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AgencyShipping

2013-02-18T05:44:12Z

DragonCIaw: /* {{adv|Black & White chapter}} */

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'''Agencyshipping''' is the belief that {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} belong in a [[shipping|romantic relationship]]. The name stems from the fact that Black works in White's [[BW Agency]] as an employee. This Ship is the [[Pokémon Adventures]] equivalent of {{s|Chess}}.

==History==
Black and White first met when Black was practicing his normal routine, interrupting an [[Xtransceiver]] commercial shoot White was hiring Pokémon out to in [[ABW05|''Lights, Camera, Action'']]. When a {{p|Galvantula}} attacked the shooting site, Black used his dream-eating technique to find it, but then destroyed the shooting equipment when he tried to catch the culprit. Since a misunderstanding had occurred in which she brought only one female {{p|Tepig}} for the Director, but he had requested a female and a male, White was loath to let Black go, since he had a male Tepig, [[Tep]]. White then hastily employed Black without his permission to keep him out of trouble, and since then he became a part of White's talent agency.

==Evidence==
==={{adv|Black & White chapter}}===
* ''[[ABW06|An Odd Speech]]''
: When White thanks Black for solving the Galvantula case and lending her Tep, there's a sparkly background that's often used for scenes in anime in which one person focuses romantically on the person with the sparkly background. She then begs Black to stay with her for a few more shoots, since the Tepig pair is so good. She talks about how raising the best Pokémon actors and being the best Pokémon talent agent is her dream, like Black's dream is to conquer the Unova League. Afterwards, Black is silent, then calls his Pokémon to sleep and says he'll think about White's offer. This is the first time he has called her "Boss", and he will do that continuously.

* ''[[ABW07|Letting Go]]''
: After White finishes calling back the Director, she starts thinking about Black and what she knows about him so far. As she gets up from a sitting position to follow him and stretches, she suddenly thinks, "How many times did I say his name just now?" and blushes, then sweatdrops, but she shakes it off and remarks that Black is handsome and has a nice, hotblooded personality.

* ''[[ABW22|To Make A Musical]]''
: After Black passes out on Route 4, White gets Brav to carry Black to Nimbassa City, meaning she wanted to be the only human to help Black. White told [[Elesa]] all about Black while he was asleep, including the fact that he is "pretty cute".

Defeating Stoutland
:After defeating Lenora, Black is met in the museum by White, who is grinning. White grabs Black's hands and says "I'm so happy!" which caught Black by surprise. Black thinks White is happy for his victory and says "Oh! Aw, shucks. My victory isn't that big a deal..." Whilst Black is saying this, he blushes. When Black finds out that White is happy because Nimbassa City has chosen her project, Black looks peeved.

Big City Battles
:White gives Black a box of Castelia Cones although she waited for a long time to get them. When Black asks why, White explains that she has decided to support his dream and while she says this, the background is sparkly. Sparkly backgrounds in the anime usually used for romantic scenes. When Black realizes that he needs items like Potions and Poké Balls, White says that she is willing to pay those expenses for him. White wants Black to wear her company logo on his clothes in the Pokémon League. White then grabs Black's hands and says "I think we'll be a great team!" The sparkly background is there once more and Black blushes.

The Case Of The Missing Pokemon
:While Black is battling Burgh, White decides to stay and watch him when she could have been doing more important things. When Black wins, White says "you actually won?!" which catches Black by surprise. He stammers "B-boss!! What are you doing here?!" like he can't believe she is here when she has more important things to deal with than watch him battle.

Battle At The Dreamyard
: After Black faints and regains consciousness, White seems extremely relieved and is glad that Black regained consciousness.

Unraveling Mysteries
: When Marshal approaches Black with an unconscious White slung over his shoulder, Black becomes extremely angry that his "boss" is slung over his shoulder. Black is also suspicious of the Servine that is following White and wants to protect White from it.

A New Perspective
:When the Mayor of Nimbassa City starts shouting at White, Black puts his arm between them and gets cross at the mayor for having a go at White after her shock.

Growing Pains
:Black still wants to work as White's employee after she has finished the Battle Subway, although it has been a pretty long time. Black also promises to wear the BW Agency logo to the Pokémon League. White looks pleased at this. Black gives White his Braviary, even though it's his Pokémon, to help White defeat the Battle Subway, although he admits that she needed three Pokémon to enter and that Brav didn't want to leave her.

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Pokémon Adventures

2013-02-17T23:53:33Z

DragonCIaw: /* Emerald chapter (Volume 26~29) */

{{redirect|Pokémon Special|the special episodes in the [[Pokémon anime]]|List of anime specials}}
[[File:Pokemon_Adventures_logo.png|thumb|right|VIZ Media's second edition logo]]
[[File:Adv_Logo.png|thumb|right|Chuang Yi logo]]

'''Pokémon Adventures''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターSPECIAL''' ''Pocket Monsters SPECIAL'') is a {{pkmn|manga}} series authored by 日下秀憲 ''[[Hidenori Kusaka]]''. It was illustrated by 真斗 ''[[Mato]]'' for the first nine volumes and starting from {{PAV|10}} it has been illustrated by 山本サトシ ''[[Satoshi Yamamoto]]''. It is published by [[Shogakukan]] under the Ladybird Comics Special series.

It is popularly known as '''Pokémon Special''' even outside of Japan, and often shortened as PokéSpe (Japanese: ポケスペ ''PokeSupe'').

Unlike the anime—which, though drawing much inspiration from the games, does not follow them exactly—Pokémon Adventures is a mostly game-based manga, with the fifteen main characters taking their names from the [[main series]] games and their various adventures tending to stay restricted to their home [[region]]. Also unlike the anime, which has gone to great lengths to indicate the danger of a [[legendary Pokémon]] being captured, the main characters of Pokémon Adventures have captured and sometimes use their own legends, much as the {{player}} can in the games. Pokémon Adventures also contains darker elements than other media, including certain characters and some Pokémon actually dying.

On October 26, 2009, it was announced that Gakunen magazine Grade 5 and Grade 6 (at the time serializing the Diamond & Pearl chapter) would cease publication at the end of the fiscal year. In February 2012, Grade 4—which was serializing the Black & White chapter at the time—also ceased publication. Publication will continue in CoroCoro Ichiban and Pokémon Fan magazine.

Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] is quoted as stating, "This is the comic that most resembles the world I was trying to convey."<ref name="tajiri">[http://web.archive.org/web/20021215144736/www.vizkids.com/pokemon/adventures/characters.html]</ref> Game producer [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] also praises the series, saying, "I want every Pokémon fan to read this comic!"<ref name="ishihara">[http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=497]</ref>

==Story arcs==
The various {{adv|chapter}}s of Pokémon Adventures span the five [[generation]]s of [[Pokémon games]] so far. These chapters are named typically for the games they correspond to; however, the protagonists of each chapter typically also share these names.

