Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, released in 2004, is the seventh feature-length film in the Pokémon franchise and the second to be set in the Advanced Generation era. Produced by OLM, Inc. and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the film was designed to highlight the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys and introduce its unique, form-shifting mechanics to a global audience. The narrative context focuses on the technological city of LaRousse, serving as a distinct departure from the rural settings often featured in the television series to showcase the futuristic aesthetic of the third generation of games.

The film's visual identity was spearheaded by long-time Pokémon animation staff, aiming to balance traditional cel-style animation with the integration of early 3D computer-generated backgrounds to render the complex geometry of the city. Upon release, the film was received as a standard expansion of the franchise's lore, praised by fans for its focus on the psychological interplay between the artificial intelligence of the city and the alien nature of the titular Pokémon. It remains a notable entry for its early attempt to incorporate more mature themes regarding the coexistence of humans and Pokémon in an urban, high-tech environment.