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Estimated watch time
76h 48m
⚡ 39 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Proxy Battle80%Travel79%Animals79%Kids79%Outdoor Activities79%Episodic79%Rural79%Urban Fantasy79%Environmental79%Male Protagonist77%
TVFINISHED2002 FALL7.0 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション• Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation
Synopsis & Story
After participating in the Johto League, Ash decides to begin anew in yet another journey; this time by himself and Pikachu, in the land of Hoenn. Though he isn't alone for long, as 10-year-old May (who dislikes Pokemon, but just wants to come along to see the world) travels with him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle. Ash also meets up with his old companion, Brock, and May's younger brother, Max. Together, they travel along in Hoenn, battling Gym Leaders, entering Contests, and other events on the way to the Hoenn League. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire: should you watch it?
At a glance
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 36% of 24,968 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #7 most popular anime of 2002, and #11 highest-rated anime of Fall 2002 on AniList.
Of the 45.8K AniList users who started it, 3.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 41.6K have finished it.
At roughly 76 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 11 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially proxy battle, travel, animals, kids.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Pokémon (1997)
- Watch next: Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl (2006)
- Optional extras: Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker, Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Pikachu no Obake Carnival
Episodes
192 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Director
- Masamitsu Hidaka
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Advance Adventure” · eps 1-69
- OP2“Challenger!” by Rika Matsumoto · eps 70-105
- OP3“Pokemon Symphonic Medley” · eps 106-135
- OP4“Battle Frontier” · eps 136-165
- OP5“SpurtT!” by Rika Matsumoto · eps 166-193
- OP1-EN“I wanna be a hero” · eps 1-40
- OP2-EN“This Dream” · eps 41-92
- OP3-EN“I'm Unbeatable” · eps 93-144
- OP4-EN“Battle Frontier” · eps 145-192
Endings
- ED1“Sokoni Soraga Arukara” · eps 1-18, 45-49, 51
- ED2“Polka O Dolka” · eps 19-44
- ED3“Smile” · eps 52-82, 92-98
- ED4“Ippai Summer!!” by Naomi Tamura · eps 83-91
- ED5“GLORY DAY ~Kagayaku Sono Hi~” · eps 99-134
- ED6“Pokemon Kazoe Uta” · eps 135-149
- ED7“I Won't Lose! Haruka's Theme” · eps 173-193
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Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire FAQ
- How many episodes does Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire have?
- Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire has 192 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 76 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- About 76 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 96 days; at one hour a day, about 77 days.
- Is Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire finished?
- Yes. Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire has finished airing — the final episode aired September 14, 2006.
- Is there a season 2 of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- Yes — the story continues in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl (2006).
- What should I watch before Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- Watch Pokémon first — Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire is a direct sequel.
- Is Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire based on a video game?
- Yes. Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
- Who animated Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Masamitsu Hidaka.
- Who sings the opening of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- The opening, "Advance Adventure", is performed by an uncredited artist.
- Where can I watch Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire?
- Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire is listed on Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.