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==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus the desire to become a Pokémon Master! | <i>Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus the desire to become a Pokémon Master! | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In a massive stadium, two creatures known as {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are having a {{pkmn|battle}}, directed by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to give it their all. One of the Pokémon, a {{p|Gengar}}, | In a massive stadium, two creatures known as {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are having a {{pkmn|battle}}, directed by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to give it their all. One of the Pokémon, a {{p|Gengar}}, dodges a {{m|Horn Attack}} from its opponent, a {{p|Nidorino}}, and uses its {{m|Hypnosis}} [[move|attack]] on it, causing it to fall {{status|sleep|asleep}}. Nidorino's Trainer [[recall]]s it and sends out another Pokémon known as {{p|Onix}} to battle. The massive [[Pokémon category|Rock Snake Pokémon]] emerges from its [[Poké Ball]] and prepares to take on Gengar, at which point it is revealed that the battle is being displayed on [[television]]. Its viewer is a boy named [[Ash Ketchum]] who lives in a small settlement called [[Pallet Town]] and is ten years old, which allows him to pick a [[starter Pokémon]] and become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash declares to himself and the Pokémon of the world that he will become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His speech, however, is interrupted by [[Delia Ketchum|his mom]] who tells him to get to bed as he has a big day tomorrow. Ash protests that he's too excited to sleep, so his mom tells him that if he won't sleep then to at least get ready for the next day as she switches on a program hosted by the town's Pokémon expert, {{an|Professor Oak}}. Ash watches as Oak explains that new Trainers get to pick one of three Pokémon to start their journey; the {{type|Grass}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}, the {{type|Fire}} {{p|Charmander}}, or the {{type|Water}} {{p|Squirtle}}. | ||
As Ash sleeps, he goes over the choices in his head reasoning that any of the three available Pokémon are good for starting Trainers. However, his {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock rolls into his hand as he sleeps and, dreaming that he's throwing a Poké Ball, he chucks it at the wall, smashing it. When Ash finally wakes up, he sees the sun high in the sky and realizes that he overslept. Ash runs to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in such a hurry that he doesn't change out of his pajamas, and at this point doesn't care which starter he gets as long as he gets any. He arrives at the lab just in time to see one of his new fellow Trainers (and Professor Oak's grandson), {{Gary}}, leaving. Unfortunately for Ash, Gary is very overconfident and brags that he was on time and already has [[Gary's Squirtle|his first Pokémon]], although he refuses to reveal which one he received. Gary's large crowd, which includes [[Gary's cheerleaders|a group of cheerleaders]], cheers for him, and Gary promises that he'll become a Pokémon Master and put Pallet Town on the map before leaving. As the crowd follows, Ash is left by himself, but not for long as Professor Oak approaches. Ash apologizes for being late and hardly being dressed for the occasion, but tells Professor Oak that he's ready to pick his first Pokémon. | As Ash sleeps, he goes over the choices in his head reasoning that any of the three available Pokémon are good for starting Trainers. However, his {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock rolls into his hand as he sleeps and, dreaming that he's throwing a Poké Ball, he chucks it at the wall, smashing it. When Ash finally wakes up, he sees the sun high in the sky and realizes that he overslept. Ash runs to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in such a hurry that he doesn't change out of his pajamas, and at this point doesn't care which starter he gets as long as he gets any. He arrives at the lab just in time to see one of his new fellow Trainers (and Professor Oak's grandson), {{Gary}}, leaving. Unfortunately for Ash, Gary is very overconfident and brags that he was on time and already has [[Gary's Squirtle|his first Pokémon]], although he refuses to reveal which one he received. Gary's large crowd, which includes [[Gary's cheerleaders|a group of cheerleaders]], cheers for him, and Gary promises that he'll become a Pokémon Master and put Pallet Town on the map before leaving. As the crowd follows, Ash is left by himself, but not for long as Professor Oak approaches. Ash apologizes for being late and hardly being dressed for the occasion, but tells Professor Oak that he's ready to pick his first Pokémon. | ||
