01x01 - Pokémon, I Choose You!

[bunniefuu]

[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC]

[SINGING]
-I want to be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land

Searching far and wide

Each Pokémon to understand

The power that's inside

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

It's you and me

[CRASH!]

I know it's my destiny

Pokémon

Oh, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

A heart so true

Our courage will pull us through

You teach me and I'll teach you

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

[DING!]

[LIVELY ELECTRONIC MUSIC]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[CROWD CHEERING]

And Nidorino begins the battle
with a horn attack.

Oh, but Gengar
bounces right back.

And there it is!

The Hypnosis power of Gengar!

This could be the end
of Nidorino.

Wait!

The trainer recalls Nidorino.

Which Pokémon will he use now?

[ZAPPING]

Oh, it's Onix!

[ROARS]

Now this giant Pokémon's
on the attack.

Ho-ho!
But Gengar jumps aside.

Gengar is moving
beautifully today...

Yes, I am Ash.

Narrator:
Ash Ketchum is a boy

from Pallet Town.

And now that I'm ten,

I can finally
get my Pokémon license.

Narrator: Ten-year-olds
can get a beginner Pokémon

from Professor Oak,
the town's Pokémon expert.

I will journey

to gain the wisdom
of Pokémon training,

and I hereby declare
to the Pokémon of the world,

I will be a Pokémon master.

Pokémon master!

That's what I'll-
Ash, get to bed!

Pidgey, Pidgey.

It's : ,
and you should be asleep.

But tomorrow
I begin my Pokémon journey.

I can't sleep.

Well, if you can't sleep,

you should at least get ready
for tomorrow.

Here.
Watch this.

Good evening, Pallet.

Tomorrow's the big day

for the newest class
of Pokémon students.

I'd like to introduce you

to Bulbasaur, Charmander,
and Squirtle.

Each one is available
for new trainees.

Which one shall you choose?

Go to bed when this is done.

All right, I'm going.

And change
into your pajamas, okay?

I'm going.

Raising Bulbasaur.

That'd be really simple.

It's perfect for beginners.

I choose you, Bulbasaur!

[ZAPPING]

Then there's Squirtle.

I choose you, Squirtle!

[ZAPPING]

Choose it or lose it.

[SIGHS]

[DODRIO CROWING]

Oh, hold on.

Charmander.

Those in the know
say that's the best way to go.

I choose you, Charmander!

[CLATTERING]

Ah!

[GASPS]

Oh, no!

What time is it?

[PANTING]

Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander.

Anyone's fine.

Just, please, save one for me.

[TOGETHER]
Gary, Gary, he's our man.

If he can't do it, no one can!

-Oh, sorry.
Excuse me!

[YELLS, GROANS]

Hey, watch where you're going!

Well, you must be Ash.

Better late than never, I guess.

At least you get the chance
to meet me.

Gary?

Mr. Gary to you.

Show some respect.
-[GASPS]

Well, Ash, you snooze, you lose,

and you're way behind
right from the start.

I've got a Pokémon,
and you don't.

You got your first Pokémon?

That's right, loser.

And it's right inside
this Pokéball.

[TOGETHER] Let's go, Gary.
Let's go!

Yeah, yeah!

Thank you, fans.

Thank you, all,
for this great honor.

I promise you

that I will
become a Pokémon master

and make the town of Pallet
known all around the world!

[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

-Excuse me.
-Yeah?

I was just wondering
if you could tell me

what kind of Pokémon you got.

None of your business.

If you showed up on time,

you would have seen
that I got the best Pokémon

from Professor Oak.

It's good to have a grandfather

in the Pokémon business,
isn't it?

Thank you for coming out
to see history in the making!

Now I, Gary Oak, am off

to learn the ways
of the Pokémon trainer!

[GROWLS] I'll show you.

So you decided
to show up after all.

Oh, Professor Oak.

Where's my Pokémon?

Your Pokémon?

Yes, I'm ready.

You look like
you're ready for bed,

not for Pokémon training.

I hope you don't think

you're going to train
in your pajamas.

Oh, no, professor.

I got messed up this morning,

and I was a little late,

but believe me,

I'm ready for a Pokémon.

[GLASS CASE HUMS]

I thought about it a lot,

and it took me a long time,

but I finally decided
to choose Squirtle.

Oh!

Already taken by someone
who was on time.

Oh, I wish I hadn't overslept.

But now I will choose
as my Pokémon

Bulbasaur!

Wha-

-That one was also taken

by a kid who wasn't late.

Oh, well, that's no problem,

because my Pokémon will be

Charmander!

Ah!

The early bird gets the worm,

or in this case, the Pokémon.

Does that mean
all the Pokémon are gone?

Well, there is still
one left, but I-

-[GASPS] Professor,
I'll take it!

[BEEPING]

I think I should warn you.

There is a problem
with this last one.

I have to have a Pokémon.

Well, in that case...

[ZAPPING]

[GROANS]

[WARBLING TONE]

Pikachu.

It's name is Pikachu.

Oh, it's so cute.

It's the best of all.

You'll see.

