The Amazing Character of Mewtwo.
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2021
- Mewtwo is one of the best characters in Pokemon's anime.
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In terms of Pokemon’s anime, many characters are fairly flat, generally acting as well established pillars of the show that has gone on for over 2 decades at this point. Even when the cast changes, it’s usually just passing these roles from old to new. However, outside the scope of the anime’s characters is the antagonist of the Pokemon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - the story of Mewtwo, his character arc as a clone, and his hunt for purpose.
After watching the video feel free to leave any and all counter points in the comments below - I love a good discussion.
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Mewtwo is the perfect tragic character. He's not evil, just....misunderstood. All he wants is a purpose. A reason for existing.
I know 🥺🥹 makes me so sad
@@donttrustnobody1 yeah but Pokemon >>>>>>>>>>>> Naruto
@@hottestmanever777why compare?
Pokémon has never reached this level of characterization ever since
Meanwhile Digimon did it on the daily 🤣
@@kingkurok3149 except having filler off the weak episodes in the first arc mljust them fighting monsters than leaving
While this is true, Zarude felt pretty fleshed out. His movie was heartwarming. Nowhere near Mewtwo level, but they’re trying.
THIS. This is why he's my favorite.
Lucario had a good character in his solo movie.
Is it me or does Mewtwo have a LOT in common with Shadow the Hedgehog? Powerful lab experiment with tragic backstory (involving a nice young girl) who wanted to destroy humanity but eventually became sort of a hero with a very reserved and existencial personality...checks out.
yup
Sega I think took inspiration from Mewtwo with Shadow
That why I love them both as characters
Me too❤
@@TankMarst Probably.
Mewtwo over the past year has slowly become one of my favourite characters in Pokémon
I think what is awesome about mewtwo is that he is a sort of phantom of the opera or edward cullen kind of character ya know all brooding and stuff but without some silly romance plot attached to him.
Finally someone gave more depth of attention to the original japanese version and Mewtwo.. Thank you so much for this video!
People can learn more from pokemon then most movies nowadays
Eh debatable
@Dr.S I'd argue Pokemon Mystery Dungeons 1-2, Black & White, original Sun & Moon, the Lucario film, etc. have just as much to say thematically.
@@kingkurok3149 A lot of modern movies seems mass produced with no storyline, OG movies are much better.
No lmao, pokemon movies today are just glorified ads.
One of the reasons why Mewtwo is my favourite pokemon. Not only is it a powerful psychic type pokemon (you guessed it, psychic is my favourite type), it also has deep lore and character development
BEST TYPE FR
@@LovelyLara123 🤝
Mewtwo is quite interesting I wish he could have been explored more in a full length slightly more serious take like in X and Y.
As well as explain how he could mega evolve into two forms. Mega evolution should have been explained more in-depth.
*they
@@LovelyLara123 wait is Mewtwo a they?
@@dolphinpower1107Yup
the editing here ABSOLUTELY delivers
Thank you king!
@@Carthu Can you do Sonic The Hedgehog's pokemon team? Please?
Assuming the scientists where the only people within the building and all of them where with mewtwo. He would’ve still killed hundreds.
Mewtwo is an Amazing Character
Man the nuance of tears has me in tears. It makes Satoshi’s sacrifice even more meaningful because Satoshi sees Pokémon and humans as equal which is inferred by Ai when she said that humans are the only ones to cry when sad
Mewtwo is my #1 favorite Pokemon of all time.
Facts: Mewtwo is genderless. But in the cartoons and the movies, Mewtwo is voiced by male and female voice actors.
The Detective Pikachu movie furthers this by having non-Clifford controlled Mewtwo be voiced by both a male and female at the same time
He isn't genderless, he is sexless. Gender is not the same as biological sex. He was voiced by a woman in the Genesect movie because of problems with copyright (of the first movie), but in the anime he is presented as a masculine figure. The last time he appeared (2020) he was voiced by a man again.
@@la_esmeralda444 All legendary pokemon characters have no genders.
