

Further retrospective criticism of the English-language version has been targeted against the removal of most of the ethical topics such as part of Mewtwo's origin story. However, the English-language version received generally negative reviews from film critics, with much of the criticism pointed at the poor voice acting and its inclusion of an anti-violence message despite it being a Pokémon film. In Japan, Mewtwo Strikes Back was positively received, with praise directed at the film's emotional impact and exploration of ethical topics such as cloning, genetic modification and existentialism. Overseas, the prologue can only be seen as a bonus short in DVD versions of Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns.
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The film primarily consists of three segments: Pikachu's Vacation, a 21-minute feature focusing on the series mascot Pikachu Origin of Mewtwo, the 10-minute prologue added to the Complete Version of the film and Mewtwo Strikes Back, the main 75-minute film feature. The events of the film take place during the first season of Pokémon: Indigo League.

Pictures, was released in North America on November 12, 1999. The English-language adaptation, produced by Nintendo and 4Kids Entertainment and licensed by Warner Bros. In addition to an added prologue, the updated version included new animation and CGI graphics. On July 8, 1999, a Complete Version of the film aired on Japanese television. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 1998. It is the first theatrical release in the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back is a 1998 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the chief director of the Pokémon television series.