Oh, hi, Pikachu.

Pika.

[ZAPPING]

It's also known
as electric mouse.

It's usually shy

but can sometimes have
an electrifying personality.

I see what you mean.

Shocking, isn't it?

Now, take these-

your Pokédex and Pokéballs.

-Thank...
[ZAPPING]

Y-y-you!

You're welcome!

[WHIMPERING]

[HORNS TOOTING,
DRUMS CLATTERING]

Mom.

Oh, Ash, I'm so proud of you.

You're finally going
to fulfill your dream

and start your Pokémon training.

But I'm going to miss you
so much.

[CRIES] Oh, my little boy.

Pikachu.

I packed your sneakers
and jeans,

nice clean shirts and underwear,

and your favorite snacks
and some hot chocolate

in case you want something hot,

but be careful
not to burn yourself,

and a pair of rubber gloves
to do your laundry

and a new clothesline
to hang it out to dry...

Mom, you're embarrassing me
in front of all these people.

Don't you know
I'm a big kid now?

Pokémon trainers
can take care of themselves.

I understand.

Hmm?
That's your Pokémon?

Pikachu.

Yeah, that's my Pokémon!

Pi.

Uh.

With Pikachu at my side,

I'll get all the Pokémon
in the world!

I thought all Pokémon
stayed inside their Pokéballs.

Why doesn't this one?

Uh, oh, yeah, right.

Pikachu, get in the ball now.

Huh?

[GASPS]

-Pi...
-[GASPS]

-Ka...
-[GROANS]

-Chu.
-[GROANS]

-Pi...
-[GROANS]

Ka... chu!

Oh, you're playing catch.

You're friends already.

Uh, sure.

Pikachu and I are real pals.

Right?
-But...

it's a little weird.

Weird?

[GROANS]

[ZAPPING]

[PEOPLE YELLING]

Those rubber gloves
your mom packed

will come in handy!

Why?

Rubber blocks electricity.

Hooray!

[PEOPLE SCREAMING]

Don't forget
to change your underwear

every single day.

Okay.

Pikachu.

Chu.

Pika.

[GRUNTS]
Chu.

Chu!
Chu!

[SIGHS]

Pikachu, are you gonna
be like this the whole way?

Pi.

Is it because you don't like me?

Pika, pika.

Well, I like you a lot.

And since you're the Pokémon
I'm training,

don't you think
you could be a little nicer

and just open your mouth
and tell me what's wrong?

[SQUEAKS]

That's not exactly what I meant.

Is your name all you can say?

Pika.

Well, then,
you're just like all Pokémon,

and you should act like one

and get inside the Pokéball

just like it says
in the Pokédex.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
While being trained,

a Pokémon usually stays
inside its Pokéball.

-You see?
-Pika!

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
However,

there are many exceptions.

Some Pokémon
hate being confined.

Okay, then.

This ought
to make things better.

And I'll get rid of these.

How's that?

-Pi.
-Still not good enough?

Pika.

[SIGHS]

[CLAWS STOMPING]

-Pika?
-Huh?

A Pidgey.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
Pidgey is a flying Pokémon.

Among all the flying Pokémon,

it is the gentlest
and easiest to capture,

a perfect target

for the beginning
Pokémon trainer

to test his Pokémon's skills.

This is great.

It's our lucky day!

Pikachu, go get it.

Chu.

Aren't you ever
gonna listen to me?

-Chu.
-But why not?

Pika.

Pika, pika, pika.

Cha!

Okay, I get the message.

I don't want your help
or need it.

I can get that thing
all by myself.

ALL: Who's that Pokémon?

It's Pikachu!

Pikachu!

All right, I've pledged

to get all the Pokémon
in the world.

Now I'm ready
to take the next step

to be the number one
Pokémon master.

Enjoy your last moments
of freedom, Pidgey,

'cause you're mine!

[LIVELY MUSIC]

Pokéball, go!

[ZAPPING]

I did it!

Huh?

[POKÉBALL HUMMING]

[COOS]

I blew it.

[GIGGLES]

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
To capture a Pokémon,

you usually
have your own Pokémon

battle with the other.

Now he tells me.

[LAUGHS]

But I have
to do everything myself!

Wait.

I've got an idea.

Okay.

Just be quiet.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

[LAUGHS NERVOUSLY]

Hi, little friend.

Sorry, buddy!

[GRUNTING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS]

[GROANS]

What happened?
Hmm?

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
Pidgey's Gust power

creates tornadoes.

It also has a Sand Attack.

Sand?

[COUGHING]

Guess it's not my lucky day.

-[GIGGLING]
Pika, pika, pika.

-[GROANS]
Hey!

Get out of there!

[GROANS]

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
A forest Pokémon.

Rattata.

It likes cheese, nuts, fruits,
and berries.

Yeah, but this isn't a forest.

It's an open field.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
It also comes out

into open fields to steal food

from stupid travelers.

That means I'm stupid?

-[LAUGHING]
Pikachu!

-[COOS] Pidgey.
-Hmm?

[GRUNTS]

[SIGHS]

Hmm?

I'll get you this time.

