Pokémon
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Based on the video game of the same name, this long-running series follows a young trainer on a journey to become a Pokémon Master. The 276-episode anime focuses on the bond between humans and creatures known as Pokémon, featuring battles and adventures across various regions.
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Database
- Source
- Video game
- Episodes
- 276 eps
- Studio
- OLM
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Director
- Kunihiko YuyamaMasamitsu Hidaka
- Storyboard
- Osamu Inoue
- Character design
- Ken Sugimori
- Animation director
- Norihiro Matsubara
- Art director
- Katsuyoshi Kanemura
- Sound director
- Masafumi Mima
- Voice actor
- Tomokazu Seki(Kenji)Unshou Ishizuka(Weezing)Kouichi Sakaguchi(Arbok)Shinichirou Miki(James)Ikue Ootani(Pikachu)Unshou Ishizuka(Narrator)Yuuji Ueda(Wobbuffet)Megumi Hayashibara(Jessie)Satomi Koorogi(Togepi)Mayumi Iizuka(Misty)Yuuji Ueda(Brock)Rica Matsumoto(Ash Ketchum)Inuko Inuyama(Meowth)Akira Ishida(Hayato)Kappei Yamaguchi(Toru)Kazuya Nakai(Shintaro)Masaya Onosaka(Masaki Sonezaki)Daisuke Sakaguchi(Junichi)Masako Katsuki(Yamato)Atsuko Enomoto(Kurumi)Mami Koyama(Ruriko)Katsumi Toriumi(Hadzuki)Youko Asada(Botan)Masashi Hirose(Gantetsu)Sachiko Kobayashi(Mama)
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Ongoing 39
- Merch Pokémon Joins Hoshi Tabeyo's 40th Anniversary! Halloween-Designed Products Launch August 17 ↗ 8/17 〜 (end date TBA)
- Pop-up [Event Info] Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION POP UP SPACE starts today at Yamashiroya's 6th floor event space! A special event gathering Sanei Boeki's Pokémon S-size plush, including new items! Special novelty gifts too—we're waiting for you! #Pokémon ↗ 8/16 〜 (end date TBA) Yamashiroya 6F Event Space
- Merch Pokemon x McDonald's Summer Happy Set ↗ 8/7 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Pokémon Toys Come to McDonald's Happy Meals! 12 Types Featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and Iconic Starter Pokémon from Every Generation - Limited Time from August 7 (Fri), 2026! ↗ 8/7 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch 5 types of Pokémon mini pouches at UFO Catcher from August 6th ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Poké Ball Returns / Premier Ball Plush Debut ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Cozy Comfort Series Snorlax Plushie ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Pokémon Anniversary Festival in NAMCO starts today! A Pokémon flagship store commemorating the 30th anniversary has arrived. For 500 yen, you can get an original item! Visitors also get a free sun visor. ↗ 8/1 〜 (end date TBA) Namco
- Merch #Avail will sell "Pokémon" goods from 8/1 (Sat)! *Please check the image for purchase limits. Store search here▼ https://shimamura.gr.jp/shop/avail/ Online store [same day 12:00~]▼ https://shop-shimamura.com/?b=avail #Pokemon ↗ 8/1 〜 (end date TBA) AvailOnline store
- Merch From 7/31 (Fri), sweets inspired by the Pokémon from 'Pocoya Pokémon' will be available. ↗ 7/31 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Merch [New Product Info] Pokémon Local Acts Oshi Pokémon Mascot Series 2 is now available early at the Local Acts product fair in Tottori Prefecture starting 7/30 (Thu)! ↗ 7/30 〜 (end date TBA) Tottori Prefecture
- Merch Jolteon and Flareon Plush ↗ 7/29 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch [Gacha™ on sale week of July 27] Pokemon Waza Snap Various Moves Part 3 / Snap Pokemon's iconic moves! 300 yen Lineup (7 types): Snorlax (Belly Drum), Piplup (Swagger), Stufful (Flail), Phanpy (Defense Curl) ↗ 7/27 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Pokémon TV Anime Merchandise Arrives at Shimatmura Nationwide from July 25 – Also on Shimamura Park Online Store from 3PM ↗ 7/25 〜 (end date TBA) Shimamura stores nationwideShimamura Park (Online Store)
