Pokémon Advanced Generation: A Tale of Adventure and Growth in the Hoenn Region ■ Public Media TV anime series ■ Original Media game ■ Broadcast period November 21, 2002 to September 14, 2006 Every Thursday 7:00pm to 7:30pm ■Broadcasting station TV Tokyo series ■Frequencies half an hour ■ Number of Episodes Episode 192 ■Original Story Original story: Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori ■ Director・General Director: Kunihiko Yuyama ・Directors: Masamitsu Hidaka (episodes 1-158), Norihiko Sudo (episodes 170-192) ■ Production Animation Production: OLM Production: Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Production: TV Tokyo, MEDIA NET, Shogakukan Shueisha Productions ■Works ©Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ■ Story Satoshi and his friends' adventures set in the Hoenn region!
Satoshi and Pikachu chose the Hoenn region as the land of their new adventure.
Waiting for them there were Pokémon they had never seen before, including Mudkip, Torchic, and Treeko.
And then he met Haruka and Masato, whose fathers were gym leaders.
Gym battles, league matches, and beyond that the Battle Frontier awaits!!
Furthermore, the Hoenn region is said to be the birthplace of the Pokemon contest.
Satoshi and his friends' adventures towards their dreams are about to begin! ■Explanation "Pocket Monsters" or "Pokemon" for short. A universal fantasy born in Japan. Since its birth as a Game Boy software in 1996, it has been successfully adapted into various media such as manga, merchandise, TV anime, and movies, and its success has spread not only in Japan but also around the world. The GBA software "Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire", released in November 2002, recorded cumulative sales of over 16 million copies worldwide, further increasing the popularity of Pokemon. Following this success, the TV anime series "Pokemon Advanced Generation" started. This series is set in the Hoenn region and tells the story of Satoshi and his friends' adventures with new Pokemon. Packed with new Pokemon, new characters, and new challenges, it attracted viewers. In addition, a new element called Pokemon Contests was introduced, depicting not only Pokemon battles, but also contests to compete for the beauty of Pokemon and the brilliance of their techniques. This delved deeper into the diverse charms of Pokemon, providing viewers with a new way to enjoy them. ■Cast・Satoshi/Rika Matsumoto ・Pikachu/Ikue Otani ・Takeshi/Yuji Ueda ・Haruka/KAORI
・Masato/Fushigi Yamada・Musashi/Megumi Hayashibara・Kojiro/Shinichiro Miki・Meowth/Inuko Inuyama・Professor Oak/Unsho Ishizuka ■ Main staff・Chief animation director: Toshiya Yamada ・Assistant chief animation director: Megumi Yamashita (episodes 184-192)
・Sound Director: Masafumi Mima ■Subtitle Episode 1: A new land! A new adventure! (2002/11/21)
・Episode 2: Ancient Pokemon and the Mysterious Army! (2002/11/28)
Episode 3: Touka Gym! vs. Yarukimono (2002/12/05)
Episode 4: There are lots of swallows and lots of danger in Touka Forest! (2002/12/12)
Episode 5: Zigzagoon and Shorts Boy! Haruka's first battle! (2002/12/19)
Episode 6: Team Rocket! Scratching and Saying Goodbye!! (2002/12/26)
Episode 7: Treecko protects the giant tree (2003/01/09)
Episode 8: Snake vs. Treeko! A desperate slap attack!! (2003/01/16)
Episode 9: Mystery! The Mystery of the Kinoko Mansion!? (2003/01/23)
