Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

If you are hunting for a new action series, Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション) deserves a look (2002). The setup goes like this. The setup: After participating in the Johto League, Ash decides to begin anew in yet another adventure; this time by himself and Pikachu, in the land of Hoenn. Though he isn't alone for long, as 10-year-old May (who dislikes Pokemon, but just wants to come along to see the realm) travels with him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle.

Also worth knowing: Ash also meets up with his old companion, Brock, and May's younger brother, Max. Together, they travel along in Hoenn, battling Gym Leaders, entering Contests, and other events on the way to the Hoenn League.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi and Mayumi Iizuka as Kasumi. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 192 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

OLM is the studio behind Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.