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Pokémon

Original title: Poketto monsutâ
  • TV Series
  • 1997– 1997–
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
931
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Pokémon (1997)
Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region.
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Ash Ketchum, his yellow pet Pikachu, and his human friends explore a world of powerful creatures.Ash Ketchum, his yellow pet Pikachu, and his human friends explore a world of powerful creatures.Ash Ketchum, his yellow pet Pikachu, and his human friends explore a world of powerful creatures.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
931
1
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    • Creators
      • Junichi Masuda
      • Ken Sugimori
      • Satoshi Tajiri(based on a story by)
    • Stars
      • Veronica Taylor
      • Rachael Lillis
      • Eric Stuart
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Junichi Masuda
      • Ken Sugimori
      • Satoshi Tajiri(based on a story by)
    • Stars
      • Veronica Taylor
      • Rachael Lillis
      • Eric Stuart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 234User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes1218

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    Season 23 Trailer
    Trailer 1:40
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    Pokemon: Sun & Moon
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    Pokemon: Sun & Moon
    Pokemon: Distance To The Johto League Champion
    Trailer 1:11
    Pokemon: Distance To The Johto League Champion
    Pokemon: Sun & Moon-Ultra Adventures
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    Pokemon: Sun & Moon-Ultra Adventures
    Pokemon: Round One
    Trailer 1:05
    Pokemon: Round One

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    Top cast

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    Veronica Taylor
    Veronica Taylor
    • Ash Ketchum…
    417 episodes417 eps • 1997–2005
    Rachael Lillis
    Rachael Lillis
    • Jessie…
    423 episodes423 eps • 1997–2015
    Eric Stuart
    Eric Stuart
    • James…
    437 episodes437 eps • 1997–2007
    Ikue Ôtani
    Ikue Ôtani
    • Pikachu…
    1166 episodes1166 eps • 1997–2021
    Rica Matsumoto
    Rica Matsumoto
    • Satoshi…
    1166 episodes1166 eps • 1997–2021
    Rodger Parsons
    Rodger Parsons
    • Narrator…
    978 episodes978 eps • 1997–2021
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    • Kojiro…
    858 episodes858 eps • 1997–2021
    Megumi Hayashibara
    Megumi Hayashibara
    • Musashi…
    849 episodes849 eps • 1997–2021
    Inuko Inuyama
    Inuko Inuyama
    • Nyarth…
    845 episodes845 eps • 1997–2021
    Kayzie Rogers
    Kayzie Rogers
    • Wobbuffet…
    757 episodes757 eps • 1997–2016
    Sarah Natochenny
    Sarah Natochenny
    • Ash Ketchum…
    746 episodes746 eps • 2005–2021
    Unshô Ishizuka
    Unshô Ishizuka
    • Narrator…
    741 episodes741 eps • 1997–2017
    James Carter Cathcart
    James Carter Cathcart
    • James…
    666 episodes666 eps • 1997–2021
    Yûji Ueda
    Yûji Ueda
    • Takeshi…
    663 episodes663 eps • 1997–2021
    Christopher Collet
    Christopher Collet
    • Steven Stone…
    639 episodes639 eps • 2000–2016
    Michele Knotz
    Michele Knotz
    • Jessie…
    606 episodes606 eps • 2005–2021
    Erica Schroeder
    Erica Schroeder
    • Wobbuffet…
    458 episodes458 eps • 2000–2021
    Bill Rogers
    Bill Rogers
    • Brock…
    448 episodes448 eps • 1998–2021
    • Creators
      • Junichi Masuda
      • Ken Sugimori
      • Satoshi Tajiri(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In December 1997, more than 700 Japanese children suffered seizures, vomiting, irritated eyes and other symptoms after viewing a flashing red background in the episode "Electric Soldier Porygon" from the Japanese version of the show. The show was pulled for retooling until April of 1998. "Electric Soldier Porygon" was only shown once (in Japan), and has never been shown again. The episode was dubbed for the American version with the offending animation slowed down and strobe effects deleted, but was never aired.
    • Goofs
      In one episode Brock's Geodude participates in an all-Fighting Pokemon tournament. A Geodude, however, is NOT fighting, it's rock/ground. In the original card series there was no rock or ground type, only fighting type to represent all three types.
    • Quotes

      Jessie: Prepare for trouble.

      James of Team Rocket: And make it double.

      Jessie: To protect the world from devastation.

      James of Team Rocket: To unite all people within our nation.

      Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love.

      James of Team Rocket: To extend our reach to the stars above.

      Jessie: Jessie.

      James of Team Rocket: James.

      Jessie: Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light.

      James of Team Rocket: Surrender now or prepare to fight.

      Meowth: Meowth. That's right.

    • Crazy credits
      The Pokemon logo makes one last appearance at the very end of the credits, after the Summit Media Group bumper.
    • Alternate versions
      The 4Kids version included removing suggestive content and changing the fate of several characters, as well as editing the story to be much lighter and kid friendly in tone for the US release. Such edits as removal of written Japanese characters on various signs, billboards,etc.; cigar or anything that's a tobacco product, alcoholic like beverages, and any scenes that seem too violent.
    • Connections
      Edited into Neon Genesis Evangelion: ReDeath (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Pokémon Theme
      (first theme song)

      Written by John Siegler and John Loeffler

      Performed by Jason Paige

    User reviews234

    Review
    Top review
    Took me by surprise
    I'll start off by saying that the first time I saw this show, I hated it. I liked Pikachu, but couldn't stand Ash and Misty. Their lines just seemed to exaggerated and obvious. However, after becoming addicted to the video game, I gradually gained a type of guilty pleasure of watching this show. After seeing the first episode, I started calling it a pretty cool show, but couldn't watch it very often (High School). Day off, and I saw "Pikachu's Goodbye," I was hooked. I have seen every episode and am now alienated to all the kids at school that dismiss Pokemon. This show does have its mature features if you look and listen close enough, and has a really good storyline. Do not dismiss this show like I almost did. It's definitely worth a look.
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    • nutz4n64
    • Nov 15, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension
    • Filming locations
      • Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Pokémon USA
      • 4 Kids Entertainment
      • Creatures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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