The movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea was released in Japan.
The movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea was released on DVD in North America.
The ancient Sea Temple is discovered beneath the ocean, said to be the dwelling place of the mythical Pokémon Manaphy.
A mysterious egg is discovered by Pokémon Rangers; it is identified as belonging to Manaphy.
Ash Ketchum, his friends, and the Pokémon Ranger Jack Walker meet and collaborate to protect the Manaphy's egg.
Jack, Ash, and friends set off by sea aboard the ship to return Manaphy's egg to the Sea Temple.
The group is attacked by Phantom Pokémon controlled by antagonists trying to steal Manaphy's egg.
The antagonist reveals plans to exploit Manaphy and the Sea Temple's power for personal gain.
The team arrives at the Sea Temple where Manaphy’s parents reside and where the egg must be returned.
Manaphy's egg hatches, and Manaphy bonds with Ash, strengthening the resolve to protect the sea and its creatures.
Ash, Jack, and their Pokémon fight to protect the Sea Temple and Manaphy from the antagonist's forces.
With the antagonist defeated, peace is restored; Manaphy returns to the Sea Temple with its parents.
