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|AG001=February 28, 2004
|DP001= June 7, 2008
|BW001= March 10, 2012
|XY001= October 26, 2014
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The [[Pokémon anime]] first reached '''{{wp|Denmark}}''' in 2000, with the first broadcast of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - Jeg vælger dig!]]''. In Denmark, Bergsala A/S owns the franchise.
The [[Pokémon anime]] first reached '''{{wp|Denmark}}''' in January 2000, with the first broadcast of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - Jeg vælger dig!]]'', which means ''Pokémon - I Choose You!'', just like the English title. In Denmark, Bergsala A/S owns the franchise.


==Pokémon video games==
==Pokémon video games==
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===Events===
===Events===
[[Event Pokémon]] distributed in Denmark include [[List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Movie 11 Shaymin|Europe Movie 11 Shaymin]] in 2009 and [[List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus]] in 2010.
[[Event Pokémon]] distributed in Denmark include [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin|Movie 11 Shaymin]] in 2009 and [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus|Michina Arceus]] in 2010.


==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
The [[Pokémon anime]] is broadcasted on '''[[Disney XD]]''' (previously known as ''Fox Kids'' and later ''Jetix''), and TV2, which is a publicly owned television station based in Odense.
The [[Pokémon anime]] is broadcasted on '''Disney XD''' (previously known as ''Fox Kids'' and later ''Jetix'') and on-demand on ''Netflix'' (Only ''Indigo League'' and all three seasons of Black and White. But more will come)


[[Who's That Pokémon?]] was omitted in some airings of the first two seasons, but appeared on the VHS releases.
[[Who's That Pokémon?]] along with the [[Pokérap]] was omitted in some airings of the first two seasons bevause of commercial issues, but appeared on the VHS releases.


The entire Johto saga has never aired on Danish television, as TV2 did not air any episodes between Season 3 and Season 5. However, the last 16 episodes of Season 5 were released on DVD.
[[EP105]] was the last episode to air before a three season break on Danish television. The Pokémon anime would not return until [[EP263]] leaving no explanation as to why the episodes in between where never aired. Therefore only the last 12 episodes of the Johto saga aired on Danish television. Much of the cast had been replaced, meaning that some recurring characters had gotten new voices. For example Misty, Professor Oak and Gary.


Skipping directly from ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' to ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' was not aired until after ''Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl''.
Skipping directly from ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' to ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' was not aired until after ''Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl''.


===Movies===
===Movies===
The [[M01|first]], [[M02|second]], and [[M03|third]] were released in theaters and on DVD.
The [[M01|first]], [[M02|second]], and [[M03|third]] movies were released in theaters and on home video.


The [[M04|fourth]], [[M05|fifth]], [[M06|sixth]], and [[M07|seventh]] were released on DVD only.
The [[M04|fourth]], [[M05|fifth]], [[M06|sixth]], and [[M07|seventh]] movies were released on home video only with no Pikachu Shorts included.


The [[M08|eighth]] and [[M09|ninth]] haven't been dubbed in Danish.
The [[M08|eighth]] and [[M09|ninth]] movies haven't been dubbed in Danish.


The [[M10|tenth]] and [[M11|eleventh]] premiered on Jetix Scandinavia, February 14th, 2009 and May 9th, 2009, respectively. These were later made available on DVD for a contest with about 10 copies of each.
The [[M10|tenth]] and [[M11|eleventh]] movies premiered on Jetix Scandinavia, February 14, 2009 and May 9, 2009, respectively. These were later made available on home video for a contest with about 10 copies of each.


The [[M12|twelfth]] had its television premiere on Disney XD June 26th, 2010.
The [[M12|twelfth]] movie premiered on Disney XD June 26, 2010.
 
The [[M14|fourteenth]] movie pair premiered on Disney XD August 18 (Black) and August 19th (White), 2012.


