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Description
From Viz:
Pokémon comics based on the original Game Boy games... not the TV series!
POKÉMON ADVENTURES includes all the Gym Leaders, places, and opponents from the game. There's plenty of action as trainers named Red and Blue explore forests, jungles, cities, and caves in search of Pokémon and excitement. But can they foil the schemes of Team Rocket, a mysterious group of villains who want to use Pokémon for evil?
Vol 1-3: Red, Green & Blue
Vol 4-7: Yellow
Vol 8-14: Gold, Silver & Crystal
Vol 15-22: Ruby & Sapphire
Vol 23-25: FireRed & LeafGreen
Vol 26-29: Emerald
Vol 30-40: Diamond, Pearl & Pla... More...
Pokémon comics based on the original Game Boy games... not the TV series!
POKÉMON ADVENTURES includes all the Gym Leaders, places, and opponents from the game. There's plenty of action as trainers named Red and Blue explore forests, jungles, cities, and caves in search of Pokémon and excitement. But can they foil the schemes of Team Rocket, a mysterious group of villains who want to use Pokémon for evil?
Vol 1-3: Red, Green & Blue
Vol 4-7: Yellow
Vol 8-14: Gold, Silver & Crystal
Vol 15-22: Ruby & Sapphire
Vol 23-25: FireRed & LeafGreen
Vol 26-29: Emerald
Vol 30-40: Diamond, Pearl & Pla... More...
From Viz:
Pokémon comics based on the original Game Boy games... not the TV series!
POKÉMON ADVENTURES includes all the Gym Leaders, places, and opponents from the game. There's plenty of action as trainers named Red and Blue explore forests, jungles, cities, and caves in search of Pokémon and excitement. But can they foil the schemes of Team Rocket, a mysterious group of villains who want to use Pokémon for evil?
Vol 1-3: Red, Green & Blue
Vol 4-7: Yellow
Vol 8-14: Gold, Silver & Crystal
Vol 15-22: Ruby & Sapphire
Vol 23-25: FireRed & LeafGreen
Vol 26-29: Emerald
Vol 30-40: Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
Vol 41-42: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Vol 43-51: Black & White
Vol 52-55: Black 2 & White 2
Vol 56-61: X & Y
Vol 62-ongoing: OmegaRuby & AlphaSapphire Less...
Pokémon comics based on the original Game Boy games... not the TV series!
POKÉMON ADVENTURES includes all the Gym Leaders, places, and opponents from the game. There's plenty of action as trainers named Red and Blue explore forests, jungles, cities, and caves in search of Pokémon and excitement. But can they foil the schemes of Team Rocket, a mysterious group of villains who want to use Pokémon for evil?
Vol 1-3: Red, Green & Blue
Vol 4-7: Yellow
Vol 8-14: Gold, Silver & Crystal
Vol 15-22: Ruby & Sapphire
Vol 23-25: FireRed & LeafGreen
Vol 26-29: Emerald
Vol 30-40: Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
Vol 41-42: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Vol 43-51: Black & White
Vol 52-55: Black 2 & White 2
Vol 56-61: X & Y
Vol 62-ongoing: OmegaRuby & AlphaSapphire Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Pocket Monster Special - B-W Hen (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special XY (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special - Ω Ruby α Sapphire (Sequel)
Pokemon Ranger (Side Story)
Pokemon Ranger Batonnage (Side Story)
Pocket Monster Special - Sun Moon (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special - Sword and Shield (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special XY (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special - Ω Ruby α Sapphire (Sequel)
Pokemon Ranger (Side Story)
Pokemon Ranger Batonnage (Side Story)
Pocket Monster Special - Sun Moon (Sequel)
Pocket Monster Special - Sword and Shield (Sequel)
Associated Names
Pocket Monsters Special
Pokemon - Die ersten Abenteuer (German)
Pokemon Adventures
Pokemon Special
PokeSupe
Pokémon Adventure
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Special
PokéSpe
PokéSpecial
ポケットモンスター SPECIAL
ポケットモンスタースペシャル
Pokemon - Die ersten Abenteuer (German)
Pokemon Adventures
Pokemon Special
PokeSupe
Pokémon Adventure
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Special
PokéSpe
PokéSpecial
ポケットモンスター SPECIAL
ポケットモンスタースペシャル
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Latest Release(s)
v.55 c.549 by Espresso Scans over 2 years ago
v.55 c.548 by Espresso Scans over 3 years ago
v.11 c.132 by Hyoretsu over 3 years ago
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v.55 c.548 by Espresso Scans over 3 years ago
v.11 c.132 by Hyoretsu over 3 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
64 Volumes (Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
Pokemon Adventure by master-mind
Forum
6 topics, 87 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (288 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.11 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.11 / 10.0
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Last Updated
September 22nd 2023, 6:46am
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Genre
Categories
Category Recommendations
Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1997
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shougaku Yonnensei (Shogakukan)
Corocoro Ichiban! (Shogakukan)
Shougaku Gonensei (Shogakukan)
Club Sunday (Shogakukan)
Pokemon Wonderland (Shogakukan)
Corocoro Ichiban! (Shogakukan)
Shougaku Gonensei (Shogakukan)
Club Sunday (Shogakukan)
Pokemon Wonderland (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Shogakukan Asia (53 vols - Ongoing)
Viz (61 Vols - Ongoing | 10 3-in-1 Collector's Eds - Complete; print)
Viz (61 Vols - Ongoing | 10 3-in-1 Collector's Eds - Complete; print)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #708
(+42)
Monthly Pos #1232
(+442)
3 Month Pos #2497
(+432)
6 Month Pos #2975
(+892)
Year Pos #4830
(+150)

