M05
Pokémon Heroes (Japanese: 水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス Mizu no Miyako no Mamori Gami Ratiasu to Ratiosu, The Water Capital's Protector Spirits Latias and Latios) is the fifth Pocket Monsters movie. It features Latios and Latias.
It was released in Japan on July 13, 2002. Distributed on limited release by Miramax, it opened in select American theaters on May 16, 2003.
Summary
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu come across the beautiful canal city of Alto Mare and decide to take a break from battling. However, unknown to our friends and the people of Alto Mare, two thieves decide to steal the Soul Dew, a trinket which holds the key to Alto Mare's defence systems and a great power. Ash must battle to save Alto Mare and its people.
Important characters
Important Pokémon
Movie guide
Character introductions
Important events
Pokémon debuts
Trivia
- Director Kunihiko Yuyama looked to Venice, Italy for inspiration when designing Alto Mare.
- In a throwback to Pokémon 2000, Annie and Oakley are reading about Lawrence III during the credits of the movie.