===Cast and crew===
===Cast and crew===
The Danish version is dubbed by '''Dubberman AS'''. It is known that ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' was translated by Dorte Langberg, and that ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were translated by Thomas Maintz.
The Danish version is dubbed by '''Dubberman AS'''. It is known that ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' was translated by Dorte Langberg, and that ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were translated by Thomas Maintz. Subtitles of voice actors and translators on Disney XD also reveal that Mathias Klenske translates [[S14|Black & White]] himself.


'''Mathias Klenske''': [[Ash Ketchum]], and other roles such as [[Lance]].
'''Mathias Klenske''': [[Ash Ketchum]], and other roles such as [[Lance]]. He made his debut at age 16.


'''Lulu Jacobsen''': {{an|Misty}} in the first two seasons.
'''Lulu Jacobsen''': {{an|Misty}} in the first two seasons


'''Peter Holst-Beck''': {{an|Brock}}, also voiced {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}.
'''Peter Holst-Beck''': {{an|Brock}}, also voiced {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}


'''Annevig Schelde Ebbe''': {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and Misty in seasons 5 and 8.
'''Annevig Schelde Ebbe''': {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and Misty in seasons 5 and 8.


'''Malene Tabert''': {{an|Iris}}.
'''Malene Tabert''': {{an|Iris}}
 
'''Sonny Lahey''': {{an|Cilan}}
 
'''Christian Damsgaard''': {{Gary}} (season 1)
 
'''Ann Hjort''': [[Jessie]], [[Officer Jenny]], [[Nurse Joy]], and [[Delia Ketchum]]
 
'''Thomas Kirk''': [[James]]
 
'''Timm Mehrens''': {{Tracey}}
 
'''Torben Sekov''': {{an|Professor Oak}} since season 6, Narrator, and Dexter


'''Sonny Lahey''': {{an|Cilan}}.
'''Mikkel Følsgaard''': [[Ritchie]], [[Max]], and [[Drew]] in season 6


'''Christian Damsgaard''': {{Gary}}.
'''Jan Tellefsen''': [[Trip]]


'''Mikkel Følsgaard''': [[Ritchie]], and [[Drew]] in season 6.
'''Peter Zhelder''': {{MTR}} and {{an|Giovanni}}


'''Jan Tellefsen''': [[Trip]].
'''Josephine S. Ellefsen''': {{an|Serena}}
 
'''Alex Høgh Andersen''': {{an|Clemont}}
 
'''Mia Aunbirk''': {{an|Bonnie}}


===Music===
===Music===
Two Danish language Pokémon soundtrack albums were released on CD. The first, '''{{tt|Pokémon, Du skal fange dem!|Pokémon, You have to catch them!}}''', is a translation of [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]]. The second, '''{{tt|Pokémon 3: Det Ultimative Soundtrack|Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack}}''', is a translation of [[Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack]]. A translation of [[Totally Pokémon]] has not been released.
Danish versions of [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]] and [[Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack]] were released in Denmark under the titles ''Pokémon, Du skal fange dem!'' and ''Pokémon 3: Det Ultimative Soundtrack'', respectively.
 
==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
In Denmark, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is distributed by Bergsala Enigma. <!--which sets?-->


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
No [[Pokémon manga]] has been released in Denmark.
No [[Pokémon manga]] has been released in Denmark.
==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
In Denmark, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is distributed by Bergsala Enigma. <!--which sets?-->The card text is not translated into Danish.


==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
===The Official Pokémon Magazine===
[[File:POM.png|thumb|right|200px|Cover artwork from an issue of the Pokémon Official Magazine]]
Denmark has {{pkmn|Official Magazine|its own Pokémon magazine}} named '''{{tt|Pokémon Officielt Magasin|Pokémon Official Magazine}}''', counting over 40 issues. The magazine was first released February 5th, 2007, is released monthly, and costs 35 Danish roner. The official abbreviation is POM. The magazine was renamed to '''{{tt|Pokémon Det Officielle Magasin|Pokémon The Official Magazine}}''' in the 49th issue.
A Danish version of [[Pokémon Official Magazine]] is released monthly in Denmark under the title ''Pokémon Det Officielle Magasin'', counting over 40 issues. It was first released February 5, 2007. The official abbreviation is POM.