Wow I didn't even know that prologue existed! I still got the tragic character vibe from watching it the first time but the prologue would've been a welcomed addition.
Mewtwo always was and always will be my favorite Pokémon
Next episode, explaining why ash somehow loses all memory of his past experiences each time he visits a new region and how Pikachu reverts to his weakest point and loses to the first pokemon he sees
I'm not planning on covering the Pokemon anime beyond this but I'll keep your suggestion in mind!
@@Carthu it was mostly a joke anyway, at this point I don't even think Satoshi Tajiri knows why it's a total reset with each new season
Maybe cause Ash has no “free will”
Plus the Japanese OST is so hit you right in the guts it’s so good Mewtwo definitely is one of my favorite legendaries of all time (Though Latias and Latios are my number 1 🙃 )
As wise men say
"Smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half."
Now if only the games could even try to scratch the surface of this level of storytelling
Hey, really enjoyed this video. :)
But, the next time you start to do your everyday sobbing, remember, we all love you and think you're awesome! Mewtwo is an amazing character, but YOU are an amazing video creator and narrator, keeping us all more sane with your videos! You are cute and funny and you make a positive difference!
Edit: Also, now I'm tempted to name the next Mewtwo I catch "Clarence" lol
such an amazing video bro. Always felt a weird appeal to mewtwo and it all makes sense now. Thanks for explaining it bruh 👊
Much more deep understanding than what I saw from this as a child
Thats y this is definitely one of greatest pokemon movies but when we watched this movie we were kids and things we found cool / scary is the only memory any kid will have of mewtwo strikes back cuz we were kids noone remembers the story of how good it is it had a plot
Remember mewtwo is the only pokemon who murdered people.
Excellent presentation of Mewtwo. I love Mewtwo character and it origin. I wish Pokemon can revisit Mewtwo to establish continuity. Pokemon Journeys failed on Mewtwo in an episode that Mewtwo does not recognize Ash. The same for the Genesect movie, but it's a female Mewtwo from the Unova region which interestingly was created from a lab in Unova. I came up with a scene that can tie both Mewtwo stories together and fix a plot hole in the episode of Pokemon "The Battle of the Badge". Supposedly, around the time when Mewtwo was created in the Kanto region. Scientists from Unova able to obtain the formula from the scientists back in Kanto thanks to Team plasma for their hacking operation as they take an interest in Pokémon cloning. So,the scientist in Unova hired by Team Plasma to experiment Pokemon cloning which result in creating Mewtwo (female) and Genesect. In the end, both labs result the same fate where it being destroyed by their Mewtwo. Mewtwo in Kanto met by Giovanni which became Giovanni "partner" while the Mewtwo in Unova destroyed the lab and escaped on her own. The only way to make a connection of these Mewtwos is from an episode of Pokemon "The Battle of the Badge" where Giovanni received a phone call informing him that there is an accident. So he left Jessie and James to take care of the gym while he goes to Mewtwo and tells it that he has an "emergency assignment" that it needs to complete. About the phone call, this accident means that Team Rocket was monitoring the situation closely in Unova after they discovered their information been hacked by Team Plasma. The the destruction of the Unova lab occurred separately a few months after the accident in the Kanto lab. Which mean when it happen, Team Rocket gets involve immediately. To avoid a war against Team Plasma as they are searching for their Mewtwo, Team Rockets secretly goes after their Mewtwo in Unova. Therefore, Giovanni tells Mewtwo that this assignment must be complete. Mewtwo is puzzle wondering why, but Giovanni tells Mewtwo that in order to rule the world as the only powerful Pokemon, you must take out the other competition. Mewtwo still looks confused, but at the same time he was distracted by the sight of the Unova region and seeing it region Pokémon. Giovanni then pressure Mewtwo giving a scenario of what would happen if the world learn about the other existence of a powerful and not Mewtwo? How would it feel to be disrespected and ignore? That would make Mewtwo useless. This surely fired up Mewtwo as he vow to complete the mission. So Mewtwo and Giovanni are on this island