Question 1

How did the English dub change Mewtwo's character compared to the Japanese version?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese version shows Mewtwo feeling it has no place in the world and wanting to 'earn' its place, while the English dub makes Mewtwo an emotionless tyrant wanting to destroy the world—a decision producers later felt was wrong.

Question 2

What animation challenge did the producers face with Mewtwo's dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Producers and director Michael Haigney had trouble matching animated lip movements, but were happy Mewtwo was a psychic Pokémon whose mouth rarely moved, saving them work.

Question 3

What box office record did this film hold for nearly 30 years?

Accepted Answer

It was the highest-grossing anime film at the domestic box office (U.S. and Canada) for nearly 30 years until surpassed by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle in 2025.

Question 4

What is the main conflict in Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back?

Accepted Answer

A bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo, determined to prove its superiority, lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.

Question 5

Who provides the voice for the Tannoy system when Ash, Misty and Brock enter the ferry center?

Accepted Answer

Director Michael Haigney provides the voice on the Tannoy system when Ash, Misty and Brock enter the ferry center.

Question 6

How did the English dub's portrayal of Mewtwo differ from the Japanese version?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese version shows Mewtwo in a more favorable light, feeling it has no place and wanting to 'earn' its place. The English dub makes Mewtwo an emotionless tyrant wanting to destroy the world, a decision later criticized.

Question 7

What challenge did the producers face with matching animated lip movements?

Accepted Answer

Producers and director Michael Haigney had trouble matching animated lip movements. The script was written twice to ensure all dialog matched up, and they were happy Mewtwo's mouth rarely moved as a psychic Pokémon.

Question 8

What box office record did this film hold for nearly 30 years?

Accepted Answer

This was the highest-grossing anime film at the domestic box office (U.S. and Canada) for nearly 30 years until finally surpassed by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle in 2025.

Question 9

What is the main conflict in Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back?

Accepted Answer

A bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo, determined to prove its superiority, lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.

Question 10

Who provides the voice for Ash Ketchum in the English version?

Accepted Answer

Veronica Taylor voices Ash Ketchum, along with the Female Scientist and Computer characters.

Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

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