===Red, Green & Blue chapter (Volume 1~3)===
[[File:PokemonAdventures1.png|thumb|right|Pokémon Adventures volume 1 (VIZ media Second edition)]]
{{main|Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)}}
The first chapter of Pokémon Adventures, much like the first games, chronicles the journeys of {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} across the [[Kanto]] region, conquering its eight [[Gym]]s and the [[Pokémon League]]. Later, a third Trainer, {{adv|Green}}, is added into the plot. Together, the three defeat [[Team Rocket]], an evil organization that uses Pokémon for illegal acts. Red also helps [[Blaine]] to capture {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and saves {{adv|Yellow|a young girl}} from [[wild Pokémon]] in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the end, as in the games, Red defeats Blue in the Pokémon League.

===Yellow chapter (Volume 4~7)===
{{main|Yellow chapter (Adventures)}}

The Yellow chapter starts two years after {{adv|Red}} obtains his title of the Champion in the [[Pokémon League]]. {{adv|Red}} disappears for one month after he leaves to answer a challenge from someone named [[Bruno]]. One day, {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovers Red's {{P|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], injured at his doorstep. Soon after the arrival of Pika, a young Trainer comes into the Professor's lab. The Trainer, {{adv|Yellow}}, claims that "he" is a friend of {{adv|Red}} and wishes to look for him with Pika. While {{adv|Professor Oak}} is still skeptical about Yellow, especially about "his" ability of healing and sensing Pokémon's emotions, he eventually entrusts this mission and Red's upgraded [[Pokédex]] to the young Trainer. However, this event only triggers the revelation of a larger secret as Yellow is repeatedly attacked by members of the [[Elite Four]]. When Yellow discovers that the Elite Four base is situated at Cerise island, Yellow heads there and meets up with Blaine, Blue, Green and the Team Rocket Commanders: Sabrina, Lt. Surge, and Koga. They decide to team up to take down the Elite Four, where {{Adv|Red}} also joins them.

===Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Volume 8~15)===
{{main|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)}}

As peace is returning to [[Kanto]], new journeys and happenings are beginning in another region, [[Johto]]. {{adv|Gold}} was enjoying his normal life with his family Pokémon, who have been with him since birth, until he ran into a Pokémon thief at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. As he goes on a journey of chasing the thief, {{adv|Silver}}, with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} from Professor Elm and [[Pokédex]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, he stumbles upon the secret plots of the [[Masked Man]]. At the same time, {{adv|Professor Oak}} sends out a "Pokémon Capture Professional," {{adv|Crystal}}, on a journey of completing the Pokédex. She gets involved in [[Eusine]]'s plans to capture {{p|Suicune}} and tries to do so herself. Soon after, she also gets involved with the plots of Masked Man, who is apparently after the two legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. The more shocking revelation follows: this Masked Man is actually one of the 8 [[Gym Leader]]s of the Johto area!

===Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Volume 15~22)===
{{main|Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)}}

Things have just settled down in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but another new region comes on screen. This chapter is about the "rivalry" of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, who are trying to conquer all the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] respectively within the span of 80 days. Just like their counterparts in Kanto and Johto, they encounter two evil organizations, the land-favoring [[Team Magma]] and sea-favoring [[Team Aqua]]. Team Aqua steals the Heart component from Mr. Stone, President of Devon Corporation, while Team Magma steals the Kaien I submarine.Team Aqua destroys the volcano using the Grand Meteor, disrupting the balance of nature. Sapphire picks up a piece of the Grand Meteor and keeps it, but not for long, as soon she and Ruby clash with the leaders [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] as the two new [[Pokédex Holder]]s attempt to quell the two titans {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}!

===FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Volume 22~26)===
{{main|FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Adventures)}}

The FRLG series continues the series featuring the characters Red and Blue as they are forced to explore the [[Sevii Islands]] to look for {{adv|Professor Oak}} who has been kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]]. Meanwhile, {{adv|Green}} has finally located her parents, but as she is about to meet them, they get swallowed up by a mysterious black hole after a {{p|Deoxys}} attacks them. Red, Green, and Blue must locate the missing relatives with the help of former foe [[Lorelei]], the psychic mutant {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and a mysterious old lady, [[Kimberly]], while defeating Team Rocket again at the same time. Back in [[Kanto]], {{adv|Silver}} is seeking his parents as well, with the help of {{adv|Yellow}}. He is soon shocked by the revelation of who his father really is: Giovanni!

===Emerald chapter (Volume 26~29)===
{{main|Emerald chapter (Adventures)}}

The grand opening of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} takes an unexpected twist when {{adv|Emerald}} appears on the scene. Now he must conquer the seven facilities in seven days. With a seemingly unmatched ability in battling and access to every Pokémon {{adv|Crystal}} has ever caught, [[Guile Hideout]], the mysterious stranger that attacks [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] and is seeking {{p|Jirachi}}, may be more of a worry, especially if he catches Jirachi first...

===Diamond & Pearl chapter (Volume 30~38)===
{{main|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)}}

An important family from the region of [[Sinnoh]] sends their latest descendant {{adv|Platinum}} on a special mission with two [[Paka and Uji|bodyguards]]. Platinum instead meets with {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}}, who coincidentally match the description given to her (two boys in scarves, one in red, the other in green). They join her, believing she is the tour guide of a trip to [[Mt. Coronet]] they won as a prize in a comedy contest. But these misunderstandings mark the start of their Pokémon journeys.

===Platinum chapter (Volume 38~40)===
{{main|Platinum chapter (Adventures)}}
This chapter follows Lady {{adv|Platinum}} Berlitz as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue [[Paka and Uji|two very important people]]. Joining Platinum is [[Looker]], member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]].

Meanwhile, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set off with Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman and Dr. Footstep to find the Legendary and Rare Pokémon of Sinnoh using Charon's stolen notebook on Legendary Pokémon.

===HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Volume 41~43)===
{{main|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)}}

The chapter stars {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} and started in the April 2010 issue of Grade 4 magazine and in the May 2010 issue of Corocoro Ichiban.

Silver investigates a series of incidents that appear to be the work of a revived Team Rocket. A few weeks later, Gold faces an enraged Arceus in battle.

===Black & White chapter (Volume 43~?)===
{{main|Black & White chapter (Adventures)}}

This chapter follows {{adv|Black}}'s journey across the [[Unova]] region, with the dream of conquering the [[Pokémon League]] and become the [[Pokémon Champion]]. He is joined by {{adv|White}}, who runs the [[BW Agency]] and whose dream is to raise the best Pokémon actor out there.

==English translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been licensed for English translation by two different companies: [[VIZ Media]], located in the United States, and [[Chuang Yi]], located in {{pmin|Singapore}}.

===VIZ Media===
Beginning in July 2000, Pokémon Adventures was translated into English and published in the United States by [[VIZ Media]]. However, publication ceased in 2003 after the {{chap|Yellow}} concluded with {{PAV|7}}. These translations read from left-to-right with the artwork in reverse from the original version, to conform with the style of North American comics and other Japanese manga published at the time. Other content, such as the route maps at the end of every volume, was omitted as well. Samples from this translation of Pokémon Adventures can be found in the [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] volumes, which were both published in 2006.