==Community==
==Community==
[http://poketeam.dk/news.php PokeTeam] is a Danish website that finds Pokémon related news items and translate them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans have turned to PokeTeam.
[http://poketeam.dk/ PokeTeam] is a Danish website that finds Pokémon related news items and translate them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans have turned to PokeTeam. Since 2013 a new version of Poketeam has been under construction following the closing of the old site.


In 2009, like [[Pokémon Day (Germany)|Germany]], [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Italy]], Sweden and [[Pokémon Day (the Netherlands)|the Netherlands]], Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of {{p|Shaymin}}, a drawing contest, and a screening of the Danish dub of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
In 2009, like [[Pokémon Day (Germany)|Germany]], [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Italy]], Sweden, and [[Pokémon Day (the Netherlands)|the Netherlands]], Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of {{p|Shaymin}}, a drawing contest, and a screening of the Danish dub of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the Danish versions of the opening themes prior to [[Unbeatable]], all lyrics referencing the season titles are replaced.
* In the Danish versions of the opening themes prior to [[Unbeatable]], all lyrics referencing the season titles are replaced.
 
* The continuity of the anime dub is very inconsistent between seasons. In the first seasons (1-2 & 5-8), attack names, Pokémon types and Pokédex species are translated. (For example, {{m|Water Gun}} is translated into ''{{tt|Vandkannon|Water Cannon}}''). However, in the later seasons, attack names are not translated. In the Black & White seasons, neither attack names nor Pokédex are translated. Other words such as badges and gyms have changed from Danish to English or simply just gotten a new word.
==References==
* Even though the games have never been translated into Danish, older fans often refer to the main series games of the first two generations with literal translation of their names, for instance, fans call Pokémon Red Version ''Pokémon Rød'', Pokémon Yellow Version ''Pokémon Gul'' and Pokémon Gold Version ''Pokémon Guld''.
<references />
* In ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'' {{p|Unown}} is called Ukendt, which is the Danish word for unknown.
* In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' {{p|Kakuna}} is called Puppe, which is the Danish word for cocoon.
* The seasons The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions along with 53 Master Quest episodes (including the banned [[EP250]]) were never aired in Denmark.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dk/ The official Danish Pokémon website] (minisite)
*[http://www.poketeam.dk/ The most popular Danish Pokémon Community]
*[http://www.poketeam.dk/ The most popular Danish Pokémon Community]
*[http://www.pokemon.dk/ The Official Danish Website]


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Revision as of 12:32, 17 September 2015

Pokémon in Denmark
Pokémon logo English.png
Denmark Flag.png
Flag of Denmark
Language Danish
Continent Europe
Original anime airdates
EP001 January 23, 2000
AG001 February 28, 2004
DP001 June 7, 2008
BW001 March 10, 2012
XY001 October 26, 2014
SM001
JN001
HZ001

The Pokémon anime first reached Denmark in January 2000, with the first broadcast of Pokémon - Jeg vælger dig!, which means Pokémon - I Choose You!, just like the English title. In Denmark, Bergsala A/S owns the franchise.

Pokémon video games

Pokémon games sold in Denmark are in English, and are released at the same time as in the rest of Europe.

Events

Event Pokémon distributed in Denmark include Movie 11 Shaymin in 2009 and Michina Arceus in 2010.

Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime is broadcasted on Disney XD (previously known as Fox Kids and later Jetix) and on-demand on Netflix (Only Indigo League and all three seasons of Black and White. But more will come)

Who's That Pokémon? along with the Pokérap was omitted in some airings of the first two seasons bevause of commercial issues, but appeared on the VHS releases.

EP105 was the last episode to air before a three season break on Danish television. The Pokémon anime would not return until EP263 leaving no explanation as to why the episodes in between where never aired. Therefore only the last 12 episodes of the Johto saga aired on Danish television. Much of the cast had been replaced, meaning that some recurring characters had gotten new voices. For example Misty, Professor Oak and Gary.

