| Pokemon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Created by | Satoshi Tajiri |
| Written by | Takeshi Shudo Satoshi Tajiri Ken Sugimori |
| Directed by | Masamitsu Hidaka (1997-2005) Norihiko Sudo (2006-2010) |
| Voices of | Veronica Taylor Sarah Natochenny Ikue Ohtani Rachael Lillis Michele Knotz Eric Stuart Bill Rogers Ted Lewis Carter Cathcart Satomi Kōrogi Ed Paul Craig Blair Amy Birnbaum Kayzie Rogers Emily Jenness Eileen Stevens Jason Griffith |
| Theme music composer | Shinji Miyazaki Hirokazu Tanaka Kazuo Yoda |
| Opening theme | Pokemon Theme(s) |
| Ending theme | Pokemon Ending Theme(s) |
| Composer | Various |
| Country of origin | Japan United States Canada United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 17 |
| No. of episodes | 700+ (main series) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 23–24 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kids WB (1998-2006) Cartoon Network (2006-present) |
| Release | September 8, 1998 – present |
Pokemon Anime
Episodes edit
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Premiere | Season Finale | |||
| 1 | Indigo League | 81 | September 8, 1998 | December 4, 1999 |
| 2 | Adventures on the Orange Islands | 35 | January 8, 2000 | October 14, 2000 |
| 3 | The Johto Journeys | 41 | October 14, 2000 | May 19, 2001 |
| 4 | Johto League Championships | 52 | August 18, 2001 | September 7, 2002 |
| 5 | Master Quest | 64 | September 14, 2002 | October 23, 2003 |
| 6 | Advanced | 40 | March 13, 2003 | September 4, 2004 |
| 7 | Advanced Challenge | 52 | September 11, 2004 | September 10, 2005 |
| 8 | Advanced Battle | 52 | September 17, 2005 | July 8, 2006 |
| 9 | Battle Frontier | 47 | September 8, 2006 | March 3, 2007 |
| 10 | Diamond & Pearl | 51 | April 20, 2007 | February 1, 2008 |
| 11 | Battle Dimension | 52 | April 12, 2008 | May 2, 2009 |
| 12 | Galactic Battles | 52 | May 9, 2009 | May 15, 2010 |
| 13 | Sinnoh League Victors | 34 | June 5, 2010 | February 5, 2011 |
| 14 | Black & White | 48 | February 12, 2011 | January 7. 2012 |
| 15 | Rival Destinies | 49 | February 18, 2012 | January 26, 2013 |
| 16 | Adventures in Unova | 45 | February 2, 2013 | December 7, 2013 |
| 17 | The Series: XY | 20+ | October 19, 2013 | Present |
Overview edit
- Kanto Saga - Seasons 1
- Orange Islands Saga - Season 2
- Johto Saga - Seasons 3-5
- Hoenn Saga - Seasons 6-8
- Kanto Battle Frontier Saga - Seasons 8-9
- Sinnoh Saga - Seasons 10-13
- Unova Saga - Seasons 14-16
- Kalos Saga - Seasons 17+
Character overview edit
Main edit
| # | Character | Season(s) | Years Active | Roles | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ash Ketchum | 1-17 | 1998–present | Lead Role | Human |
| 2 | Pikachu | 1-17 | 1998–present | Lead Role | Pokemon |
| 3 | Misty | 1-5, 7-8 | 1998-2006 | Main Role (1-5); Recurring (7-8) | Human |
| 4 | Togepi/Togetic | 1-5, 7 | 1998-2004 | Main Role (Seasons 1-5); Recurring (7) | Pokemon |
| 5 | Brock | 1-13 | 1998-2011 | Main Role (1; 3-13), Recurring (2) | Human |