Taken into the lab, Ash sees three Poké | Taken into the lab, Ash sees three {{i|Poké Ball}}s sitting on a pedestal and states that after thinking about it he's decided to choose Squirtle as his starter, however the Poké Ball is empty. Oak explains that Squirtle has already been claimed by a Trainer that was on time. Ash doesn't mind as he decides to instead go with Bulbasaur, whom has also been taken already. Ash is still happy to go with Charmander but, alas, that Pokémon is gone too with someone who wasn't late. Ash asks if this means that there are no Pokémon left for him, and Oak tells him this isn't exactly true as he does have another Pokémon but it is very unusual. At this point, Ash is willing to settle for anything and tells Oak that he'll take whatever it is. A fourth Poké Ball emerges onto the pedestal and Ash picks it up, upon which point it opens and from it emerges a small yellow mouse-like Pokémon. Oak explains that the Pokémon is named {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Ash is very impressed by its cuteness, deciding that Pikachu is better than any of the other starters. He picks up Pikachu and hugs it, but Pikachu doesn't like being hugged and gives Ash a massive electric shock as Oak explains that Pikachu is an {{t|Electric}} type, and has a shocking personality to match. Oak gives Ash some Poké Balls and a [[Pokédex]], at which point Pikachu shocks them both. | ||
Heading outside, Ash finds his mom and a small group of supporters outside ready to wish him luck as he heads out on his Pokémon journey. Ash's mom gets weepy at the thought of her son finally leaving to start his life as a Trainer, before then starting to list the numerous supplies that she has packed for him before he goes. She then notices Pikachu and asks why he isn't inside his Poké Ball like other Pokémon. Ash realizes that she's right and tells Pikachu to go inside, but Pikachu refuses, repeatedly swatting the ball away. Ash's mom simply assumes that the two are playing catch, but admits that she finds Pikachu "weird". Pikachu doesn't take kindly to this comment and shocks everyone in the area, except Professor Oak, who remarks that the rubber gloves that were packed will come in handy since rubber doesn't conduct electricity. | Heading outside, Ash finds his mom and a small group of supporters outside ready to wish him luck as he heads out on his Pokémon journey. Ash's mom gets weepy at the thought of her son finally leaving to start his life as a Trainer, before then starting to list the numerous supplies that she has packed for him before he goes. She then notices Pikachu and asks why he isn't inside his Poké Ball like other Pokémon. Ash realizes that she's right and tells Pikachu to go inside, but Pikachu refuses, repeatedly swatting the ball away. Ash's mom simply assumes that the two are playing catch, but admits that she finds Pikachu "weird". Pikachu doesn't take kindly to this comment and shocks everyone in the area, except Professor Oak, who remarks that the rubber gloves that were packed will come in handy since rubber doesn't conduct electricity. | ||
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As Ash rides for dear life, a thunderstorm starts. With rain falling and the Spearow flock still on his tail, Ash rides as fast as he can. However, the Spearow catch up and start to attack him, and this coupled with the dangerous conditions eventually cause Ash to fly off a small bank, crashing to the ground. Lying in the mud, Ash spots Pikachu nearby weaker than ever. Upset that his first day as a Pokémon Trainer has turned into such a disaster, Ash tells Pikachu to get inside his Poké Ball as it seems to be the only way that he can be safe from the approaching Spearow. Deciding that he's done running, Ash stands before the Spearow and announces that he refuses to be beaten by the likes of them if he's going to be a Pokémon Master, vowing to defeat them all. Pikachu sees that Ash is willing to sacrifice himself to save him and, just before the Spearow flock can hit, jumps onto his shoulder and then into the air. Pikachu is struck by lightning, causing him to let out a massive {{m|Thunder Shock}} which throws Ash back onto the ground. | As Ash rides for dear life, a thunderstorm starts. With rain falling and the Spearow