Pokemon Videos

I got a hold of a legal copy of the wonderful short Japanese movie

"Pikachu Tankentai" (translates roughly to "Pikachu's Group Exploration"

I think), which is in the same vein as "Pikachu's Vacation" (which

accompanied "MewTwo Strikes Back" the theaters).

In another instance of our favorite Pokemon being let out to roam around

on their own for an afternoon, Togepi takes off by itself, and gets

mixed up in a nest of Exeggcutes. Pikachu and friends go seraching and

meet up with Elekid, who knows where to find Togepi.

During the adventure, there is a wonderful dance number featuring

Kereihana, HooHoo, and others.

Once Pikachu and friends are up in the huge tree where Togepi can be

found, a very violent storm bursts down on them all lightning bolts

shattering branches on all sides. Pikachu and Elekid join forces to

repel the storm's lightning bolts with their own. Snorlax comes to the

rescue when the winds become overwhelming. 

Overall, a wonderful and fun video, which kids can still watch without

translation. The music, both J-Pop and Classical, is great. Accompanying

this on the same tape, is an episode of the Pokemon TV show that has not

yet appeared in the States called "Pikachu VS Meowth". The involves Team

Rocket attempting to capture Pikachu by chaining Pika and Meowth

together. Of course, the two end up out on their own, and become allies

of a sort. Also, near the end, Togepi gives a small taste of its yet to

be displayed powers.

Reginald Hunt