Pokemon the Movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction |
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General information | |
Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
Produced by | Takemoto Mori Choji Yoshikawa Yukio Kawasaki Junya Okamoto Koichi Kawase |
Written by | Hideki Sonoda |
Starring |
Rica Matsumoto Yūki Kaji Mariya Ise Mayuki Makiguchi Megumi Hayashibara Shin-ichiro Miki Inuko Inuyama Unsho Ishizuka Ikue Otani |
Narrated by | Unshō Ishizuka |
Runtime | 75 minutes |
Box office takings | $28.2 million |
Predecessor | Genesect & The Legend Awakened |
Successor | Hoopa & The Clash of Ages |
Release dates | |
Australia | November 8th, 2014 |
Europe | December 25th, 2014 |
Japan | July 19th, 2014 |
United States | November 8th, 2014 |
Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction is the 17th movie in the Pokemon franchise and the first to in the XY series story arc. The Japanese title although usually much more extravagant than the Western titles is actually the same this time round once directly translated.
The movie is directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and stars the voice cast from the X & Y anime. The movie was seen for the first time in trailer format at the end of Pokemon: Genesect & The Legend Awakened, the trailer revealing Xerneas and Yveltal as well as Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie. The movies title was also revealed by CoroCoro magazine in Japan on December 15th, 2013, CoroCoro followed this up in February 2014's issue stating that the Mythical Pokemon Diancie would take a prominent role in the movie.
The film was initially released on July 19th, 2014 in theaters across Japan and followed in theaters in Australia and New Zealand on November 8th, 2014. This was as far as Cinema releases went, with the movie airing straight off on Cartoon Network in the United States on November 8th, 2014 (same day as Aus/NZ cinema release) and coming to DVD and Blu Ray in Japan just in time for Christmas on December 17th, 2014. The U.S DVD was released on February 17th 2015.
The plot of the movie is based around the Jewel Pokemon; Diancie, the life Pokemon; Xerneas and Yveltal, the Pokemon of destruction. Of particular note is that the film debuted Diancie in it's Mega Evolved form prior to it being discovered in Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the 3DS.
Once again there was a Pikachu Short with this movie, but again it didn't reach international audiences. The short was called "Pikachu, Whats this Key" and was displayed only at Japanese showings of the movie.
Plot/Story
Official Description
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?Major Characters
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Cast
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Trailer
Official English TrailerTrading Cards
There were a few different trading cards given out with admissions to cinemas/theatresRelated Articles & Movie Ads
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