of this episode in the English version

    The stylized title cards of this episode in the English version

Errors

  • When watching the episode on Pokémon TV, the episode abruptly ends at 15 minutes and three seconds. The reason for this is unknown.
  • During several scenes in the episode, some female Pikachu do not have the heart-shaped black spot at the end of their tails.
  • When Frank states "It's a wrap!", Ash and his friends are shown to his left and Jean behind the camera on his right, though a moment later as it shows an overhead shot of the area, Ash and his friends are no longer there.
  • In the Polish dub, Bonnie refers to Weezing in plural.

Dub edits

In other languages



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