List of Japanese language Diamond & Pearl home video releases

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The following is a list of all of the Japanese language home video releases of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl of the Pokémon anime.

Volume releases

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl was divided into four sets that were released by Media Factory and Shogakukan from 2007 to 2011. It contains almost all the 191 episodes between them, except Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!! (a clip show summarizing the series' first year) and selected episodes that were released separately. All the DVDs were released for rental only.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl was released by Media Factory and Shogakukan starting in 2007. It consists of 19 volumes with 56 episodes across them combined.

The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass! and Beadaru Knew! were released separately. The former is included on a DVD along with the Pikachu short Pikachu's Naughty Island, and the latter is included on a DVD along with Pikachu's Exploration Club.

The first Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl clip show, Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!!, was not released on DVD.

Cover artwork Catalogue number Release date Episodes
  ZMBS-961R April 25, 2007 Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!
Find Pikachu! Route 202!
  ZMBS-962R May 25, 2007 Rival Battle! Three VS Three!!
Pochama VS Subomie! Hikari's First Battle!!
Naetle! I'll Get You!
  ZMBS-963R May 25, 2007 Bewilder Forest! Shinji Returns!!
Pochama Tries Its Hardest!!
Gureggru of the Mysterious Gym!
  ZMBS-964R July 25, 2007 Let's Play with Mimirol!?
Can't Get the Pokétch!?
Hikari! Contest Debut!!
  ZMBS-965R July 25, 2007 Contest Battle! Rival Confrontation!!
Mukkuru Perseveres!
Leave It to Takeshi!
  ZMBS-966R August 24, 2007 Kurogane Gym! Hyouta VS Shinji!!
Zugaidos VS Pikachu!!
Ancient Pokémon Rampage!
  ZMBS-967R August 24, 2007 Return to Kurogane Gym! Decisive Match with Rampald!!
I'll Get Pachirisu... No Need to Worry!?
Pokémon Hunter J!
  ZMBS-968R September 21, 2007 Pachirisu VS Eipam! Contest Battle!!
Roaring Haganeil! Protect the Bippa Village!!
Showdown! Satoshi VS Pikachu!?
  ZMBS-969R September 21, 2007 The Gifted Roserade and the Flower Legend!
Pokémon Contest! Sonoo Tournament!!
Decisive Battle! Pochama VS Pottaishi!!
  ZMBS-970R October 25, 2007 Fuwante and the Messenger of the North Wind!
Satoshi and Hikari! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?
Hakutai Forest! The Minomutchi Evolution Plan!!
  ZMBS-971R October 25, 2007 Naetle VS Naetle! Speed Showdown!!
Beequen of the Amber Castle!
I Like It! Pokémon Cosplay Convention!!
  ZMBS-972R November 22, 2007 Buoysel! Road to Being the Strongest!!
Goyō of The Big Four and Dohtakun!
The Sinnoh Space-Time Legend!
  ZMBS-973R November 22, 2007 Hakutai Gym! VS Natane!!
Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!!
Pikachu's Caretaking!
  ZMBS-984R January 25, 2008 Enter Champion Shirona!
Hikari, Nozomi and the Double Performance!!
Rakurai Practice Center!
  ZMBS-985R January 25, 2008 Mumargi! Escape from a Nightmare!!
Save the Lost Hippopotas!
Hunter J Returns! Protect Tatetops!
  ZMBS-986R February 22, 2008 Shuffle in the Maze! Everyone Hustle!!
Miru, Casey and the Bottom of the Water!
Pokémon Contest! Yosuga Convention!!
  ZMBS-987R February 22, 2008 All Members Participate! Tag Battle!!
Hikozaru vs. Zangoose! Destined Battle!!
Tag Battle! Final!!
  ZMBS-988R March 25, 2008 Hikozaru's Tears!
Natane and Sabonea! Farewell to Whom!?
Eipam and Buoysel! Respective Roads!!
  ZMBS-989R March 25, 2008 Mikaruge's Keystone!
Dainose! Burning Spirit!!
Rentorar's Eyes!

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2008

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2008 was released by Media Factory and Shogakukan starting in 2008. It consists of 15 volumes with 44 episodes across them combined.

Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 1) and Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 2) were released separately.

