Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Pikachu's Sparkle Search! is an animation film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Pikachu and Piplup bump into Gizamimi Pichu and Smoochum and lose the "sparkle" as a result. They must find the "sparkle" before Meowth's troop get their hands on it.
Who’s in it. Pikachu's Sparkle Search! stars Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Inuko Inuyama as Nyarth (voice) and Yuji Ueda as Soonansu (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Pikachu's Sparkle Search! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pikachu's Sparkle Search! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pikachu's Sparkle Search! tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pikachu's Sparkle Search! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pikachu's Sparkle Search! worth watching?
- Pikachu's Sparkle Search! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pikachu's Sparkle Search!?
- Pikachu's Sparkle Search! stars Ikue Otani, Inuko Inuyama and Yuji Ueda.
- When was Pikachu's Sparkle Search! released?
- Pikachu's Sparkle Search! was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.