National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Released in 2001, Pokemon 4Ever arrived during the height of the franchise's global popularity, when the animated films were a regular event for young fans and their families. As one of the earlier theatrical entries, it carried the hand-crafted look of traditional cel-based animation just as the industry was shifting toward digital production, making prints from this era a tangible link to a particular moment in animation history.

This cell captures Suicune, one of the legendary Pokemon whose graceful, wind-swept design made it a standout of the film. Owning a physical frame from a sequence featuring such a memorable creature offers a direct connection to the original 35mm print—a small, genuine piece of the movie as it once ran through a projector.