Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story" features 7 guest voice actors including Mana Ashida, Rina Kawase, Gaku Hamada, Koji Okura, and Masako Nozawa! The latest trailer has also been released!

Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story", an animated film to be released on Friday, July 13, 2018, has announced the guest voice actors who will participate in the film.

Pokémon" is an anime based on the role-playing game released by Nintendo in 1996, which depicts the adventures of Satoshi, a boy who aims to become the strongest Pokémon master, and his fellow Pokémon, in a world where Pokémon and humans coexist.

The animated TV series started in 1997 and has been running for 20 years since its broadcast, with the first film released in 1998, and the animated movies that have been released every summer since then have also been huge hits.

The 21st Pokémon movie is set in Foura City, a city where people live with the wind. Legend has it that on the last day of the "Wind Festival," held once a year, the legendary Pokémon Lugia appears and brings a blessed wind to the town. Lisa is a high school girl who is new to Pokemon. Kagachi, a man who can no longer stop lying. Trito, a timid researcher who lacks self-confidence. Jade, an eccentric old lady who hates Pokemon. And Largo, a mysterious girl standing alone in the forest. When Satoshi and Pikachu visit the festival and meet these people, "their own stories" begin to unfold.

The guest voice actors who will participate in the film have been announced!　Aina Ashida will play the role of Largo, a mysterious girl standing alone in the forest. Rina Kawae will play the role of Lisa, a high school girl who is new to Pokemon. Gaku Hamada plays the role of Trito, a timid researcher who lacks self-confidence. Koji Okura plays the role of Kagachi, a man who can't stop lying. Masako Nozawa as Jisui, an eccentric old lady who hates Pokemon. Shoko Nakagawa plays Riku, Lisa's younger brother. Koichi Yamadera as Mayor Oliver, Largo's father and the face of Huuracity!　This year, "everyone" of different ages and genders has gathered for the Pokemon movie.

In addition to the announcement of the guest voice actors, the newest trailer shows the worldview of the story that has yet to be told, as well as the new Pokémon Zeraura, which no one has seen yet, so be sure to check it out.

In addition, we have also received comments from seven guest voice actors.

＜ Comments from guest voice actors＞ (titles omitted)

Largo / Voice: Mana Ashida
A girl who lives in Foura City and is the mayor's daughter.
She is a young lady with a firm and gentle personality.
She seems to be related to the phantom Pokémon Zeraora, but...


[Comment by Mana Ashida
I was really happy when I heard the offer because I was envious of the wonderful bond between Satoshi and Pikachu and between people and Pokémon. Pokemon are so cute that I want to live with them!　I hope that by playing the role of Largo, who is strong-willed but naive and kind, I can convey to everyone that they can do their best and be strong because they have something they want to protect. I hope to work together with everyone and do my best!

Lisa / Voice: Rina Kawae
A high school girl who is new to Pokemon.
At the request of her injured younger brother, she comes to the Wind Festival to get an Eevee.


Rina Kawae's comment: "I know people of all ages, from children to adults.
I am truly honored to be able to participate in the world of Pokemon, which is known by people of all ages, from children to adults. I don't have that many opportunities to do voice work, so I am happy to have this precious chance and have been practicing a lot at home!　I want to do my best to convey not only Lisa's energetic side, but also her bond with Eevee and her connections with the other characters!

Trito / Voice: Gaku Hamada
A Pokemon researcher who is not good at socializing.
He participates in the Wind Festival to present his research, but he lacks self-confidence and is constantly encouraged by Lucky.


Gaku Hamada's comment: "I can say Pokemon.
He has experienced playing video games and often sings "Can You Say Pokemon? I was so excited when I got the offer that I couldn't help but shout "Yay! I was so excited that I shouted "Yay! When I saw the Pokémon in this movie, especially my buddy Lucky, I was filled with nostalgia. I hope that we can work together with everyone to tell a new story that doesn't tarnish the tradition.

■Kagachi/Voice: Koji Okura
A whack-job who can't stop lying.
He is loved by Usokey.
He comes to the Wind Festival with his niece, whom he loves very much. He says, "There is a super-rare Pokémon in this town!" He says, " There is a super-rare Pokemon in this town!


Koji Okura commented.
I was told that Pokemon didn't suit me, but I was surprised that the day would come when I would be able to be involved. I thought that Kagachi, the role I play, would be a difficult one, but I also think that it is a role that adults in particular can relate to. I myself am good at playing people who have something on their mind (laugh), so first of all, I will do my best to match the movie properly, and most of all, I will do my best to please the children.

■Jade / Voice: Masako Nozawa
An old lady who lives in Foura City and hates Pokemon.
She avoids Pokémon because of an incident in the past, but for some reason, she is followed around by many Pokémon, including Waninoko.


Masako Nozawa commented.
At first I thought I was being offered the role of "Waninoko" (laugh), but I am very happy to be able to participate. I thought Pokemon was a cute worldview that was far away from my own, so I was surprised to hear that it was me.　I was surprised. The role of Jade is one in which I think of myself as normal, but from other people's point of view, I am a little strange...but I feel like I am close to her. I hope I was able to express that well.

Riku / Voice: Shoko Nakagawa
Lisa's younger brother.
He loves Pokemon.
He is in the hospital due to a leg injury.


Shoko Nakagawa comments
I am already excited about the new winds blowing through the Pokemon movies this year!　In addition to the nostalgia of the appearance of familiar Pokémon, there are new aspects that are unique to this year, including the freshness of Satoshi's face.

Mayor Oliver / Voice: Koichi Yamadera
The mayor of Hurrah City and father of Largo.
He has a strong sense of responsibility and a strict character. He is busy working hard to make the Wind Festival a success.


Comments by Koichi Yamadera
I thought I would graduate from Pokemon movies after the 20th anniversary, but I am relieved to be able to participate again this year. Last year, I had to make that cry in order to meet the director's impossible task, but this year, what kind of challenge will I be given...I am looking forward to it. I am playing the role of Largo's father, played by Aina, so I will try to be a father who is not ashamed of his role! I will play my role well so that no one will say, "Enough already, Yamachan..."!

Film Information
Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story
Release date: July 13 (Friday)

＜Story＞ ＜Picture information＞ ＜" Pokémon: Everyone's Story" The Movie
In Foura City, a town where people live with the wind, the "Wind Festival" is held only once a year. On the last day of the festival, the legendary Pokémon Lugia appears, and people have long promised to receive the blessing of wind there.

Lisa is a high school girl who is new to Pokemon.
Kagachi, a whack-job who can no longer stop lying.
Trito, a timid researcher who lacks self-confidence.
Jade, an eccentric old lady who hates Pokemon.
Largo, a mysterious girl standing alone in the forest.

Satoshi and Pikachu happen to be at the Wind Festival and meet the five friends. Each of them is troubled and unable to take a step forward with their partner Pokémon, but when they all meet, the wheels of fate begin to move. ...... Will the promise made to Lugia be kept? And what is the true identity of the phantom Pokémon Inazuma?

Now, the bonds between people, Pokémon, and everyone else will bring about a miracle.

＜Voice Cast
Mana Ashida (Largo), Rina Kawase (Lisa), Gaku Hamada (Trito), Koji Okura (Kagachi), Masako Nozawa (Hisui),
Shoko Nakagawa (Riku), Koichi Yamadera (Mayor Oliver),
Rika Matsumoto (Satoshi), Ikue Otani (Pikachu), Megumi Hayashibara (Musashi),
Shinichiro Miki (Kojiro), Inuko Inuyama (Meowth), Unsho Ishizuka (Narration )


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