Cover artwork Catalogue number Release date Episodes
  ZMBS-6001R May 23, 2008 Unknown of the Zui Ruins!
Pokémon Contest! Zui Convention!!
  ZMBS-6002R July 25, 2008 Miltank of the Maid Café!
The Urimoo Trio and the Hot Spring Battle!!
Glion and Gliger! Escaping the Maze of Wind!
  ZMBS-6003R July 25, 2008 Pachirisu is in Kabaldon's Mouth!?
Lucario! Wave Bomb of Anger!!
Hikari's First Gym Battle!!
  ZMBS-6004R August 22, 2008 Tobari Gym! Lucario VS Buoysel!!
Lovely Fashion! Their Name is Galaxy-dan!!
Pull Yourself Together, Lisyan!
  ZMBS-6005R August 22, 2008 Goodbye, Dokucale!
Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!
Enter Contest Master Mikuri!!
  ZMBS-6006R October 24, 2008 Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!
Everyone's a Rival! Mikuri Cup!!
Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!
  ZMBS-6007R October 24, 2008 Decisive Match! Hikari VS Haruka!!
Yanyanma! Capture Operation!!
The Scorching Hikozaru!
  ZMBS-6008R November 21, 2008 The Gureggru Festival of the Nomose Great Marsh!?
Nomose Gym! VS Maximum Mask!!
The Gluttonous Urimoo at Urayama House!
  ZMBS-6009R November 21, 2008 Gliger! Wings of Friendship!
Yosuga Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!
The Koduck Roadblock!
  ZMBS-6010R January 23, 2009 Pokémon Summer School Course!!
Research Presentation: "Legend of the Lake"!
It's Ghost Time After School
  ZMBS-6011R January 23, 2009 The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathlon!!
Back to Basics, Rocket-dan!?
Dancing Gym Leader! Enter Melissa!!
  ZMBS-6012R February 25, 2009 Pachirisu Has a Fever! Two People Taking Care!?
Pokémon Contest! Kannagi Tournament!!
Galaxy-dan Attacks!! (Part 1)
  ZMBS-6013R February 25, 2009 Galaxy-dan Attacks!! (Part 2)
The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Animal!?
Ryō of The Big Four! The Forest of Meeting and Separation!
  ZMBS-6014R March 25, 2009 Naetle, Hayashigame...and Dodaitose!
Enter Rival Trainer Jun!!
Yosuga Gym Match! VS Melissa!!
  ZMBS-6015R March 25, 2009 Chaotic Melee in Mio City!
Cresselia VS Darkrai!
Yōkan and Rotom!

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2009

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2009 was released by Media Factory and Shogakukan starting in 2009. It consists of 15 volumes with 44 episodes across them combined.

Pikachu-Pochama Drifting Chronicle! was released separately. It is included on a DVD along with the Pikachu short Pikachu's Ice Adventure.

Cover artwork Catalogue number Release date Episodes
  ZMBS-6021R April 24, 2009 A Way to Befriend Pokémon!?
Rampald VS Torideps!!
  ZMBS-6022R May 22, 2009 Mio Gym Match! Steel Battle!!
The Stray Hoeruko!
Gen and Lucario!
  ZMBS-6023R May 22, 2009 The Ruins of Steel Island!
The Mischievous Phione!
Pokémon Contest! Akebi Tournament!!
  ZMBS-6024R July 24, 2009 Wild Junsar and Accomplice Perap!
Yukimenoko in a Snowstorm!
Rocket-dan Breakup!?
  ZMBS-6025R July 24, 2009 PokéRinger! Big Decisive Sky Battle!!
Clash! Mammoo VS Bossgodora!!
The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!
  ZMBS-6026R August 25, 2009 The Lonely Yukikaburi!
Evolution! This Time for Pochama!?
Pokémon Contest! Tatsunami Tournament!!
  ZMBS-6027R August 25, 2009 Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament! Eteboth Does Her Best!!
Cherinbo! A Brave Battle!?
Miss Suzuna of the Trainers' School!
  ZMBS-6028R September 25, 2009 Kissaki Gym! Ice Battle!!
Battle Pyramid! Shinji VS Jindai!!
Resurrected Regigigas! J Returns!!
  ZMBS-6029R September 25, 2009 Denryu Train! Enter Handsome!!
Full Battle! Shinji VS Satoshi!! (Part 1)
Full Battle! Shinji VS Satoshi!! (Part 2)
  ZMBS-6030R October 23, 2010 Yuxie's Shadow!
King of the Forest! Mojumbo!!
Everybody Participate! Pokémon Hustle!!
  ZMBS-6031R November 25, 2009 Mt. Tengan Ruins! Galaxy-dan Conspiracy!!
Maril, Pochama, Elekid!!
Hikari VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!
  ZMBS-6032R January 22, 2010 Rescue Dr. Okido! Nyorotono VS Gureggru!!
Naty, Natio... Mysterious Forest!
Tower Tycoon! That Man, Kurotsugu!!
  ZMBS-6033R February 25, 2010 The Worst Togepy Ever!
Johto Festa! Enter Chicorita and Waninoko!!
Dungeon Capture!? The Valley Powerplant!
  ZMBS-6034R March 25, 2010 Fukamaru...Got It!
Pokémon Contest! Suiren Tournament!!
Satoshi and Hikari! Tag Battle!!
  ZMBS-6035R March 25, 2010 Muma, Yamikarasu and the Dark Stone!
Pikachu, Pochama, Keep Apart!!
The Red Chain! Activated by Galaxy-dan!!

