Overview
Pokémon is a multimedia franchise represented in Volluble by 60 connected works across 7 media categories. This hub organizes the franchise by release chronology and gives newcomers a clear starting point.
Synopsis
In a world where humans coexist with creatures called Pokémon, people known as Trainers capture, train, and battle alongside these diverse beings. The main anime follows Ash Ketchum, a spirited young Trainer from Pallet Town, who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master. With his loyal partner Pikachu, Ash travels through multiple regions, challenging Gym Leaders, competing in tournaments, and forming lasting friendships, while occasionally clashing with the villainous Team Rocket.
As the franchise grows, each new generation of games, anime seasons, and films introduces fresh regions, Pokémon, and characters. The anime follows Ash across Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar, while movies often feature legendary Pokémon in standalone adventures. Manga series such as Pokémon Adventures retell the games with different protagonists, and various spin-offs explore side stories and alternate continuities.
Across all these stories, the enduring themes remain adventure, friendship, and the bond between Trainers and their Pokémon. The world expands with every new discovery, inviting audiences to explore, collect, and battle alongside their favorite creatures.
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Anime, Manga & Related Material
Browse the connected catalog from the earliest release forward, newest first, or alphabetically.
Where Should You Start?
Volluble Recommended Start
Start with Pokémon. It gives newcomers a practical first look before committing to the wider franchise.
Source-Material Route
If you prefer the original source, begin with Pokémon Pocket Monsters and follow the source-material branch from there.
Core Franchise Path
- AnimePokémon1997 · Anime · 276 episodes
- MangaPokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu1997 · Manga · 19 chapters
- MangaAsh & Pikachu2001 · Manga · 36 chapters
- AnimePokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire2002 · Anime · 192 episodes
- AnimePokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl2006 · Anime · 191 episodes
- AnimePokémon: Black & White2010 · Anime · 84 episodes
- AnimePokémon the Series: XY2013 · Anime · 93 episodes
Volluble Test Drive
Use the recommended starting point above. If its characters, world and pacing click with you, continue into the core path or move to the source material for more detail.
Should You Get Into It?
Try it if you enjoy…
- A large catalog gives you multiple ways into Pokémon, from core series to movies and side material.
- The franchise can be explored chronologically or by following only the core continuity.
- Anime-first viewers can sample the recommended start before deciding whether to move into the source material.
It may not suit you if…
- A large franchise can make watch order and continuity choices confusing at first.
- Alternate versions, recuts, movies and side stories may overlap with the core story.
- Completion can require a significant time commitment if you choose to explore every connected work.
Franchise Background
Pokémon traces its Volluble catalog back to Pokémon Pocket Monsters (1996). The catalog above separates core works, adaptations, alternate versions, movies, specials and other connected material so the release history remains understandable as the franchise grows.
Join the Pokémon Community
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