Movies Like Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life is a 2009 adventure, animation, family, fantasy film from Kunihiko Yuyama with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai and Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Adventure Animation Family Fantasy

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007

Ash and friends (this time accompanied by newcomer Dawn) arrive at an idyllic village on their way to their next Pokemon contest, where chaos will soon erupt with the prophecy of two Pokemon Gods (Dialga and Palkia) and the arrival of a mysterious, seemingly deadly Pokemon named Darkrai, which has the power to distort space and time.

6.9

MagicScore

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008

When Giratina is discovered to be able to create parallel dimensions, it's up to Ash and his friends to stop a mysterious stranger from using its powers for evil.

6.8

MagicScore

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010

Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.

6.7

MagicScore

Inazuma Eleven the Movie: The Ultimate Force, Team Ogre, Attacks!

2010

An organization in the future sends the specially trained Team Ogre to defeat Endou Mamoru and his team, to prevent him from influencing the world with his soccer.

7.6

MagicScore

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

2011

A spin-off scenario taking place after the events of the TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, in which Bardock survives the destruction of Planet Vegeta and is sent into the past, combating Frieza's ancestor Chilled and turning into a Super Saiyan.

7.0

MagicScore

Yu☆Gi☆Oh!

1999

A shy duelist stumbles upon the legendary Red Eyes Black Dragon, with that card in his possession, he must learn to bring out his confidence to duel.

7.0

MagicScore

Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: Lord Enma and the Stories, Nyan!

2015

When Keita frees Whisper, a ghost-like yōkai, from 190 years of imprisonment, Whisper pledges to protect Keita from supernatural dangers. Whisper also gives Keita a watch that allows Keita to see other yōkai. Together with the twin-tailed cat spirit Jibanyan, they encounter lots of yōkai-related problems and solve them.

7.8

MagicScore

Yo-kai Watch: The Movie

2014

When the evil Yo-Kai Kin, Gin and Bronzlow makes the Yo-Kai Watch disappear from time so they can help Dame Dedtime prevent humans and Yo-Kai from being friends, Nate Adams finds help in the Yo-Kai Hovernyan, who takes Nate, Whisper and Jibanyan 60 years to the past, when the Yo-Kai Watch was first invented by Nate's grandfather, Nathaniel Adams, while he was a boy. Together, the 2 boys fight Dame Dedtime and her evil Wicked Yo-Kai minions to save the world from her evil plans.

7.5

MagicScore

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020

In the Forest of Okoya, Koko is a feral child who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Pokémon even though he can't really use any sort of moves. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu meet Koko and help him protect the Great Tree from the crooked scientist Dr. Zed.

7.2

MagicScore

#10

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018

A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it’ll take more than just Satoshi and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction?

7.1

MagicScore

#11

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017

Ash Ketchum wakes up late one morning after having broken his alarm clock in his sleep. He eventually makes it to Professor Oak's lab, but is told that the three starter List of Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander) have already been taken by Trainers who were on time. However, Oak reveals that he has one more Pokémon, an Electric-type named Pikachu. Despite its volatile and feisty personality, as well as its refusal to get inside a Poké Ball, Ash happily takes Pikachu for his journey.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005

In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

Dragon Quest: Your Story

2019

Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.

6.7

MagicScore

#15

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016

Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it’s forced to drag Ash along as it continues its rescue mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt official has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. He plans to use its mysterious power to take control of this mechanical kingdom! Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!

6.7

MagicScore

#16

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999

When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001

The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.

6.7

MagicScore

#18

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004

Deoxys, a Pokémon from outer space, terrorizes the high-tech city Ash Ketchum and his friends are visiting.

6.6

MagicScore

#19

NiNoKuni

2019

Adapted from the video game series of the same name, NiNoKuni follows high school peers Yuu and Haru who must travel between two separate yet parallel worlds to help save their childhood friend, Kotona, whose life is in danger. In this magical quest complicated by love, the three teens will be tasked with making the ultimate choice.

6.5

MagicScore

#20

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000

When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and Brock — invade the mansion looking for his mom and trying to stop the mysteries of Molly's Dream World and Entei!

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

The top films similar to Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life by MovieMagicScore are Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (6.9), Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (6.8), Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (6.7). Each shares adventure/animation/family/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life worth watching?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 296 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) is a adventure, animation, family, fantasy film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, starring Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda.

Where can I find more recommendations like Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life?

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About movies like Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

This ranked list pairs Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009), a adventure and animation and family and fantasy film from Kunihiko Yuyama, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Rica Matsumoto take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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