Episode 10: The Strongest Pelipper in History Appears!! (2003/01/30)
・Episode 11: Glaena and Poochyena! The Mystery of Evolution!! (2003/02/06)
Episode 12: Hasubo and the Three Sisters from the Flower Shop! (2003/02/13)
Episode 13: Pokémon Contest! Agehan's Gorgeous Battle! (2003/02/20)
・Episode 14: Double Battle and Double Weemso!? (2003/02/27)
・Episode 15: Let's Study! Pokémon Trainer's School!! (2003/03/06)
Episode 16: Kanazumi Gym! Nosepass's Secret Weapon!! (2003/03/13)
・Episode 17: Devon Corporation! The Shadow of Team Aqua!! (2003/03/20)
・Episode 18: Old Man Hagi and the Gull Pico! (2003/03/27)
Episode 19: Escape! Sharkhada Island!! (2003/04/03)
Episode 20: Muro Gym! Surfing Gym Leader Touki appears (2003/04/10)
Episode 21: Weemusso vs Weemusso! Which one is Gotchi? (2003/04/17)
Episode 22: Daigo, Cocodora, Bossgodora! (2003/04/24)
Episode 23: The seaside troublemaker, Heigani, appears! (2003/05/01)
Episode 24: Run, Satoshi! Across the Kibania River! (2003/05/08)
Episode 25: The Secret Pond! Full of Mudkips!? (2003/05/15)
Episode 26: Attack of the Konohana Tribe!! (2003/05/22)
・Episode 27: Team Magma vs. Team Aqua! Battle at the Secret Base! (2003/05/29)
・Episode 28: Butterfly and Dokukeiru! The End of Evolution! (2003/06/05)
・Episode 29: Surprise with Yamirami! (2003/06/12)
・Episode 30: Battle Girl and Asanan! In the Storm! (2003/06/19)
・Episode 31: Rematch with Murojim! Surfing Battlefield! (2003/06/26)
・Episode 32: Abandoned Ship! A Shadow Creeps In! (2003/07/03)
・Episode 33: Haruka's Rival! Special Training Pokémon Contest!! (2003/07/10)
Episode 34: First Pokemon Panic!! (2003/07/17)
Episode 35: Haruka! First Pokémon Contest Challenge! (2003/07/24)
Episode 36: Protect the Ocean Museum! Team Magma Attacks! (2003/07/31)
・Episode 37: Beauty and the Beast!? Darting and Joey! (2003/08/07)
Episode 38: Plusle and Minun! The Mountain Lighthouse!! (2003/08/14)
Episode 39: Sing! The Pokémon Trick House!! (2003/08/21)
Episode 40: Kinsetsu Gym! Tessen's Lightning Battle! (2003/08/28)
・Episode 41: Kimori's new technique! Seed machine gun in the watermelon field! (2003/09/04)
Episode 42: Barbito and Illumise! Dance of Love! (2003/09/11)
Episode 43: Fly, Tatsubei! Towards tomorrow!! (2003/09/18)
Episode 44: Kasumi Appears! Togepi and the Phantom Kingdom!! (2003/09/25)
・Episode 45: Beyond the Mirage! Togepi's Paradise! (2003/10/02)
・Episode 46: Kachinuki Family 4 VS 4!! (2003/10/09)
・Episode 47: Eneko and Aromatherapy! (2003/10/16)
・Episode 48: Zangoose vs. Snake! Rival Showdown!! (2003/10/23)
・Episode 49: Masato and Masato! Protect Ametama! (2003/10/30)
Episode 50: Pokémon Contest: Hajitsuge Tournament!! (2003/11/06)
Episode 51: VS Charlem! Contest Battle!! (2003/11/13)
・Episode 52: Plusle and Minun! The Path of Cheering!? (2003/11/20)
・Episode 53: Eneko and the Cat's Paw! Donmel's Ranch! (2003/11/27)
Episode 54: Team Magma vs Team Aqua, Again! The Battle of Mt. Chimney!! (2003/12/04)
・Episode 55: New Gym Leader Asuna! A Battlefield Full of Holes!? (2003/12/11)
Episode 56: Heat Badge! Get it in a fiery battle! (2003/12/18)
Episode 57: Lots of Pachirisu! Searching for happiness beyond the mountains!? (2003/12/25)
Episode 58: Break through the Valley of Steel! Tornado vs. Haganeel!! (2004/01/08)
Episode 59: Kinsetsu Gym Returns! vs. Raibolt! (2004/01/15)
・Episode 60: Eneko and Enekororo! The legendary coordinator appears!! (2004/01/22)
Episode 61: The Masked Coordinator Phantom Appears! (2004/01/29)
