Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 212 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 97 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 97 minutes on it?
97 minutes of Japanese family, leaning adventure, fine for the whole family. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 212 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something with an adult edge
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
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?
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 37m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kunihiko Yuyama
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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