Japan Synopsis
ポケットモンスター
“Gotta catch 'em all!”
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
The 1996–1998 Japan Window
144 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Pokémon sits at position #31.
Other Titles From Shogakukan Production
Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Pokémon premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #881 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (81st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.8 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #725 of 2,532 (top 29%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Shogakukan Production, TV Tokyo, OLM, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, TV Tokyo Medianet |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 25 / 1234 |
| Release Date | April 1, 1997 |
| Official Site | www.tv-tokyo.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Pokémon end?
Pokémon finished its run with its final episode airing on March 24, 2023.
Where did Pokémon air?
Pokémon aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.