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Pocket Monsters Side Story

Also known as Pokémon Chronicles.

Studio: OLM , 4Kids Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Episodes of the Pocket Monsters anime which occasionally aired instead of a rerun from the main anime series as part of the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station in Japan. They aired concurrently with Pocket Monsters Advanced from December 3, 2002 to September 28, 2004 in Japan. Outside of Japan, these episodes were only dubbed in the West as part of Pokémon Chronicles.



Note: The Japanese version comprised 16 episodes while the U.S. version comprised 22 episodes; this page represents the Japanese version. The 6 additional episodes in the U.S. version were taken from previous movies and specials. Episodes 1, 2, and 3 are from Pokémon: The Legend of Thunder!, Episodes 4 and 20 are from Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (2001), and Episode 22 is from Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Tags: Kids , Episodic , Animals , Proxy Battle

Pocket Monsters: THE ORIGIN

Also known as Pokémon Origins.

Studio: Production I.G , Xebec , OLM
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

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...



Tags: Kids , Animals , Travel , Proxy Battle , Wilderness , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Henshin , Dragons , Creature Taming , Tokusatsu , Surfing , Fishing

Pocket Monsters (2023)

Also known as Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Studio: OLM , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , TV Tokyo
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

A new dream and adventure set throughout the entire Pokémon world unfolds in a brand new Pokémon-series following a girl named Liko and a boy named Roy.

Tags: Travel , Proxy Battle , Animals , Female Protagonist , Creature Taming , Found Family , Time Skip , Revenge , Archery , Kids , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Dragons , Aviation , Cult , School , Henshin , Adoption , Butler , Snowscape , Idol , Fishing , Superhero , Swordplay , Musical Theater , Meta

Digimon Adventure 02

Also known as Digimon: Digital Monsters 02.

Studio: Toei Animation , Yomiko Advertising , Fuji TV
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

A few years after the adventures of the Chosen Children in the Digital World, a new batch of Chosen Children are summoned to save the Digital World. An evil ruler known as the Digimon Kaiser, or Digimon Emperor, is forcing the Digital World's Digimon into enslavement. The new group of Chosen Children, with the help of their Digimon, then begin a journey to stop the evil Digimon Emperor.


Tags: Primarily Child Cast , Virtual World , Kaiju , Artificial Intelligence , Henshin , Male Protagonist , Animals , Primarily Animal Cast , Dragons , Kids , Anthropomorphism , Proxy Battle , Alternate Universe , Cosmic Horror , Dinosaurs , Gods , Chimera

Pokémon Generations

Studio: The Pokemon Company International , OLM , Signal.MD , WIT STUDIO , Production I.G , domerica
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

Pokémon Generations looks back at each generation of the Pokémon video game series, diving into the stories of the games more deeply and getting to know characters and Pokémon better. Visit each region, from Kanto to Kalos, to relive the world of Pokémon like never before!

Tags: Episodic , Proxy Battle , Creature Taming , Animals , Video Games , Ensemble Cast , Wilderness , Detective , Kids

Pocket Monsters XY: MEGA EVOLUTION

Also known as Pokémon the Series: XY Mega Evolution Specials.

Studio: OLM
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Mega Evolution. A new evolutionary form introduced in the Kalos Region. Is it really possible for all Pokémon to undergo Mega Evolution? This story revolves around a young trainer named Alan and his partner Lizadon (Charizard). Alan's objective on his journey is to "defeat all Mega Evolution Pokémon and stand at the top of the strongest summit." Along their journey Alan and Charizard meet and battle with Mega Absol and Mega Gaburias (Mega Garchomp). Additionally, Alan will battle with Zumi (Siebold), one of the Kalos Elite Four. Does Siebold also have a Mega Evolution Pokémon? Why is Alan so obsessed with Mega Evolution? And what is the real purpose of his journey?



Tags: Kids , Animals , Male Protagonist , Dragons , Primarily Male Cast , Proxy Battle , Shounen

Metal Fight Beyblade

Also known as Beyblade: Metal Fusion.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , SynergySP , Seven , Nelvana , d-rights
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Sports

A new cast of characters take on the continued battle between good and evil. Ginga, our hero, and his group of loyal friends take on a dangerous group called the Dark Nebula. The Dark Nebula’s sole mission is to take over the world and unleash their evil upon it; but before they can do so, they must destroy Ginga as he is the only person that’s strong enough to stand in their way. The plot thickens as friends become enemies and enemies become allies. Everything starts and ends with Ginga as he struggles to find the strength to defend his world and the honor of Beyblade.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Kids , Proxy Battle , Battle Royale , CGI

Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters GX

Also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

Studio: Toei Animation , Studio Gallop , NAS , Nihon Ad Systems , 4Kids Entertainment , Dongwoo Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

Duel Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in Duel Monsters history. There, students learn the fundamentals of becoming not just duelists, but large business owners. Judai Yuki is a new student with only one thing on his mind: to become the next King of Games. Judai meets several friends, teachers, and even enemies at the large Dueling school. There, he'll have to face off against several different dorms—Slifer Red, Ra Yellow, and Obelisk Blue—to become the number one duelist. Will Judai be able to pass all of them? Based on Kazuki Takahashi's world-famous anime and manga, Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Tags: Card Battle , School , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Dragons , Shounen , Urban Fantasy , Super Power , Aliens , Superhero , Alternate Universe , Proxy Battle

Duel Masters Victory

Studio: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Duel Masters Victory is the 7th season of the Duel Masters anime series. It introduces a new protagonist named Katta Kirifuda, the brother of Shobu. He wants to be a dueling champion like his brother Shobu, but in his own way. The series shows the beginning of his dueling adventures with his friends, Bucchake, Yohdel and Benchan. During these adventures he considers Dragon Ryu a fierce duelist as his rival. This series also features the story behind the battle between the races of Hunters and Aliens.

Tags: Card Battle , Shounen

Pokémon Evolutions

Also known as Pokémon Evolutions.

Studio: OLM
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy

An animated series created to celebrate 25 years of the global entertainment franchise. Each episode will take fans on a journey through all the known regions of the Pokémon world.

Tags: Episodic , Animals , Proxy Battle , Creature Taming , Ensemble Cast , Video Games , Kids