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Veronica Taylor (English Dub) / Rica Matsumoto (Japanese). Pikachu: Ikue Ōtani (both versions).
Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town turns ten, the age when he can legally receive his first Pokémon.
Rodger Parsons (English) / Unshō Ishizuka (Japanese). Pokemon ep 1.mp4
The Spearow calls its flock, and they relentlessly attack Ash and Pikachu. To escape, Ash "borrows" a bike from a girl named Misty , which he eventually wrecks.
After the battle, Ash and Pikachu see a mysterious, shimmering golden bird flying toward a rainbow. This Pokémon was later revealed to be Ho-Oh , a legendary Pokémon that had not yet been officially introduced in the games at that time. Deep Guide Details Veronica Taylor (English Dub) / Rica Matsumoto (Japanese)
The very first episode of the Pokémon anime, titled , aired in Japan on April 1, 1997, and in the United States on September 8, 1998. It serves as the foundation for the entire series, introducing the protagonist, Ash Ketchum, and his iconic partner, Pikachu. Plot Summary & Key Events
Watch for free on the official episode page . Rodger Parsons (English) / Unshō Ishizuka (Japanese)
The opening battle of the episode, featuring a Gengar and a Nidorino , is a direct recreation of the intro cinematic from the Pokémon Red and Blue video games.