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The current name was first introduced in Mainland China on December 2010. Following the announcement of the rename, Pokémon Adventures received a reprint with updated translations, while iQiyi gradually uploaded the anime series for streaming under the new title. In addition, Takara Tomy had also released a new line of Pokémon toys from the ''Best Wishes'' series. On July 10, 2015, a special event was also held during the premiere of [[M17]] in Shanghai to promote the new name<ref>[https://52poke.com/post/3461/ 精灵宝可梦大陆地区正式名称发表会]</ref>. | The current name was first introduced in Mainland China on December 2010. Following the announcement of the rename, Pokémon Adventures received a reprint with updated translations, while iQiyi gradually uploaded the anime series for streaming under the new title. In addition, Takara Tomy had also released a new line of Pokémon toys from the ''Best Wishes'' series. On July 10, 2015, a special event was also held during the premiere of [[M17]] in Shanghai to promote the new name<ref>[https://52poke.com/post/3461/ 精灵宝可梦大陆地区正式名称发表会]</ref>. | ||
Prior to Sun and Moon, Pokémon was officially translated as {{tt|神奇寶貝|Shénqí Bǎobèi (''magical creatures'')}} in Taiwan and {{tt|寵物小精靈|Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng (''pet creatures'')}} (commonly abbreviated as {{tt|小精靈|Síujīnglīng}}) in Hong Kong. According to the opening text and narrations in the Taiwanese dub, the term 神奇寶貝 is a contraction of the phrase 「{{tt|神奇的口袋中的寶貝|Shénqí-de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi}}」 ("the magical creatures in the pocket"). Nintendo had previously used both translations on its official website prior to X and Y. The [[Pokémon.com]] page for Hong Kong used the former Hong Kong name in early 2016, while the Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} website used the former Taiwanese name in its FAQ page before 2014 and the Chinese-langauge [[Pokémon Store]] page continues to use it. However, since the announcement of the new Chinese translation of Pokémon (精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦), the ''[[XY series|Pocket Monsters XY&Z]]'' season, [[M19]] and Adventures manga distributed in Taiwan and Hong Kong remains translated under their respective former translation. In 2017, the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' anime released in Taiwan finally used the new Chinese translation of Pokémon (精靈寶可夢), along with the other official translations that are used in {{g|Sun and Moon}} provided by Nintendo HK. | Prior to Sun and Moon, Pokémon was officially translated as {{tt|神奇寶貝|Shénqí Bǎobèi (''magical creatures'')}} in Taiwan and {{tt|寵物小精靈|Chúngmaht Síujīnglīng (''pet creatures'')}} (commonly abbreviated as {{tt|小精靈|Síujīnglīng}}) in Hong Kong. According to the opening text and narrations in the Taiwanese dub, the term 神奇寶貝 is a contraction of the phrase 「{{tt|神奇的口袋中的寶貝|Shénqí-de kǒudài zhōng de bǎobèi}}」 ("the magical creatures in the pocket"). Nintendo had previously used both translations on its official website prior to X and Y. The [[Pokémon.com]] page for Hong Kong used the former Hong Kong name in early 2016, while the Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} website used the former Taiwanese name in its FAQ page before 2014 and the Chinese-langauge [[Pokémon Store]] page continues to use it. However, since the announcement of the new Chinese translation of Pokémon (精靈寶可夢 / 精灵宝可梦), the ''[[XY series|Pocket Monsters XY&Z]]'' season, [[M19]] and Adventures manga distributed in Taiwan and Hong Kong remains translated under their respective former translation. In 2017, the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' anime released in Taiwan and Hong Kong finally used the new Chinese translation of Pokémon (精靈寶可夢), along with the other official translations that are used in {{g|Sun and Moon}} provided by Nintendo HK. | ||
In Mainland China, from 1998 to 2000, the Cantonese name {{tt|宠物小精灵|Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng}} was used; from 2000 to 2010, starting when Jilin acquired the rights to publish [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Taiwanese name {{tt|神奇宝贝|Shénqí Bǎobèi}} was used; in 2010, the name was changed to the current name, {{tt|精灵宝可梦|Jīnglíng Pokémon}}. | In Mainland China, from 1998 to 2000, the Cantonese name {{tt|宠物小精灵|Chǒngwù Xiǎojīnglíng}} was used; from 2000 to 2010, starting when Jilin acquired the rights to publish [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Taiwanese name {{tt|神奇宝贝|Shénqí Bǎobèi}} was used; in 2010, the name was changed to the current name, {{tt|精灵宝可梦|Jīnglíng Pokémon}}. | ||
