Pikachu and Pichu (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Pikachu and Pichu is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 17 minutes.

What it’s about. While visiting a big city with Ash, Pikachu meets the Pichu Brothers—Pichu Little, the rambunctious younger half, and Pichu Big, the reserved older half. Pikachu does its best to keep Pichu Little from falling off a building, but it ends up falling off itself! The adventures continue as Pikachu and the Pichu Brothers roll off the top of a bus, fall into a river, and then fly into the air and onto the back of a Houndour! With the angry Houndour in hot pursuit, the trio makes its way to a pile of tires that serves as a “secret fort.” All the hustle and bustle, though, sends the fort tumbling down. With the help of some Pokémon, the group works together to rebuild the fort—but Pikachu remembers that it has to get back to Ash. The Pichu Brothers whisk Pikachu away and head for the building where Ash is waiting, but will they manage to get there in time?

Who’s in it. Pikachu and Pichu stars Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Satomi Korogi as Little Brother Pichu (voice), Yumi Touma as Big Brother Pichu (voice) and Ryoka Yuzuki as Ootachi / Yamikarasu / Py / Upah (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pikachu and Pichu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pikachu and Pichu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pikachu and Pichu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.