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(Japanese: '''<span lang="ja">ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<前編></span>''' ''Pokémon Ranger: Locus of Light (Part One)'') is a five-minute-long special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on February 28, 2010, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]<!-- and in the U.S. on ??? -->.  It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday web site from February 28 to March 21, 2010.
'''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)''' (Japanese: '''<span lang="ja">ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<前編></span>''' ''Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part One)'') is a five-minute-long special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|the game of the same name]]. It aired in Japan on February 28, 2010, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday web site from February 28 to March 21, 2010. In the United States it was added to the [[Pokémon.com|official Pokémon website]], along with the second part, on November 10, 2010. Along with the second part, they were added to the Nintendo Channel in the United Kingdom.


The plot of this special episode is based on the spinoff game [[Pokémon Ranger: Locus of Light]].
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==Plot==
==Synopsis==
High in the skies above the [[Oblivia]] Region, two [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a {{p|Latios}}.  Suddenly, {{ra|Ben}} flies down on a {{p|Staraptor}} to intercept their pursuit.
High in the skies above the [[Oblivia]] Region, two [[Pokémon Nappers]] grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a {{p|Latios}}.  Suddenly, [[Natsuya]] flies down on a {{p|Staraptor}} to intercept their pursuit.


After Natsuya urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks.  After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a Pokémon Ranger!  As Natsuya and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Natsuya thinks back to his visit to the [[Ranger Union]] just prior.
After Ben urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks.  After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a Pokémon Ranger!  As Ben and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Ben thinks back to his visit to the [[Ranger Union]] just prior.


Natsuya had met up with [[Professor Hastings]] to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Nappers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters.  Hastings told Natsuya that the Pokémon Nappers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Nappers.
Ben had met up with [[Professor Hastings]] to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Pinchers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters.  Hastings told Ben that the Pokémon Pinchers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Pinchers.


Upon accepting the mission, Natsuya exited the Ranger Union to find a {{p|Staraptor}} flying above.  Using his [[Capture Styler]], Natsuya captured the {{type2|Flying}} and took off on its back towards Oblivia.
Upon accepting the mission, Ben exited the Ranger Union to find a {{p|Staraptor}} flying above.  Using his [[Capture Styler]], Ben captured the {{type|Flying}} and took off on its back towards Oblivia.


Back in present time, Natsuya and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Napper grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again.  Natsuya has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.
Back in present time, Ben and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Pinchers grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again.  Ben has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.


The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Natsuya - their leader, [[Red Eye]], who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.
The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Ben - their leader, [[Red Eyes]], who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.


Meanwhile, an unconscious Natsuya has washed up on Drop Island.  He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices a {{p|Pichu}} with a ukelele on its back watching him from a distance.  The tiny {{type2|Electric}} tries to hide from view, but Natsuya approaches it and tries to tell it that he's no one suspicious.  The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Natsuya not to get closer than necessary<!--actually I can't make out what the styler says at all, all I hear is "Pichu" and "unnecessary"-->.  After taking in the information, Natsuya decides instead that he will capture the Pichu instead, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy.  As he begins to capture the Pichu, the episode ends.
Meanwhile, an unconscious Ben has been washed up on [[Dolce Island]].  He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices a {{p|Pichu}} with a ukulele on its back watching him from a distance.  The tiny {{type|Electric}} tries to hide from view, but Ben approaches it and tries to tell it that he's no one suspicious.  The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Ben to proceed with caution, as the Pichu is suspicious of him.  After taking in the information, Ben decides instead that he will capture the Pichu instead, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy.  As he begins to capture the Pichu, the episode ends.


==Major events==
==Major events==
*[[Natsuya]] receives a mission to stop the [[Pokémon Nappers]]' misdeeds.
* {{ra|Ben}} receives a mission to stop the [[Pokémon Pinchers]]' misdeeds.
*Natsuya meets {{p|Pichu|Ukelele Pichu}} and attempts to capture it.
* Ben meets [[Ukulele Pichu]] and attempts to capture it.


