---
title: "Pok\u00e9mon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pokemon-chronicles-the-legend-of-thunder-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 295613
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 69
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pokemon-chronicles-the-legend-of-thunder-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by OLM, TV Tokyo, Shogakukan Production. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Childhood friends battle and encounter Rocket-dan members seeking to capture the legendary Pokemon Raikou."

### Why Watch
- features pokemon battles
- follows childhood friends

### Caveats & Content Note
- plans face interference from rocket-dan
- Tone & Suitability: The content involves animated fantasy adventure themes suitable for fans of the franchise.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, fantasy, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pokemon-chronicles-the-legend-of-thunder-2001#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kunihiko Yuyama, Masamitsu Hidaka
- **Networks / Studios**: OLM, TV Tokyo, Shogakukan Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazusa Murai** as *Marina (voice)*
- **Kenji Nojima** as *Kenta (voice)*
- **Yukiji** as *Raichu (voice)*
- **Ayako Shiraishi** as *Joy (voice)*
- **Chinami Nishimura** as *Junsa (voice)*
- **Daiki Nakamura** as *Scientist (voice)*
- **Daisuke Sakaguchi** as *Jun'ichi (voice)*
- **Hidetoshi Nakamura** as *Dr. Shiranui (voice)*
- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Meganium / Raikou (voice)*
- **Kazuhiko Inoue** as *Narrator / Professor Utsugi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Kenta and his childhood friend Marina.

### Q: Why do Kenta and Marina meet?
They meet at a Pokemon Center to see how their skills have developed.

### Q: Who interrupts their battle?
Their battle is interrupted by Bashou and Buson, two Rocket-dan members.

### Q: What tool do the Rocket-dan members use?
They use the Crystal System, which attracts Electric-type Pokemon.

### Q: What legendary Pokemon is involved?
The legendary Pokemon Raikou is captured during the events.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295613)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*