- Pop-up [Event Info] Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION POP UP SPACE starts tomorrow, 7/25 (Sat), at Yamashiroya's 6th floor event space! Details at the special page: https://san-ei-boeki.co.jp/notice/25861/ #Pokémon #Pokémon #SaneiACPokemon ↗ 7/25 〜 (end date TBA) Yamashiroya 6F Event Space
- Merch From 7/25 (Sat), Eevee Friends join Sanei Boeki's Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION Mascot series! Grab your favorites! https://san-ei-boeki.co.jp/character/pap/ #Pokémon #EeveeFriends #SaneiBoeki ↗ 7/25 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Pop-up From today, 7/25 (Sat), Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION POP UP SPACE starts at Yamashiroya! An event where Sanei Boeki's Pokémon plush all gather! ↗ 7/25 〜 (end date TBA) Yamashiroya
- Campaign Namco Locations Nationwide Become PokéStops and Gyms in Pokémon GO Starting July 24 – Pokémon Anniversary Festival Also Begins ↗ 7/24 〜 (end date TBA) Zenkoku no Namco
- Merch Finally on sale today 7/24 (Fri)! A special UT collection featuring Pokémon and protagonists represented in monochrome game dots—the origin of the Pokémon series. ↗ 7/24 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Napping ver. healing cuteness! The 'Mechamofugutto' plush of Eevee is here. More Eevee friends coming soon. Arriving at crane game prizes from July 23 (Thu)! #Pokemon ↗ 7/23 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Pokémon tag along! The 'Guraburarin' series features Aipom, Pachirisu, and Dedenne. Attach them to your bag as your going-out companion. Arriving from July 23 (Thu)! ↗ 7/23 〜 (end date TBA)
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.2 Launching from July 18 (Sat) – Starters from Unova, Kalos, and Alola! Which Pokémon will you choose? ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA)
- Lottery 7/18 (Sat) ~ Regarding the 'Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th ANNIVERSARY vol.2' scheduled for sale at Avail, we announce a change in store locations. [Before] 100 stores [After] All stores *Nakaminato, Kuji, and Hikone stores excluded. ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA) Avail all stores
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Vol.2 Launches July 18 – Features Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, Paldea Starter Plushies and Female Pikachu Plate ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA)
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.2 launches July 18 – Choose your starter from Galar and Paldea ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Purakoro Dice Pokémon Battle Relaunches July 18 with New Design & Gameplay – 6 Pokémon Start Sets ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Start Your Journey with Pokémon Travel Goods! New Pokémon-Designed Products from Travel Brand gowell Now on Sale ↗ 7/17 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch ╭━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━╮ Psychic-type Pokémon ╰━ｖ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━╯ #Wobbuffet #Chimecho #Espurr plushies appear! Available as crane game prizes from July 16 (Thu)! https://bsp-prize.jp/item/2824498/ #Pokemon #BANPRESTO ↗ 7/16 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch Shimamura Park (online store) – Select Pokémon bedding & interior items from 7/7 (Tue) now available for made-to-order and pre-order! Sales start 7/15 (Wed) 15:00. Don't miss out! Online store: https://shop-shimamura.com/disp/itemlist/?dispNo=001004&b=shimamura&q=%E3%83% ↗ 7/15 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Merch Sports-Themed New Products from 'PokéPeace POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING' Pre-Released from Mid-July at JR Ikebukuro Station and More! ↗ 63 days left 7/14 〜 10/26 JR Ikebukuro Station
