A boy and a talking monster team up for a brisk, feel-good adventure, solving mysteries with wholesome humor.
A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 25, 2026.
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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