Pokémon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokémon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Ash has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer but also a "Pokémon Master," and on the arrival of his 10th birthday, he finally has a chance to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately for him, all three Pokémon available to beginning trainers have already been claimed and only Pikachu, a rebellious Electric type Pokémon, remains. However, this chance encounter would mark the start of a lifelong friendship and an epic adventure!
Setting off on a journey to become the very best, Ash and Pikachu travel across beautiful, sprawling regions with their friends Kasumi, a Water type trainer, and Takeshi, a Rock type trainer. But danger lurks around every corner. The infamous Team Rocket is always nearby, seeking to steal powerful Pokémon through nefarious schemes. It'll be up to Ash and his friends to thwart their efforts as he also strives to earn the eight Pokémon Gym Badges he'll need to challenge the Pokémon League, and eventually claim the title of Pokémon Master.
(Source: MAL Rewrite, edited)
Description
Type
TVSeason
Spring 1997Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
Video GameEpisodes
276
Episode Length
24m
Score
7.19 (121)Popularity
#1235 (269)Related Anime
Streaming Services
Anime Websites
Alternative Names
Japanese
ポケットモンスター
Synonyms
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
Pokémon: Master Quest
Pokémon: Johto League Champions
Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands
Pokémon: Indigo League
Pocket Monsters