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The Pokémon anime series debuted in Japan on April 1, 1997, and as of 2024, the series has more than 1,300 episodes. However, for various reasons, some have been pulled from rerun rotation or went unaired in certain countries, while others were altered or completely banned .
In this prequel episode, Pikachu's backstory as a Pichu, his being cared for by a Kangaskhan after falling off a cliff, and the events leading to his evolution into a Pikachu and eventually meeting Ash are revealed. Note: In this episode, Hana Takeda voices young Ash Ketchum, Kei Shindō voices Goh, and Ikue Ōtani voices Pichu.
Set in the same continuity as I Choose You, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle instead of the anime TV series, Ash and Pikachu continue their adventure as they help out a boy named Sunny. Note: This special episode aired as the last episode of season 25 in the English dub.
The series originally follows the Pokémon trainer and aspiring Pokémon master Ash Ketchum [a] and his adventures with his electric mouse-like partner Pikachu (voiced by Ikue Ōtani), and a varying group of friends. However, by the 26th season, a new cast is featured, with new protagonists Liko and Roy.
Soon after, Tapu Koko appears and battles Ash and Pikachu in order to test their ability to use the Z-Ring. Ash and Pikachu manage to unleash the Z-Move "Gigavolt Havoc", but the Z-Crystal shatters after Pikachu's immense release of power. In order to regain the power of Z-Moves, Ash decides to undergo the island challenge.
But Tapu Koko manages to overpower Naganadel, so Ash turns to Pikachu, his last Pokémon standing! Tapu Koko raises the stakes as it and Professor Kukui unleash a legendary Z-Move reserved for Island Guardians, but Ash and Pikachu rise to the challenge with their own Z-Move: 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt!
Pokémon anime films release timeline 1998 Pokémon: The First Movie 1999 Pokémon: The Movie 2000 2000 Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown 2001 Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest 2002 Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias 2003 Jirachi—Wish Maker 2004 Destiny Deoxys 2005 Lucario and the Mystery of Mew 2006 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea 2007 The Rise of Darkrai 2008 ...
After Pikachu and Electivire clash with Iron Tails, Ash and Pikachu use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt and defeat Electivire. At the conclusion of the battle, Ash's rank goes up to 64 and is complimented by Volkner, who reveals that Cynthia , the Champion of the Sinnoh Region, is in the Master Class.