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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005): Cast & Box Office

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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is a 2005 adventure animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, starring Daisuke Namikawa as Lucario (voice), Satomi Korogi and Koichi Yamadera. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $37.6 million worldwide.

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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew About?

The premise of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a time before Poké Balls existed, the Aura‑guardian Lucario senses two armies poised to clash near Oldoran Castle in Kanto, threatening a devastating war. He warns his master, the heroic Arlon, but is ambushed by a ruthless band of Hellgar. Blinded in battle, Lucario relies on his Aura to unleash a Wave Bomb and defeat the attackers, while the Queen of Rota, Lady Rin, resolves to sacrifice herself for her people.

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Themes & Keywords

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  • seven word title
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  • mew
  • ash ketchum character
  • meowth
  • pikachu
  • wobbuffet
  • team rocket
  • brock character
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  • may character
  • max character
  • jessie character
  • james character
  • anime animation
  • 2000s
  • friend
  • hand drawn animation
  • quest adventure
  • based on video game
  • pocket monsters
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Cast & Characters

Daisuke Namikawa leads the cast as Lucario (voice), with Satomi Korogi as Mew (voice) and Koichi Yamadera as Arlon (voice). Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama; 31 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kunihiko Yuyama

More films directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, best-rated first: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! and Pokémon 4: The Movie.

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Plot

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Plot Summary

What happens in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In ages long past, a looming war brews beyond the Tree of Beginning. The aura-wielding Lucario warns his master, the Aura Guardian Sir Aaron, of the coming danger, but Aaron betrays him and seals Lucario inside a staff. The staff is passed to the Queen of Cameron Palace by a Pidgeot, and when the Tree of Beginning begins to glow brilliantly, the looming conflict is halted.

Full summary

The whole story of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, scene by scene

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Box office

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Box Office

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew grossed $37.6 million worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$37.6M

International
$37.6M
Videos

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main human protagonist who wins the Aura Guardian tournament?

Details

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Pokémon Movie 08: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew” and “Pokémon 8 - Lucario et le mystère de Mew”.

Also known as
  • Pokémon Movie 08: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
  • Pokémon 8 - Lucario et le mystère de Mew
  • Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation Mew to Hadou no Yuusha Lucario
  • Pokemon 8 - Lucario En Het Mysterie Van Mew
  • ミュウと波導の勇者 ルカリオ, pokemon 08 Mew Y El Heroe
  • Lucario y el misterio de mew
  • Pokemon 8
  • Pokemon - Lucario e il mistero di Mew
  • 剧场版 精灵宝可梦超世代:梦幻与波导的勇者 路卡利欧
  • Pokemon Mew to Hadou no Yuusha Lucario
  • 精灵宝可梦剧场版08 梦幻与波导的勇者路卡利欧
  • 神奇寶貝劇場版:夢幻與波導的勇者路卡利歐
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  • Pokémon: Mew Và Người Hùng Của Ngọn Sóng Lucario
  • 포켓몬스터 AG 극장판: 뮤와 파동의 용사 루카리오
  • Pokémon : Lucario et le Mystère de Mew
  • Pokémon - Lucario e il mistero di Mew
  • Pokémon 8: Lucario y el misterio de Mew
  • Pokémon 8: Lucario und das Geheimnis von Mew
  • Pokémon: Lucario e o Mistério de Mew
  • Pokémon: Lucario en het Mysterie van Mew
  • פוקימון 8: לוקאריו ומיו המסתורי
  • Πόκεμον 8: Ο Λουκάριο και το μυστήριο της Μιου
  • Pokémon: Lucario y el misterio de Mew
  • 宝可梦剧场版:梦幻与波导的勇者 路卡利欧
  • Pokémon: Lucario ve Miyav 'ın Gizemi
  • 극장판 포켓몬스터 AG: 뮤와 파동의 용사 루카리오
  • 神奇寶貝劇場版:夢幻與波導的勇者 路卡利歐
  • Pokémon: Mew i bohater na fali - Lucario!
  • Pokémon 8 - Mew a hrdina provázející vlny - Lucario
  • Покемон: Современное поколение — Лукарио и загадка Мью
  • โปเกมอน เดอะมูฟวี่ ตอน มิวและอัศวินคลื่นพลัง
  • 寵物小精靈劇場版:夢幻與波導的勇者 路卡利歐

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FAQ

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew released?

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew was released on July 16, 2005.

Who directed Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

More films by Kunihiko Yuyama

Who is in the cast of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew?

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew stars Daisuke Namikawa as Lucario (voice), Satomi Korogi as Mew (voice) and Koichi Yamadera as Arlon (voice), among 31 credited actors.

How much did Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew make at the box office?

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew grossed $37.6 million worldwide.

Does Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew have a post-credit scene?

No. Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew in?

The original language of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew is Japanese.

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