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

TV Show · Anime · Adventure

Two young Pokémon trainers become research fellows at a renowned Pokémon laboratory, stepping into a world of adventures with their Pokémon friends.

1997 · 22m

EPISODE 1

Enter Pikachu!

Ash sets out to celebrate his 10th birthday the way other 10-year-olds in the Kanto region do: by becoming a Pokémon trainer.
EPISODE 2

Emergency

Ash, carrying his badly wounded Pikachu, rushes into Viridian City, which is on alert for Pokémon thieves like Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket; Ash tries in vain to fight off Team Rocket's Pokémon, but his Pikachu and others join the fray.
EPISODE 3

Ash Catches a Pokemon

Ash discovers and captures his first Pokémon, a Caterpie. Misty's strong distaste for bugs does not stop the Caterpie from liking her.
EPISODE 4

Challenge of the Samurai

A young samurai tracks down Ash and challenges him to a battle, but they are interrupted by a swarm of Beedrill.
EPISODE 5

Showdown in Pewter City

Ash tries to win his first gym badge in Pewter City, but he comes up against a fierce opponent in Brock, a skilled gym leader.
EPISODE 6

Clefairy and the Moon Stone

While Ash and Misty guard the Moon Stone from Team Rocket, they encounter a Pokémon believed to be a Clefairy.