The Pokémon, often referred to as the Pokémon anime, are a major part of the Pokémon franchise. They follow the adventures of Ash Ketchum (Satoshi in Japan), a Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town, and his trusty Pikachu as they travel through various regions, compete in Pokémon battles, and strive to become Pokémon Masters.

The series began airing in Japan in 1997 and quickly became a global phenomenon. Here are some key points about the Pokémon anime:

1. Original Series: The first series introduces Ash and Pikachu as they begin their journey. They travel through regions like Kanto and Johto, meeting new friends and facing off against the villainous Team Rocket, who are always trying to steal rare Pokémon.
2. Advances in Series: Following the original, there have been several series, each set in a different region with new characters and Pokémon. For example:
   • Pokémon: Advanced Generation (Hoenn region)
   • Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl (Sinnoh region)
   • Pokémon: Black & White (Unova region)
   • Pokémon: XY (Kalos region)
   • Pokémon: Sun & Moon (Alola region)
   • Pokémon Journeys (Galar region and beyond)