In June 2009, VIZ Media began rereleasing the series beginning from {{PAV|1}}. Rather than just reissue the previous translations, VIZ Media has opted for a "second edition" - these volumes feature a new translation, with the right-to-left artwork and all of the content omitted from the previous translation restored. However, the new translation still follows closely to the original translation, not including any nicknames for {{Adv|Red}} or {{Adv|Green}} like in the original Japanese version (although Red's Pokémon receive nicknames in later volumes), as well as still containing some dialogue from the original releases. In addition, these second editions contain edits not found in the first edition, such as the editing of {{adv|Green}}'s battle with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[PS032|A Little Kadabra'll Do It]]'' to remove the scene of Green hiding [[Poké Ball]]s in her top and the [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|recoloring of Jynx]] to match its current color of purple. They also include edits in the new-to-American audience volumes, like editing a scene of Crys' mother slapping her in volume 11 into a glare.

Following the second edition of {{PAV|7}}, VIZ Media has begun to release volumes which are new to North America, beginning with {{PAV|8}} in August 2010. Viz took a break in publication following the publication of {{PAV|14}} in August 2011. They will resume production of the series with {{PAV|15}} in March 2013.

In July 2010, it was announced that the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} would be published concurrently with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a "second series" called '''Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum''', with {{PAV|30}} published as the first volume of the second series. This second series releases one new volume triannually and began publication in February 2011. In addition to the rounds from the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, VIZ Media is also publishing rounds from the {{chap|Black & White}} as a third series, '''Pokémon Black and White''', beginning in July 2011. As these rounds are not currently published in volume format in Japan, the rounds are gathered directly from the magazine publication of Pokémon Adventures. However, beginning in 2013 Viz will also release the volume collections.

In August 2013, Viz Media will begin releasing the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as a fourth series.

VIZ Media's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in the United States, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Australia and South Africa.

===Chuang Yi===
[[Chuang Yi]], a manga company based in {{pmin|Singapore}}, has been translating Pokémon Adventures into English since {{PAV|1}} in May 2000. Unlike VIZ Media, Chuang Yi's publishing of Pokémon Adventures has never been paused or ceased. Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are printed in a left-to-right format with artwork in reverse from the original version.

Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in {{pmin|Singapore}}, Malaysia, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}} and {{pmin|Thailand}}.

==International translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been translated into many languages for publication around the world.

Pokémon Adventures (Traditional Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Simplified Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇宝贝特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Cantonese: '''{{tt|寵物小精靈特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''') has been translated into {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}. Both 神奇寶貝特別篇 and 寵物小精靈特別篇 are translated by '''青文出版集團''' ''Chingwin Publishing Group'', while 神奇宝贝特别篇 is translated by '''吉林出版集团''' ''Jilin Publishing Group''. Due to trademark issues, Jilin has renamed the manga to '''{{tt|精灵宝可梦特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''' ({{tt|Mandarin|Simplified}}) starting from the DP chapter.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|France|European French}} by '''Glénat''' under the title '''Pokémon: La Grande Adventure!'''. This translated version was based on the original Japanese, however, the artwork was printed in reverse order in a left-to-right reading format for purposes of publication in France. Glénat suddenly had to interrupt this edition due to copyright issues, before the release of volume 7, the closing volume of the Yellow chapter.<br>
The Black and White chapter has been translated for France by '''Kurokawa''' [[Pokémon Black and White volume 1 (France)|since 2011]]. This translation respects the original reading format (right-to-left).

Pokémon Adventures has been translated into {{pmin|Germany|German}} by '''Egmont Manga & Anime''', however, only the first three volumes were released. In the German version, the names of characters such as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and [[Lt. Surge]] were renamed to their German names from the games and anime. Additionally, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were renamed to "{{Ash}}" and "{{Gary}}" to match the {{pkmn|anime}}.

The first fifteen chapters of Pokémon Adventures (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες'') were translated into {{pmin|Greece|Greek}} by '''Modern Times'''. The fifteen chapters were published over five books, with the first book titled ''Pokémon Adventures: The Best Trainer'' (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες: Ο Καλύτερος Εκπαιδευτής'').

Pokémon Adventures ('''포켓몬스터 스페셜''' ''Pokémon Special'') is translated into {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} by 대원씨아이 ''Daewon C.I'', which released up to {{PAV|39}} to date.

In {{pmin|Poland}}, the {{PAV|1|first volume}}'s worth of chapters was translated into Polish by '''Japonica Polonica Fantastica''' and published in four monthly issues. The Polish version uses the English "Pokémon Adventures" name. Due to the low popularity of the series in Poland, the series was quickly discontinued and the monthly issues were never collected in a bound volume.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} by '''Toukan Manga'''. The Latin American translation was based on VIZ Media's English translation.

In {{pmin|Thailand}}, Pokémon Adventures ('''โปเกมอนสเปเชียล''') is translated and published by '''Nation Edutainment''' ('''เนชั่น เอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์''').

<gallery>
File:Pkmnadv3China.png|{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}} volume 3 in traditional Mandarin (Taiwan).
File:German Special Volume 3.jpg|Pokémon Adventures volume 3 in German
File:Adventures Greek vol 1.jpg|{{tt|Pokémon Περιπέτειες|Pokémon Adventures}} issue #2 in Greek
File:K01.jpg|{{tt|포켓몬스터 스페셜|Pokémon Special}} volume 1 in Korean
File:Polish Adventures Volume 1.png|Issue #1: ''Tajemniczy Mew'' in Polish
File:Mangastoukan.jpg|Issues of Pokémon Adventures and [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] in Latin American Spanish
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*A large amount of the art in Pokémon Adventures is based on the original concept works from the games. For example:
**In the Red, Green, and Blue chapter, Charmander is drawn with spikes on its back.
**Hitmonlee has legs that can stretch like springs in the Yellow chapter.
**Green's character design appears to be based on a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}} and an [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Female player character|unnamed, unused female Trainer]].
**Brock's Graveler is seen floating like Geodude instead of having feet.
*Throughout the series, almost every protagonist starts out with a Pokémon other than the traditional starter Pokémon that are chosen in the games, except {{adv|Emerald}} and {{adv|White}}. However, each protagonist eventually gets one, near the start of the chapter.
*In some instances, the Fire type is referred to as Flame.
*In some instances, the Ground type is referred to as Earth.
*Pokémon are sized different than in the games, as a {{p|Voltorb}} may be larger than an {{p|Electrode}}. Pokémon such as {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Lugia}} are shown to be larger than in the games, and some Pokémon are smaller, such as La Glace, [[Pryce]]'s newly hatched [[Lapras]].
*The starters given to characters based on the male protagonists in the games appear to cycle through {{t|Grass}} ({{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Diamond}}), {{t|Fire}} ({{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Black}}), and {{t|Water}} ({{adv|Ruby}}).
**This also applies to characters based off the female protagonists in the games, which cycle through Water ({{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Platinum}}), Grass ({{adv|Crystal}} and {{adv|White}}), and Fire ({{adv|Sapphire}})
* Every three chapters so far roughly adds up to a total of fourteen volumes. These fourteen volumes fit the generation of games that the chapters take place, with the exception of the ''[[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)|Red, Green & Blue chapter]]'' , the ''[[Yellow chapter (Adventures)|Yellow chapter]]'' and the ''[[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter]]'' which is spread over two generations.

