Pokémon Heroes

Ash and his friends arrive in Altomare, a city built around water where canals carve through streets. They stumble onto a plot by two thieves hiding in the shadows, and the team heads into the heart of the city to stop them. A pair of legendary siblings, Latias and Latios, join the adventure as guardians of the Soul Dew, a gem said to hold mysterious power. The Soul Dew draws interest from collectors and criminals alike, turning the chase into a race through flooded corridors, sunken plazas, and clever traps. The film blends action with humor as the group tests their bonds and resourcefulness in unfamiliar terrain, keeping the tone light while delivering high energy battles and friendship driven moments.

Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, Pokémon Heroes is an anime feature built on the long running video game franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri. The film draws on the animated TV series and the game world developed by Hideki Sonoda and Tajiri.

The movie grossed about 27.8 million dollars worldwide, a solid take for a mid tier Pokémon release. Its performance reflected the franchise's loyal audience outside the main theatrical blockbusters while still supporting the ongoing TV and film spin offs at release.

Latias and Latios return in later entries and became favorites for their aerial maneuvers and mystery aura, underscoring the series' mix of friendship and guardianship. The film helped cement the Mysterious Soul Dew motif within the anime's mythos and influenced merchandise, games, and fan art during the era that era.

Critics generally praised the animation and action sequences, while noting the film stays kid friendly without losing energy. The story reinforces themes of trust, teamwork, and protecting history, placing Ash and his friends as capable allies in a city of water and legend rather than random chaos for audiences worldwide.