Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel Review (Anime)
I’ve not watched a Pokemon movie since, what, maybe the third one? Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel hit many of the same notes that the original movie did, and that’s alright by me. Taking place during the XY&Z series, Ash, Pikachu, Serena and friends go on one of their biggest adventures yet.
When mythical Pokemon Volcanion and Magearna suddenly appear in front of the group one day, they’re quickly forced to stay together when a magnet hoop stuck to Ash’s waist keeps pulling him towards Volcanion. Volcanion doesn’t trust humans and initially dislikes being in such close proximity with the group, but they bond with Magearna who is being chased by Team Rocket. Vowing to protect the rare Pokemon, Ash’s group and Volcanion work together to prevent Magearna from being kidnapped.
I’m happy to see that OLM can still create a wonderful Pokemon movie that’s capable of making me a tad emotional.
Not surprising of Pokemon, there’s a strong theme of friendship running throughout the movie and I won’t lie to you, readers — I got a few goosebumps. Magearna is to be cherished – she’s an absolute angel – and despite being nineteen movies in, I’m happy to see that OLM can still create a wonderful Pokemon movie that’s capable of making me a tad emotional. The XY&Z squad are likeable along with newcomers Prince Raleigh and Princess Kimia of the Azoth Kingdom, and they make remarkable impressions despite only being around for one movie.
Studio OLM have been working on the Pokemon series for as long as it’s been running, beginning with the original TV series. They’ve worked on other projects too but Pokemon has been their main bread and butter, and they’ve done a brilliant job with the series. Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel looks great with a grand scale and equally as large battles — the final sequence in particular is explosive. The sharper look of pretty much all the season’s bar Sun & Moon is used for this movie, of course as it’s part of the XY&Z series, which is as distinct as it’s always been — you couldn’t surprise it for anything else!
It made me feel a little nostalgic and whimsical, reminding me why I love Pokemon so much in the first place.
You can tell how out of the loop I am when I only just found out that Veronica Taylor doesn’t voice Ash still and she hasn’t for a long time. I know, I’m shocked! Did you know? This revelation has shaken me to my very core, but it’s okay because Sarah Natochenny does a terrific job in taking over the role of Ash — the rest of the supporting cast do a lovely job too. Surprisingly (for me at least) she’s been voicing Ash for over a decade now. The main menu and opening battle songs are immensely catchy but you don’t need to take my word for it – give it a listen below!
I thoroughly enjoyed Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel and certainly wouldn’t rule out watching it again. It made me feel a little nostalgic and whimsical, reminding me why I love Pokemon so much in the first place. The anime might be primarily aimed at kids but there’s a lot here for young adults and older to enjoy, and there’s no way you won’t feel a little twinge in your heart at Volcanion’s and Magearda’s plight. Regardless of age, you should check out this marvel (hehe) of a movie which stays true to Pokemon’s roots, and it’s refreshing seeing once again just how much Ash loves the world of Pokemon — and he’s not alone in this.
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