somewhere in Unova which they track the location of a mysterious Pokémon . Mewtwo use it psychic power causing a tsunami to wipe out any pokemon on the island. Then a burst of light flashed apporaching from afar to stop the tsunami. After the tsunami was clear, it is reveal that this mysterious Pokémon is none other Mewtwo. This shocks Mewtwo (Kanto). He looks froze trying to process what just happen. He is shock seeing another kind of his. Mewtwo (Kanto) notice this is a chance for him to know more about this other Mewtwo and about it origin, but Giovanni kept pressuring Mewtwo telling lies that it is a clone and must be killed immediately. The Mewtwo in Unova can see through the armor of Mewtwo (Kanto) identify him to be the same as her. Mewtwo (unova) wonder why it siding with the human.So the two battles, Mewtwo (Kanto) seems to have the upper hand as it suit gave more power, however it began to have some sympathy on this other Mewtwo. So Mewtwo (Kanto) not holding back giving it all. Mewtwo (Kanto) is surprise to see another kind of his is strong just as him, the same goes for the other Mewtwo. Mewtwo (Kanto) starting to regret on this assignment as it want to be with this Mewtwo so they both can learn about themselves. The two clashes for a while as Mewtwo (Unova) is starting to feel fatigue. Giovanni pressure Mewtwo that he don't have much time left and need to end it quick. So Giovanni sends out some drones to finish the job, but Mewtwo (Kanto) destroy them all saying that it is almost over. The other Mewtwo question Mewtwo (Kanto) is that it only purpose to live? This stuns Mewtwo (Kanto), but Giovanni words got the best of it as the two sides are conflicting Mewtwo (Kanto). Mewtwo (Kanto) respond that it purpose is to be the only powerful in the world. Mewtwo (Kanto) use the rocks to pin Mewtwo (Unova) on the ground. The other Mewtwo is struggle to escape as a powerful attack of Mewtwo (Kanto) from the sky coming down quick. With just seconds the entire island blows up. During the explosion, tears can be seen coming out from Mewtwo eyes that it regret for killing someone who he can talk to understand more about his purpose in life. Seeing none of the remains, Giovanni conclude the assignment is a success. Now that they can truly rule the world together. However, Mewtwo is haunted by the words from the other Mewtwo.The scene end with Mew passing by when the Team Rocket helicopter left.
To Be continued....
This is why out of all the Pokémon movies, especially the first 3, this one takes it home. For the simple fact that it was a Pokémon movie but yet with a violent intro to the movie. Something that the cartoon didn't show and obviously the part with the little girl at the beginning when she starts to fade away and all that's left is mewtwo... that shit in least to me gets me everytime when i watch it.
I found this part just a couple years ago after never knowing this existed for about 20 years. This part is so crucial to the film, it's beautiful 💖
13:27 Probably my favorite moment in this video
Absolutely beautifully put. Thank you for compiling this.
This is an amazing video! I can’t wait to see more content like this!
This video is so underrated! Great job!
“4:26 it sounds like you’re saying you were correct but it was actually the name of the character.
Did anyone else notice Mewtwo used the bones of the scientists for the cloning machine that pulls Meowth in?
My god, never made the connection before, just noticed they were shaped like human bones.
Oh, my God!!!! WOW
The original Mewtwo is my favorite Pokemon character. And his theme in the original? A horror inspired piece made with organ notes. It still gives me chills.
Great video love the hat shirt choice ❤
I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the Japanese version for the first time recently. So much important context was lost in the dumbed-down US version, and it's those kind of complicated questions and scenarios that led me deeper into anime in the first place. I do wish Pokemon would have at least opted for a slightly less comical approach, because Origins proved it could work. Overall though, the first movie is still amazing and Mewtwo will always be one of my favorite Pokemon.
Fans: Mewtwo does not want to destroy the world in the Japanese version
Mewtwo in the Japanese version: 12:44
Love this film in Japanese.
Not a fan of the dub changes regardless of nostalgia.
Now I can tell this will be a banger - defo subscribe
I miss this, back when cartoons had life teachings four kids.