| 6 | Jessie | 1-17 | 1998–present | Main Role | Human |
| 7 | James | 1-17 | 1998–present | Main Role | Human |
| 8 | Meowth | 1-17 | 1998–present | Main Role | Pokemon |
| 9 | Tracey | 2 | 2001-2007 | Main Role (2), Recurring (3-9) | Human |
| 10 | Ekans/Arbok | 1-6 | 1998-2003 | Recurring (1); Main Role (2-6) | Pokemon |
| 11 | Koffing/Weezing | 1-6 | 1998-2003 | Recurring (1); Main Role (2-6) | Pokemon |
| 12 | Wobbuffet | 3-13 | 2000-2011 | Main Role | Pokemon |
| 13 | May | 6-9 | 2003-2008 | Main Role (6-9), Recurring (11) | Human |
| 14 | Max | 6-9, 11 | 2003-2008 | Main Role (6-9), Recurring (11) | Human |
| 15 | Dawn | 10-13, 15 | 2007-2012 | Main Role | Human |
| 16 | Piplup | 10-13; 15 | 2007-2011; 2012 | Main Role | Pokemon |
| 17 | Croagunk | 10-13 | 2007-2011 | Recurring (10); Main Role (11-13) | Pokemon |
| 18 | Iris | 14-16 | 2011-2013 | Main Role | Human |
| 19 | Axew | 14-16 | 2011-2013 | Main Role | Pokemon |
| 20 | Cilan | 14-16 | 2011-2013 | Main Role | Human |
| 21 | Serena | 17+ | 2013–present | Main Role | Human |
| 22 | Bonnie | 17+ | 2013–present | Main Role | Human |
| 23 | Clemont | 17+ | 2013–present | Main Role | Human |
Recurring edit
| # | Character | Season(s) | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldeen | 1-5 | 1998-2003 |
| 2 | Caterpie/Metapod/Butterfree | 1 | 1998 |
| 3 | Pidgeotto/Pidgeot | 1 | 1998-1999 |
| 4 | Staryu | 1-5 | 1998-2003 |
| 5 | Starmie | 1 | 1998 |
| 6 | Onix/Steelix | 1-5, 9 | 1998-2003, 2006 |
| 7 | Geodude | 1-5, 9 | 1998-2003, 2006 |
| 8 | Zubat/Golbat/Crobat | 1-5, 9 | 1998-2003, 2006 |
| 9 | Bulbasaur | 1-5, 7-9, 13 | 1998-2003, 2004-2007, 2010 |
| 10 | Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard | 1-3, 5, 8-9; 16 | 1998-2000, 2003, 2006-2007; 2013 |
| 11 | Squirtle | 1-3, 5, 9 | 1998-2001, 2003, 2007 |
| 12 | Krabby/Kingler | 1-2, 5, 8 | 1998-2000, 2002-2003, 2006 |
| 13 | Horsea | 1 | 1998-1999 |
| 14 | Primeape | 1 | 1998 |
| 15 | Psyduck | 1-5 | 1998-2003 |
| 16 | Vulpix | 1-5 | 1998-2003 |
| 17 | Muk | 1-5, 8, 13 | 1998-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 18 | Tauros (x30) | 1-5, 8-9 | 1998-2003, 2006 |
| 19 | Lickitung | 1-3 | 1998-2001 |
| 20 | Weepinbell/Victreebel | 1-5 | 1998-2003 |
| 21 | Marill | 2 | 2000 |
| 22 | Venonat | 2 | 2000 |
| 23 | Lapras | 2, 5 | 2000, 2003 |
| 24 | Snorlax | 2, 4-5, 8-9, 13 | 2000, 2002-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 25 | Scyther | 2 | 2000 |
| 26 | Poliwag/Poliwhirl/Politoed | 2-5 | 2000-2003 |
| 27 | Heracross | 3, 5, 8-9, 13 | 2000, 2003, 2006, 2011 |
| 28 | Chikorita/Bayleef | 3-5, 8, 13 | 2000-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 29 | Cyndaquil/Quilava | 3-5, 8, 13 | 2000-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 30 | Pineco/Forretress | 3-9 | 2000-2007 |
| 31 | Totodile | 3-5, 8, 13 | 2000-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 32 | Noctowl | 3-5, 8, 13 | 2000-2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 33 | Corsola | 5 | 2003 |
| 34 | Phanpy/Donphan | 5, 8-9, 13 | 2003, 2006, 2010 |
