Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Pikachu's Winter Vacation is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 19 minutes. “Let's Play on Christmas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ash and the gang are spending the holidays in a house by the sea, and they leave their Pokémon to look after things while they run errands. As the Pokémon explore the house, they admire all the holiday trimmings, including party hats, delicious treats, and a Christmas tree. Bulbasaur and Squirtle get into a fight over the treats, while Vulpix gets stuck in a stocking. Pikachu tries to keep everyone from wrecking the house, but it's too much for one Pokémon. Before long, the Christmas tree is toppled and the lights have been blown out! Now Pikachu needs everybody's help to put the house back together.
Who’s in it. Pikachu's Winter Vacation stars Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice) and Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pikachu's Winter Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pikachu's Winter Vacation tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pikachu's Winter Vacation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Pikachu's Winter Vacation?
- Pikachu's Winter Vacation stars Ikue Otani and Rica Matsumoto.
- When was Pikachu's Winter Vacation released?
- Pikachu's Winter Vacation was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.