Also are we sure we aren't talk about sonic?
This kind of writing is what i wish the pokemon franchise in general would go back to.
This was a great video. And as much as I love subtlety and nuance, as someone who grew up with a lot of abuse and trauma, "I see now that the circumstance's of one's birth is irrelevant, it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." absolutely made me bawl. That is the one line I don't think I could do without, even though I agreed with your analysis for the rest of the dub. Sometimes spelling stuff out is better, subjectively, but it is a fine line to walk, and overdoing it can just become annoying. I grew up without watching Pokemon because of my abusive mother calling it 'witchcraft' and so here I am, 23 years later finally watching the series and movies. I felt sad near the start of my watch, as if I didn't deserve to watch the series because I had missed out on it, and that maybe it'd make me a 'fake' fan or something. But, I guess, it's never too late to live your best childhood, because Pokemon can teach valuable lessons to even adults. I'm so happy I'm finally watching the series, it's so beautiful.
You forgot about MewTwo returns!
you do great videos!
I used to think it was odd how the humans were so horrified to see their Pokémon fighting the clones, in a world where battles are commonplace and never cause serious harm to the Pokémon. But a line of dialogue in the CGI remake, Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution, makes things a lot clearer.
Before the fight begins, Mewtwo says, "We don't need to use our moves" (or anything like that, I can't remember the exact quote), making it clear that this is not a Pokémon battle (a friendly competition akin to wrestling), but rather, a real fight to the death. This explains why the Pokémon are punching and biting each other instead of using Flamethrower, Hydro Pump etc.
Pokemon bite and punch all the time.
You deserve more likes, subscribers, and civil comments on this channel.
Yeah! I’ve always thought Pokémon was spiritual and I like your video a lot. Thank you 🙏
Fun fact the 1st movie wouldn’t be as dark as it is now without the porygon episode. Since the porygon episode gave people seizures the Pokémon company was trying to fix everything with the porygon episode so they can continue the anime. While this process was going on the original writer of the pokemon anime and the 1st 3 movies. The writer used this time to make the 1st movie darker than it was going to be. When the 1st movie became a massive success he was given an opportunity to make his own pokemon for the 2nd movie that being Lugia and the 2nd movie was planned completely differently with a completely different story that didn’t have characters we know like ash Ketchum since the original writer for the anime didn’t like ash. He tried to get rid of ash through a scrapped episode where he is much older. I forgot the writers name.
The anime writer and main scriptwriter for the first three films was Takeshi Shudo. He had in mind that Pokémon would acquire more maturity and realism, but they did not let him since it was for children. I maintain that Pokémon would have been a cult series worth remembering in this century if it had known how to exploit its full potential with as many themes as it had available, but it was reduced to a perpetual children's series.
I always liked THIS version of Mewtwo. Not the one from Genesect.
Pokémon The First Movie is nothing short of genius, and that’s not an over exaggeration. In a format suitable for children, it raises ideas about creationism, existence, meaning and purpose. Many of these ideas lie within canonical literature such as Frankenstein. Wonderful film.
1:48 Lmao love the reaction
The biggest flaw the dub was not keeping the original message.
What a legendary video such a lesson.
Why have so few people watched this!?!
Because pokemon is currently on the decline
damn.. that was super good..
I used to love and relate to this character a lot when i was a Child now i see and think a lot about why i love him sm
This was incredible
This is amazingly beautiful
There this is amazing beautiful at camera videos coming next game 😍🤩🎯🎯🏹🏹🥋🥊🎯 and mouth and happy smile smile smiling at home
Reminds me of my experience with the mental health system
Nobody:
Carthu on camera: Um, hi?
Peak
This comment section is absolutely bonkers.
-now I'm part of it-
I already know my strategy if I had to battle Mewtwo. Since they’re a Psychic-Type, I’d simply fight without thinking so they can’t read my thought or predict my moves.
It would have been cool to see Arceus officially meet Mewtwo in the anime.