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
* [[Natsuya]]
* {{ra|Ben}}
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Red Eye]]
* [[Red Eyes]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
* [[Natsuya]]
* {{ra|Ben}}
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Professor Hastings]]
* [[Red Eye]]
* [[Red Eyes]]
* Male [[Pokémon Nappers]] grunt (Seiyū: 古島清孝 ''[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]'')
* Male [[Pokémon Pinchers]] grunt
* Female Pokémon Nappers grunt (Seiyū: 西墻由香 ''Yuka Nishigaki'')
* Female Pokémon Pinchers grunt


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pichu|Ukelele Pichu}}
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Ukulele Pichu]])
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Latios}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
=== Errors ===
=== Errors ===
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* The dubbed video on Pokémon.com incorrectly subtitles [[Dolce Island]] as "Dolche Island." However, the subtitles on [[Cartoon Network Video]] and the {{DL|Wii|Nintendo Channel}} spell it correctly.
 
===Dub edits===
* In the dub, the special was aired as one longer episode, instead of in two parts. The cliffhanger ending of this episode is trimmed and instead is shown seamlessly as one episode.
 
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ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<前編>
Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part One)
First broadcast
Japan February 28, 2010
United States November 10, 2010
English themes
Opening N/A
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening N/A
Ending N/A
Credits
Animation
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 小山賢 Masaru Koyama
Assistant director 小山賢 Masaru Koyama
Animation director 田島瑞穂 Mizuho Tajima
No additional credits are available at this time.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One) (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<前編> Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light (Part One)) is a five-minute-long special episode of the Pokémon anime which is based on the game of the same name. It aired in Japan on February 28, 2010, as part of Pokémon Sunday. It was also broadcast as streaming video from TV Tokyo's Pokémon Sunday web site from February 28 to March 21, 2010. In the United States it was added to the official Pokémon website, along with the second part, on November 10, 2010. Along with the second part, they were added to the Nintendo Channel in the United Kingdom.

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Plot

High in the skies above the Oblivia Region, two Pokémon Pinchers grunts are riding personal hover cars, chasing after a Latios. Suddenly, Ben flies down on a Staraptor to intercept their pursuit.

After Ben urges the Latios to escape, the grunts shout at him not to get in their way and shoot lasers at him, but he manages to evade their attacks. After a moment of wondering who he is, the grunts recognize his clothing - a Pokémon Ranger! As Ben and his Staraptor swoop down to attack, Ben thinks back to his visit to the Ranger Union just prior.

Ben had met up with Professor Hastings to receive his new mission, and heard from the Professor that the Pokémon Pinchers' efforts in poaching and selling Pokémon has become one of their most pressing matters. Hastings told Ben that the Pokémon Pinchers have been active in the Oblivia Region, and asked the young Ranger to head for the archipelago in order to protect the Pokémon and destroy the Pokémon Pinchers.

Upon accepting the mission, Ben exited the Ranger Union to find a Staraptor flying above. Using his Capture Styler, Ben captured the Flying-type and took off on its back towards Oblivia.

Back in present time, Ben and Staraptor are aiming their attack towards the Pokémon Pinchers grunts, who decide to retreat and search for Latios again. Ben has no intention of letting them escape, however, and chases after them, but he is hit by a laser bolt, sending him and his Staraptor plummeting into the sea.

The grunts stare in amazement for a moment before it's revealed who shot at Ben - their leader, Red Eyes, who appears behind them, and who is not happy about being trailed by a Pokémon Ranger.

Meanwhile, an unconscious Ben has been washed up on Dolce Island. He eventually wakes up and, after quickly surveying his surroundings, notices a Pichu with a ukulele on its back watching him from a distance. The tiny Electric-type tries to hide from view, but Ben approaches it and tries to tell it that he's no one suspicious. The Pichu attacks him in return, and a computerized voice from his Capture Styler warns Ben to proceed with caution, as the Pichu is suspicious of him. After taking in the information, Ben decides instead that he will capture the Pichu instead, in order to convince it that he is not an enemy. As he begins to capture the Pichu, the episode ends.

Major events

Debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • In the dub, the special was aired as one longer episode, instead of in two parts. The cliffhanger ending of this episode is trimmed and instead is shown seamlessly as one episode.


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