Pokémon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1997, Pokémon is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Gotta catch ’em all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
Who’s in it. Pokémon stars Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi (voice), Ikue Otani as Pikachu (voice), Daiki Yamashita as Gou (voice) and Kenyu Horiuchi as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Pokémon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pokémon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pokémon tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pokémon (1997)?
- In US, Pokémon is available to stream on Netflix and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pokémon worth watching?
- Pokémon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pokémon?
- Pokémon stars Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Daiki Yamashita and Kenyu Horiuchi.
- When was Pokémon released?
- Pokémon was released in 1997.