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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

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: Animals , Travel , Proxy Battle , Female Protagonist , Found Family , Time Skip , Dragons , Revenge , Kids , Ensemble Cast , Creature Taming , Male Protagonist , Aviation , Cult , Butler , Snowscape , Superhero , School , Henshin , Adoption , Idol , Fishing , 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 , Primarily Animal Cast , Male Protagonist , Henshin , Artificial Intelligence , Virtual World , Kaiju , Kids , Alternate Universe , Anthropomorphism , Cosmic Horror , Animals , Dragons , Gods , Dinosaurs , Proxy Battle

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 , Primarily Male Cast , Dragons , 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 , 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 , Super Power , Aliens , Superhero , Urban Fantasy , 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

Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia

Also known as Bakugan: New Vestroia.

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Nelvana
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The story follow Dan, Marucho and Drago as they join forces with the Bakugan Resistance in order to restore peace and freedom to their enslaved planet. The newly formed group of friends must battle the evil Vestal to free the captured Bakugan and destroy the Vestal’s plans for domination.



Tags: Card Battle , Kids , Isekai , Kaiju , Dragons , Proxy Battle , CGI

Medarot Damashii

Also known as Medabots Spirits.

Studio: Production I.G , ADV Films , NAS , Trans Arts
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The sequel to the famous Medabots series, following the continuing adventures of Ikki and Metabee. The two encountered a strange enemy named Jinkai and the so called Death Medabots. Along with Nae and Erica, they will defeat Jinkai and the Death Medabots.



Tags: Robots

Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: D-Kids Adventure - Yokuryuu Densetsu

Also known as Dinosaur King Season 2.

Studio: Sunrise , Discotek , 4Kids Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi

The second season of Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: D-Kids Adventure.

The Alpha Gang and the Ancients return. While the parents are talking, they are kidnapped by Gunenco, a member of the Zanjark Space Aliens. This causes the Alpha Gang and D-Team to join forces against the Zanjark Space Aliens in their plot to obtain the Cosmos Stones. Seth later returns as an ally to the Zanjark space aliens. Jark, the leader of the Zanjark, provides the dinosaur cards

Tags: Dinosaurs , Time Manipulation , Animals , CGI , Kids