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2010

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 2010 was released by Media Factory and Shogakukan starting in 2010. It consists of 14 volumes with 40 episodes across them combined and it concludes Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl anime series.

Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!! was released separately. It is included on a DVD along with the Pikachu short Pikachu's Sparkle Search!.

Cover artwork Catalogue number Release date Episodes
  ZMBS-6041R April 23, 2010 Agnome, Yuxie, Emrit!
Dialga and Palkia! The Final Battle!!
  ZMBS-6042R May 25, 2010 Full of Danger! Kojirō's Treasure Chest!!
The Air Battle Master Enters! Glion VS Hassam!!
Double Battle! Mammoo and Hinoarashi!!
  ZMBS-6043R May 25, 2010 Fukamaru and Meteor Shower!
Fukamaru! Got It!!
Loud Roar! Jibacoil VS Metagross!!
  ZMBS-6044R July 23, 2010 Roaring Freezing Punch! Buoysel VS Barrierd!!
Get Fired Up, Kabigon! King of the Pokéthlon!!
The Curtain Rises! Pokémon Contest - Asatsuki Tournament!!
  ZMBS-6045R July 23, 2010 Double Battle! VS Prasle & Minun!!
Explosive Evolution! Goukazaru!!
Pochama Goes Astray!
  ZMBS-6046R September 22, 2010 Ōba of The Big Four and the Gym Leader Denzi!
Liftoff! Nagisa Tower!!
The Beach Pokémon School!
  ZMBS-6047R September 22, 2010 Fly, Shaymin! Far into the Sky!!
Kikuno of The Big Four! Kabaldon VS Dodaitose!!
Togekiss Dance! The Princess's Pokémon Contest!!
  ZMBS-6048R October 22, 2010 Togekiss! The Magnificent Battle!!
Metamon - Transformation Battle! Which One is the Real One!?
The Grand Festival Begins! The Art of Flame and Ice!!
  ZMBS-6049R October 22, 2010 Mammoo, Pachirisu! Decide on the Ice Chandelier!!
The Semi-Finals! Who is Heading to the Finals!?
Decisive Rival Showdown! Hikari VS Nozomi!!
  ZMBS-6050R November 25, 2010 Goodbye Rocket-dan! Love of Nyarth!?
Electric Shock Battle! The Final Badge!!
Satoshi VS Kengo! Sailing for Respective Roads!!
  ZMBS-6051R November 25, 2010 Treasure Hunter - Baku & Yajilon!
Eve of Battle! Satoshi's Pokémon All Together!!
Raise the Curtain! Sinnoh League - Suzuran Tournament!!
  ZMBS-6052R February 23, 2011 Sinnoh League Third Round! Shinji VS Jun!!
Trick Room of Terror! Satoshi VS Kōhei!!
Rival Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!!
  ZMBS-6053R February 23, 2011 Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!!
Conclusion of Rival Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!!
Sinnoh League Semi-Finals! Enter Darkrai!!
  ZMBS-6054R March 23, 2011 Pokémon Doctor - Takeshi!
Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!

Special releases

Some episodes of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl were released by Media Factory and Shogakukan as part of a special set.

Cover artwork Catalogue number Release date Episodes
  ZMBS-955R June 22, 2007 Pikachu's Island Adventure
The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass!
  ZMBS-959R April 25, 2008 Pikachu's Exploration Club
Beadaru Knew!
  ZMBS-977R June 20, 2008 Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 1)
Pokémon Ranger! The Wave-Guiding Riolu!! (Part 2)
  ZMBS-6019R June 19, 2009 Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Pikachu-Pochama Drifting Chronicle!
  ZMBS-6056R June 18, 2010 Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!

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