Pokémon: Pikachu's Summer Vacation English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon: Pikachu's Summer Vacation

Meet Pokémon: Pikachu's Summer Vacation (Pokemon: Pikachu no Natsuyasumi), a fantasy and comedy anime by OLM (1998). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Satoshi, Kasumi, and Takeshi surprise their Pokémon with a summertime retreat at a resort called Pokémon Plaza, where Pokémon of all types can relax and have fun outside their Poké Balls. In the midst of so many boisterous Pokémon, Pikachu, Fushigidane, and Zenigame take turns soothing Kasumi's distressed Togepy and attempting to lull it to sleep.

Further in, when an especially rowdy quartet consisting of Raichu, Bulu, Maril, and Karakara appears and causes Togepy to awaken, Pikachu's relaxing vacation is put in jeopardy.

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. This one is best suited to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OLM, so the studio's house style defines how Pokémon: Pikachu's Summer Vacation looks and moves on screen. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.