- Merch [Nishikidō] Limited-Edition 'Momiji Manju Assortment' Released for the Hiroshima 'Pokémon × Craft Exhibition — Great Discovery of Beauty and Technique' ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
- Merch New colors Psyduck and Mew appear. New Pokemon Collection scrubs for healthcare workers – on sale August 6 (Thu) from Classico. ↗ 6 days left 8/1 〜 8/30
- Merch New board game 'Pokémon Shushushu!' releases July 30, 2026 (Thursday) ↗ 7/30 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch On Sale July 24 (Fri) – Pokémon UT: A Collection of Special Designs Featuring Pokémon and Protagonists in Monochrome Game Dots from the Series' Origins. Turn On the Video Sound to Hear That Music...! Opening Today, July 8 (Wed). Special Page: https://s.uniqlo.com/4wt3vS9 ↗ 7/24 〜 (end date TBA)
- Campaign Pokémon 30th Anniversary Burger in Special Packaging Headlines 8 New Items at Pokémon Summer McDonald’s from July 22 ↗ 8 days left 7/22 〜 9/1 Nationwide Japan
- Campaign 2026.07.09—Celebrating McDonald's Japan's 55th anniversary and Pokémon's 30th anniversary, the biggest special tag team ever. A Pokémon festival comes to McDonald's this summer! ↗ 8 days left 7/20 〜 9/1 Approximately 3,000 McDonald's stores nationwide in Japan
- Lottery ⋱ Coming Soon ⋰ Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th ANNIVERSARY vol.2 Scheduled for sequential release from July 18 (Sat). Store search: https://1kuji.com/shop_lists?product_id=pk30th_2 … Details: https://1kuji.com/products/pk30th_2 … A prize: 30th anniversary acrylic perpetual calendar. B prize: Pikachu (female form)... ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA)
- Lottery 7/18 (Sat) – Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th ANNIVERSARY vol.2 on sale at Avail! ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA) Avail
- Merch Pokémon Tokyo Banana Tokyo Station Grand Opens at Tokyo Station! New Eco-Bag Set with Large Pikachu Design Also Launched ↗ 7/17 〜 (end date TBA) Tokyo Station
Upcoming 43
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Vol. 1 (Re-release) ↗ 12/14 〜 3/31
- Lottery Restock Announcement: Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary ↗ 12/14 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Merch Pokémon Face Plushies Band ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch Pokémon Ghost-Type Dorm Collection Keychains, Acrylic Marker Charm Sets, and More ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Pikachu Plush ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch Pokémon Eevee Evolutions Paper Shadow Art - SA-08 ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch Pokemon marks 30th anniversary with exclusive Candy Toy memorial charms ↗ dates TBA
- Merch [Product Info] Pokémon Local Acts Oshi Pokémon Mascot: Lapras ↗ dates TBA Iwate venue
- Merch [Product Info] Pokémon Local Acts Oshi Pokémon Mascot: Geodude ↗ dates TBA Iwate
- Merch [New Product Info] Pokémon Local Acts Oshi Pokémon Mascot Series 4 release confirmed! Geodude and Lapras mascots join the lineup! Early sale at the Local Acts product fair in Iwate Prefecture starting 9/19 (Sat). General release date and details to be announced! #ポケモンローカルActs ↗ dates TBA Iwate Prefecture
- Event Latest info on the Pokémon Local Acts product fair at Parc Avenue Kawtoku department store in Iwate Prefecture starting 9/19 (Sat)! New Oshi Pokémon mascots for Iwate's support Pokémon Geodude and Miyagi's support Pokémon Lapras! Check out the greeting schedule too! ↗ dates TBA Paruku Avenue Kawadoku
- Merch New! Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION Mascot Series 9—Eevee Friends, 8 Eevee evolutions—now in stock! More new items arriving, so check them out! ↗ dates TBA Village Vanguard Aeon Mall Kyoto
- Merch Check out items arriving in August! New Pokemon crane game prizes are coming soon. ↗ dates TBA
