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Thoughts

Oh my goodness, this episode. This is pure, fun filler done correctly. I remember when I watched this the first time raw, I had a smile on my face the whole time. I even would’ve said that I enjoyed this more than the Noibat episode before it, but after seeing them both again with subs, I’d say I enjoyed them both for different reasons.

This episode isn’t the first instance of movie making (OS did it and for all I know maybe there were more), but seeing this group do it and having the cosplay Pikachu featured made me love this so much.

Some of the things I like best about this episode are just the little things that happen in it. Clemont’s whole reaction to the script not being done and volunteering to write it was great (Citronic Brain On!). Hawlucha being Pikachu’s stunt double made so much sense and was definitely a nice touch. Serena’s behind the scenes filming was a really great addition and I’m glad it actually lead to probably my favorite part of this episode: the bloopers. Every little bit of it was great. Pikachu’s scary version of the MGM lion, Serena losing it over Bonnie messing up her lines, Clemont continuing to be camera shy, all of it was just a joy to watch.

But I think what I enjoyed most of all in this episode is how much fun I imagine Ikue Otani must have had doing this. For nearly 20 years she’s been having to say “Pikachu” over and over, and even though she’s done wonderful at it, it must get tiring to have to do that same thing with little change (besides the recent addition of Scottie). In this one she got to use that iconic voice in many different ways for many different Pikachu, as well as getting to provide the actual “voice” of Super Pikachu. Not to mention they even animated her into the episode. I absolutely loved when I found out they did that. I respect her so much and I know the show does too. This episode almost seemed like a love letter to her.

So yes in short, this episode was just so much fun and I know I won’t be forgetting it anytime soon.

Extras

-Okay so there is no way they finished that movie in seemingly one day but this episode was so good I don’t even care.

-I really hope they dub this in English because I kind of have a feeling they won’t.

-Face of the Episode:

Not sure why Ash is even there since I didn’t hear his voice in the movie, but that’s not the point. Look at Serena trying to keep it together omg

Closing

I remember being doubtful of this episode when it was first announced but man am I glad it exists. So did you all feel the same? Let me know your thoughts and I’ll see you in the next one!

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