Monthly Pos #1232

3 Month Pos #2497

6 Month Pos #2975

Year Pos #4830

List Stats
On 1188 reading lists
On 338 wish lists
On 105 completed lists
On 129 unfinished lists
On 197 custom lists
On 338 wish lists
On 105 completed lists
On 129 unfinished lists
On 197 custom lists
Forum Posts Click to view the forum
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over 11 years ago
over 11 years ago



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awesome
by caitnap
January 12th, 2012, 5:12am
January 12th, 2012, 5:12am
Rating: N/A
I really prefer this than anime (I know most of the review say it already)
the anime is boring,it's just a replay. the theme is just the same from the 1st to the current one.
the newest one "pokemon BW" is the last straw, they reset almost everything...
I really want to buy this,but they don't publish it in my country
... Last updated on August 17th, 2012, 6:34am
the anime is boring,it's just a replay. the theme is just the same from the 1st to the current one.
the newest one "pokemon BW" is the last straw, they reset almost everything...
I really want to buy this,but they don't publish it in my country
... Last updated on August 17th, 2012, 6:34am

Fans will love it...
by luizvga
November 13th, 2011, 5:06pm
November 13th, 2011, 5:06pm
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
I think this manga may be rated in two different aspects: the first as a shonen manga and the second in comparison to the anime.
As a shonen manga, I think it's terrible. The art is not so good, we have boring and annoying characters, the pace is horrible: too fast sometimes and too slow others, the story is stupid and predictable and we have all shonen clichés you can imagine.
In comparison to the anime, however, the manga is a hundred times better. There's no reboot, to start with: we see the characters getting stronger by the time, although they apparently don't age. The story is way better than the anime's. There's no Jesse and James. We have many protagonists, with many differents personalities.
Summarizing: If you're not a fan of pokemon, you should not read it in my opinion, since all good aspects of this series appear only when you compare it to the anime.
As a shonen manga, I think it's terrible. The art is not so good, we have boring and annoying characters, the pace is horrible: too fast sometimes and too slow others, the story is stupid and predictable and we have all shonen clichés you can imagine.
In comparison to the anime, however, the manga is a hundred times better. There's no reboot, to start with: we see the characters getting stronger by the time, although they apparently don't age. The story is way better than the anime's. There's no Jesse and James. We have many protagonists, with many differents personalities.
Summarizing: If you're not a fan of pokemon, you should not read it in my opinion, since all good aspects of this series appear only when you compare it to the anime.

Good.
by xfrommetoyou
August 24th, 2010, 7:45am
August 24th, 2010, 7:45am
Rating: N/A
In comparison to the anime, the manga has far more depth and adventure. To be honest, the anime toned down a lot of the action for the younger viewers as is basically the same plot over and over again. Ash meets companions. Gets badges. Never wins the league. Restarts all over again - just different pokemon.
But THIS - is simply amazing. When I started reading it, I was really hooked. There's humor, action, adventure and slight hints of romance. I especially liked the arc between Ruby and Sapphire - where it demonstrates the battle between the legendaries and their fight. It even had the depth of their childhood relationship (:
At times, it can drag on and seem quite lengthy, but I recommend it to all those who like action packed manga.
But THIS - is simply amazing. When I started reading it, I was really hooked. There's humor, action, adventure and slight hints of romance. I especially liked the arc between Ruby and Sapphire - where it demonstrates the battle between the legendaries and their fight. It even had the depth of their childhood relationship (:
At times, it can drag on and seem quite lengthy, but I recommend it to all those who like action packed manga.


really good
by dancebaby
August 7th, 2010, 12:39am
August 7th, 2010, 12:39am
Rating: N/A
i dont even play pokemon and started reading the series because i used to watch the anime. i agree its better!!! its less redundant and the plot is great. my only wish would be that "red" (or ash) could be the protagonist the whole way through... when reading a series i like one protagonist the whole way through instead of like twenty. oh well, i know the author is trying to stay true to the game!

