

Some event Pokémon based on Pokémon from the anime have their location set as "the Pokémon cartoon" in the English version of the games. The Pokémon Company International usually refers to the anime as the "Pokémon animated series" or "Pokémon television series". It is available on Netflix in 217 countries with different dubs and subtitles, and all countries except Japan and South Korea have at least English audio. The following series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, features an all-new cast of characters and focuses on the story of two young Trainers named Liko and Roy.Īs of the end of March 2022, the anime has aired in 192 different countries and regions in over 30 languages. Though the anime is ultimately based upon the games and draws heavily from them, many concepts which are only touched on the games are spun in a unique way, and expanded on.

The anime until Pokémon Journeys: The Series focused on the story of Ash Ketchum, a Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town, and his journey toward his ultimate goal of being a Pokémon Master, his many friends, and most especially his Pokémon, whom he considers his partners and friends. The anime debuted on Apin Japan the English dub debuted on Septemin North America.

The Pokémon anime, often referred to as just "the anime" by many Pokémon fans, is a collective term referring to currently 1,233 main series episodes, 23 movies, and a number of side stories, all focusing on Pokémon. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
