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Pocket Monsters

Pokémon · ポケットモンスター

AniLumi score

Kitsu · AniList

by score
#3,657
by score
popularity
#357
popularity
episodes
276
episodes · 24 min each
to binge
4d 14h
to binge
members
42K
members

Synopsis

Pokemon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokemon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Satoshi has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokemon trainer but also a "Pokemon Master," and on the arrival of his 10th birthday, he finally has a chance to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately for him, all three Pokemon available to beginning trainers have already been claimed and only Pikachu, a rebellious Electric type Pokemon, remains. However, this chance encounter would mark the start of a lifelong friendship and an epic adventure! Setting off on a journey to become the very best, Satoshi and Pikachu travel across beautiful, sprawling regions with their friends Kasumi, a Water type trainer, and Takeshi, a Rock type trainer. But danger lurks around every corner. The infamous Team Rocket is always nearby, seeking to steal powerful Pokemon through nefarious schemes. It'll be up to Satoshi and his friends to thwart their efforts as he also strives to earn the eight Pokemon Gym Badges he'll need to challenge the Pokemon League, and eventually claim the title of Pokemon Master. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes (276)

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  1. Ep 1EP 1Pokémon! I Choose You!Apr 1, 1997 · 24 min
  2. Ep 2EP 2Pokemon Emergency!Apr 8, 1997 · 24 min
  3. Ep 3EP 3Ash Catches a PokemonApr 15, 1997 · 24 min
  4. Ep 4EP 4Challenge of the SamuraiApr 22, 1997 · 24 min
  5. Ep 5EP 5Showdown in Pewter CityApr 29, 1997 · 24 min
  6. Ep 6EP 6Pippi and the Moon StoneMay 6, 1997 · 24 min

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Pocket Monsters, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#3,657
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#357
42K members
Favorited by
1.0%
412 of its members

Score breakdown

25% of 22,965 ratings are 9★ or 10★

04K8K
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★174
2★177
3★232
4★949
5★1,919
6★3,612
7★6,246
8★3,917
9★1,963
10★3,776

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 14 people who start Pocket Monsters drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 139K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
7.0%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
77%
107K people
On hold
6.6%
9.2K paused
Plan to watch
11K
not started yet

What people who started it did

139K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished106,958 · 77%
  • Watching13,225 · 10%
  • Paused9,193 · 7%
  • Dropped9,809 · 7%

Parents’ guide to Pocket Monsters

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Children) · Made for children

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesModerateSlavery
Drugs, gambling & crimeModerateCriminal Organization

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Pocket Monsters okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

276 episodes × 24 min = 110h 24m

How long to finish Pocket Monsters? Set how much you watch per day.

56

days to finish

5

episodes per day

28

weekends if you double up

Pocket Monsters FAQ

How many episodes does Pocket Monsters have?

Pocket Monsters has 276 episodes, each around 24 minutes.

Where can I watch Pocket Monsters?

Pocket Monsters is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Pocket Monsters finished?

Yes. Pocket Monsters finished airing on Nov 14, 2002.

How long does it take to watch Pocket Monsters?

Pocket Monsters runs about 4d 14h in total (276 episodes of 24 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 56 days.

Is Pocket Monsters appropriate for kids?

Pocket Monsters is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Children). Viewers flag disturbing & frightening themes, drugs, gambling & crime. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Pocket Monsters?

7.0% of AniList members who start Pocket Monsters drop it, and 77% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Pocket Monsters worth watching?

Pocket Monsters holds a community score of 7.3/10 from 41,797 Kitsu users and ranks #3657 among all anime by rating.