Pokémon Chronicles English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon Chronicles

Pokémon Chronicles (ポケットモンスター サイドストーリー) blends action, adventure and comedy by OLM (2002). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Episodes of the Pocket Monsters anime which occasionally aired instead of a rerun from the main anime series as part of the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station in Japan. They aired concurrently with Pocket Monsters Advanced from December 3, 2002 to September 28, 2004 in Japan.

Also worth knowing: Outside of Japan, these episodes were only dubbed in the West as part of Pokémon Chronicles. (Source: Bulbapedia) Note: The Japanese version comprised 16 episodes while the U.S. version comprised 22 episodes; this page represents the Japanese version. The 6 additional episodes in the U.S. version were taken from previous movies and specials.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Satoshi (Rica Matsumoto) and Kasumi (Mayumi Iizuka) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 16 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Pokémon Chronicles follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Rica Matsumoto voicing Satoshi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.