Satoshi
main character
TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 191
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 76 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 28, 2006 – September 9, 2010
- Season
- Fall 2006
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- OLM
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
76h 24m
⚡ 39 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Child Cast90%Kids88%Male Protagonist80%Proxy Battle80%Outdoor Activities79%Environmental79%Female Protagonist79%Travel79%Animals68%Slapstick60%
TVFINISHED2006 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール• Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Synopsis
After defeating Brandon and declining the offer to be a Frontier Brain, Ash sets off to travel through the far away land of Sinnoh. Once he gets there, he meets up with Hikari, a local trainer from the region, and they decide to travel together.
Should you watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 43% of 21,332 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #30 highest-rated anime of 2006, and #20 most popular anime of 2006, and #12 highest-rated anime of Fall 2006 on AniList.
Of the 39.1K AniList users who started it, 4.2% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 35K have finished it.
At roughly 76 h 24 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 primarily child cast, kids, male protagonist, proxy battle.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
191 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Series composition
- Atsuhiro Tomioka
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
- Watch next: Pokémon: Black & White (2010), Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Tokubetsu-hen (2011)
- Optional extras: Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Pikachu no Kirakira Daisousaku!, Pikachu Tanken Club, Pokémon: Zoroark—Master of Illusions
Related entries
PREQUEL
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
TV · 2002
SEQUEL
Pokémon: Black & White
TV · 2010
SIDE STORY
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
MOVIE · 2007
SIDE STORY
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
MOVIE · 2008
SIDE STORY
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
MOVIE · 2009
SIDE STORY
Pikachu no Kirakira Daisousaku!
SPECIAL · 2009
Opening & ending themes
Openings (9)
- OP1“Together” · eps 1-78
- OP2“Together 2008” · eps 79-95
- OP3“High Touch!” by Rika Matsumoto · eps 96-133
- OP4“High Touch! 2009” by Rika Matsumoto · eps 134-157
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- OP5“Saikou Everyday!” · eps 158-182
- OP6“Saikou Everyday! (Band Version)” · eps 183-187
- OP1-EN“Diamond and Pearl” · eps 1-52
- OP2-EN“We Will Be Heroes” · eps 53-104
- OP4-EN“We Will Carry On!” · eps 158-191
Endings (8)
- ED1“Kimi no Soba de (Hikari no Theme)” · eps 1-23
- ED2“Kimi no Soba de Hikari no Theme (PopUp.Version)” · eps 24-50
- ED3“Kimi no Soba de Hikari no Theme (Winter.Version)” · eps 51-61
- ED4“Kaze no Message” · eps 62-72, 84-95
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- ED5“Kaze no Message (PokaPoka- Version.)” · eps 73-83
- ED6“Ashita wa Kitto” · eps 96-120
- ED7“Moeyo Giza Mimi Pichu!” by Shouko Nakagawa · eps 121-144
- ED9“Kimi no Mune ni La La La” · eps 183-187
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl FAQ
How many episodes does Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl have?
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl has 191 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 76 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
About 76 h 24 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: Diamond and Pearl finished?
Yes. Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl has finished airing — the final episode aired September 9, 2010.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
Yes — the story continues in Pokémon: Black & White (2010) and Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Tokubetsu-hen (2011).
What should I watch before Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
Watch Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire first — Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is a direct sequel.
Is Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
Who animated Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
Who sings the opening of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
The opening, "Together", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl?
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is listed on Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.