![]() ![]() Pokémon the Series: Black & White - An adaptation of Pokémon Black and White and other Generation V games.Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl - An adaptation of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and other Generation IV games. ![]() Pokémon Chronicles - A Spin-Off featuring side characters taking place during the Ruby and Sapphire series.Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire - An adaptation of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and other Generation III games.Pokémon the Series: The Beginning - An adaptation of both Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Gold and Silver.It features the tale of Ash Ketchum, his loyal companion Pikachu, and their many pals (who change every saga) as they set out across the world to become the very best (like no one ever was), as well as the perennially ubiquitous Team Rocket trio of Jessie, James, and Meowth, who attempt to steal Pikachu or another rare Pokémon/item every episode and are, with even greater frequency, sent flying sky-high with the Catchphrase "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again! *Ding!*"Īs a long running series, Pokémon is subdivided into multiple series, currently consisting of: Given the success of the games, this series managed to make it to America as part of the marketing push, and, combined with the concurrent American airings of Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z, helped keep the new wave of Western anime adaptations (which started after Power Rangers which is a Western tokusatsu adaptation) going. The Pokémon anime series, currently marketed in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a loose adaptation based on the Pokémon games developed by Game Freak. It may be showing its age, but it’s undeniably timeless.- "Pokémon Theme", originally performed by Jason Paige It’ll awaken your inner child and it’s perfect to introduce to others, especially if you have children of your own - it’s easy to enjoy at any age, though! To say that fans have been waiting a long time to get their hands on this in the UK, especially on Blu-ray, would be an understatement but here it is, and its release is as brilliant as it deserves to be. Pokemon is an all-time classic and with Indigo League it’s easy to see why it’s so highly revered. It may be showing its age, but it’s undeniably timeless. ![]() It’s a song people still sing along to over 20 years later, and I’m sure it’s one that won’t wane in popularity anytime soon. And who could ever forget the Pokemon theme song? It’s one of the most recognisable anime themes of all-time, and one that’s well-known by those who aren’t as familiar with anime. It embraces all of its silliness with open arms but it will still play with your heartstrings during more emotional moments of the show. Funny and full of life, Pokemon‘s dub is wondrous and uplifting. Veronica Taylor hasn’t voiced Ash since 2006, but she’s still the name most recall when they think of Ash’s English voice-actress. The first season of Pokemon is how most people recognise the series though, notable for its sharply angled characters and a slightly chubbier Pikachu. Studio OLM are currently animating the Pokemon Sun & Moon TV series, and they’ve been working on the series since the very first season back in 1997 - amazing, no? Whilst they’ve played around with different styles over the years they’ve been animating, OLM have remained consistently good as they’ve tackled series after series. ![]() It’s hard to not fall in love with Team Rocket’s antics, and the protagonists thorough thwarting of their plans. Regardless, there’s a lot of content here and if you’re looking to see what the fuss is all about or you just want to relive a part of your childhood, then you’ll be entertained by the 20 or so hours that this runs for. The actual Indigo League covers 80 episodes, and so this ends on an inconclusive note that leaves you wanting more - I can only hope that Manga UK package the rest of the episodes soon! Netflix also only has the first 52 episodes, and that’s thanks to how it originally aired in the West. Seeing Ash and Pikachu attacked by those Spearows in the very first episode? Gives me chills every time.Īs fantastic now as it was when I was a child. I’m very nostalgic about this series but as someone who fell out of love with the series for quite a few years, and only in recent years has my love been rekindled for it, I can confidently say that the Indigo League is as fantastic now as it was when I was a child. For the first time ever, the Pokemon TV series is available on Blu-ray (and DVD, not for the first time) with the series’ first 52 episodes, and it’s been a long time coming. ![]()
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