- Merch From i-up, 'Pokémon' Stand Coaster Keychains Add Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Ditto! Scheduled for Release in September 2026. ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch The third Pokemon sticker collection in Poké Ball-shaped capsules is here! Kanto region Pokémon gather! ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Gacha™ on sale week of July 27 — Pokémon Netsuke Mascot Let's Sing! / A fun time with singing Pokémon♪ / With small bell, 300 yen. Lineup (4 types): Jigglypuff, Lapras, Meloetta (Voice Form), Cinccino ↗ dates TBA
- Merch ＼In Stock／ Pokemon Pop Melody 6-Pack Box [Re-Ment] ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch Pokémon 30th Anniversary Metal Charm Mascot ~Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos~ ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Gacha™ Releasing Week of July 27: Pokémon 30th Anniversary Metal Charm Mascot ~Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos~ ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Featured product: 'Pokemon' candy bottles featuring Charizard, Dragonite, and Gyarados are now on sale at TreeVillage Tokyo. The lids with their faces are super cute! #Pokemon #Anipoke #Pokemon ↗ dates TBA Tsuri Bire Tokyo
- Merch New products: The 9th installment of the popular mascot series for 'Pokemon' is here! You can enjoy taking them with you on outings. Be sure to check them out at TreeVillage Tokyo! #Pokemon #Anipoke #Pokemon ↗ dates TBA Tsuribire Tokyo
- Merch Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration MEGA Pack, Premium Deck Set Espeon/Umbreon, Card Set – Additional Winners Announced ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Pokémon Fluffy Arm Pillow Series: Charmander Now Available! Super soft and cute – perfect as a wrist rest. Pre-order: https://enskyshop.com/products/list?character_id=195 ↗ dates TBA Online
- Lottery Various July lottery releases (updated 7/21). *Purchase limits may apply. *No reservations or holds. Featuring: Touken Ranbu, Cinnamoroll, Togen Anki, Pokémon, Godzilla, Gogh, Kobito Zukan, Kingdom, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mofusand, Heisei Memory Kuji, Tentai-jū, BM Tonami Kuji ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Now in Stock! Pokémon Fluffy Swaying Ornaments 6-Piece Box (Reissue) [Re-Ment] ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Scottie Pokémon-Design Tissues, Paper Towels, and Wet Wipes – Launching July 27 ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Goods News: Eyeup Releasing Four Acrylic Items Featuring Dragon-Type Pokémon in August ↗ dates TBA
- Merch New August 2026 Goods: Eyeup Releasing Pokémon Acrylic Items – Acrylic Marker Charm Set, Domiteria Keychain, Honeycomb Acrylic Magnet BIG, Honeycomb Acrylic Magnet in August ↗ dates TBA
- Merch July Gacha: Roundup of New Pokémon Merch ↗ dates TBA
- Merch All 151 Pokémon Squeezed onto a Single Card ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Pre-Order: 'Pokémon Official National Encyclopedia 1996–2026' – Complete Collection of All Pokémon from 1996 to March 2026! Includes Type, Classification, Height, Weight, Abilities, Hidden Abilities, Pokédex Entries, and More, Updated with Latest Data #Pokémon ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Pokémon Eevee joins Banpresto's 'Mechamofu Gutto Plush' series! Napping pose is super cute! Rolling out from July 23 (Thu) ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Mega Dragonite, Black Mega Rayquaza, Pikachu using Thunderbolt, and more! The final special Pokémon Kids candy toy set celebrating 30th anniversary arrives! ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Face plushies with ball chains from Pokémon join Banpresto's prize lineup! All 4 types: Mew, Torchic, Oshawott, and Tinkatink! ↗ dates TBA
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Vol.2 – Last One Prize: Female Pikachu 30th Anniversary Plush (Approx. 50 cm Big Size) Now on Sale ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Candy Toy - Pokémon Kids 30th Anniversary Special Vol.4 - AmiAmi Pre-orders Open - Price: ¥5,775 (tax incl.) - Scheduled for December 2026 - https:// figsoku.net/blog-entry-512 130.html … #Bandai #Pokémon ↗ dates TBA AmiAmi