flock still on his tail, Ash rides as fast as he can. However, the Spearow catch up and start to attack him, and this coupled with the dangerous conditions eventually cause Ash to fly off a small bank, crashing to the ground. Lying in the mud, Ash spots Pikachu nearby weaker than ever. Upset that his first day as a Pokémon Trainer has turned into such a disaster, Ash tells Pikachu to get inside his Poké Ball as it seems to be the only way that he can be safe from the approaching Spearow. Deciding that he's done running, Ash stands before the Spearow and announces that he refuses to be beaten by the likes of them if he's going to be a Pokémon Master, vowing to defeat them all. Pikachu sees that Ash is willing to sacrifice himself to save him and, just before the Spearow flock can hit, jumps onto his shoulder and then into the air. Pikachu is struck by lightning, causing him to let out a massive {{m|Thunder Shock}} which throws Ash back onto the ground. | ||
Soon, the rain has cleared and the sun is shining. Ash and Pikachu are lying unconscious near the smouldering remains of the bike they stole. The two wake up and find the Spearow flock has gone. They weakly note that despite everything, they managed to defeat their attackers together and finally a friendship is formed. Just then {{an|Ho-Oh|a shimmering golden Pokémon}} flies overhead towards a rainbow. Ash wonders what it was, and the Pokédex can't identify it, but explains that there are many Pokémon species yet to be discovered. After watching the Pokémon disappear into the distance, Ash picks up Pikachu and keeps on walking as the narrator explains that Ash and Pikachu have many more adventures together to come. Reaching a bank, Ash spots [[Viridian City]] in the distance and heads toward it, having taken the first of many steps on his Pokémon journey. | Soon, the rain has cleared and the sun is shining. Ash and Pikachu are lying unconscious near the smouldering remains of the bike they stole. The two wake up and find the Spearow flock has gone. They weakly note that despite everything, they managed to defeat their attackers together and finally a friendship is formed. Just then, {{an|Ho-Oh|a shimmering golden Pokémon}} flies overhead towards a rainbow. Ash wonders what it was, and the Pokédex can't identify it, but explains that there are many Pokémon species yet to be discovered. After watching the Pokémon disappear into the distance, Ash picks up Pikachu and keeps on walking as the narrator explains that Ash and Pikachu have many more adventures together to come. Reaching a bank, Ash spots [[Viridian City]] in the distance and heads toward it, having taken the first of many steps on his Pokémon journey. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||
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[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png|thumb|220px|Ash meeting Pikachu for the first time]] | [[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png|thumb|220px|Ash meeting Pikachu for the first time]] | ||
* {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} begin their [[Pokémon journey]]s. | * {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} begin their [[Pokémon journey]]s. | ||
* Ash starts his journey with a [[obedience|disobedient]] {{AP|Pikachu}}, a [[Pokédex]], and six {{i|Poké Ball}}s. | |||
* Ash starts his journey with a [[obedience|disobedient]] {{AP|Pikachu}}, a [[Pokédex]], and six {{ | * Ash tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Pidgey}}. | ||
* Ash tries and fails to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}. | |||
* Ash meets {{an|Misty}} for the first time. | * Ash meets {{an|Misty}} for the first time. | ||
* Ash steals Misty's [[bicycle|bike]], which is destroyed when Pikachu defeats a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. | * Ash steals Misty's [[bicycle|bike]], which is destroyed when Pikachu defeats a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. | ||
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* {{an|Professor Oak}} | * {{an|Professor Oak}} | ||
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]] | * [[Gary's cheerleaders]] | ||
* | * [[Pallet Town]] residents | ||
* | * [[Pokémon League]] onlookers | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
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* {{p|Magikarp}} (debut) | * {{p|Magikarp}} (debut) | ||
* {{p|Gyarados}} (debut) | * {{p|Gyarados}} (debut) | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:NidovsGengarAnimeRed.png|thumb|200px|The beginning of the anime (left) and the opening of {{game|Red and Green|s}} (right)]] | [[File:NidovsGengarAnimeRed.png|thumb|200px|The beginning of the anime (left) and the opening of {{game|Red and Green|s}} (right)]] | ||