[GRUNTS]

I got it!

[GROWLS]

I wonder what that is.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
Unlike Pidgey,

Spearow has a terrible attitude.

It is very wild

and will sometimes attack
other Pokémon and humans.

Ah!

[PANTING]

[GRUNTING]

[DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]

[SCREECHES]

Pikachu.

Pika!

Hey, leave Pikachu alone!

It didn't throw the rock.

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
Wild Pokémon tend to be jealous

of human-trained Pokémon.

Oh.

Pikachu!

[SQUEAKS]

Pika.

[SCREECHES]

Pikachu!

[CRACKLING AND ZAPPING]

[SQUAWKING]

Ah, you got it!

Spearow!

[TOGETHER]
Spearow!

Uh-oh.

[TOGETHER]
Spearow!

Uh, should we run?

Pikachu.

[GASPING]

Ah! ah!

Don't worry, Pikachu.

No matter what, I'll save you!

Pikachu.

Don't run ahead!

I said I'd protect-[GROANS]

-Pikachu!
Pika!

Leave it alone, Spearows!

Pika!

Pikachu!

[GRUNTS]

[PANTING]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]

Well, here we go.

Ah!

[SPLASH!]

[GURGLES]

[BUBBLING]

Huh?

[GRUNTS]

Hey, I got a bite!

Oh, wow, I really think
this could be a big one!

[GRUNTS]

[YELLS]

[THUD!]

[COUGHS]
-Nah, it's just a kid.

Oh, and a Pokémon!

Oh, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Not you!

Look what you've done
to that poor little thing.

Is it breathing?

Uh, I think so.

Well, just don't sit there.

It needs a doctor right away!

There's a medical center
not too far from here.

You've gotta get moving now!

You mean a hospital?

Yes, for Pokémon.

Um, can you tell me,
which way do I go?

That way.

[WINGS FLUTTERING,
SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

They're coming back!

Run!

Hey, what are you doing?

I'm borrowing this.

But, hey, that's my bike!

I'll give it back someday!

Oh, you!

[THUNDER RUMBLING]

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

[QUIETLY] Pikachu.

Just hang on now, Pikachu.

We're almost there.

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

[SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

[GROANS AND YELLS]

Ah!

[GROANS]

Huh?

Pika.

Pikachu!

[GROANS]

[PANTING]

Chu.

Pikachu, this can't happen.

[LIGHTNING CRACKLING,
SPEAROWS SCREECHING]

Pikachu, get inside.

Chu.

I know you're afraid
of going in there,

but if you're inside,
maybe I can save you.

Please, Pikachu.

Please listen to me
and go inside.

After that, then...

after that, just trust me!

[WHISPERS] Pika.

Spearows, do you know who I am?

I'm Ash from the town of Pallet.

I am destined to be the world's
number one Pokémon master.

I can't be defeated
by the likes of you.

I'm going to capture
and defeat you all!

You hear me?

Pikachu, go inside the Pokéball.

It's the only way.

[SPEAROWS SCREECHING,
LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

Come and get me!

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

Whoa!

[ELECTRICITY HUMMING]

Pikachu!

Whoa!

[ZAPPING]

[GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC]

[GROANS SOFTLY]

[WHISPERS] Pikachu.

[GASPS]

Well, we beat 'em.

Chu.

[SHIMMERING TONE]

[BOTH GASP]

[SHIMMERING TONE]

What's that?

-[ELECTRONIC VOICE]
There is no data.

There are still Pokémon
yet to be identified.

Narrator:
This is just the beginning

of the amazing adventures
of Ash and Pikachu.

Their journey is destined
to be packed

with nonstop action,

millions of laughs,

heart-pounding perils,
and endless excitement.

Together they'll
encounter fantastic friends,

evil enemies,

and meet creatures beyond
their wildest imagination.

And as their story unfolds,

we'll unlock
the magic and mystery

of a most wondrous place-

The incredible world of Pokémon.

[TRIUMPHANT MUSIC]

Don't go away.

The Pokérap is next.

[SINGING]
-Pokémon

[UPBEAT HIP-HOP MUSIC]

Okay, guys,
we gotta rap some Pokémon.

You just do the singing.

I'll take care of the hard part.

Let's get it on.

[SINGING]
I want to be the best

There ever was

To beat all the rest

Yeah, that's my cause

Catch 'em, catch 'em,
gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

I'll search across the land

Look far and wide

Release from my hand

The power that's inside

- down.
That's it for now.

Tune in tomorrow.

We'll rap at you some more.

There's ,

so watch Monday through Friday.

You'll catch 'em all!

-[SINGING]
Catch 'em, catch 'em

Gotta catch 'em all,
gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon

[UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC]

[SINGING]
-I want to be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land

Searching far and wide

Each Pokémon to understand

The power that's inside

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

It's you and me

[CRASH!]

I know it's my destiny

Pokémon

Oh, you're my best friend

In a world we must defend

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all

A heart so true

Our courage will pull us through

You teach me and I'll teach you

Pokémon

Gotta catch 'em all

Gotta catch 'em all

Pokémon