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In nearly all cases, the original Japanese version of any particular work is canon over any foreign-language translation (including English). Furthermore, any work that is not based in Japan (and thus not under the general direction of [[Satoshi Tajiri]]) is generally considered non-canon ([[Pokémon Live!]], for example). | In nearly all cases, the original Japanese version of any particular work is canon over any foreign-language translation (including English). Furthermore, any work that is not based in Japan (and thus not under the general direction of [[Satoshi Tajiri]]) is generally considered non-canon ([[Pokémon Live!]], for example). | ||
Some aspects are present in all works, but usually only when the scope is very broad. For example, the notion that people called [[Pokémon trainer]]s [[Pokémon battle|battle]] creatures called Pokémon is canon in all works. Canon diverges slightly into different universes when one must specify the ultimate goal for trainers (generally a [[Pokémon Master]], but its definition is open to interpretation within different contexts). Canon may diverge further when it comes to increasingly specific details, such as how exactly | Some aspects are present in all works, but usually only when the scope is very broad. For example, the notion that people called [[Pokémon trainer]]s [[Pokémon battle|battle]] creatures called Pokémon is canon in all works. Canon diverges slightly into different universes when one must specify the ultimate goal for trainers (generally a [[Pokémon Master]], but its definition is open to interpretation within different contexts). Canon may diverge further when it comes to increasingly specific details, such as how exactly a trainer utilizes a [[Poké Ball]] or [[TM]]. | ||
According to Tajiri, the [[Pokémon Special]] manga is the closest to the world he was trying to convey. | According to Tajiri, the [[Pokémon Special]] manga is the closest to the world he was trying to convey. | ||