- Merch BANDAI SPIRITS releases Pokémon-themed battle dice game 'Purakoro'! Six starter sets and one sealed 'Exploration Box 01'! ↗ dates TBA
- Merch New Pokémon Battle 'Purakoro' Launches Today – A Dice Game of Luck and Strategy ↗ dates TBA
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary Vol.2 – On Sale from July 18! Focus on Starters from Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Paldea ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Prize: Pokémon Items from Sega Prize – Large Capacity Tote Bag with Cooling Function from July 17 ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Mini figure with ball chain. Glaceon joins the 'Look at My Tail!' series. Find it at amusement facilities! https://bsp-prize.jp/item/2843712/ #Eevee #Glaceon ↗ dates TBA Amusement facilities
- Merch Restocked! From the popular Pokémon Re-Ment series, 'Japanese Window' is back in stock. Pokémon figures with a Japanese-style window background are super cute. A very popular item, so check it out soon! Samples are also on display in-store. #Solamachi #TreeVillage ↗ dates TBA SoramachiTsuribire
- Merch New Flavor for Kids' Soy Milk! Pokémon-Designed "Soy Milk Kids Banana" Launches ↗ dates TBA Nationwide
Past collab history 13
- Campaign August 16 (Sun) at the Jubilo Iwata match: Pokémon J.League Special Fest! First 50,000 visitors get an EVO BAG (Pokémon eco-bag) ↗ 8/16 〜 8/16
- Event Poco a Pokémon First Real Event: Experience 'Bubbling Seabed Town' at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse ↗ 8/6 〜 8/9 / Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Event Traveling Exhibition 'Pokémon Local Acts Product Fair' Holds First Event in Tottori Prefecture! Opening Ceremony Held ↗ 7/30 〜 8/11 / Maruyu Department Store (Tottori City)
- Campaign #Pokemon Goods Giveaway – Win Namco Original Pokemon Goods for 3 Winners ↗ 〜 7/23
- Pop-up From 7/25 (Sat), Pokémon ALL STAR COLLECTION POP UP SPACE at the 6th floor event space! 7/25 (Sat) – 8/16 (Sun), weekends/holidays 10–19, weekdays 13–19. Celebrating 10 years and 300+ designs—all S-size plush from the series on display. Purchase bonuses available! ↗ 7/25 〜 8/16
- Merch Pokémon official baby brand monpoke items now available from 10mois! New gauze items and Hankyu Umeda Main Store pop-up pre-release items on sale from July 22 (Wed) ↗ 7/22 〜 7/27 / Hankyu Umeda Main Store
- Merch Tottori hometown ambassador Pokémon Sandshrew & Alolan Sandshrew team up with pink curry! Sandshrew's Pink Karei now on sale ↗ 7/18 〜 8/11
- Event Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary Event 'Find Them in Yokohama! Pokémon Sleeping Face Research' Launches Tomorrow ↗ 7/17 〜 8/23 / Yokohama
- Campaign Pokémon Anniversary Festival in Namco ↗ 7/17 〜 7/23 / National Namco locations, namco Yokohama World Porters, namco AEON Mall KYOTO, namco Hakata Bus Terminal, namco Sapporo Factory
- Merch 【Deadline Approaching】 From Pokémon Black & White, ARTFX J Touko with Tepig returns! Don't forget to order by July 14 (Tue) if you want one! ↗ 〜 7/14 / Online
- Merch Pokémon Summer Mac Returns with Summer Chance Bag! Includes Pikachu Potato Timer and 3 Original Items, Plus Up to ¥3,910 in Free Coupons – Bag ¥3,900. Pre-Order Lottery via McDonald's App Starts July 10 at 2:00 PM. New TVCM with Yoshizawa Ryo Countdown Airs July 11 ↗ 7/10 〜 8/2 / Online
- Event 'Aeon Town Shunan Fureai Festival' — Pokémon card game tournament and more! ↗ 6/20 〜 6/21 / Yamaguchi-ken Shunan-shi, Ion Town Shunan
- Merch Let's all drink Pokémon Frappé! Frappés with *Poko a Pokémon* designs go on sale April 28 (Tue)—strawberry with jelly and ramune soda flavors arrive, plus original items featuring Ditto and Pikachu. ↗ 4/28 〜 5/18 / Online
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