[[File:Stadium anime art.png|thumb|200px|An early frame]] | [[File:Stadium anime art.png|thumb|200px|An early frame]] | ||
[[File:Bruno EP001.png|thumb|200px|The shadowed Trainer that resembles [[Bruno]] | [[File:Bruno EP001.png|thumb|200px|The shadowed Trainer that resembles [[Bruno]]]] | ||
[[File:Green Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|The green Poké Ball from the first scene]] | [[File:Green Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|The green Poké Ball from the first scene]] | ||
[[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png|thumb|200px|{{an|Ho-Oh}} in its debut]] | [[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png|thumb|200px|{{an|Ho-Oh}} in its debut]] | ||
* This episode was chosen by [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] as the first episode of ''[[Pocket Monsters Anime Premier 10]]''. | * This episode was chosen by [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] as the first episode of ''[[Pocket Monsters Anime Premier 10]]''. | ||
* The beginning of the episode features sound effects from the original [[Game Boy]] games, drawing from the opening animation from {{game|Red and Green|s}} (with a {{p|Gengar}} battling a {{p|Nidorino}}) before transitioning seamlessly into the battle that {{Ash}} himself is watching on [[Television|TV]]. | * The beginning of the episode features sound effects from the original [[Game Boy]] games, drawing from the opening animation from {{game|Red and Green|s}} (with a {{p|Gengar}} battling a {{p|Nidorino}}) before transitioning seamlessly into the {{pkmn|battle}} that {{Ash}} himself is watching on [[Television|TV]]. | ||
** A similar sequence and transition occurs in the beginning of the [[PO01|first episode]] of the ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' miniseries, in which {{OBP|Red|Origins}} watches a televised battle between Gengar and Nidorino. | ** A similar sequence and transition occurs in the beginning of the [[PO01|first episode]] of the ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' miniseries, in which {{OBP|Red|Origins}} watches a televised battle between Gengar and Nidorino. | ||
** When it shows the stadium, it appears as a card. | ** When it shows the stadium, it appears as a card. | ||
* An early, unused frame of the stadium battle scene exists. | * An early, unused frame of the stadium battle scene exists. | ||
* The shadowed Trainer who sends out Nidorino and {{p|Onix}} to battle greatly resembles [[Bruno]] of the [[Indigo League]] [[Elite Four]]. | * The shadowed {{pkmn|Trainer}} who sends out Nidorino and {{p|Onix}} to battle greatly resembles [[Bruno]] of the [[Indigo League]] [[Elite Four]]. | ||
* {{Ash}}'s introductory shot is repeated in [[BW001|the first episode]] of the {{series|Best Wishes}} as a throwback to this episode. | * {{Ash}}'s introductory shot is repeated in [[BW001|the first episode]] of the {{series|Best Wishes}} as a throwback to this episode. | ||
* Ash has a {{p|Voltorb}} clock with a cuckoo {{p|Pidgey}} in it. Furthermore, he ends up breaking it in his sleep, unknowingly using it as a | * Ash has a {{p|Voltorb}} clock with a cuckoo {{p|Pidgey}} in it. Furthermore, he ends up breaking it in his sleep, unknowingly using it as a [[Poké Ball]] shortly after 4 AM. | ||
* The order in which Ash opens the [[starter Pokémon]]'s Poké Balls, only to find them empty, indicates his preferred choices: {{p|Squirtle}} first, {{p|Bulbasaur}} second, and {{p|Charmander}} last. | * The order in which Ash opens the [[starter Pokémon]]'s Poké Balls, only to find them empty, indicates his preferred choices: {{p|Squirtle}} first, {{p|Bulbasaur}} second, and {{p|Charmander}} last. | ||
** Coincidentally, this is the same order the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} from Super Smash Bros. Brawl obtains their respective evolved forms in the Subspace Emissary. | ** Coincidentally, this is the same order the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} from Super Smash Bros. Brawl obtains their respective evolved forms in the Subspace Emissary. | ||
* Despite this episode centering around receiving a starter Pokémon, neither Bulbasaur, Charmander, nor Squirtle actually appeared in the flesh until ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', and ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'', respectively. This is unlike the following generations, when at least one of the starter Pokémon appeared in the first episode of each generation. | * Despite this episode centering around receiving a starter Pokémon, neither Bulbasaur, Charmander, nor Squirtle actually appeared in the flesh until ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', and ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'', respectively. This is unlike the following generations, when at least one of the starter Pokémon appeared in the first episode of each generation. | ||
