: Distributed by Warner Bros. , the English version featured a soundtrack with artists like Donna Summer and Weird Al Yankovic.
: The legendary "Phantom Pokémon" (Maboroshi no Pokemon) central to the film's Japanese title.
: The protagonist tasked with fulfilling the island prophecy. GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...
: A local girl who guides Ash and plays a central role in the festival's musical ritual.
: The primary antagonist whose desire for a "complete collection" threatens the world's natural order. Production and Release : Distributed by Warner Bros
: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000.
The Japanese title Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Maboroshi no Pokemon Rugia Bakutan (劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕) refers to the 1999 animated feature known in English as . Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney, it is the second theatrical film in the Pokémon franchise. Plot and Setting : The protagonist tasked with fulfilling the island prophecy
: The imbalance caused by the birds' capture triggers worldwide weather catastrophes, leaving Ash and Lugia to restore peace. Key Characters