Color TV Special Pokémon. Issue 1 1 (Episodes 1~3)

Author: (Japanese) Satoshi Tajiri, Tsunekazu Ishihara, translated by Hikaru Aoki
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The young boy Ash, who aspires to become a Pokémon Trainer worldwide, begins his journey after receiving Pikachu from Professor Oak. However, Pikachu dislikes narrow places and is a unique Pokémon. Its personality is shy and timid, and at first, Ash only gets shocked by it. It is only through battles that their friendship gradually develops. Later, Ash meets Misty and Brock, two companions who also dream of becoming the strongest Pokémon Trainers, and they embark on an adventure together. After catching Pokémon like Caterpie and Pidgey, Ash and his friends set their goal as collecting badges, which are required to participate in the Pokémon League. However, Team Rocket, which covets Pikachu, keeps causing trouble. The battle at Cerulean City Gym ends ambiguously, but Ash still skillfully earns the Blue Badge. What new Pokémon will he encounter next time?