Pokémon Heroes
Ash and his Pokémon companions defend a canal-bound city and its legendary treasure alongside two mysterious shape-shifting guardians.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- whimsical
- relaxing
- family movie night
- kids anime marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film visually colorful and musically lively but let down by an unimaginative plot, thin characters, and uneven effects.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alto Mare is defined by canals, alleyways, and its identity as a water capital.
The Droplet of the Heart is a valuable legendary treasure protected by Latias and Latios.
Latias is a shape-shifting Pokémon, and questions of appearance and recognition are part of the adventure.
The G-rated Pokémon adventure uses colorful animation, creature companions, and accessible peril for young viewers.
Films like Pokémon Heroes, and why
Pokémon: The First Movie
animated fantasy adventure with young heroes, collectible creatures, and a treasure-centered quest
Pokémon 3: The Movie
anime fantasy adventure combining a child protagonist, magical creatures, and a threatened city
Pokémon 4Ever
family-friendly anime adventure with mythic creatures, visual spectacle, and emotional bonds
Digimon: The Movie
colorful animated fantasy adventure built around a legendary creature and a protected magical artifact
Movie Details
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Release Date
- 2002-07-13
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (409)
Cast
- Rica Matsumoto
- Ikue Otani
- Mayumi Izuka
- Yuji Ueda
- Satomi Korogi
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Inuko Inuyama
- Fumiko Orikasa
- Masashi Ebara
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pokémon Heroes about?
- Ash and his Pokémon companions defend a canal-bound city and its legendary treasure alongside two mysterious shape-shifting guardians.
- What is Pokémon Heroes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pokémon Heroes as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pokémon Heroes violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pokémon Heroes as mild.
- What did critics think of Pokémon Heroes?
- Critics generally found the film visually colorful and musically lively but let down by an unimaginative plot, thin characters, and uneven effects.
- Which films are like Pokémon Heroes?
- Films with a similar feel include Pokémon: The First Movie, Pokémon 3: The Movie, Pokémon 4Ever, and Digimon: The Movie.
- How long is Pokémon Heroes?
- Pokémon Heroes runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pokémon Heroes?
- In United States, Pokémon Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Pokémon Heroes
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!2017
- Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis1998
- Pokémon 4Ever2001
- One Piece Film: Strong World2010
- One Piece: The Movie2000
- Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze2013
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai2007
- Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution2019
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions2010