==See also==
* [[List of rounds in Pokémon Adventures]]
* [[List of Pokémon Adventures volumes]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://family.shogakukan.co.jp/kids/netkun/pokemon/official/ Official Japanese site]
* [http://www.viz.com/pokemon-adventures VIZ Media], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in the USA
* [http://www.chuangyi.com.sg/new2/ecatalogtitle.php?title=POKEMON+ADVENTURES Chuang Yi], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in Singapore

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Pokémon Adventures

2013-02-17T23:46:38Z

DragonCIaw: /* Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Volume 15~22) */

{{redirect|Pokémon Special|the special episodes in the [[Pokémon anime]]|List of anime specials}}
[[File:Pokemon_Adventures_logo.png|thumb|right|VIZ Media's second edition logo]]
[[File:Adv_Logo.png|thumb|right|Chuang Yi logo]]

'''Pokémon Adventures''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターSPECIAL''' ''Pocket Monsters SPECIAL'') is a {{pkmn|manga}} series authored by 日下秀憲 ''[[Hidenori Kusaka]]''. It was illustrated by 真斗 ''[[Mato]]'' for the first nine volumes and starting from {{PAV|10}} it has been illustrated by 山本サトシ ''[[Satoshi Yamamoto]]''. It is published by [[Shogakukan]] under the Ladybird Comics Special series.

It is popularly known as '''Pokémon Special''' even outside of Japan, and often shortened as PokéSpe (Japanese: ポケスペ ''PokeSupe'').

Unlike the anime—which, though drawing much inspiration from the games, does not follow them exactly—Pokémon Adventures is a mostly game-based manga, with the fifteen main characters taking their names from the [[main series]] games and their various adventures tending to stay restricted to their home [[region]]. Also unlike the anime, which has gone to great lengths to indicate the danger of a [[legendary Pokémon]] being captured, the main characters of Pokémon Adventures have captured and sometimes use their own legends, much as the {{player}} can in the games. Pokémon Adventures also contains darker elements than other media, including certain characters and some Pokémon actually dying.

On October 26, 2009, it was announced that Gakunen magazine Grade 5 and Grade 6 (at the time serializing the Diamond & Pearl chapter) would cease publication at the end of the fiscal year. In February 2012, Grade 4—which was serializing the Black & White chapter at the time—also ceased publication. Publication will continue in CoroCoro Ichiban and Pokémon Fan magazine.

Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] is quoted as stating, "This is the comic that most resembles the world I was trying to convey."<ref name="tajiri">[http://web.archive.org/web/20021215144736/www.vizkids.com/pokemon/adventures/characters.html]</ref> Game producer [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] also praises the series, saying, "I want every Pokémon fan to read this comic!"<ref name="ishihara">[http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=497]</ref>

==Story arcs==
The various {{adv|chapter}}s of Pokémon Adventures span the five [[generation]]s of [[Pokémon games]] so far. These chapters are named typically for the games they correspond to; however, the protagonists of each chapter typically also share these names.

===Red, Green & Blue chapter (Volume 1~3)===
[[File:PokemonAdventures1.png|thumb|right|Pokémon Adventures volume 1 (VIZ media Second edition)]]
{{main|Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)}}
The first chapter of Pokémon Adventures, much like the first games, chronicles the journeys of {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} across the [[Kanto]] region, conquering its eight [[Gym]]s and the [[Pokémon League]]. Later, a third Trainer, {{adv|Green}}, is added into the plot. Together, the three defeat [[Team Rocket]], an evil organization that uses Pokémon for illegal acts. Red also helps [[Blaine]] to capture {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and saves {{adv|Yellow|a young girl}} from [[wild Pokémon]] in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the end, as in the games, Red defeats Blue in the Pokémon League.

===Yellow chapter (Volume 4~7)===
{{main|Yellow chapter (Adventures)}}

The Yellow chapter starts two years after {{adv|Red}} obtains his title of the Champion in the [[Pokémon League]]. {{adv|Red}} disappears for one month after he leaves to answer a challenge from someone named [[Bruno]]. One day, {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovers Red's {{P|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], injured at his doorstep. Soon after the arrival of Pika, a young Trainer comes into the Professor's lab. The Trainer, {{adv|Yellow}}, claims that "he" is a friend of {{adv|Red}} and wishes to look for him with Pika. While {{adv|Professor Oak}} is still skeptical about Yellow, especially about "his" ability of healing and sensing Pokémon's emotions, he eventually entrusts this mission and Red's upgraded [[Pokédex]] to the young Trainer. However, this event only triggers the revelation of a larger secret as Yellow is repeatedly attacked by members of the [[Elite Four]]. When Yellow discovers that the Elite Four base is situated at Cerise island, Yellow heads there and meets up with Blaine, Blue, Green and the Team Rocket Commanders: Sabrina, Lt. Surge, and Koga. They decide to team up to take down the Elite Four, where {{Adv|Red}} also joins them.

===Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Volume 8~15)===
{{main|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)}}

As peace is returning to [[Kanto]], new journeys and happenings are beginning in another region, [[Johto]]. {{adv|Gold}} was enjoying his normal life with his family Pokémon, who have been with him since birth, until he ran into a Pokémon thief at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. As he goes on a journey of chasing the thief, {{adv|Silver}}, with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} from Professor Elm and [[Pokédex]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, he stumbles upon the secret plots of the [[Masked Man]]. At the same time, {{adv|Professor Oak}} sends out a "Pokémon Capture Professional," {{adv|Crystal}}, on a journey of completing the Pokédex. She gets involved in [[Eusine]]'s plans to capture {{p|Suicune}} and tries to do so herself. Soon after, she also gets involved with the plots of Masked Man, who is apparently after the two legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. The more shocking revelation follows: this Masked Man is actually one of the 8 [[Gym Leader]]s of the Johto area!

===Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Volume 15~22)===
{{main|Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)}}

Things have just settled down in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but another new region comes on screen. This chapter is about the "rivalry" of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, who are trying to conquer all the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] respectively within the span of 80 days. Just like their counterparts in Kanto and Johto, they encounter two evil organizations, the land-favoring [[Team Magma]] and sea-favoring [[Team Aqua]]. Team Aqua steals the Heart component from Mr. Stone, President of Devon Corporation, while Team Magma steals the Kaien I submarine.Team Aqua destroys the volcano using the Grand Meteor, disrupting the balance of nature. Sapphire picks up a piece of the Grand Meteor and keeps it, but not for long, as soon she and Ruby clash with the leaders [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] as the two new [[Pokédex Holder]]s attempt to quell the two titans {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}!

===FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Volume 22~26)===
{{main|FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Adventures)}}

The FRLG series continues the series featuring the characters Red and Blue as they are forced to explore the [[Sevii Islands]] to look for {{adv|Professor Oak}} who has been kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]]. Meanwhile, {{adv|Green}} has finally located her parents, but as she is about to meet them, they get swallowed up by a mysterious black hole after a {{p|Deoxys}} attacks them. Red, Green, and Blue must locate the missing relatives with the help of former foe [[Lorelei]], the psychic mutant {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and a mysterious old lady, [[Kimberly]], while defeating Team Rocket again at the same time. Back in [[Kanto]], {{adv|Silver}} is seeking his parents as well, with the help of {{adv|Yellow}}. He is soon shocked by the revelation of who his father really is: Giovanni!

