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WillWill45, thelogochamp, Gilblitz112 and SBF2004
Captures by
Gilby1385, Camenati and SBF2004
WillWill45, thelogochamp, Gilblitz112 and SBF2004
Captures by
Gilby1385, Camenati and SBF2004
Pikachu the Movie
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
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Visuals: On a black background, a sky blue circle zooms in. Pikachu then walks to the circle. The circle then moves to the left and Pikachu runs to it. The circle then moves to the center and Pikachu tries to squeeze through it. When he gets through, a flash reveals the words "PIKACHU THE MOVIE", with him inside the "O".
Technique: Traditional animation by Team Ota of OLM, Inc., who would animate every logo until the fifth.
Audio: As the circle appears, there is a rising sound effect. A slide whistle is heard when the circle moves. This is accompanied by the sounds of Pikachu, voiced by Ikue Ōtani, who voiced all subsequent logos. When Pikachu squeezes through, he happily goes "Pikachu!" followed by a pop sound and some quick synth arpeggios.
Audio Variant: The English dubbed version has a rising piece of music which plays as the circle appears and moves. The pop sound is replaced by an electrical buzz, and a string chord plays as the text appears. This was background music from the dub that was later used in some episodes, such as "Freeze Frame".
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Visuals: On a dark blue background, a yellow line appears, first bulged. It then turns into a rectangle when it lands on the center. Then, Pikachu appears pushing the line outwards to form a 'V'. He then jumps out and the background changes to a blue gradient. Then, the text "PIKACHU THE MOVIE" appears, with the "V" being the cut rectangle.
Technique: A mix of traditional animation and CGI.
Audio: The sequence starts with an echoey, synthesized whoosh, followed by a wood creaking sound when Pikachu tries to split the line, Pikachu shouting "Pika!" and a "Ding!" sound when he jumps out.
Visuals: A filmreel appears reading "PIKACHU the MOVIE" and it opens up. Pikachu jumps into the reel while Pichu jumps into him; he later jumps into the right side of the logo and the two strike a pose while "2000" appears on the bottom-right corner.
Technique: A mix of traditional animation and CGI.
Audio: A whoosh with bouncing sound effects, Pikachu saying "Pika!" and Pichu saying "Pichu!".
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Visuals: Over a sapphire background, the text "2001" in the same color as Pikachu's body, with a red border around, zooms in. Pikachu jumps on the number, and then he bounces off as the logo zooms out. The words "PIKACHU THE MOVIE", with Pikachu's tail serving as the letter "M", appear.
Technique: A mix of traditional and cel-shaded CGI animation.
Audio: A zooming-in sound comes in when the "2001" appears. When Pikachu jumps on the "2001", it makes a can-hitting sound, and Pikachu says "Pika!". When Pikachu jumps off the "2001", it makes a "doink" noise and Pikachu says "Pikachu!".
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Visuals: On a yellow background, the text "PIKACHU THE MOVIE", where Pikachu's tail is the "M", appears connecting while Pikachu fades in to the left of the text.
Early Variant: Until 2006, the animation starts with a round circle iris on a black background that can be seen for a split-second.
Anniversary Variants:
- On Japanese prints of the short Camp Pikachu and international prints of Pokémon Heroes, "5th" is seen next to the logo.
- On The Rise of Darkrai, after the logo animates as normal, it moves aside and "10th" appears next to the logo.
Japanese Trailer Variants:
- The Rise of Darkrai: Same as the movie variant, but instead of the logo moving aside and "10th" appearing, the "10th" connects with the logo.
- Arceus and the Jewel of Life: The logo is shown over a beach at night.
- Zoroark: Master of Illusions: There is Zorua sleeping, until he wakes up only to see a light shining bright. Then, Celebi flies from the light and the screen fades to white. A "flash" occurs as the logo appears.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: There are three themes:
- 2002-2006: A reversed crystal-shattering-like sound is heard while the logo forms. After it forms, there is an echoing "bling" sound (similar to the Game Boy startup sound) with Pikachu saying "Pika!". The only exception not to use this audio is Destiny Deoxys.
- 2007: There is a slight pause in the theme and an electronic "WHOOSH" can be heard. Pikachu says "Pikachu!" instead of "Pika!"
- 2008-2010: Same as before, but the "bling" sound comes in earlier and the "WHOOSH" is shorter.
Audio Variants:
- International prints of Pokémon 4Ever and Pokemon Heroes have the logo completely silent.
- Non-Japanese prints of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea remove the "Pika!" sound.
| Media Title | Date(s) of Release | Additional Note(s) |
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| Camp Pikachu OSCA | July 13, 2002 | Debut appearance
5th anniversary variant Japanese prints |
| Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest OSCA | October 11, 2002 | International prints |
| Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias OSCA | May 16, 2003 | 5th anniversary variant International prints |
| Pokémon: Jirachi: Wish Maker OSCA | July 19, 2003 (Japan) June 1, 2004 (US, home video) | |
| Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys OSCA | July 17, 2004 (Japan) January 22, 2005 (US) | |
| Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew OSCA | July 16, 2005 (Japan) September 19, 2006 (US, home video) | |
| Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea OSCA | July 15, 2006 (Japan) March 23, 2007 (US) | |
| Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai OSCA | July 14, 2007 (Japan) February 24, 2008 (US) | 10th anniversary variant |
| Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior OSCA | July 19, 2008 (Japan) February 13, 2009 (US) | |
| Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life OSCA | July 18, 2009 (Japan) November 20, 2009 (US) | |
| Pokémon — Zoroark: Master of Illusions OSCA | July 10, 2010 (Japan) February 5, 2011 (US) | Final appearance |
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Visuals:
- White — Victini and Zekrom: On a white background, there is a 3D version of the 5th logo in a glossy bronzish-gold-like color connecting. Then, the text "DUAL" in white on a black box very, very quickly zooms out and shines briefly.
- Black — Victini and Reshiram: It's the same as the White — Victini and Zekrom variant, but on a black background. Also, "DUAL" is now black on a white box.
Technique: CGI by Team Kato of OLM, Inc.
Audio: The 2008 music from the 5th logo with Pikachu's voice and a ting-like sound when "DUAL" appears.
| Media Title | Date(s) of Release | Additional Note(s) |
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| Pokémon the Movie: White — Victini and Zekrom | July 16, 2011 (Japan) December 3, 2011 (US) | Debut appearance |
| Pokémon the Movie: Black — Victini and Reshiram | July 16, 2011 (Japan) December 10, 2011 (US, Cartoon Network premiere) | Final appearance |
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Visuals: Over a black background, there's a still version of the 5th logo in a shiny golden texture. Then, a bright light shines from left to right quickly behind the logo while the "15th" appears after the light shines.
Variant: A non-anniversary variant has the logo in a yellow color, with the light shining faster.
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: The 2008 music from the 5th logo with Pikachu's voice, but the electronic "WHOOSH" is louder and slightly longer.
Visuals: The animation is similar to the previous logo, but the "15th" is absent and the entire logo is rendered with a more tri-dimensional look in a dark gold color.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A redone version of the 2008 music from the 5th logo with Pikachu's voice.
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