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The rename of the series has met some criticism among the fanbase, particularly in Hong Kong where it became a topic of socio-cultural and political controversy<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36414978 BBC: Why the plan to rename Pikachu has made Hong Kong angry]</ref>. Fans have taken complaints the name change to Nintendo HK's Facebook page, pointing out that its Cantonese translation did not match local pronunciation and citing examples of other franchise where various regions received its own localization. On May 31, 2016, members of a radical political group named {{wp|Civic Passion}} protested {{p|Pikachu}}'s name change outside the Japanese consulate in Central, Hong Kong, as its original Cantonese name {{tt|比卡超|Béikāchīu}} was changed to its Mandarin name {{tt|皮卡丘|Pèihkāyāu, pronounced Píkǎqiū in Mandarin}}. | The rename of the series has met some criticism among the fanbase, particularly in Hong Kong where it became a topic of socio-cultural and political controversy<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36414978 BBC: Why the plan to rename Pikachu has made Hong Kong angry]</ref>. Fans have taken complaints the name change to Nintendo HK's Facebook page, pointing out that its Cantonese translation did not match local pronunciation and citing examples of other franchise where various regions received its own localization. On May 31, 2016, members of a radical political group named {{wp|Civic Passion}} protested {{p|Pikachu}}'s name change outside the Japanese consulate in Central, Hong Kong, as its original Cantonese name {{tt|比卡超|Béikāchīu}} was changed to its Mandarin name {{tt|皮卡丘|Pèihkāyāu, pronounced Píkǎqiū in Mandarin}}. To avoid public backlash, the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' anime released in Hong Kong uses the English pronounciation of 'Pikachu' instead of its Mandarin name 'Pèihkāyāu'. | ||
==Pokémon video games== | ==Pokémon video games== | ||
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==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
The Mandarin (Taiwan) dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] and [[Pokémon movie]] is currently distributed by Mighty Media ({{tt|曼迪傳播|Màndí Chuánbò}}), with the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} of the anime distributed by its subsidiary, Mighty Media Hong Kong ({{tt|曼迪香港|Maahndihk Hēunggóng}}). The Cantonese dub of the movie is distributed by Universe International Financial Holdings Limited ({{tt|寰宇國際金融控股有限公司|Wàahnyúh Gwokjai Gāmyùhng Hunggú Yáuhhaahngūngsī}}). Previously, the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} of the anime and the Mandarin (Taiwan) dub of both the anime and movie were distributed by Top Insight ({{tt|群英社|Qúnyīng Shè / Kwàhnyīng Séh}}). Moreover, the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} was initially handled by Medialink Animation International Ltd. ({{tt|羚邦國際|Lìhngbōng Gwokjai}}), but had already lost the rights to distribute the anime after [[EP076]]. The most recent Mandarin (Mainland China) dubs are recorded and produced by Beijing DynamicMedia Co., Ltd. ({{tt|北京迪美文化发展有限公司|Běijīng Díměiwénhuà Fāzhǎn Yǒuxiàngōngsī}}). <!--The first three season was also dubbed by 辽艺--> All dubs of the anime are mainly based on the original Japanese version. The anime has aired in several different channels, such as {{wp|China Television}}, {{wp|EBC Yoyo|YoYoTV}}, MOMO Kids, {{wp|Cartoon Network}}, and {{wp|Chunghwa Telecom|MOD}} in Taiwan, {{wp|TVB Jade}}, TVB Kids, {{wp|Asia Television|aTV}} and {{wp|Cable TV Hong Kong|Hong Kong Cable}} in Hong Kong, and {{wp|CCTV-6}} in mainland China. | The Mandarin (Taiwan) dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] and [[Pokémon movie]] is currently distributed by Mighty Media ({{tt|曼迪傳播|Màndí Chuánbò}}), with the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} of the anime distributed by its subsidiary, Mighty Media Hong Kong ({{tt|曼迪香港|Maahndihk Hēunggóng}}). The Cantonese dub of the movie is distributed by Universe International Financial Holdings Limited ({{tt|寰宇國際金融控股有限公司|Wàahnyúh Gwokjai Gāmyùhng Hunggú Yáuhhaahngūngsī}}). Previously, the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} of the anime and the Mandarin (Taiwan) dub of both the anime and movie were distributed by Top Insight ({{tt|群英社|Qúnyīng Shè / Kwàhnyīng Séh}}). Moreover, the Cantonese {{tt|translation|dubbed by TV station}} was initially handled by Medialink Animation International Ltd. ({{tt|羚邦國際|Lìhngbōng Gwokjai}}), but had already lost the rights to distribute the anime after [[EP076]]. The most recent Mandarin (Mainland China) dubs are recorded and produced by Beijing DynamicMedia Co., Ltd. ({{tt|北京迪美文化发展有限公司|Běijīng Díměiwénhuà Fāzhǎn Yǒuxiàngōngsī}}). <!--The first three season was also dubbed by 辽艺--> All dubs of the anime are mainly based on the original Japanese version. The anime has aired in several different channels, such as {{wp|China Television}}, {{wp|EBC Yoyo|YoYoTV}}, MOMO Kids, {{wp|Cartoon Network}}, and {{wp|Chunghwa Telecom|MOD}} in Taiwan, {{wp|TVB Jade}}, TVB Kids, Fantastic TV, {{wp|Asia Television|aTV}} and {{wp|Cable TV Hong Kong|Hong Kong Cable}} in Hong Kong, and {{wp|CCTV-6}} in mainland China. | ||