===Emerald chapter (Volume 26~29)===
{{main|Emerald chapter (Adventures)}}

The grand opening of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} takes an unexpected twist when {{adv|Emerald}} appears on the scene. Now he must conquer the seven facilities in seven days. With a seemingly unmatched ability at battles and access to every Pokémon {{adv|Crystal}} has ever caught, the mysterious stranger that attacks [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] and is seeking {{p|Jirachi}}, [[Guile Hideout]], may be more of a worry, especially if he catches Jirachi first...

===Diamond & Pearl chapter (Volume 30~38)===
{{main|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)}}

An important family from the region of [[Sinnoh]] sends their latest descendant {{adv|Platinum}} on a special mission with two [[Paka and Uji|bodyguards]]. Platinum instead meets with {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}}, who coincidentally match the description given to her (two boys in scarves, one in red, the other in green). They join her, believing she is the tour guide of a trip to [[Mt. Coronet]] they won as a prize in a comedy contest. But these misunderstandings mark the start of their Pokémon journeys.

===Platinum chapter (Volume 38~40)===
{{main|Platinum chapter (Adventures)}}
This chapter follows Lady {{adv|Platinum}} Berlitz as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue [[Paka and Uji|two very important people]]. Joining Platinum is [[Looker]], member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]].

Meanwhile, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set off with Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman and Dr. Footstep to find the Legendary and Rare Pokémon of Sinnoh using Charon's stolen notebook on Legendary Pokémon.

===HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Volume 41~43)===
{{main|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)}}

The chapter stars {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} and started in the April 2010 issue of Grade 4 magazine and in the May 2010 issue of Corocoro Ichiban.

Silver investigates a series of incidents that appear to be the work of a revived Team Rocket. A few weeks later, Gold faces an enraged Arceus in battle.

===Black & White chapter (Volume 43~?)===
{{main|Black & White chapter (Adventures)}}

This chapter follows {{adv|Black}}'s journey across the [[Unova]] region, with the dream of conquering the [[Pokémon League]] and become the [[Pokémon Champion]]. He is joined by {{adv|White}}, who runs the [[BW Agency]] and whose dream is to raise the best Pokémon actor out there.

==English translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been licensed for English translation by two different companies: [[VIZ Media]], located in the United States, and [[Chuang Yi]], located in {{pmin|Singapore}}.

===VIZ Media===
Beginning in July 2000, Pokémon Adventures was translated into English and published in the United States by [[VIZ Media]]. However, publication ceased in 2003 after the {{chap|Yellow}} concluded with {{PAV|7}}. These translations read from left-to-right with the artwork in reverse from the original version, to conform with the style of North American comics and other Japanese manga published at the time. Other content, such as the route maps at the end of every volume, was omitted as well. Samples from this translation of Pokémon Adventures can be found in the [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] volumes, which were both published in 2006.

In June 2009, VIZ Media began rereleasing the series beginning from {{PAV|1}}. Rather than just reissue the previous translations, VIZ Media has opted for a "second edition" - these volumes feature a new translation, with the right-to-left artwork and all of the content omitted from the previous translation restored. However, the new translation still follows closely to the original translation, not including any nicknames for {{Adv|Red}} or {{Adv|Green}} like in the original Japanese version (although Red's Pokémon receive nicknames in later volumes), as well as still containing some dialogue from the original releases. In addition, these second editions contain edits not found in the first edition, such as the editing of {{adv|Green}}'s battle with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[PS032|A Little Kadabra'll Do It]]'' to remove the scene of Green hiding [[Poké Ball]]s in her top and the [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|recoloring of Jynx]] to match its current color of purple. They also include edits in the new-to-American audience volumes, like editing a scene of Crys' mother slapping her in volume 11 into a glare.

Following the second edition of {{PAV|7}}, VIZ Media has begun to release volumes which are new to North America, beginning with {{PAV|8}} in August 2010. Viz took a break in publication following the publication of {{PAV|14}} in August 2011. They will resume production of the series with {{PAV|15}} in March 2013.

In July 2010, it was announced that the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} would be published concurrently with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a "second series" called '''Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum''', with {{PAV|30}} published as the first volume of the second series. This second series releases one new volume triannually and began publication in February 2011. In addition to the rounds from the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, VIZ Media is also publishing rounds from the {{chap|Black & White}} as a third series, '''Pokémon Black and White''', beginning in July 2011. As these rounds are not currently published in volume format in Japan, the rounds are gathered directly from the magazine publication of Pokémon Adventures. However, beginning in 2013 Viz will also release the volume collections.

In August 2013, Viz Media will begin releasing the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as a fourth series.

VIZ Media's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in the United States, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Australia and South Africa.

===Chuang Yi===
[[Chuang Yi]], a manga company based in {{pmin|Singapore}}, has been translating Pokémon Adventures into English since {{PAV|1}} in May 2000. Unlike VIZ Media, Chuang Yi's publishing of Pokémon Adventures has never been paused or ceased. Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are printed in a left-to-right format with artwork in reverse from the original version.

Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in {{pmin|Singapore}}, Malaysia, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}} and {{pmin|Thailand}}.

==International translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been translated into many languages for publication around the world.

Pokémon Adventures (Traditional Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Simplified Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇宝贝特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Cantonese: '''{{tt|寵物小精靈特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''') has been translated into {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}. Both 神奇寶貝特別篇 and 寵物小精靈特別篇 are translated by '''青文出版集團''' ''Chingwin Publishing Group'', while 神奇宝贝特别篇 is translated by '''吉林出版集团''' ''Jilin Publishing Group''. Due to trademark issues, Jilin has renamed the manga to '''{{tt|精灵宝可梦特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''' ({{tt|Mandarin|Simplified}}) starting from the DP chapter.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|France|European French}} by '''Glénat''' under the title '''Pokémon: La Grande Adventure!'''. This translated version was based on the original Japanese, however, the artwork was printed in reverse order in a left-to-right reading format for purposes of publication in France. Glénat suddenly had to interrupt this edition due to copyright issues, before the release of volume 7, the closing volume of the Yellow chapter.<br>
The Black and White chapter has been translated for France by '''Kurokawa''' [[Pokémon Black and White volume 1 (France)|since 2011]]. This translation respects the original reading format (right-to-left).

Pokémon Adventures has been translated into {{pmin|Germany|German}} by '''Egmont Manga & Anime''', however, only the first three volumes were released. In the German version, the names of characters such as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and [[Lt. Surge]] were renamed to their German names from the games and anime. Additionally, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were renamed to "{{Ash}}" and "{{Gary}}" to match the {{pkmn|anime}}.

The first fifteen chapters of Pokémon Adventures (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες'') were translated into {{pmin|Greece|Greek}} by '''Modern Times'''. The fifteen chapters were published over five books, with the first book titled ''Pokémon Adventures: The Best Trainer'' (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες: Ο Καλύτερος Εκπαιδευτής'').

