On July 9th, actress Ishihara Satomi attended a preview screening for the upcoming film, "Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The Movie: Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom" and "Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The Movie: Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram".

Ishihara was deeply moved after seeing the child-audience shout with energy for the films. She commented, "This is the first time after the earthquake that I saw children screaming with laughter, I am relieved." She also smiled and said, "I love Pikachu, and because of that, my favorite color became yellow."

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"Victini to Kuroki Eiyuu Zekrom" and "Victini to Shiroki Eiyuu Reshiram" will be the first two films of a series, and will� be released simultaneously. It tells the stories of legendary Pokemons, Zekrom and Reshiram, presenting a new era in the Pokemon world.

Actor Takahashi Hideki challenged himself by accepting a voice acting role for the first time with the role of 'Zekrom'. He came to know about Pokemon through this opportunity, and expressed, "When I hosted firework displays, I would introduce the characters while asking, 'What is that?'. After watching it, I was really impressed. I'm really into Victini. I don't have grandchildren yet, so maybe I'll come watch it with my daughter." This was Takahashi's first time talking in front of children, so he promoted the film by saying, "When you go home, give my best regards to your grandpa and grandma, and come watch it with them."

Idol Nakagawa Shoko, who'll be�voice acting two roles in the film, confessed with great joy, "My fifth year in a row making a guest appearance! I'm 155cm tall and my birthday is on May 5th. It seems like the number 5 is carved into my life, but this is a miracle from Victini! My life is 'together with Pokemon'."

Other guests who attended this preview screening were Daichi Mao, Yamadera Kouichi, Matsumoto Rika, and�Yuyama Kunihiko.�Every Little Thing, who provide the theme song for the film, also made an appearance and sang "Sora".

"Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The Movie: Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom" and "Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The Movie: Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram" will be released on July 16th.

Check out photos from the preview screening below!

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Source + Photos: Oricon