Pokémon

1997 · TV Series · TV-Y7 · ★ 8.0

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A young trainer sets off with a loyal electric partner to explore new regions, meet new friends, and face fresh challenges. Along the way, they train, battle, and grow through one adventure after another while chasing the dream of becoming a top Pokémon trainer.

Based on Pokémon video games

Also known as Pokémon the Series · Pokémon the Series: The Beginning · Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver · Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

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~488 hours to watch · 1272 episodes.

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Details

Original title: ポケットモンスター
Years: 1997–2023
Release date: 1997-04-01
Network: TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
Language: Japanese
Rated: TV-Y7
Max quality: HD
TMDB rating: 8.0/10 (2,187 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a long-running, family-friendly adventure with lots of battles, friendships, and creature collecting; Not for you if you need a tightly serialized story or fast plot progress like Naruto.

Pros: fun adventures; exciting battles; lovable creatures | Cons: repetitive formula; uneven later seasons; slow overall progress