Pokemon Kimi ni Kimeta!
- Episode aired Sep 8, 1998
- TV-Y
- 22m
Ash starts his Pokémon journey off to a rough start when he receives his first Pokémon, the reluctant Pikachu.Ash starts his Pokémon journey off to a rough start when he receives his first Pokémon, the reluctant Pikachu.Ash starts his Pokémon journey off to a rough start when he receives his first Pokémon, the reluctant Pikachu.
- Narrator
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Ken Gates)
- Professor Oak
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Stan Hart)
- Pidgey
- (voice)
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (as Unsho Ishizuka)
- Misty
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Rachel Lillis)
- …
- Satoshi
- (voice)
- Pokédex
- (voice)
- (as Shinichiro Miki)
- Pikachu
- (voice)
- (as Ikue Otani)
- Director
- Masamitsu Hidaka(original version)
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Pokémon that was unidentified at the end is named Ho-Oh, making this the first appearance of that Pokémon.
- GoofsIn the Pokérap at the end of the show, in the first set of Pokémon listed, the rap names "Poliwrath" but shows a picture of a Poliwag. Later in the rap, it shows the same picture correctly labeled as Poliwag. This Pokérap is played at the end of other episodes throughout the series.
- Quotes
Narrator: This is just the beginning of the amazing adventures of Ash and Pikachu. Their journey is destined to be pact with non-stop action, millions of laughs, heart pounding perils and endless excitement. Together they will encounter fantastic friends, evil enemies and meet creatures beyond their wildest imagination and as their story unfolds, we'll unlock the magic and mystery of the most wondrous place: the incredible world of Pokémon!
- Alternate versionsIn the unedited/Japanese version, All the Japanese writing is either whited out or rewritten in English, after Ash said to Misty, "I'm okay," she slapped him. This was cut from the English dub due to network standards.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Poketto monsuta: Aki no special (1997)
The original games consisted Pokemon as characters existent to primarily fight battles, and advance the plot. This episode showed that they can feel emotions just like a human. It has been more than twenty years since this episode had been released, and yet it's widely praised, despite the nostalgia it might bestow upon the early watchers of the show. Pikachu and Ash made me feel. A good episode entertains the audience, but a great episode makes the audience feel the emotion of the characters and the story. A great start to the Pokemon anime along with the Indigo League (Season 1), which are a must watch/rewatch for enthusiasts.
- rookescanor
- Mar 4, 2020
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
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- Also known as
- Pokémon, I Choose You
- Filming locations
- New York City, New York, USA(4Kids Entertainment)
- Production companies
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- Runtime22 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3