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( in Japanese, but typically , , , or in English) is animation in Japan and considered Japanese animation in the rest of the world. Anime dates from about 1917.
Anime is widely viewed in Japan and is now widely viewed throughout the world. Anime itself is considered a form of limited animation. Anime can be broadcasted either through television or released directly to video, which are often called OVAs or OAV (Original Animation Video).
Anime can be hand drawn or computer assisted. It is used in television series, films, video, video games, commercials, and internet-based releases, and represents all genres of fiction.
Pokémon: The First Movie, known in Japan as , is the first theatrical release based on the Pokémon anime. Like the anime, it is directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
The title Mewtwo Strikes Back is a direct translation of the movie's Japanese name, Mewtwo no gyakush?, which can also be interpreted as Mewtwos Counterattack.
As Pokémon was extremely popular when this movie was released, it was a box office hit worldwide. It primarily consists of three segments: Pikachu's Vacation, a 20+ minute feature focusing on the most popular Pokémon character Pikachu; Origin of Mewtwo, a 10-minute featurette that functions as a prologue to the main feature; and Mewtwo Strikes Back, the main 75-minute movie feature. However, the United States dub version by 4Kids Entertainment omitted "Origin of Mewtwo" from the package before its U.S. theatrical run due to its dark nature, as the target MPAA rating was a G; it was partially restored in the movies release on VHS and DVD. The featurette was eventually dubbed and restored as a special feature in the U.S. release of the direct-to-video follow-up movie sequel Category: Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - .
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