Pokémon Adventures ('''포켓몬스터 스페셜''' ''Pokémon Special'') is translated into {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} by 대원씨아이 ''Daewon C.I'', which released up to {{PAV|39}} to date.

In {{pmin|Poland}}, the {{PAV|1|first volume}}'s worth of chapters was translated into Polish by '''Japonica Polonica Fantastica''' and published in four monthly issues. The Polish version uses the English "Pokémon Adventures" name. Due to the low popularity of the series in Poland, the series was quickly discontinued and the monthly issues were never collected in a bound volume.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} by '''Toukan Manga'''. The Latin American translation was based on VIZ Media's English translation.

In {{pmin|Thailand}}, Pokémon Adventures ('''โปเกมอนสเปเชียล''') is translated and published by '''Nation Edutainment''' ('''เนชั่น เอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์''').

<gallery>
File:Pkmnadv3China.png|{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}} volume 3 in traditional Mandarin (Taiwan).
File:German Special Volume 3.jpg|Pokémon Adventures volume 3 in German
File:Adventures Greek vol 1.jpg|{{tt|Pokémon Περιπέτειες|Pokémon Adventures}} issue #2 in Greek
File:K01.jpg|{{tt|포켓몬스터 스페셜|Pokémon Special}} volume 1 in Korean
File:Polish Adventures Volume 1.png|Issue #1: ''Tajemniczy Mew'' in Polish
File:Mangastoukan.jpg|Issues of Pokémon Adventures and [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] in Latin American Spanish
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*A large amount of the art in Pokémon Adventures is based on the original concept works from the games. For example:
**In the Red, Green, and Blue chapter, Charmander is drawn with spikes on its back.
**Hitmonlee has legs that can stretch like springs in the Yellow chapter.
**Green's character design appears to be based on a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}} and an [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Female player character|unnamed, unused female Trainer]].
**Brock's Graveler is seen floating like Geodude instead of having feet.
*Throughout the series, almost every protagonist starts out with a Pokémon other than the traditional starter Pokémon that are chosen in the games, except {{adv|Emerald}} and {{adv|White}}. However, each protagonist eventually gets one, near the start of the chapter.
*In some instances, the Fire type is referred to as Flame.
*In some instances, the Ground type is referred to as Earth.
*Pokémon are sized different than in the games, as a {{p|Voltorb}} may be larger than an {{p|Electrode}}. Pokémon such as {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Lugia}} are shown to be larger than in the games, and some Pokémon are smaller, such as La Glace, [[Pryce]]'s newly hatched [[Lapras]].
*The starters given to characters based on the male protagonists in the games appear to cycle through {{t|Grass}} ({{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Diamond}}), {{t|Fire}} ({{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Black}}), and {{t|Water}} ({{adv|Ruby}}).
**This also applies to characters based off the female protagonists in the games, which cycle through Water ({{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Platinum}}), Grass ({{adv|Crystal}} and {{adv|White}}), and Fire ({{adv|Sapphire}})
* Every three chapters so far roughly adds up to a total of fourteen volumes. These fourteen volumes fit the generation of games that the chapters take place, with the exception of the ''[[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)|Red, Green & Blue chapter]]'' , the ''[[Yellow chapter (Adventures)|Yellow chapter]]'' and the ''[[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter]]'' which is spread over two generations.

==See also==
* [[List of rounds in Pokémon Adventures]]
* [[List of Pokémon Adventures volumes]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://family.shogakukan.co.jp/kids/netkun/pokemon/official/ Official Japanese site]
* [http://www.viz.com/pokemon-adventures VIZ Media], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in the USA
* [http://www.chuangyi.com.sg/new2/ecatalogtitle.php?title=POKEMON+ADVENTURES Chuang Yi], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in Singapore

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'''Pokémon Adventures''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターSPECIAL''' ''Pocket Monsters SPECIAL'') is a {{pkmn|manga}} series authored by 日下秀憲 ''[[Hidenori Kusaka]]''. It was illustrated by 真斗 ''[[Mato]]'' for the first nine volumes and starting from {{PAV|10}} it has been illustrated by 山本サトシ ''[[Satoshi Yamamoto]]''. It is published by [[Shogakukan]] under the Ladybird Comics Special series.

It is popularly known as '''Pokémon Special''' even outside of Japan, and often shortened as PokéSpe (Japanese: ポケスペ ''PokeSupe'').

Unlike the anime—which, though drawing much inspiration from the games, does not follow them exactly—Pokémon Adventures is a mostly game-based manga, with the fifteen main characters taking their names from the [[main series]] games and their various adventures tending to stay restricted to their home [[region]]. Also unlike the anime, which has gone to great lengths to indicate the danger of a [[legendary Pokémon]] being captured, the main characters of Pokémon Adventures have captured and sometimes use their own legends, much as the {{player}} can in the games. Pokémon Adventures also contains darker elements than other media, including certain characters and some Pokémon actually dying.

On October 26, 2009, it was announced that Gakunen magazine Grade 5 and Grade 6 (at the time serializing the Diamond & Pearl chapter) would cease publication at the end of the fiscal year. In February 2012, Grade 4—which was serializing the Black & White chapter at the time—also ceased publication. Publication will continue in CoroCoro Ichiban and Pokémon Fan magazine.

Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] is quoted as stating, "This is the comic that most resembles the world I was trying to convey."<ref name="tajiri">[http://web.archive.org/web/20021215144736/www.vizkids.com/pokemon/adventures/characters.html]</ref> Game producer [[Tsunekaz Ishihara]] also praises the series, saying, "I want every Pokémon fan to read this comic!"<ref name="ishihara">[http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=497]</ref>

==Story arcs==
The various {{adv|chapter}}s of Pokémon Adventures span the five [[generation]]s of [[Pokémon games]] so far. These chapters are named typically for the games they correspond to; however, the protagonists of each chapter typically also share these names.

===Red, Green & Blue chapter (Volume 1~3)===
[[File:PokemonAdventures1.png|thumb|right|Pokémon Adventures volume 1 (VIZ media Second edition)]]
{{main|Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)}}
The first chapter of Pokémon Adventures, much like the first games, chronicles the journeys of {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} across the [[Kanto]] region, conquering its eight [[Gym]]s and the [[Pokémon League]]. Later, a third Trainer, {{adv|Green}}, is added into the plot. Together, the three defeat [[Team Rocket]], an evil organization that uses Pokémon for illegal acts. Red also helps [[Blaine]] to capture {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and saves {{adv|Yellow|a young girl}} from [[wild Pokémon]] in [[Viridian Forest]]. In the end, as in the games, Red defeats Blue in the Pokémon League.

