Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Movie, 2012, Unova, Set in Unova
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice is #19 of 32 in release order and #19 of 32 in chronological order in the Pokémon.
The story
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.
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice recap
Keldeo is training to join the Swords of Justice, Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion, who protect Pokémon in danger. Too eager, it challenges Kyurem in its home, an abandoned mine, claiming to be a Sword of Justice. Kyurem breaks Keldeo's horn and freezes the Swords who come to stop the fight. Keldeo flees and lands on Ash, Iris and Cilan's train, with Kyurem and its Cryogonal in pursuit, insisting the battle is not finished. In Roshan City, Keldeo heals and asks for help freeing its friends. Iris and Cilan lead Kyurem away with a borrowed airship and a mine cart while Ash and Keldeo go to the mine to rescue the Swords. On the way, Ash tells Keldeo that pretending to be strong is not the same as being brave.
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice ending explained
Kyurem returns and attacks, and Keldeo finally finds its courage, unlocking its Resolute Form to fight Kyurem as an equal. When one of Kyurem's attacks heads for Ash and his friends, Keldeo throws away its chance to win to protect them, and admits defeat. Kyurem respects that choice and ends the duel, freezing the collapsing mine so no one is crushed. The freed Swords accept Keldeo as the fourth Sword of Justice.
Where to watch Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice is streaming on Hoopla in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 5.5/10, MyAnimeList 6.50
Where it fits
- Release order: after Pokémon the Movie: White, Victini and Zekrom, before Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
- Chronological order: after Pokémon the Movie: White, Victini and Zekrom, before Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
What to watch before Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
In release order, 18 Pokémon essentials come before Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012), from Pokémon: The Original Series (1997) to Pokémon the Movie: White, Victini and Zekrom (2011).
Cast
- Rica Matsumoto as Ash (voice)
- Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Iris (voice)
- Minami Tsuda as Axew (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Cilan (voice)
- Chika Fujimura as Nurse Joy (voice)
- Kenta Miyake as Station attendant (voice)
- Unsho Ishizuka as Narrator (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Oshawott (voice)
- Wasabi Mizuta as Pignite (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Snivy (voice)
- Akeno Watanabe as Scraggy (voice)
Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.