Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

A young boy named Koko grows up in the Okoya Forest, where he is raised by a mythical creature called Zarude. Because of this upbringing, Koko believes he is a Pokémon himself. When Ash Ketchum and Pikachu arrive in the jungle, they form a friendship with Koko. Together, they work to defend the forest and its Great Tree from the schemes of Dr. Zed, a scientist who uses heavy machinery to enter the protected area.

This Japanese animated adventure was directed by Tetsuo Yajima, who previously directed Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us in 2018. The film features the voices of Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, and Moka Kamishiraishi. Produced by companies including TOHO and The Pokémon Company, the project involved a credited crew of 150 people and a screenplay by Atsuhiro Tomioka.

The movie earned 21 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.2 on TMDB based on 206 votes and a score of 6.4 on IMDb from 3,000 votes.