Red
main character
SPECIAL
7.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 28 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 2, 2013
- Season
- Fall 2013
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Hiroaki Hayama, Shouta Kageyama
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
1h 28m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids96%Animals87%Travel79%Proxy Battle79%Wilderness79%Creature Taming73%Male Protagonist70%Primarily Male Cast64%Dragons60%Tokusatsu50%
SPECIALFINISHED2013 FALL7.5 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon Origins
ポケットモンスター THE ORIGIN• Pocket Monsters: THE ORIGIN
Synopsis
One day, Red, a boy filled with dreams of going on a Pokémon journey, is called to Professor Okido's lab. There, he and his rival Green are given a Pokédex in order to collect data on all of the Pokémon in the region. As Red works his way to become champion with his Charmander, he meets many people on his journey, including Old Man Fuji, a man who runs the home for abandoned Pokémon, and Reina, a girl who works there. As danger in Red's journey begins to peak, he and his partner Pokémon experience a transformation like never before... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Pokémon Origins?
Pokémon Origins has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 55% of 32,186 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 50.3K AniList users who started it, 0.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 48.8K have finished it.
At about 1 h 28 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially kids, animals, travel, proxy battle.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Hiroaki Hayama
- Music
- Shouta Kageyama
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Pokémon
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Pokémon Origins FAQ
How many episodes does Pokémon Origins have?
Pokémon Origins has 4 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 1 h 28 min in total.
Is Pokémon Origins finished?
Yes. Pokémon Origins has finished airing — the final episode aired October 2, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon Origins?
No sequel is listed for Pokémon Origins as of October 2026.
Is Pokémon Origins based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon Origins adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
Who animated Pokémon Origins?
Pokémon Origins was animated by Production I.G and Xebec and OLM.
Where can I watch Pokémon Origins?
Pokémon Origins is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.