・Episode 62: Shidake Town! Pokémon Contest!! (2004/02/05)
・Episode 63: Solrock and Hasubrelo! The Legend of the Sacred Forest! (2004/02/12)
・Episode 64: Chillut's Sky! Haruka's Heart!! (2004/02/19)
・Episode 65: The Great Gokurin Defeat Strategy!! (2004/02/26)
・Episode 66: Explosive! Bakuong vs. Bayleef!! (2004/03/04)
Episode 67: Dancing Battle! Lombok!! (2004/03/11)
・Episode 68: My Dad's an Idol?! The False Gym Leader! (2004/03/18)
Episode 69: Touka Gym in Crisis! Family Crisis! (2004/03/25)
・Episode 70: Battle at Touka Gym! The Fifth Badge!! (2004/04/01)
Episode 71: Professor Okido and Professor Odawara! Battle at the Secret Base!! (2004/04/08)
Episode 72: Tag Battle! Satoshi vs. Haruka!? (2004/04/15)
・Episode 73: The King of the Forbidden Forest! Venusaur!! (2004/04/22)
Episode 74: Bulbasaur and Bulbasaur! Get the Monster Ball Back!! (2004/04/29)
・Episode 75: Showdown! Giant Catfish vs. Fishing Master!! (2004/05/06)
・Episode 76: Yajiron and the ruins in the mist! (2004/05/13)
・Episode 77: A Strong Opponent?! The Mommy Coordinator Appears! (2004/05/20)
Episode 78: Pokémon Contest! Lewis Boss Tournament!! (2004/05/27)
・Episode 79: What's Springboo Looking for?! (2004/06/03)
Episode 80: First Challenge! Aerial Sport Pokelinga!! (2004/06/10)
・Episode 81: The Mansion of the Shadows! (2004/06/17)
Episode 82: The Fighting King of the Forest!? Wakashamo vs. Breloom! (2004/06/24)
・Episode 83: Powarun of the Weather Research Institute! (2004/07/01)
・Episode 84: Hiwamaki City's Feather Carnival!! (2004/07/08)
・Episode 85: Hiwamaki Gym! Battle in the Sky!! (2004/07/15)
Episode 86: Ride the Bakuda to the Movie! (2004/07/22)
・Episode 87: Mystery! A Pokemon from Space!? (2004/07/29)
・Episode 88: Snorlax in the Banana Sloth Garden!! (2004/08/05)
・Episode 89: Pikachu joins Team Rocket!? (2004/08/12)
Episode 90: Arrival at Minamo City! Pollock and the Swallow Return! (2004/08/19)
Episode 91: Pokémon Contest! Minamo Tournament!! (2004/08/26)
・Episode 92: The Three Appear! Judge School Island! (2004/09/02)
・Episode 93: Paruru and Baneboo! Search for the Pearl! (2004/09/09)
・Episode 94: Zilanth and the Treasure of the Deep Sea! (2004/09/16)
・Episode 95: Huntail and Sakuravis! The Mystery of Evolution! (2004/09/23)
・Episode 96: Muscle Battle!? Double Battle! (2004/09/30)
・Episode 97: Groudon vs. Kyogre! (Part 1) (2004/10/07)
・Episode 98: Groudon vs. Kyogre! (Part 2) (2004/10/14)
・Episode 99: Fuu and Ran! Battle at the Space Center!! (2004/10/21)
・Episode 100: Tokusane Gym! Solrock and Lunatone! (2004/10/28)
・Episode 101: Man of the Sea! Genji, the Four Heavenly Kings, Appears!! (2004/11/04)
Episode 102: Doctor Moroboshi's Island! A Fossil Pokémon Appears!! (2004/11/11)
Episode 103: Isabe Island Pokémon Contest! Watch out for your rivals! (2004/11/18)
Episode 104: Seal the Giant Clay Doll!! (2004/11/25)
・Episode 105: Lovestruck! The Path of Hasubrero!! (2004/12/02)
・Episode 106: Nuckler and Vibrava! The Phantom Lake! (2004/12/09)
Episode 107: Absol! The Shadow of Calamity Creeps Near (2004/12/16)
・Episode 108: Catch the Snowwarashi! (2004/12/23)
・Episode 109: Save Ralts! Hurry, Masato!! (2005/01/06)
・Episode 110: Rene Gym! Water Artist Adan! (Part 1) (2005/01/13)
・Episode 111: Rene Gym! Water Artist Adan! (Part 2) (2005/01/20)
・Episode 112: Massguma! The Form of Friendship!? (2005/01/27)
・Episode 113: Sonano of the Phantom Island! (2005/02/03)
