Pokemonis one of the longest-runningkids' seriesof all time.
It’s alsoone of the best video game adaptionsthere is.
After the mass success of the first season ofPokemon, it was going to be tough to follow-up.
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This new direction for the show opened up story possibilities that the series didn’t previously have.
The inclusion of both the Battle Frontier and the Contest path set this season apart from the rest…
The characters of this era ofPokemonare widely beloved.
Why did it take the guy a whole 22 seasons to finally take home a win?
The Pokemon Company finally decided to give the young man the win he deserved.
The first season’s heart and soul is palpable and heartwarming in almost every way.
It made people fall in love with the exploits of Ash and Pikachu.
Not to mention, that opening theme just cannot be beaten.
Not only were the stakes high, but the animation quality was top-notch.
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The games were widely accepted as some of the best in years and the anime reflected that closely.
This story between the two enhancesPokemon: Diamond and Pearlto new heights entirely.
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