Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
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Format
film
Runtime
94 min
Status
Finished
Aired
July 18, 2009
Season
Summer 2009
Source
Video game
Studio
OLM
Original creator
Satoshi Tajiri
Age rating
PG — Children
Country
Japan
AniList score
68/100
Estimated watch time
1h 34m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Proxy Battle79%Creature Taming79%Gods76%Male Protagonist70%Dragons70%Time Manipulation70%Lost Civilization70%Primarily Child Cast64%Animals60%Tragedy60%
MOVIEFINISHED2009 SUMMER6.8 / 10 AniList score

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール アルセウス 超克の時空へ• Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e
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Synopsis

Many millennia ago, a meteor from space which threatened to destroy the world was stopped by Arceus who intervened to protect the world. While attempting to protect the world, Arceus was badly injured and Damos (ダモス) took care of it. As gratidude, Arceus promised to help make the desolate land of Michīna rich and prosperous so it gave Damos the Jewel of Life (命の宝玉). Arceus let Damos borrow 16 parts of its body to create the Jewel of Life which were to be returned to it on a specific date. Arceus was betrayed when it was not returned and it vowed to judge humans when it awakens. Many millennia after these events, Satoshi, Hikari and Takeshi arrive in the riverside town of Michīna (ミチーナ) which is surrounded by nature's beauty. They decide to go the ruins of Michīna which are at the summit of a large rock. There is a large and beautiful lake at its shores and Satoshi and friends are fascinated by the lake, but suddenly, waves begin to form in the lake and tornado of water begins to wreak havoc. A descendant of Damos, a girl called Sheena, runs out from the ruins of Michīna. Sheena saw what was happening and she summoned Dialga and she says "Dialga, please!" and Dialga manages to stop the tornado. Satoshi and his friends finally get to see the ruins and Kevin and Sheena tell the old legend of Michīna to Satoshi and his friends. Moments after they explain the legend, the fighting between Dialga, Palkia and Giratina becomes fierce and the ruins of Michīna are destroyed. Arceus is awoken... (Source: Pocketmonsters)

Main cast & voice actors

Should you watch Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy, especially stories with proxy battle, creature taming, gods.

Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 34% of 13.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #22 highest-rated film of 2009.

Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.4% of viewers drop it.

Watch Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior first: this continues its story.

As a 94-minute film, it fits in a single evening.

Where to Watch Officially

A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Satoshi Tajiri

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life FAQ

How long is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life runs 94 minutes (1 h 34 min).

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life finished?

Yes. Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life has finished airing — the final episode aired July 18, 2009.

Is there a season 2 of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Yes — the story continues in Pokémon: Zoroark—Master of Illusions (2010).

What should I watch before Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Watch Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior first — Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is a direct sequel.

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life based on a video game?

Yes. Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.

Who animated Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.