・Episode 114: Roll! Don Juan in Love! (2005/02/10)
Episode 115: Melee, Chaos! The Pokémon Contest: Kinagi Tournament! (Part 1) (2005/02/17)
Episode 116: Melee, Chaos! The Pokémon Contest: Kinagi Tournament! (Part 2) (2005/02/24)
・Episode 117: Haruka Delicious, you might catch a Goby!! (2005/03/03)
・Episode 118: Rivals appear! Masamune and Dumbbell!! (2005/03/10)
・Episode 119: Phantom Thief Bannai and the Ribbon Cup!! (2005/03/17)
・Episode 120: Satoshi and Haruka! A fierce battle in Hoenn!! (2005/03/24)
・Episode 121: Opening! Grand Festival (1)!! (2005/04/07)
・Episode 122: Fierce Battle! Grand Festival (2)!! (2005/04/07)
・Episode 123: Final Battle! Grand Festival (3)!! (2005/04/07)
・Episode 124: Let's Survive! (2005/04/14)
Episode 125: Arrival at Saiyuu City! Meowth in boots!? (2005/04/21)
Episode 126: Preliminary round begins! Masamune appears! (2005/04/28)
Episode 127: Opening! The Saiyu Tournament!! (2005/05/05)
Episode 128: To the Final Tournament! Days of Heated Battles! (2005/05/12)
・Episode 129: And... the battle that cannot be lost continues!! (2005/05/19)
Episode 130: Rival Showdown! VS Masamune!! (2005/05/26)
Episode 131: The Final Battle! The Road to Victory! (2005/06/16)
・Episode 132: Enishida and the Battle Frontier! (2005/06/23)
Episode 133: Okido Laboratory! Everyone gathers together!! (2005/06/30)
・Episode 134: Mount Otsukimi! With Pii, Pippi, and Pixie! (2005/07/07)
Episode 135: First Battle! Battle Factory!! (Part 1) (2005/07/21)
Episode 136: First Battle! Battle Factory!! (Part 2) (2005/07/28)
・Episode 137: The Kingdom of Iwark!! (2005/08/04)
・Episode 138: Pudding Song, Daddy Song! (2005/08/11)
Episode 139: Rival Showdown! We might get Windy! (2005/08/18)
・Episode 140: Kodak's Blues! (2005/08/25)
・Episode 141: Nyula and Mr. Mime! Which restaurant? (2005/09/01)
・Episode 142: Evolution! Its Mysteries and Miracles!! (2005/09/08)
Episode 143: Pokémon Contest: Yamabuki Tournament!! (Part 1) (2005/09/15)
Episode 144: Pokémon Contest: Yamabuki Tournament!! (Part 2) (2005/09/22)
・Episode 145: Fighting Dojo! Satoshi vs. Haruka!! (2005/09/29)
Episode 146: Esper vs. Ghost! A midnight duel!? (2005/10/06)
Episode 147: Manene appears! The Mansion of Rest! (2005/10/13)
・Episode 148: Mudkip and Mokoko! A miracle cure for love!? (2005/10/20)
Episode 149: Battle Arena! Fighting Showdown!! (2005/10/27)
・Episode 150: The Nurseryman and the Pokemon Eggs! (2005/11/03)
・Episode 151: My Rival is a Salaryman!? (2005/11/10)
・Episode 152: Lake of Hakuryu! (2005/11/17)
・Episode 153: Battle Dome! Fusion of Fire and Water!! (2005/11/24)
Episode 154: Surprise! Surprise! Elekid!! (2005/12/01)
Episode 155: Pokémon Rangers Enter! Celebi Rescue Mission! (2005/12/08)
・Episode 156: Usohachi and the Ninja School!! (2005/12/15)
・Episode 157: Haruka Beyond Time!! (2005/12/22)
Episode 158: Hot Battle Tube! VS Tube Queen Azami!! (2006/01/05)
・Episode 159: Who will be the winner? Pokémon Orienteering! (2006/01/12)
・Episode 160: Gonbe's debut match! A serious match with Harley!! (2006/01/19)
・Episode 161: Bayleef vs. Tropius! Duel on the Plains!! (2006/01/26)
・Episode 162: Pokémon Contest! Yuzuriha Tournament!! (2006/02/02)
Episode 163: Sceptile! Dawn of Resurrection!! (2006/02/09)
・Episode 164: Fierce Battle! Jungle Battle at the Battle Palace!! (2006/02/16)
・Episode 165: Usohachi King and Manene Queen!? (2006/02/23)
・Episode 166: Red Lightning in the Skyscrapers! (2006/03/02)
