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Hideki Sonoda has 15 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 2000s through the 2010s.
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009 · Movie · Writer
Top 26%Hulu · Included
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007 · Movie · Writer
Top 34%Hulu · Included
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008 · Movie · Writer
Top 39%Hulu · Included
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010 · Movie · Writer
Top 42%Hulu · Included
When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
Ash and friends (this time accompanied by newcomer Dawn) arrive at an idyllic village on their way to their next Pokemon contest, where chaos will soon erupt with the prophecy of two Pokemon Gods (Dialga and Palkia) and the arrival of a mysterious, seemingly deadly Pokemon named Darkrai, which has the power to distort space and time.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
When Giratina is discovered to be able to create parallel dimensions, it's up to Ash and his friends to stop a mysterious stranger from using its powers for evil.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
In order to escape a greedy Pokémon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi must encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter, with the fate of the forest hanging in the balance.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Unsho Ishizuka
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A group of five Genesect have invaded the big city and pose a threat to the supply of electricity, which attracts the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu and his friends must come to the rescue when the powerful leader, a red Genesect, faces Mewtwo.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Aoi Yuuki
Deoxys, a Pokémon from outer space, terrorizes the high-tech city Ash Ketchum and his friends are visiting.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, KAORI
Ash, May, Brock, and Max come upon the festival of the Wishing Star of Seven Nights. During their enjoyment, the legendary Pokemon--Jirachi, descends from the heavens and befriends Max. Jirachi, with the power to grant any wish, is sought after by many people wanting to claim its power. One man seeks to use its legendary power to revive an ancient Pokemon known as Groudon, unaware of the dangers hidden within Jirachi's powers
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Yuji Ueda, KAORI
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On their way through the Battle Frontier, Ash and friends meet up with a Pokémon Ranger who's mission is to deliever the egg of Manaphy to a temple on the ocean's floor. However, a greedy pirate wants the power of Manaphy to himself.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
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Ash and his two friends Iris and Cilan help a Keldeo battle against a powerful Dragon-type Pokémon named Kyurem its his test to become a Sacred Swordsman.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Aoi Yuuki
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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?
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayuki Makiguchi
Ash, Pikachu and the gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named Latias and Latios, who serve as peacekeepers and protectors of the Soul Dew — a priceless treasure with a mysterious power.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka
The Kingdom of the People of the Earth once ruled over the land, but now all that remains is the Sword of the Earth. in the city of Eindoak. Satoshi, Iris, and Dent arrive in Eindoak during a harvest festival's Pokémon Tournament and meet the legendary Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Earth named Dred Grangil has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Earth, bringing them back into power over the land, and Satoshi and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Aoi Yuuki
The Kingdom of the People of the Earth once ruled over the land, but now all that remains is the Sword of the Earth. in the city of Eindoak. Satoshi, Iris, and Dent arrive in Eindoak during a harvest festival's Pokémon Tournament and meet the legendary Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Earth named Dred Grangil has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Earth, bringing them back into power over the land, and Satoshi and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Aoi Yuuki
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