With the exception of summarizing episodes, [[side story episodes]], the infamous [[EP038]], ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', and the [[clip show]]s, all episodes | With the exception of summarizing episodes, [[side story episodes]], the infamous [[EP038]], ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', and the [[clip show]]s, all episodes and the first nineteen {{pkmn|movie}}s have been dubbed into both Mandarin and Cantonese. As of now, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' has only been dubbed in Mandarin, with no future plan for the movie to be dubbed into Cantonese. | ||
In Taiwan, all episodes prior to the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' season have been aired, with the ''Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon'' season currently on air. | In Taiwan, all episodes prior to the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' season have been aired, with the ''Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon'' season currently on air. Twenty [[Pokémon movie]]s have also been released, with [[M13|the thirteenth movie]] released just 20 days after the Japanese premiere. Subsequent films were released within a few months after the Japanese premiere. | ||
In Hong Kong, all episodes prior to the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' season have been aired. The [[BW001|first episode]] of the Best Wishes series premiered on November 19, 2011, while the first episode of the XY series has premiered on July 13, 2014. Nineteen [[Pokémon movie]]s have also been released. | In Hong Kong, all episodes prior to the ''[[Sun & Moon series|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]'' season have been aired, with the ''Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon'' season currently on air. The [[BW001|first episode]] of the Best Wishes series premiered on November 19, 2011, while the first episode of the XY series has premiered on July 13, 2014. Nineteen [[Pokémon movie]]s have also been released. | ||
In mainland China, Pokémon anime returned after three years of hiatus when the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} (精灵宝可梦 DP：钻石与珍珠) premiered on July 3, 2011. The show went on an indefinite hiatus after airing only 27 episodes. On December 2012, iQiyi put the first 84 episodes of the Taiwanese dub of Best Wishes up for online legal viewing, with episodes from the BW Season 2 and the original series added in the subsequent months. The series is released under the title 精灵宝可梦 超级愿望. Episodes of the original series, ''Advanced Generation'' series, and ''Diamond and Pearl'' series were later added. | In mainland China, Pokémon anime returned after three years of hiatus when the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} (精灵宝可梦 DP：钻石与珍珠) premiered on July 3, 2011. The show went on an indefinite hiatus after airing only 27 episodes. On December 2012, iQiyi put the first 84 episodes of the Taiwanese dub of Best Wishes up for online legal viewing, with episodes from the BW Season 2 and the original series added in the subsequent months. The series is released under the title 精灵宝可梦 超级愿望. Episodes of the original series, ''Advanced Generation'' series, and ''Diamond and Pearl'' series were later added. | ||
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|[[Ash Ketchum]] | |[[Ash Ketchum]] | ||
|汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''{{tt|*|AG to DP series}}<br>賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''{{tt|*|Indigo League and Johto League saga}}<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''{{tt|*|Orange Island arc}} | |汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''{{tt|*|AG to DP series}}<br>賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''{{tt|*|Indigo League and Johto League saga}}<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''{{tt|*|Orange Island arc}} | ||
|黃玉娟 ''Wòhng Yuhkgyūn'' (Xenia Wong){{tt|*|BW025 - | |鄭家蕙 ''Jehng Gāwaih''{{tt|*|SM series (Fantastic TV)}}<br>黃玉娟 ''Wòhng Yuhkgyūn'' (Xenia Wong){{tt|*|BW025 - XY140 (TVB)}}<br>陳凱婷 ''Chàhn Hóitìhng'' (Joyce Chan){{tt|*|EP260 - BW024 (TVB) & M10}}<br>盧素娟 ''Lòuh Sougyūn'' (Doris Lo){{tt|*|EP001 - EP259 (TVB) & M01 - M03}}<br>吳小藝 ''Ngh Síungaih''{{tt|*|EP053 - EP155 (aTV/Cable) & M04 - M09, M11- M16}}<br>陳安瑩 ''Chàhn Ōnyìhng''{{tt|*|Original series (DVD/VCD)}} | ||
