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Pokemon: The Origin

Pokémon: Origins · ポケットモンスター THE ORIGIN

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Kitsu · AniList

by score
#1,501
by score
popularity
#773
popularity
episodes
4
episodes · 21 min each
to binge
1h 24m
to binge
members
22K
members

Synopsis

Pokémon are marvelous creatures that come in a variety of types and sizes, with abilities, powers, and personalities as diverse as they are numerous. Doctor Yukinari Ookido has dedicated his life to studying these fascinating beings, that can be caught, trained, traded, and battled against each other. There's only so much he can do from his lab though. With this in mind, Ookido entrusts two young boys with a Pokémon of their own and a computerized encyclopedia to catalog them. One of them, Green, is brash, passionate, slightly arrogant, and Doctor Ookido's own nephew. The other boy, Red, is equally passionate, and filled with a wide-eyed, mildly naive sense of wonder.Pokémon: The Origin follows Red in his journey through the region of Kanto in his attempt to complete his "Pokédex" by capturing and cataloging all the Pokémon that exist. Along the way he'll discover there's more to himself and his goals than he originally thought. Red will have to put both himself and his Pokémon to the test in special Gyms whose leaders are steps along the way to the Pokémon League, in order to challenge the Elite Four and become a Pokémon League Champion. Aside from his goals to become a Champion, Red has other problems brewing. There are others who capture and train Pokémon for more sinister reasons, with the infamous criminal organization Team Rocket being one of them. If Red can defeat them, fellow trainers, his rival Green, and wild Pokémon all through Kanto, he just may fulfill his own dream, and Doctor Ookido's as well.

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Episodes (4)

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  1. EP 1
    RedOct 2, 2013 · 21 min
  2. EP 2
    CuboneOct 2, 2013 · 21 min
  3. EP 3
    GiovanniOct 2, 2013 · 21 min
  4. EP 4
    CharizardOct 2, 2013 · 21 min

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Pokemon: The Origin, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#1,501
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#773
22K members
Favorited by
0.8%
182 of its members

Score breakdown

32% of 13,247 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★46
2★46
3★81
4★323
5★623
6★1,403
7★3,064
8★3,431
9★1,740
10★2,490

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 150 people who start Pokemon: The Origin drop it, well below the action median of 2.5%. Based on 50K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
0.7%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
97%
49K people
On hold
0.8%
396 paused
Plan to watch
4.2K
not started yet

What people who started it did

50K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished48,918 · 97%
  • Watching760 · 2%
  • Paused396 · 1%
  • Dropped336 · 1%

Parents’ guide to Pokemon: The Origin

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

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

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.

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Plan & track

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Pokemon: The Origin FAQ

How many episodes does Pokemon: The Origin have?

Pokemon: The Origin has 4 episodes, each around 21 minutes.

Where can I watch Pokemon: The Origin?

Pokemon: The Origin is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Pokemon: The Origin finished?

Yes. Pokemon: The Origin finished airing on Oct 2, 2013.

How long does it take to watch Pokemon: The Origin?

Pokemon: The Origin runs about 1h 24m in total (4 episodes of 21 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 1 day.

Is Pokemon: The Origin appropriate for kids?

Pokemon: The Origin is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Children). Viewers don't flag any strong content. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Pokemon: The Origin?

0.7% of AniList members who start Pokemon: The Origin drop it, and 97% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Pokemon: The Origin worth watching?

Pokemon: The Origin holds a community score of 7.7/10 from 21,831 Kitsu users and ranks #1501 among all anime by rating.