“Arceus awakens to reclaim lost Plates, threatening reality; Satoshi must fulfill ancient promise to save both worlds.”
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール アルセウス 超克の時空へ
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Synopsis
Arceus awakens to reclaim lost Plates, threatening reality; Satoshi must fulfill ancient promise to save both worlds.
In ancient times, when Earth faced a catastrophic threat from space, the Legendary Pokémon Arceus intervened to save the world. This act of salvation came at a great cost, as the Plates that sustained Arceus's power were scattered across the globe. Weakened by their absence, Arceus entered a long slumber, leaving behind a promise that would echo through the ages. Centuries later, in the present day, Satoshi and his friends arrive in Michina Town, a place steeped in ancient legends and mysteries. There, they encounter Sheena, a young woman who carries the weight of her family's legacy and believes she holds the key to preventing an impending disaster. As signs of Arceus's awakening begin to manifest, the delicate balance between the human and Pokémon worlds starts to unravel. With tensions rising and the Legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina becoming increasingly agitated, Satoshi finds himself at the center of a conflict that could reshape the very fabric of reality. The fate of both humanity and Pokémon now hangs in the balance as ancient promises must be fulfilled and new bonds must be forged to face the challenges ahead.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.98 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.20
Running avg · Dec 2009 → Mar 2020
- 8 “The story stands out as the best among Diamond and Pearl movies, with the surprise appearance of Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina battling Arceus exceeding expectations. While the art is decent but...”
- 8 “A great Pokemon movie with a cool, immediately engaging storyline that delivers epic sci-fi spectacle and excellent Legendary battles. The animation and direction shine throughout, punctuated by...”
- 6 “Dialga and Giratina’s cameo offers a brief nostalgic highlight, and Arceus’ anguish is understandable, but the film otherwise feels lazy and emotionally hollow. New characters are empty, the heroes...”
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A Movie Production
OLM.- Format 1 × 94′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 34m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2009 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG Children
- Ref. BS-4481 catalog
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor
- The Pokemon Company International Licensor