The latest installment in the long-running franchise, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, is now available on Netflix. This film delves into the story of Koko, a human boy raised in the wilderness by a Zarude, who must confront his identity when he encounters Ash and Pikachu.
Produced by Studio OLM, the movie explores themes of environmentalism and found family, centering on the bond between Koko and his Zarude guardian. While not reaching the heights of the franchise's most acclaimed entries, it offers a solid adventure with a 7.28 MAL score from 14,000 voters.
The film is a standalone story, though it ties into the world of Pokémon Journeys: The Series. Its focus on the unique relationship between a human and a Mythical Pokémon provides a distinct narrative within the Pokémon cinematic universe.