|王小燕 ''Wáng Xiǎoyàn''{{tt|*|DP series}} | |王小燕 ''Wáng Xiǎoyàn''{{tt|*|DP series}} | ||
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|[[Rotom Pokédex]] | |[[Rotom Pokédex]] | ||
|于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng'' | |于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng'' | ||
| | |簡懷甄 ''Gáan Wàaihyān'' (Ryan Kan) | ||
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|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|{{an|Lillie}} | |{{an|Lillie}} | ||
|詹雅菁 ''Zhān Yǎjīng'' | |詹雅菁 ''Zhān Yǎjīng'' | ||
| | |楊婉潼 ''Yèuhng Yúntùhng'' (Yuki Yeung) | ||
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|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|{{an|Kiawe}} | |{{an|Kiawe}} | ||
|吳東原 ''Wú Dōngyuán'' | |吳東原 ''Wú Dōngyuán'' | ||
| | |張振熙 ''Jēung Janhēi'' | ||
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| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{an|Sophocles}} | | style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{an|Sophocles}} | ||
| style="background:#FFF" | 林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' | | style="background:#FFF" | 林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' | ||
| style="background:#FFF" | | | style="background:#FFF" | 何凱怡 ''Hòh Hóiyìh'' | ||
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | | | style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | | ||
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==Pokémon manga== | ==Pokémon manga== | ||
[[Pokémon Adventures]] has been translated into various versions in Chinese. The Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) version is translated by Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. (青文出版社有限公司), while the Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) version is translated by its subsidiary, Hong Kong Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. (香港青文出版社有限公司). The Simplified Chinese (Mainland China) version is translated by Jilin Publishing Group (吉林出版集团). | [[Pokémon Adventures]] has been translated into various versions in Chinese. The Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) version is translated by Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. (青文出版社有限公司), while the Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) version is translated by its subsidiary, Hong Kong Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. (香港青文出版社有限公司). The Simplified Chinese (Mainland China) version is translated by Jilin Publishing Group (吉林出版集团). | ||
[[Pokémon Horizon]] has been translated into Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) version only, by Rightman Publishing Ltd. (正文社出版有限公司). It is the first time that any Pokémon manga released in Hong Kong uses the new Chinese translation of Pokémon (精靈寶可夢). | |||
[[CoroCoro]] was also distributed within the three regions under the names {{tt|快樂快樂月刊|Kuàilè Kuàilè Yuèkān (Happy Happy Monthly Magazine)}} (Taiwan), {{tt|快樂龍|Faailohk Lùhng (Happy Dragon)}} (Hong Kong), and {{tt|龍漫CORO-CORO|Lóngmàn CORO-CORO (Dragon Comics: CoroCoro)}} (Mainland China). As of 2015, CoroCoro has ended serialization in all three region. Since February 2015, a digital version of the magazine (無限誌) has taken CoroCoro's place in the serialization of various manga, which includes the Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) version of [[X & Y chapter (Adventures)|X & Y chapter]] of Pokémon Adventures. | [[CoroCoro]] was also distributed within the three regions under the names {{tt|快樂快樂月刊|Kuàilè Kuàilè Yuèkān (Happy Happy Monthly Magazine)}} (Taiwan), {{tt|快樂龍|Faailohk Lùhng (Happy Dragon)}} (Hong Kong), and {{tt|龍漫CORO-CORO|Lóngmàn CORO-CORO (Dragon Comics: CoroCoro)}} (Mainland China). As of 2015, CoroCoro has ended serialization in all three region. Since February 2015, a digital version of the magazine (無限誌) has taken CoroCoro's place in the serialization of various manga, which includes the Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) version of [[X & Y chapter (Adventures)|X & Y chapter]] of Pokémon Adventures. | ||
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** [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/ Pokémon Sun & Moon minisite] | ** [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/ Pokémon Sun & Moon minisite] | ||
* [http://www.mightymedia.com.hk/ Mighty Media Hong Kong] | * [http://www.mightymedia.com.hk/ Mighty Media Hong Kong] | ||
* [http://www.fantv.hk Fantastic HK] | |||
* [http://programme.tvb.com/jade/ TVB Jade] | * [http://programme.tvb.com/jade/ TVB Jade] | ||
** [http://programme.tvb.com/animation/pokemonxy XY season subpage] | ** [http://programme.tvb.com/animation/pokemonxy XY season subpage] | ||