Pokémon: Johto League Champions facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pokémon: Johto League Champions |
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English front cover of the Pokémon: Johto League Champions DVD collection box
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| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
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| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original release | August 3, 2000 – August 2, 2001 |
Pokémon: Johto League Champions is the fourth exciting season of the Pokémon TV show. It's also the second part of Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver. In Japan, this anime series is called Pocket Monsters: Gold and Silver.
The show first aired in Japan from August 3, 2000, to August 2, 2001, on TV Tokyo. In the United States, it was shown from August 18, 2001, to September 7, 2002, on The WB (Kids' WB).
This season follows the adventures of Ash Ketchum, a ten-year-old Pokémon trainer. His loyal partner is Pikachu, an electric mouse Pokémon. Together, they travel through the make-believe Johto region. Their main goal is to collect special Gym Badges. These badges are needed to compete in the big Johto League competition.
The episodes were directed by Masamitsu Hidaka. The animation studio OLM produced the series.
The Japanese opening songs include "OK!" by Rika Matsumoto and "Aim to be a Pokemon Master" by Whiteberry. The ending songs featured "Takeshi's Paradise" by Yūji Ueda, "To My Best Friend" by Hiromi Iwasaki, and "Face Forward Team Rocket!" sung by Jessie, James, and Meowth. The English opening song is "Born to Be a Winner" by David Rolfe. A shorter version of this song was also used for the end credits.
Contents
Exploring the Johto Region
This season has 52 action-packed episodes. Ash and his friends continue their journey through the Johto region. Ash's main goal is to earn enough Gym Badges to enter the Johto League. Along the way, they meet many new Pokémon and face exciting challenges.
Key Adventures and Battles
Ash has some tough Gym Battles in this season. He faces Whitney, the Gym Leader of Goldenrod City. Her powerful Miltank gives him a lot of trouble. Ash also battles Morty, the Ghost-type Gym Leader in Ecruteak City. He needs his Noctowl to help him win the Fog Badge.
The team also takes part in fun events. These include a Bug Catching Contest and a Pokémon Sumo Championship. Ash even gets to use his Snorlax in a sumo match!
Meeting New Pokémon and Friends
Throughout their journey, Ash, Misty, and Brock meet many interesting people and Pokémon. They help a young boy whose Pidgey Express messenger service is in danger. They also visit a castle that uses Pokémon to help patients. Brock's Zubat even evolves into a Golbat during one adventure!
They also encounter a mischievous Teddiursa and a shy Natu. Ash and friends help a famous artist whose Smeargle are painting the town. They even meet a Nurse Joy who surprisingly dislikes Water Pokémon!
Facing Team Rocket's Schemes
Of course, Team Rocket is always around to cause trouble. Jessie, James, and Meowth try to steal Pokémon in many episodes. They often come up with silly plans that usually fail. For example, Jessie once finds a mask that lets her control Pokémon, but it only works in a small area. Ash and his friends always manage to stop them and save the day.
Home Media Releases
In the United States, you could find Pokémon: Johto League Champions on DVD and VHS. Viz Video and Pioneer Entertainment released these. The VHS tapes were part of the "High-Voltage Collection" and had three episodes each. The DVDs were called "Collector's Edition DVDs" and had 7-10 episodes. These old releases are now hard to find.
Later, Viz Media released Pokémon: Johto League Champions – The Complete Collection on DVD. This full collection came out on May 31, 2016.