===Yellow chapter (Volume 4~7)===
{{main|Yellow chapter (Adventures)}}

The Yellow chapter starts two years after {{adv|Red}} obtains his title of the Champion in the [[Pokémon League]]. {{adv|Red}} disappears for one month after he leaves to answer a challenge from someone named [[Bruno]]. One day, {{adv|Professor Oak}} discovers Red's {{P|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], injured at his doorstep. Soon after the arrival of Pika, a young Trainer comes into the Professor's lab. The Trainer, {{adv|Yellow}}, claims that "he" is a friend of {{adv|Red}} and wishes to look for him with Pika. While {{adv|Professor Oak}} is still skeptical about Yellow, especially about "his" ability of healing and sensing Pokémon's emotions, he eventually entrusts this mission and Red's upgraded [[Pokédex]] to the young Trainer. However, this event only triggers the revelation of a larger secret as Yellow is repeatedly attacked by members of the [[Elite Four]]. When Yellow discovers that the Elite Four base is situated at Cerise island, Yellow heads there and meets up with Blaine, Blue, Green and the Team Rocket Commanders: Sabrina, Lt. Surge, and Koga. They decide to team up to take down the Elite Four, where {{Adv|Red}} also joins them.

===Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Volume 8~15)===
{{main|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)}}

As peace is returning to [[Kanto]], new journeys and happenings are beginning in another region, [[Johto]]. {{adv|Gold}} was enjoying his normal life with his family Pokémon, who have been with him since birth, until he ran into a Pokémon thief at [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. As he goes on a journey of chasing the thief, {{adv|Silver}}, with a {{p|Cyndaquil}} from Professor Elm and [[Pokédex]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}}, he stumbles upon the secret plots of the [[Masked Man]]. At the same time, {{adv|Professor Oak}} sends out a "Pokémon Capture Professional," {{adv|Crystal}}, on a journey of completing the Pokédex. She gets involved in [[Eusine]]'s plans to capture {{p|Suicune}} and tries to do so herself. Soon after, she also gets involved with the plots of Masked Man, who is apparently after the two legendary Pokémon, {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. The more shocking revelation follows: this Masked Man is actually one of the 8 [[Gym Leader]]s of the Johto area!

===Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Volume 15~22)===
{{main|Ruby & Sapphire chapter (Adventures)}}

Things have just settled down in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but another new region comes on screen. This chapter is about the "rivalry" of {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, who are trying to conquer all the [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] respectively within the span of 80 days. Just like their counterparts in Kanto and Johto, they encounter two evil organizations, the land-loving [[Team Magma]] and sea-loving [[Team Aqua]]. Team Aqua steals the Heart component from Mr. Stone, President of Devon Corporation while Team Magma steals the Kaien I. Team Aqua destroys the volcano using the Grand Meteor, disrupting the balance of nature. Sapphire picks up a piece of the Grand Meteor and keeps it, but not for long, as soon she and Ruby clash with the leaders [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]] as the two new [[Pokédex Holder]]s attempt to quell the two titans {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}!

===FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Volume 22~26)===
{{main|FireRed & LeafGreen chapter (Adventures)}}

The FRLG series continues the series featuring the characters Red and Blue as they are forced to explore the [[Sevii Islands]] to look for {{adv|Professor Oak}} who has been kidnapped by [[Team Rocket]]. Meanwhile, {{adv|Green}} has finally located her parents, but as she is about to meet them, they get swallowed up by a mysterious black hole after a {{p|Deoxys}} attacks them. Red, Green, and Blue must locate the missing relatives with the help of former foe [[Lorelei]], the psychic mutant {{Adv|Mewtwo}} and a mysterious old lady, [[Kimberly]], while defeating Team Rocket again at the same time. Back in [[Kanto]], {{adv|Silver}} is seeking his parents as well, with the help of {{adv|Yellow}}. He is soon shocked by the revelation of who his father really is: Giovanni!

===Emerald chapter (Volume 26~29)===
{{main|Emerald chapter (Adventures)}}

The grand opening of the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} takes an unexpected twist when {{adv|Emerald}} appears on the scene. Now he must conquer the seven facilities in seven days. With a seemingly unmatched ability at battles and access to every Pokémon {{adv|Crystal}} has ever caught, the mysterious stranger that attacks [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] and is seeking {{p|Jirachi}}, [[Guile Hideout]], may be more of a worry, especially if he catches Jirachi first...

===Diamond & Pearl chapter (Volume 30~38)===
{{main|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)}}

An important family from the region of [[Sinnoh]] sends their latest descendant {{adv|Platinum}} on a special mission with two [[Paka and Uji|bodyguards]]. Platinum instead meets with {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}}, who coincidentally match the description given to her (two boys in scarves, one in red, the other in green). They join her, believing she is the tour guide of a trip to [[Mt. Coronet]] they won as a prize in a comedy contest. But these misunderstandings mark the start of their Pokémon journeys.

===Platinum chapter (Volume 38~40)===
{{main|Platinum chapter (Adventures)}}
This chapter follows Lady {{adv|Platinum}} Berlitz as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue [[Paka and Uji|two very important people]]. Joining Platinum is [[Looker]], member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]].

Meanwhile, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set off with Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman and Dr. Footstep to find the Legendary and Rare Pokémon of Sinnoh using Charon's stolen notebook on Legendary Pokémon.

===HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Volume 41~43)===
{{main|HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)}}

The chapter stars {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} and started in the April 2010 issue of Grade 4 magazine and in the May 2010 issue of Corocoro Ichiban.

Silver investigates a series of incidents that appear to be the work of a revived Team Rocket. A few weeks later, Gold faces an enraged Arceus in battle.

===Black & White chapter (Volume 43~?)===
{{main|Black & White chapter (Adventures)}}

This chapter follows {{adv|Black}}'s journey across the [[Unova]] region, with the dream of conquering the [[Pokémon League]] and become the [[Pokémon Champion]]. He is joined by {{adv|White}}, who runs the [[BW Agency]] and whose dream is to raise the best Pokémon actor out there.

==English translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been licensed for English translation by two different companies: [[VIZ Media]], located in the United States, and [[Chuang Yi]], located in {{pmin|Singapore}}.

===VIZ Media===
Beginning in July 2000, Pokémon Adventures was translated into English and published in the United States by [[VIZ Media]]. However, publication ceased in 2003 after the {{chap|Yellow}} concluded with {{PAV|7}}. These translations read from left-to-right with the artwork in reverse from the original version, to conform with the style of North American comics and other Japanese manga published at the time. Other content, such as the route maps at the end of every volume, was omitted as well. Samples from this translation of Pokémon Adventures can be found in the [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] volumes, which were both published in 2006.

In June 2009, VIZ Media began rereleasing the series beginning from {{PAV|1}}. Rather than just reissue the previous translations, VIZ Media has opted for a "second edition" - these volumes feature a new translation, with the right-to-left artwork and all of the content omitted from the previous translation restored. However, the new translation still follows closely to the original translation, not including any nicknames for {{Adv|Red}} or {{Adv|Green}} like in the original Japanese version (although Red's Pokémon receive nicknames in later volumes), as well as still containing some dialogue from the original releases. In addition, these second editions contain edits not found in the first edition, such as the editing of {{adv|Green}}'s battle with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[PS032|A Little Kadabra'll Do It]]'' to remove the scene of Green hiding [[Poké Ball]]s in her top and the [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|recoloring of Jynx]] to match its current color of purple. They also include edits in the new-to-American audience volumes, like editing a scene of Crys' mother slapping her in volume 11 into a glare.

Following the second edition of {{PAV|7}}, VIZ Media has begun to release volumes which are new to North America, beginning with {{PAV|8}} in August 2010. Viz took a break in publication following the publication of {{PAV|14}} in August 2011. They will resume production of the series with {{PAV|15}} in March 2013.