I love this so much!!
by meosnelsity
May 4th, 2010, 12:07am
May 4th, 2010, 12:07am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I love this!!! Even after 10 years. I still love this! I can no longer gear back myself into T.V. series anymore, but this one, Pokemon Special, is something else! Despite art itself is little infantile, the story itself is somewhat mature, and that is where it becomes the great adventure manga! The author blends the most distinguished fantasy plot with some realism very well! I think this is one of the best adventure manga of this era, perhaps, all-time! I especially give good rating for The Fourth Chapter for his 'hobby'! (that was funny as hell for main protagonist to have)
I wonder if Game Freak will ever make a 'special' game based on this manga. I would be one fan to enthusiastically play.
By the way, I am commenting this as I am reading vol. 15. I might change my comment a bit afterwards.
... Last updated on January 23rd, 2011, 1:53am
I wonder if Game Freak will ever make a 'special' game based on this manga. I would be one fan to enthusiastically play.
By the way, I am commenting this as I am reading vol. 15. I might change my comment a bit afterwards.
... Last updated on January 23rd, 2011, 1:53am

This needs to replace the anime
by Dubby
August 30th, 2009, 10:10pm
August 30th, 2009, 10:10pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Honestly, this series is amazing (GAH, STEVEN STONE, I LOVE YOU<3333333).
It needs to replace the shitacular anime that's running. It's fail, fail, and fail.
Ash & the lot in the anime have some growth syndrome, unlike the characters in this manga who actually grow up.
Yea, the anime fails. Read this instead.
(HoennChampionShipping ftw. >_>; Oh, and, OldRivalShipping > ChosenShipping)
It needs to replace the shitacular anime that's running. It's fail, fail, and fail.
Ash & the lot in the anime have some growth syndrome, unlike the characters in this manga who actually grow up.
Yea, the anime fails. Read this instead.
(HoennChampionShipping ftw. >_>; Oh, and, OldRivalShipping > ChosenShipping)

WORTH BUYING FOR
by Hermit-chan
October 28th, 2008, 2:01am
October 28th, 2008, 2:01am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I agree with all the comments here! and yea..this is the BEST Poke'mon adaptation yet. The characters are well-developed, the plot is evolving every arcs...! (My fav. arc is the Ruby/Sapphire arc..!! The BEST EVER!) this manga makes me PROUD to be a Poke'mon fan. *Forget about the crappy anime, READ THIS MANGA!
... Last updated on March 9th, 2009, 12:43am
... Last updated on March 9th, 2009, 12:43am

Luv it
by yukitshika
September 3rd, 2008, 11:15pm
September 3rd, 2008, 11:15pm
Rating: N/A
At first i thought this 'Comic' stuff was boring and i stuck onto the more boring anime. But i saw this book(In chinese)on my school's bookfair and bought it. Heh, now i got all 27 books! And i want the next one right now. <- Greedy
Ps: It has great story, great art, great characters, great...whatever you can name it! But i still prefer Mato's drawing than Satoshi's XP
... Last updated on September 3rd, 2008, 11:17pm
Ps: It has great story, great art, great characters, great...whatever you can name it! But i still prefer Mato's drawing than Satoshi's XP
... Last updated on September 3rd, 2008, 11:17pm

Pokemon Special
by BalsamFue
July 4th, 2008, 9:53am
July 4th, 2008, 9:53am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
This manga is by far the best adaptation of the original Pokemon games. I love the characters, the intense battles and the character design. The anime is nothing compared to this! I would love to buy the volumes by Chuang Yi if I could find them. Definitely worth your time.

Awesome
by zero9a4
May 30th, 2008, 6:51am
May 30th, 2008, 6:51am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
a very good manga ^0^, good character, good story, good battles, what can u expect more
?
p.s : imo, the anime is suck compare to this one
... Last updated on May 30th, 2008, 6:51am

p.s : imo, the anime is suck compare to this one
... Last updated on May 30th, 2008, 6:51am
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