Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is a solid, watchable Japanese film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 206 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of Japanese animation with an adventure streak, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 206 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tetsuo Yajima
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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