Skipping directly from Pokémon: Advanced Battle to Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon: Battle Frontier was not aired until after Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl.

Movies

The first, second, and third movies were released in theaters and on home video.

The fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh movies were released on home video only with no Pikachu Shorts included.

The eighth and ninth movies haven't been dubbed in Danish.

The tenth and eleventh movies premiered on Jetix Scandinavia, February 14, 2009 and May 9, 2009, respectively. These were later made available on home video for a contest with about 10 copies of each.

The twelfth movie premiered on Disney XD June 26, 2010.

The fourteenth movie pair premiered on Disney XD August 18 (Black) and August 19th (White), 2012.

Cast and crew

The Danish version is dubbed by Dubberman AS. It is known that Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias was translated by Dorte Langberg, and that Jirachi: Wish Maker and Destiny Deoxys were translated by Thomas Maintz. Subtitles of voice actors and translators on Disney XD also reveal that Mathias Klenske translates Black & White himself.

Mathias Klenske: Ash Ketchum, and other roles such as Lance. He made his debut at age 16.

Lulu Jacobsen: Misty in the first two seasons

Peter Holst-Beck: Brock, also voiced Arceus

Annevig Schelde Ebbe: May, Dawn, and Misty in seasons 5 and 8.

Malene Tabert: Iris

Sonny Lahey: Cilan

Christian Damsgaard: Gary (season 1)

Ann Hjort: Jessie, Officer Jenny, Nurse Joy, and Delia Ketchum

Thomas Kirk: James

Timm Mehrens: Tracey

Torben Sekov: Professor Oak since season 6, Narrator, and Dexter

Mikkel Følsgaard: Ritchie, Max, and Drew in season 6

Jan Tellefsen: Trip

Peter Zhelder: Meowth and Giovanni

Josephine S. Ellefsen: Serena

Alex Høgh Andersen: Clemont

Mia Aunbirk: Bonnie

Music

Danish versions of Pokémon 2.B.A. Master and Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack were released in Denmark under the titles Pokémon, Du skal fange dem! and Pokémon 3: Det Ultimative Soundtrack, respectively.

Pokémon manga

No Pokémon manga has been released in Denmark.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

In Denmark, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is distributed by Bergsala Enigma. The card text is not translated into Danish.

Pokémon merchandise

Cover artwork from an issue of the Pokémon Official Magazine

A Danish version of Pokémon Official Magazine is released monthly in Denmark under the title Pokémon Det Officielle Magasin, counting over 40 issues. It was first released February 5, 2007. The official abbreviation is POM.

Community

PokeTeam is a Danish website that finds Pokémon related news items and translate them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans have turned to PokeTeam. Since 2013 a new version of Poketeam has been under construction following the closing of the old site.

In 2009, like Germany, Italy, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of Shaymin, a drawing contest, and a screening of the Danish dub of The Rise of Darkrai.

Trivia

  • In the Danish versions of the opening themes prior to Unbeatable, all lyrics referencing the season titles are replaced.
  • The continuity of the anime dub is very inconsistent between seasons. In the first seasons (1-2 & 5-8), attack names, Pokémon types and Pokédex species are translated. (For example, Water Gun is translated into Vandkannon). However, in the later seasons, attack names are not translated. In the Black & White seasons, neither attack names nor Pokédex are translated. Other words such as badges and gyms have changed from Danish to English or simply just gotten a new word.
  • Even though the games have never been translated into Danish, older fans often refer to the main series games of the first two generations with literal translation of their names, for instance, fans call Pokémon Red Version Pokémon Rød, Pokémon Yellow Version Pokémon Gul and Pokémon Gold Version Pokémon Guld.
  • In Address Unown! Unown is called Ukendt, which is the Danish word for unknown.
  • In Challenge of the Samurai Kakuna is called Puppe, which is the Danish word for cocoon.
  • The seasons The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions along with 53 Master Quest episodes (including the banned EP250) were never aired in Denmark.

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