A major point of contention for longtime fans is the replacement of the original Japanese score with a new one composed by . Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
: General consensus on the voice work is positive, with reviewers highlighting Caitlin Glass's portrayal of Diancie as a standout. Technical and Soundtrack Changes Pokemon XY: Hakai no Mayu to Diancie (Dub)
Produced by , the dub features the standard XY series voice cast, including Sarah Natochenny as Ash Ketchum and Caitlin Glass as Diancie. A major point of contention for longtime fans
The English dub of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (known in Japan as Hakai no Mayu to Diancie ) premiered in North America on , on Cartoon Network. While it is praised for its colorful animation and the likable character of Diancie, the dub has faced criticism for significant technical and editorial changes compared to the original Japanese release. Dub Overview and Performance The English dub of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie
: The English TV version is approximately 7 minutes shorter than the Japanese original. These cuts were primarily made to fit Cartoon Network's broadcast runtime, leading some reviewers to feel the transitions between scenes are "choppy".
: Some viewers found the dialogue pacing in the intro to be sluggish, as if intentionally slowed down to appeal to younger children.