I absolutely need this to exist
I hope mewtwo smokes that ugly goat
Yes I am not looking at a go at camera videos coming next game is going on with a friend of a go at it would take about
Her name was Amber, to that human girl clone of the original Amber who was the daughter of one of Mewtwo's creators.
This movie is so fucking beautiful!
What is the name of the song that's playing in the background at about 4:12????
0:11 Ash finally passed his role, from old to new… 🥹😭
I like the Layla quote from Guardians of the galaxy vol 3 "there are hands, and there are hands that guide those hands". mewtwo may have not been born naturually but his existence has purpose
This is so cool
When did carthus videos jump up in quality so much lmao. I know I haven't watched a vid from the main channel in a while but seriously
I put a LOT of work into this video lol
@@Carthu i could tell lol. Great vid tho. Keep it up carthu!
You should add the character evolution with the second movie, Mewtwo's Return, we see even more in this movie how the lesson of the first movie changed him.
Can you do a video about Mewtwo Returns Special to explain any hidden themes in it?
The return of Mewtwo also expands ALOT on his character tbh
remember when pokemon had ambition? thanks for reminding us, a shame Shudo was shafter and then well succumbed to his addictions
This confirms it. He's the anime\Manga equivalent to Magneto. I never saw his origin when I was a kid, I just saw the first movie.
Everybody look up poor Leo strikes back
I love your video and i subscribed but i fan find the movie can someone tell me where i can find this movies ?
ah yes mewtwo my favorite pokemon thank you carthu for making this
@Mala Ghosh no but that is pog
Shadow and Maria 😅 Mewtwo and the little girl 😮
great vid dood! Youre right, the dub really butchered the original message. Its great tho that you spread its message in the dubs stead.
Make more videos BRO..!!
Your channel is so cool..!!!😎😎
Soon! :)
Carthu can u make a video on avatar the last airbender which imo has one of the best characters ever "zuko"
I’m focusing on Pokémon and Nintendo properties for now but maybe in the future!
There are plenty of ways to relate mewtwo (as an individual) and mewtwo's unperishable powers to humanity itself. Mark my words, this is a legendary movie. A million times more legendary than all the other pokemon movies. We should thank mewtwo for litting up a side of humanity that it wish they could use against life. But, now that you think about it, why is humanity's wish to become stronger than life inaccurate, or to become unbalanced. After mewtwo causing the amount of damage he caused, he thought he was helping humanity become more understanding towards him. But he did'nt seem to connect to the other side. That his power was without mercy pulling all the pokemon and the people into his own hands. The situation mewtwo put himself in should be thought of like this: (A weaponless individual vs a large shopping mall crowd). True for life, this is how confusing the ongoing relationship between life and humanity can get 🥱 Good grief.
Well, the channel seems dead, but its a good video. So I'll subscribe.
I'm here early
Thank you for watching!
Ok
man now I can't watch the movie without being like "Oh but the dub is bad" how the fuck am I meant to watch the movie
I can’t even find a Japanese original on Amazon. Really pissing me off. Any suggestions?
1:58
Proof that UA-camrs have feet
I knew someone would point that out LOL
@@Carthu I’m glad it wasn’t me...
Meeting the Kanto starters makes sense when Mewtwo decides to make his own clones of the Kanto starters 😮
With time this movie has became a really good one and low key a letter to pro life movements. Life is valuable.
Wait, Is this the first vid of 2021 over here?
Yes! Shooting to make at least one video a month for this channel!
What happened to Carthu' s Vids of Pokemon?
They're unlisted. You can watch them in a playlist but they were bringing the wrong audience to the channel so I had to unlist them.
Clarence 😂😂😂
Mewtwo is Jesus of Pokemon
Want some cheese? Okay here 🧀
Late but it sure was fun and interesting for not a dbz
If you have emotions then you are alive... Then, nobodies from KH are not...?
Lots of info
Pleeease talk about mewtwo retuuurns!
It's just sort of an add on rather than a fully fledged and realized sequel imo. Not enough to discuss
@@Carthu if you could add something to Mewtwo’s story what would it be?
I'm also here somewhat early