In July 2010, it was announced that the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} would be published concurrently with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a "second series" called '''Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum''', with {{PAV|30}} published as the first volume of the second series. This second series releases one new volume triannually and began publication in February 2011. In addition to the rounds from the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}, VIZ Media is also publishing rounds from the {{chap|Black & White}} as a third series, '''Pokémon Black and White''', beginning in July 2011. As these rounds are not currently published in volume format in Japan, the rounds are gathered directly from the magazine publication of Pokémon Adventures. However, beginning in 2013 Viz will also release the volume collections.

In August 2013, Viz Media will begin releasing the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as a fourth series.

VIZ Media's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in the United States, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Australia and South Africa.

===Chuang Yi===
[[Chuang Yi]], a manga company based in {{pmin|Singapore}}, has been translating Pokémon Adventures into English since {{PAV|1}} in May 2000. Unlike VIZ Media, Chuang Yi's publishing of Pokémon Adventures has never been paused or ceased. Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are printed in a left-to-right format with artwork in reverse from the original version.

Chuang Yi's translations of Pokémon Adventures are available in {{pmin|Singapore}}, Malaysia, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}} and {{pmin|Thailand}}.

==International translations==
Pokémon Adventures has been translated into many languages for publication around the world.

Pokémon Adventures (Traditional Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Simplified Mandarin: '''{{tt|神奇宝贝特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''', Cantonese: '''{{tt|寵物小精靈特別篇|Pokémon Special}}''') has been translated into {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}. Both 神奇寶貝特別篇 and 寵物小精靈特別篇 are translated by '''青文出版集團''' ''Chingwin Publishing Group'', while 神奇宝贝特别篇 is translated by '''吉林出版集团''' ''Jilin Publishing Group''. Due to trademark issues, Jilin has renamed the manga to '''{{tt|精灵宝可梦特别篇|Pokémon Special}}''' ({{tt|Mandarin|Simplified}}) starting from the DP chapter.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|France|European French}} by '''Glénat''' under the title '''Pokémon: La Grande Adventure!'''. This translated version was based on the original Japanese, however, the artwork was printed in reverse order in a left-to-right reading format for purposes of publication in France. Glénat suddenly had to interrupt this edition due to copyright issues, before the release of volume 7, the closing volume of the Yellow chapter.<br>
The Black and White chapter has been translated for France by '''Kurokawa''' [[Pokémon Black and White volume 1 (France)|since 2011]]. This translation respects the original reading format (right-to-left).

Pokémon Adventures has been translated into {{pmin|Germany|German}} by '''Egmont Manga & Anime''', however, only the first three volumes were released. In the German version, the names of characters such as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and [[Lt. Surge]] were renamed to their German names from the games and anime. Additionally, {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} were renamed to "{{Ash}}" and "{{Gary}}" to match the {{pkmn|anime}}.

The first fifteen chapters of Pokémon Adventures (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες'') were translated into {{pmin|Greece|Greek}} by '''Modern Times'''. The fifteen chapters were published over five books, with the first book titled ''Pokémon Adventures: The Best Trainer'' (Greek: ''Pokémon Περιπέτειες: Ο Καλύτερος Εκπαιδευτής'').

Pokémon Adventures ('''포켓몬스터 스페셜''' ''Pokémon Special'') is translated into {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} by 대원씨아이 ''Daewon C.I'', which released up to {{PAV|39}} to date.

In {{pmin|Poland}}, the {{PAV|1|first volume}}'s worth of chapters was translated into Polish by '''Japonica Polonica Fantastica''' and published in four monthly issues. The Polish version uses the English "Pokémon Adventures" name. Due to the low popularity of the series in Poland, the series was quickly discontinued and the monthly issues were never collected in a bound volume.

Pokémon Adventures was translated into {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} by '''Toukan Manga'''. The Latin American translation was based on VIZ Media's English translation.

In {{pmin|Thailand}}, Pokémon Adventures ('''โปเกมอนสเปเชียล''') is translated and published by '''Nation Edutainment''' ('''เนชั่น เอ็ดดูเทนเมนท์''').

<gallery>
File:Pkmnadv3China.png|{{tt|神奇寶貝特別篇|Pokémon Special}} volume 3 in traditional Mandarin (Taiwan).
File:German Special Volume 3.jpg|Pokémon Adventures volume 3 in German
File:Adventures Greek vol 1.jpg|{{tt|Pokémon Περιπέτειες|Pokémon Adventures}} issue #2 in Greek
File:K01.jpg|{{tt|포켓몬스터 스페셜|Pokémon Special}} volume 1 in Korean
File:Polish Adventures Volume 1.png|Issue #1: ''Tajemniczy Mew'' in Polish
File:Mangastoukan.jpg|Issues of Pokémon Adventures and [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] in Latin American Spanish
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*A large amount of the art in Pokémon Adventures is based on the original concept works from the games. For example:
**In the Red, Green, and Blue chapter, Charmander is drawn with spikes on its back.
**Hitmonlee has legs that can stretch like springs in the Yellow chapter.
**Green's character design appears to be based on a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}} and an [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Female player character|unnamed, unused female Trainer]].
**Brock's Graveler is seen floating like Geodude instead of having feet.
*Throughout the series, almost every protagonist starts out with a Pokémon other than the traditional starter Pokémon that are chosen in the games, except {{adv|Emerald}} and {{adv|White}}. However, each protagonist eventually gets one, near the start of the chapter.
*In some instances, the Fire type is referred to as Flame.
*In some instances, the Ground type is referred to as Earth.
*Pokémon are sized different than in the games, as a {{p|Voltorb}} may be larger than an {{p|Electrode}}. Pokémon such as {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Lugia}} are shown to be larger than in the games, and some Pokémon are smaller, such as La Glace, [[Pryce]]'s newly hatched [[Lapras]].
*The starters given to characters based on the male protagonists in the games appear to cycle through {{t|Grass}} ({{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Diamond}}), {{t|Fire}} ({{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Black}}), and {{t|Water}} ({{adv|Ruby}}).
**This also applies to characters based off the female protagonists in the games, which cycle through Water ({{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Platinum}}), Grass ({{adv|Crystal}} and {{adv|White}}), and Fire ({{adv|Sapphire}})
* Every three chapters so far roughly adds up to a total of fourteen volumes. These fourteen volumes fit the generation of games that the chapters take place, with the exception of the ''[[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Adventures)|Red, Green & Blue chapter]]'' , the ''[[Yellow chapter (Adventures)|Yellow chapter]]'' and the ''[[Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter (Adventures)|Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter]]'' which is spread over two generations.

==See also==
* [[List of rounds in Pokémon Adventures]]
* [[List of Pokémon Adventures volumes]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://family.shogakukan.co.jp/kids/netkun/pokemon/official/ Official Japanese site]
* [http://www.viz.com/pokemon-adventures VIZ Media], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in the USA
* [http://www.chuangyi.com.sg/new2/ecatalogtitle.php?title=POKEMON+ADVENTURES Chuang Yi], English-language publishers of Pokémon Adventures in Singapore

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