Pokémon: The First Movie

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Pokémon: The First Movie is a 1998 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. It is the first in the Pokémon anime film series. The film was first released in Japan on July 18, 1998, to positive reviews, with praise directed at the film's emotional impact and exploration of ethical topics such as cloning, genetic modification, and existentialism. The English-language adaptation was released in North America and other countries on November 12, 1999, by Warner Bros. Pictures. This version was received far less positively than the original Japanese release, with much criticism pointed at the inclusion of an anti-violence message contradictory to the series' overall concept. Further, retrospective criticism of the dub has been targeted against the removal of most of the ethical topics from the original Japanese version, such as part of Mewtwo's origin story. Despite mixed reviews, it was a box office success worldwide, topping the box office charts in its opening...

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