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'''''Pocket Monsters Side Stories''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター サイドストーリー''' ''Pocket Monsters Side Stories'') are episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] that do not focus on the anime's main character, [[Ash Ketchum]], though they will sometimes focus on one or more of {{ashfr}}.
(Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター サイドストーリー''' ''Pocket Monsters Side Stories'') are episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] which occasionally aired instead of a {{wp|rerun}} from the main anime series as part of the [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]] in Japan. They aired concurrently with ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' from December 3, 2002 to September 28, 2004 in Japan. Outside of Japan, these episodes were only [[dub]]bed in the West as part of [[Pokémon Chronicles]].


Side stories are numbered with the prefix '''SS''' on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of side story episodes]].
Unlike the main anime, [[Ash Ketchum]] is not featured in a central role; the side stories instead showcase what was going on in the lives of {{ashfr}} {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} while Ash himself was in the [[Hoenn]] region. The [[Team Rocket]] members featured are usually [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], in place of the [[Team Rocket trio|usual members Ash faces]].


==History==
The final [[Johto]] title card format featuring all eight of {{Ash}}'s [[Johto League]] [[Badge]]s was used for the first four episodes, while the original title card format was used for the remaining episodes. The episodes use ending themes from the [[original series]] and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', except for the initial airings of the final three episodes on the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station, which used [[Marching March]] instead. The side stories also use a title sequence in reruns on [[Kids Station]].
Precursors to the side stories that would later air on the [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]] include ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', which like the later side stories, focus on characters other than Ash Ketchum. The [[Pikachu short]]s, although not officially side stories, also do not feature Ash and his friends in a prominent role.


However, ''Pocket Monsters Side Stories'' officially refers<ref>[http://www2.myjcom.jp/special/jtele/tv/ani/1507/1507_ani02.shtml ポケットモンスター サイドストーリー | MY J:COM]</ref> to the episodes that aired on the [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]] in December of 2002, in order to showcase what was going on in the lives of Ash's former traveling buddies {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} while Ash himself was in the [[Hoenn]] region. These episodes aired instead of the usual rerun of an older Pokémon episode, and due to WPBS's Japanese title of 週刊ポケモン放送局 ''Shūkan Pokémon Hōsōkyoku'', were usually referred to as "Hosos" or "Hoso specials" by English-speaking fans. Only 18 of these episodes were ever produced and aired, and for several years remained undubbed. Finally, in the summer of 2005, these episodes premiered in English as [[Pokémon Chronicles]], though this was only aired in the UK and Europe. Americans would have to wait an entire year more until Pokémon Chronicles finally made its way to the States, an incident that had never happened before, as the English dub is produced in the US.
The side stories are numbered with the prefix '''HS''' on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of side story episodes]].


With the end of the run of the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station and its subsequent replacement by [[Pokémon Sunday]], it seemed as if ''Pocket Monsters Side Stories'' had ended. Unlike what was the case with Misty and Tracey, {{an|May}}'s progress in her journey to [[Johto]] was not followed, and she was not seen again on-screen until her cameo return in ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]''. However, special episodes would indeed continue, with a [[SS019|special episode]] based on the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|first Mystery Dungeon games]].
==Home video releases==
===European DVD releases===
* [[List of English language Pokémon Chronicles home video releases (Region 2)]]


Some special episodes continued to air on Pokémon Sunday instead of the usual anime rerun, starting with [[SS020|two]] [[SS021|episodes]] based on the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|second Mystery Dungeon games]] and their [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|third version]]. Another [[SS022|special episode]] focusing on {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, and connecting to the main anime with Ash's introduction to the protagonist of the special, {{ra|Ben}}, was also aired on Pokémon Sunday. Three special episodes aired during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, with two focusing on what Dawn and Brock have been doing while Ash is in the Unova region, and a third special centering on [[Virgil]]'s encounter with {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}}.
===Australian DVD releases===
* [[List of English language Pokémon Chronicles home video releases (Region 4)]]


A new series of side stories<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/anime-special/ 衝撃の新シリーズ、アニメ「ポケットモンスター XY & Z」スタート!] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20151029082848/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/anime-special/ archive])</ref> for the {{series|XY}} began with ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution I]]''. These specials take place in the main anime's continuity and focus on an entirely new cast, led by [[Alain]] and [[Mairin]] as they journey around looking for [[Mega Stone]]s. Unlike previous side stories, these episodes aired during the anime's normal timeslot. Two [[SS030|anime]] [[SS034|shorts]] that lead in to the corresponding movie were also made. [[SS033|An episode]] that aired during a special in Japan that features Ash and his friends is also considered by some to be a side story.
===Japanese DVD releases===
* [[List of Japanese language Pokémon anime special home video releases]]
 
==Gallery==
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Side Stories poster.png|Poster for ''Pocket Monsters Side Stories''
Side Stories opening sequence.png|Logo used during the opening sequence on [[Kids Station]]
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==Trivia==
* The [[Mega Evolution Specials]] are also officially referred to as "side stories" on the official Japanese website.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/anime-special/ 衝撃の新シリーズ、アニメ「ポケットモンスター XY&Z」スタート!]</ref>


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(Japanese: ポケットモンスター サイドストーリー Pocket Monsters Side Stories) are episodes of the Pokémon anime which occasionally aired instead of a rerun from the main anime series as part of the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station in Japan. They aired concurrently with Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire from December 3, 2002 to September 28, 2004 in Japan. Outside of Japan, these episodes were only dubbed in the West as part of Pokémon Chronicles.

Unlike the main anime, Ash Ketchum is not featured in a central role; the side stories instead showcase what was going on in the lives of his friends Brock, Misty, and Tracey while Ash himself was in the Hoenn region. The Team Rocket members featured are usually Butch and Cassidy, in place of the usual members Ash faces.

The final Johto title card format featuring all eight of Ash's Johto League Badges was used for the first four episodes, while the original title card format was used for the remaining episodes. The episodes use ending themes from the original series and Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, except for the initial airings of the final three episodes on the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station, which used Marching March instead. The side stories also use a title sequence in reruns on Kids Station.

The side stories are numbered with the prefix HS on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the list of side story episodes.

Home video releases

European DVD releases

Australian DVD releases

Japanese DVD releases

Gallery

Trivia

References

Original series (list) Indigo LeagueAdventures in the Orange Islands
The Johto JourneysJohto League ChampionsMaster Quest
Ruby and Sapphire (list) AdvancedAdvanced ChallengeAdvanced BattleBattle Frontier
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Horizons (list) Horizons
Specials (list) Pikachu's Winter VacationSide StoriesPokémon Chronicles
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