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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Name: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Released: 2017
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Kunihiko Yuyama

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows traditional genre conventions, focusing on established adventure clichés and maintaining the core spirit of the franchise. While it adheres to conventional character archetypes, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The narrative remains centered on individual achievement and the bond between humans and nature.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the friendship between Ash and Pikachu, with no depiction of same-sex relationships or non-binary identities.

How does Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist following traditional adventure stories. Female characters exist but do not play a central role in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!?

Limited

The animated style features a relatively homogeneous cast of human characters. The fantasy setting does not explore racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes personal growth and companionship within a standard fantasy framework. Traditional moral structures centered on perseverance are reinforced.

Does Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! include disability representation?

Minimal

Amnesia is used as a temporary plot device to reset the narrative. It lacks a nuanced exploration of cognitive disabilities or the impact on individuals.

Present on Screen

Maintains strong brand continuity and adheres to established genre conventions.
Focuses on core themes of companionship and personal growth.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
Female characters lack a central role in the plot.
The use of amnesia as a plot device lacks depth and nuance.
The cast lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Ash Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter List of Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander) have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.

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