Name: Pokémon
Released: 1997-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ōtani, Mayumi Iizuka

TV Show · Anime · Adventure

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.

1997 · 21m

Starring Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ōtani, Mayumi Iizuka

Director Kunihiko Yuyama, Daiki Tomiyasu

EPISODE 1

In the Shadow of Zekrom!

Upon arriving in the Unova region with Pikachu, his mom and Professor Oak, Ash must unexpectedly deal with the loss of Pikachu's electric powers.

20 min
EPISODE 2

Enter Iris and Axew!

Just as Ash makes a new friend in a trainer named Iris, Team Rocket appears and tries to steal Pikachu and Iris' Axew; Ash sends his newly caught Pidove against Jessie and her new Woobat, but Pidove is not strong enough.

20 min
EPISODE 3

A Sandile Gusher of Change!

On their way to Striaton City and Ash's first Unova Gym Battle challenge, Ash and Iris come across a family who run a hotel in dire need of help.

20 min
EPISODE 4

The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!

Ash and Iris stop in Accumula Town and find Don George's Battle Club; after watching a battle between a Servine and a Dewott, Ash challenges the owner of the Dewott, but an intruder Pokémon delays their match.

20 min
EPISODE 5

Triple Leaders, Team Threats!

Arriving in Striaton City, Ash looks for his first battle in the Unova region and runs up against three gym leaders; Team Rocket undertakes a mission to steal something vital from a research facility.

20 min
EPISODE 6

Dreams by the Yard Full!

With one win and one loss, Ash must defeat the third gym leader to claim the Trio Badge, and he gains a new ally for his efforts; Team Rocket's attempt to take the secret of "future energy" draws unwanted attention.

20 min