* This is the only episode where [[Ash's Pikachu]] is seen inside his | * This is the only episode where [[Ash's Pikachu]] is seen inside his {{i|Poké Ball}}. | ||
* This episode reveals that {{p|Spearow}} see in black and white. | * This episode reveals that {{p|Spearow}} see in black and white. | ||
* This is one of the few episodes in which [[Rachael Lillis]] provides the voice of Pikachu in a few scenes of the dub. This happened when another Japanese voice actor spoke over [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s Pikachu voice and the audio could not be used. | * This is one of the few episodes in which [[Rachael Lillis]] provides the voice of Pikachu in a few scenes of the dub. This happened when another Japanese voice actor spoke over [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s Pikachu voice and the audio could not be used. | ||
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* This is the only episode of the original series in which the [[Team Rocket trio]] does not appear. The next time would not occur in the regular episodes until ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'', 672 episodes later. They also did not appear in a clip show episode, [[AG120]], which was never aired outside of Japan. | * This is the only episode of the original series in which the [[Team Rocket trio]] does not appear. The next time would not occur in the regular episodes until ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'', 672 episodes later. They also did not appear in a clip show episode, [[AG120]], which was never aired outside of Japan. | ||
* This episode has the most [[List of Pokémon by anime debut|Pokémon debuts]] in the entire {{pkmn|anime}}, with 16. | * This episode has the most [[List of Pokémon by anime debut|Pokémon debuts]] in the entire {{pkmn|anime}}, with 16. | ||
* Parts of this episode are remade in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | * Parts of this episode are remade in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and [[SS001]]. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
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====Differences between the episode and Pokémon the Animation Volume 1==== | ====Differences between the episode and Pokémon the Animation Volume 1==== | ||
* After Misty scolds Ash for endangering Pikachu, she directly comforts and cradles the injured Pikachu instead of simply expressing concern for | * After Misty scolds Ash for endangering Pikachu, she directly comforts and cradles the injured Pikachu instead of simply expressing concern for his well-being. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|ta=போகிமொன், நான் உன்னை தேர்வு செய்கிறேன்! {{tt|''Pokémon, Naan Unnai Tervu Seykiren!''|Pokémon, I choose you!}} {{tt|*|Hungama TV dub}} | |ta=போகிமொன், நான் உன்னை தேர்வு செய்கிறேன்! {{tt|''Pokémon, Naan Unnai Tervu Seykiren!''|Pokémon, I choose you!}} {{tt|*|Hungama TV dub}} | ||
|te=పోకెమోన్, నేను నిన్ను ఎన్నుకుంటాను! {{tt|''Pokémon, Nenu Ninnu Ennukuntanu!''|Pokémon, I choose you!}} {{tt|*|Hungama TV dub}} | |te=పోకెమోన్, నేను నిన్ను ఎన్నుకుంటాను! {{tt|''Pokémon, Nenu Ninnu Ennukuntanu!''|Pokémon, I choose you!}} {{tt|*|Hungama TV dub}} | ||
|he=אש בוחר את הפוקימון שלו {{tt|Ash | |he=אש בוחר את הפוקימון שלו {{tt|Ash bokher et ha'Pokémon shelo|Ash chooses his Pokémon}} | ||
|hu={{tt|Téged választalak, Pikachu!|I choose you, Pikachu!}} | |hu={{tt|Téged választalak, Pikachu!|I choose you, Pikachu!}} | ||
|it={{tt|L' inizio di una grande avventura|The beginning of a great adventure}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} <br> {{tt|Pokémon, scelgo te!|Pokémon, I choose you!}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}} | |it={{tt|L' inizio di una grande avventura|The beginning of a great adventure}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} <br> {{tt|Pokémon, scelgo te!|Pokémon, I choose you!}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}} | ||
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[[it:EP001]] | [[it:EP001]] | ||
[[ja:無印編第1話]] | [[ja:無印編第1話]] | ||
[[zh: | [[zh:宝可梦 第1集]] | ||