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Pokémon 4Ever (2001): Cast & Plot

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Pokémon 4Ever is a 2001 sci-fi animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, starring Kazuko Sugiyama as Celebi (voice), Ikue Otani and Mami Koyama. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Pokémon 4Ever (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Pokémon 4Ever About?

The premise of Pokémon 4Ever without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Best friends become heroes. To flee a greedy Pokémon hunter, the legendary Pokémon Celebi exhausts its remaining energy to time‑travel to the present day, bringing along Sammy, a boy determined to protect it. Together with Ash, Pikachu and the rest of the group, they confront an even more advanced foe, with the survival of the forest at stake.

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Cast & crew

Pokémon 4Ever Cast & Characters

Kazuko Sugiyama leads the cast as Celebi (voice), with Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice) and Mami Koyama as Towa (voice). Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama; 29 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 4Ever Plot Summary

What happens in Pokémon 4Ever from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a forest in the Johto region, a young Pokémon Trainer named Sammy crosses paths with a warning from a woman named Towa — Mami Koyama — about the mysterious and mighty Voice of the Forest. The legend centers on Celebi, a Mythical Pokémon capable of bending time across past, present, and future. Celebi is pursued by a relentless Pokémon Hunter and sustains injuries in the chase. Sammy steps in to shield Celebi from harm, and in a flash of power, the mythical creature uses its abilities to leap forward in time, carrying Sammy along with it.

Full summary

The whole story of Pokémon 4Ever, scene by scene

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Videos

Pokémon 4Ever Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pokémon 4Ever.

Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - The Voice of the Forest Cinematic Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pokémon 4Ever?

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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What is the name of the young Pokémon Trainer who is taken forward in time by Celebi?

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FAQ

Pokémon 4Ever FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pokémon 4Ever, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pokémon 4Ever?

Pokémon 4Ever runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Pokémon 4Ever released?

Pokémon 4Ever was released on July 6, 2001.

Who directed Pokémon 4Ever?

Pokémon 4Ever was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.

More films by Kunihiko Yuyama

Who is in the cast of Pokémon 4Ever?

Pokémon 4Ever stars Kazuko Sugiyama as Celebi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice) and Mami Koyama as Towa (voice), among 29 credited actors.

Does Pokémon 4Ever have a post-credit scene?

No. Pokémon 4Ever has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pokémon 4Ever in?

The original language of Pokémon 4Ever is Japanese.

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