At the Movies: Episode 698 - "Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight!'"

This episode is not only entertaining but also speaks a bit to the cosplayer in me as well as the artistry of show business in general and movies in particular. The episode starts when Ash and co. encounter a shape-shifting Zorua that belongs to a boy named Luke (in the English dub), both of which are attracted to movies. The interactions among them lead them to group up.

Luke's shape-shifting Zorua.

It turns out Luke was making a movie himself with the aid of his Pokémon (including a Golett, which I referenced in my brand parodies post), though there was a hitch, which led to interactions seen in the beginning. Being that Zorua had a few issues of its own, Ash and co. decided to help in the production. They assisted in pretty much every aspect, right down to being actors in the movie.

Movie-making is a tough business.

What I like the most about this episode is that there were several acting tips given out by both Cilan and Luke. I tend to have the view that cosplay can and does involve elements of acting, especially when on stage, so their views help to shape my view. I think I can take these tips to heart and apply them when I act cosplay as Ash (and possibly perform on stage) when the occasion returns.

Luke advises Ash on acting.

As for that movie they worked on, after several takes and and some necessary improvisation, an excellent movie was produced, though to some it left something to be desired, and this episode actually kicks off an arc where Luke joins Ash and co. for an important event. Overall, this episode is simply fascinating in that it includes something that is done all the time in real life (movie-making, though radically simplified) with the necessary Pokémon twist. It's entertainment... about entertainment!

The result is a box office hit!