The video discusses the upcoming Pokémon movie "Detective Pikachu" and explores the theory that the Pikachu in the movie is actually an older version of Ash's Pikachu from the anime series. The video presenter examines various clues from the movie trailers, including the setting of Ryme City, which shares connections with the Pokémon universe, and the appearance of a Jigglypuff character that seems to reference the anime series. The presenter also notes similarities between the movie's Pikachu and Ash's Pikachu, such as their shared love of caffeine and experience with certain Pokémon. The video concludes that while the theory is speculative, the evidence presented suggests a compelling connection between the movie and the anime series.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The upcoming Pokémon movie is titled "Detective Pikachu".
2. The movie features a talking Pikachu voiced by Ryan Reynolds.
3. The movie is set in Ryme City, a new location not seen before in Pokémon games or the TV show.
4. Ryme City is mentioned to be in the same Pokémon universe as the games and TV show.
5. A poster for "Sinnoh Championship XXIV" is seen in Tim's bedroom, referencing the Sinnoh region from the games and TV show.
6. Posters for the Johto sports club are also seen in Tim's bedroom, referencing the Johto region.
7. Jigglypuff is seen in the trailer, holding a microphone with a green cover, a reference to its appearance in the anime.
8. Detective Pikachu is addicted to coffee, a trait not seen in the anime but similar to Ash's Pikachu's love of tea.
9. Detective Pikachu remembers dealing with Charizards in the past, a trait similar to Ash's Pikachu.
10. Detective Pikachu has a solid understanding of how to deal with Mr. Mime, similar to Ash's Pikachu.
11. Detective Pikachu can only be understood by Tim, similar to how Ash can understand Pikachu in the anime.
12. In the 20th Pokémon movie, "Pokémon: I Choose You!", Ash and Pikachu are shown to be able to understand each other.
13. The movie suggests that Detective Pikachu may be an older, more grizzled version of Ash's Pikachu.