Pokemon: Arceus and The Jewel of Life

About Pokemon: Arceus and The Jewel of Life

Pokemon: Arceus and The Jewel of Life is the twelfth edition of the Pokémon film series. Released in 2009, the movie tells the story of Arceus, a Pokémon who entrusted the Jewel of Life to humans but was betrayed. As Arceus returns to reclaim the jewel, time and space become disrupted and Ash Ketchum, accompanied by his friends, must stop a battle that could end their world.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Choji Yoshikawa, Kenjirō Itō, Yukio Kawasaki, Satoshi Shimohira, and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama from an original story by Hideki Sonoda.

Actors

• Sarah Natochenny: She gave her voice to Ash Ketchum, the main character on a mission to save the world.
• Michele Knotz: Knotz voiced Misty, a friend of Ash and a well-known water type Pokémon trainer.
• Emily Bauer: Bauer was the voice behind Dawn, another of Ash's travelling partners.
• James Carter Cathcart: Cathcart lent his voice to the character James, of the mischievous Team Rocket.
• Tom Wayland: He voiced Brock, Ash's companion who dreams to be the world's best Pokémon breeder.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film marks the first appearance of Arceus in the Pokémon film series.
• The film was first released in Japan and was later dubbed in English for its international release.
• This movie is the conclusion of a trilogy that started with The Rise of Darkrai and continued with Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Quotes

• Ash: "We've gotta do something!"
• Damos: "Forgive me... Arceus..."
• Brock: "Don't worry, I'm a great cook!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "High Touch! 2009" by Rie Tanaka and Satoshi Hino
• "Ice Cream Syndrome" by Sukima Switch
• Original Score composed by Shinji Miyazaki