Makoto Mizobuchi

Pokémon: Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (Pokemon) Makoto Mizobuchi

? Based on the movie Pokémon Movie 9:  Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, which was released by VIZ Media on DVD in 2007.
? Pokémon Movie 9: Ranger and the Temple of the Sea has sold through over 55k units in the US to date (VideoScan).
? The second coming of Pokémon is taking over the world (of retail)!
? Features the most beloved Pokémon characters: Ash and Pikachu.
? The Pokémon franchise is well known among parents as a safe bet and kid-friendly.
? The success of the Diamond & Pearl games has generated enormous fan awareness not only of that series, but also of Pokémon across the board; even older titles such as Pokémon Adventures have seen a sales spike since the game?s debut.
? The theatrical release of the Diamond & Pearl movies in the U. S. will raise the profile of this book.
? The anime series Diamond & Pearl is one of Cartoon Network?s feature properties, airing in the prime weekday afternoon time-slot.
? For Pokémon fans who have to get 'em all (or at least all the VIZ Media licensed merchandise)!
? Over 150 million Pokémon video games sold worldwide / 40 million in the U. S.
? Over 14 billion trading cards sold worldwide.

Each series is based on the themes of collecting, training and battling Pokémon?with almost 500 Pokémon to date.