Episode 167: Big Match! Haruka vs. Takeshi!! (2006/03/09)
・Episode 168: Mukul and the Jynx Sisters!! (2006/03/16)
・Episode 169: Tower Tycoon, Lila Appears! (2006/03/23)
・Episode 170: Battle Tower! Telepathic Battle!! (2006/03/30)
・Episode 171/Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 1) (2006/04/13)
・Episode 172: Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! (Part 2) (2006/04/13)
・Episode 173: Usopp! The Golden Legend!? (2006/04/20)
Episode 174: Harley and Team Rocket! The villain alliance is formed!? (2006/04/27)
・Episode 175: Haruka vs. Musashi! The Final Contest!! (2006/05/04)
・Episode 176: Team Rocket disbands!? Each goes their own way! (2006/05/11)
・Episode 177: Takeshi & Satoshi! Protect Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!! (2006/05/18)
Episode 178: Battle Pyramid! vs. Regirock! (2006/05/25)
Episode 179: Amazing! The Giant Kecking Mountain! (2006/06/08)
Episode 180: The Pokémon Contest Grand Festival Begins! (2006/06/15)
・Episode 181: Haruka vs. Harley! The stage is on with a double battle!! (2006/06/22)
・Episode 182: Haruka vs. Shu! The Final Battle!! (2006/06/29)
・Episode 183: Aipom and the King! (2006/07/06)
・Episode 184: Pelipper and Pokémon Manzai! (2006/07/20)
Episode 185: Attack! Stray Manectric!! (2006/07/27)
Episode 186: Battle Pyramid Returns! vs. Registeel! (2006/08/03)
・Episode 187: Haruka vs. Shu! Rivals Forever!! (2006/08/10)
・Episode 188: The Pokémon Center is Busy! (2006/08/17)
・Episode 189: The First Pokemon! The Final Battle!! (2006/08/24)
Episode 190: Final Battle! vs. Regice!! (2006/08/31)
・Episode 191: Satoshi vs. Haruka! The Final Battle!! (2006/09/07)
・Episode 192: The end of the journey, and the beginning of the journey! (2006/09/14) ■ Theme songs and music・OP1/Advance Adventure (episodes 1-69)
・Lyrics by GARDEN
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Song: GARDEN
・Horn arrangement/Sato Sano
・OP2/Challenger!! (episodes 70-104)
Lyrics by Eiko Kyo
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Singer: Matsumoto Rika
・OP3/Pokémon Symphonic Medley (episodes 105-134)
・MUSIC／HIROKAZU TANAKA, KAZUMI MITOME
・ARRANGEMENT & ALL INSTRUMENTS/KAZUMI MITOME
・OP4/Battle Frontier (episodes 135-164)
Lyrics: Rie
・Composer: Rie
Arrangement: Yasuharu Takanashi
・Singer: Akina Takaya
・OP5/Spurt! (episodes 165-192)
Lyrics by Shogo Toda
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Singer: Matsumoto Rika
・ED1/Because there is a sky there (episodes 1-18, 45-51)
Lyrics: Natsumi Watanabe; Composition: Kazuzumi Mitsutome; Arrangement: Naoyuki Onda
・Song: Toshiko Ezaki
・ED2/Polka O Dorca (episodes 19-44)
Lyrics by Shogo Toda
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Choreography: Papaya Suzuki
・Song: Meowth (Inuyama Inuko) & Norsol Choir
・ED3/Smile (episodes 52-82, 92-98)
Lyrics: Toshiko Ezaki Music: Toshiko Ezaki Arrangement: Naoyuki Onda
・Song: Toshiko Ezaki
・ED4/Summer Full!! (episodes 83-91)
・Lyrics by Pikachu Arts Club
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Singer: Naomi Tamura and the Sunflower Choir
・ED5/GLORY DAY ~The Shining Day~ (episodes 99-134, 150-172)
・Lyrics: GARDEN & Pikachu Arts Club ・Composition: GARDEN
・Arrangement/GARDEN
・Song: GARDEN
・OP6/Pokémon Counting Song (episodes 135-149)
Lyrics by Shogo Toda
・Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka ・Arrangement: Hirokazu Tanaka
・Choreography: Pumpkin Kitano ・Song: Akiko Kanazawa