| 35 | Weepinbell/Victreebel #2 | 5 | 2003 |
| 36 | Torchic/Combusken/Blaziken | 6-9, 11 | 2003-2007, 2008 |
| 37 | Taillow/Swellow | 6-9, 13 | 2003-2007, 2011 |
| 38 | Cacnea | 6-11 | 2003-2008 |
| 39 | Treecko/Groyvle/Sceptile | 6-9, 13 | 2003-2007, 2011 |
| 40 | Seviper | 6-13 | 2003-2011 |
| 41 | Lotad/Lombre/Ludicolo | 6-8, 9 | 2003-2006 |
| 42 | Wurmple/Silcoon/Beautifly | 6-8, 9, 11 | 2003-2006, 2007, 2008 |
| 43 | Wumple/Cacsoon/Dustox | 6-11 | 2003-2008 |
| 44 | Corphish | 6-9, 13 | 2003-2007, 2010 |
| 45 | Mudkip/Marshtomp | 6-9 | 2003-2007 |
| 46 | Skitty | 7-8; 9, 11 | 2004-2006, 2007, 2008 |
| 47 | Torkoal | 7-8; 9, 13 | 2004-2006; 2007, 2010-2011 |
| 48 | Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur (May's) | 7-8, 11 | 2004-2006; 2008 |
| 49 | Chimecho | 7-9 | 2005-2006 |
| 50 | Snorunt/Glalie | 8, 13 | 2006, 2010 |
| 51 | Munchlax | 8-9, 11 | 2006-2007, 2008 |
| 52 | Squirtle/Wartortle (May's) | 8-9, 11 | 2006-2007, 2008 |
| 53 | Mime Jr. | 9-13 | 2006-2011 |
| 54 | Bonsly/Sudowoodo | 9-13 | 2006-2011 |
| 55 | Eevee/Glaceon | 9, 11 | 2006-2007, 2008 |
| 56 | Aipom/Ambipom | 9-12 | 2006-2009 |
| 57 | Starly/Staravia/Staraptor | 10-13 | 2007-2011 |
| 58 | Carnivine | 10-13 | 2007-2011 |
| 59 | Turtwig/Grotle/Torterra | 10-13 | 2007-2011 |
| 60 | Buneary | 10-13; 2012 | 2007-2011; 2012 |
| 61 | Pachirisu | 10-13; 15 | 2007-2011; 2012 |
| 62 | Buizel | 10-13 | 2007-2011 |
| 63 | Happiny/Chansey | 10-13 | 2007-2011 |
| 64 | Chimchar/Monferno/Infernape | 10-13 | 2008-2011 |
| 65 | Gligar/Gliscor | 11-12, 13 | 2008-2011 |
| 66 | Yanma/Yanmega | 11-13 | 2008-2011 |
| 67 | Swinub/Piloswine/Mamoswine | 11-13; 15 | 2008-2011; 2012 |
| 68 | Cyndaquil/Quilava | 12-13; 15 | 2010-2011; 2012 |
| 69 | Gible | 12-13 | 2010-2011 |
| 70 | Togekiss | 13; 15 | 2010-2011; 2012 |
| 71 | Woobat | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 72 | Pidove/Tranquill/Unfezant | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 73 | Oshawott | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 74 | Krokorok/Krookodile | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 75 | Tepig/Pignite | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 76 | Pansage | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 77 | Snivy | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 78 | Excadrill | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 79 | Dwebble/Crustle | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 80 | Scraggy | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 81 | Sewaddle/Swadloon/Leavanny | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 82 | Yamask | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 83 | Emolga | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 84 | Palpitoad | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 85 | Stunfisk | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 86 | Roggenrola/Boldore | 14-16 | 2011-2013 |
| 87 | Dragonite | 15-16 | 2012-2013 |
| 88 | Frillish | 16 | 2013 |
| 89 | Amoongus | 16 | 2013 |