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Head to head
The Day I Bought a Star vs Pokémon: The First Movie
| 6.2 | Score | 7.4 |
| 2,074 | Popularity | 60,694 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2006 | Year | 1998 |
| Movie | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
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The verdict
On the numbers, Pokémon: The First Movie edges it — but they share 1 trait, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedPokémon: The First Movie scores 74% vs 62%.
- More popularPokémon: The First Movie has the bigger audience here.
- NewerThe Day I Bought a Star (2006) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open The Day I Bought a Star or Pokémon: The First Movie for the full picture.