Pikachu
main character
SPECIAL
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 17, 1999
- Season
- Summer 1999
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- OLM
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
0h 23m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids79%Animals79%Primarily Animal Cast79%No Dialogue60%Outdoor Activities20%
SPECIALFINISHED1999 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
ピカチュウたんけんたい• Pikachu Tankentai
Synopsis
While most of the smaller Pokémon are taking a nap, Togepi suddenly wakes up and, after seeing a group of flying Pokémon, finds itself separated from the rest of the Pokémon. Noticing this, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Venonat, Marill, and Psyduck go in search of Togepi. It is there that they meet Elekid, who leads them to a group of Exeggcute. However, one such Exeggcute has a missing egg, and believes Togepi to be their missing part. Thus, the gang must travel to find the missing egg, and endure a storm that could blow Togepi and the Exeggcute away. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure?
Only if you enjoy adventure, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with kids, animals, primarily animal cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 22% of 3.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.2% of viewers drop it.
At about 23 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Character design
- Norihiro Matsubara
- Character design
- Sayuri Ichiishi
Where it fits in the series
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How many episodes does Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure have?
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure has 1 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 minutes in total.
Is Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure finished?
Yes. Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure has finished airing — the final episode aired July 17, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure?
No sequel is listed for Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure as of October 2026.
Is Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure adapts the video game.
Who animated Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure?
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.