Satoshi
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 276
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 110 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002
- Season
- Spring 1997
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- OLM
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Tomoaki Imakuni, Shinji Miyazaki
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
110h 24m
⚡ 56 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Proxy Battle98%Travel96%Creature Taming95%Animals90%Kids87%Primarily Child Cast86%Male Protagonist83%Episodic82%Criminal Organization79%Slapstick70%
TVFINISHED1997 SPRING7.3 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon
ポケットモンスター• Pocket Monsters
Synopsis
A young boy named Satoshi embarks on a journey to become a "Pokémon Master" with his first Pokémon, Pikachu. Joining him on his travels are Takeshi, a girl-obsessed Rock Pokemon Trainer, and Kasumi, a tomboyish Water Pokémon Trainer who may have a crush on him. Satoshi and Co. end up traveling through various regions, including Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto, and then enter the Pokémon League competitions there. Along the way, they run into many confrontations with Musashi, Kojirou, and Nyarth, a trio of Pokémon thieves who are apart of an evil organization called "Team Rocket". But everytime Team Rocket try to do their evil deeds, they fail thanks to Satoshi and his Pokémon. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Pokémon?
Pokémon has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 47% of 71,776 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #6 highest-rated anime of 1997, and #2 most popular anime of 1997 on AniList.
Of the 138.8K AniList users who started it, 7.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 106.7K have finished it.
At roughly 110 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 16 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially proxy battle, travel, creature taming, animals.
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
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Director
- Masamitsu Hidaka
- Music
- Tomoaki Imakuni
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Pokémon is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
- Optional extras: Pokémon: The First Movie, Pokémon the Movie 2000, Pokémon 3: The Movie, Pokémon 4Ever, Pokémon Heroes, Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
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Pokémon FAQ
How many episodes does Pokémon have?
Pokémon has 276 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 110 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pokémon?
About 110 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 138 days; at one hour a day, about 111 days.
Is Pokémon finished?
Yes. Pokémon has finished airing — the final episode aired November 14, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon?
Yes — the story continues in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (2002).
Where do I start Pokémon?
Start here: Pokémon is the first entry, followed by Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.
Is Pokémon based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
Who animated Pokémon?
Pokémon was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Masamitsu Hidaka.
Where can I watch Pokémon?
Pokémon is listed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.