Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- playful
- energetic
- whimsical
- family movie night
- kids anime viewing
What critics said
Critics found it a visually impressive and emotionally appealing Pokémon adventure, while noting that its action is somewhat more violent than usual for the series.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The greedy media mogul advances his scheme through manipulation and control of appearances.
Zoroark’s illusion abilities drive the pursuit and repeatedly complicate what characters believe they see.
The critical reception specifically praises the gorgeous computer-rendered backdrops and majestic visual moments.
Celebi is targeted for capture while Zoroark is manipulated into serving the mogul’s plans.
Films like Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions, and why
Pokémon: The First Movie
animated fantasy adventure centered on collectible creature battles, friendship, and a young hero confronting an evil scheme
Pokémon 3: The Movie
family-friendly anime adventure combining Pokémon mythology, emotional bonds, and spectacular creature action
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Japanese animated fantasy adventure featuring magical creatures, visual spectacle, and a conflict between exploitation and protection
Movie Details
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Release Date
- 2010-07-10
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (249)
Cast
- Rica Matsumoto
- Ikue Otani
- Yuji Ueda
- Megumi Toyoguchi
- Etsuko Kozakura
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Inuko Inuyama
- Unsho Ishizuka
- Takashi Tsukamoto
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions about?
- A shape-shifting Pokémon battles a manipulative media mogul’s plot to capture the mythical Celebi in a colorful anime adventure.
- What is Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions as moderate.
- What did critics think of Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions?
- Critics found it a visually impressive and emotionally appealing Pokémon adventure, while noting that its action is somewhat more violent than usual for the series.
- Which films are like Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions?
- Films with a similar feel include Pokémon: The First Movie, Pokémon 3: The Movie, and Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
- How long is Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions?
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions?
- In United States, Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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