・ED7/I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~ (episodes 173-192)
Lyrics: Choji Yoshikawa; Composition: Kazuya Nishioka; Arrangement: Kazuya Nishioka
・Song: Haruka (KAORI) ■ Evaluation and recommendation "Pokémon Advanced Generation" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Pokémon series. The reason for this is that it offered viewers a fresh experience with the introduction of a new setting, the Hoenn region, new Pokémon, and a new element called Pokémon Contests. In particular, the addition of a new character, Haruka, added a new perspective to the story, depicting her growing not only through Pokémon battles, but also through the new challenge of Pokémon Contests. This allowed viewers to enjoy the growth of not only Satoshi, but also Haruka, adding depth to the story as a whole. The series also emphasized the diversity of Pokémon, and introduced new forms of battle, such as Pokémon Contests and the Battle Frontier, in addition to Pokémon battles. This portrayed the appeal of Pokémon from a more multifaceted perspective, and offered viewers new ways to enjoy the series. In particular, the Pokémon Contests, which were contests based on the beauty of Pokémon and the brilliance of their moves, offered viewers a new perspective. This expanded the world of Pokémon, allowing viewers to relate to Pokémon more deeply. Furthermore, this series placed emphasis on depicting the growth of the characters, and not only Satoshi and Haruka, but also Takeshi, Masato, and the other members of Team Rocket were depicted growing towards their own dreams and goals. This allowed the audience to share in the characters' growth and empathize with the story. The humanity of the Team Rocket members was also portrayed in greater depth, and we were able to see not only their comical side, but also their serious interactions with Pokémon. This allowed the audience to empathize with the Team Rocket members, enriching the story as a whole. Another attraction of this series is the music. The opening and ending songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the story, but also have the power to capture the hearts of the viewers. In particular, opening songs such as "Advance Adventure", "Challenger!!" and "Battle Frontier" made viewers feel the excitement of the adventure and raised their expectations for the story. Furthermore, ending songs such as "Because There's a Sky There", "Polka O Dolka" and "Smile" soothed the hearts of viewers and deepened the emotion of the story. These songs are important elements that allow viewers to enjoy the story more deeply. "Pokémon Advanced Generation" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Pokémon series, and it provided viewers with a fresh experience. The new setting of the Hoenn region, the new Pokémon, the new element of Pokémon contests, and the story that focused on depicting the growth of the characters deeply moved viewers. Music is also an important element that enhances the story and has the power to capture the hearts of viewers. This series is recommended not only for Pokémon fans, but also for those who are experiencing Pokémon for the first time. We highly recommend "Pokémon Advanced Generation" to those who want to enjoy the world of Pokémon more deeply, those who want to share the growth of the characters, and those who want to feel the story through music. |
