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'''Side story episodes''' (Japanese: '''サイドストーリー''' ''side story'') 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|his friends}}.
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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}}.


The first side story episodes began to air 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 [[Brock]], [[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.
Side stories are numbered with the prefix '''SS''' 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 side story episodes 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, side story 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]].
==History==
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.


Finally, however, side story episodes returned to where they had originated, 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]] aired on Pokémon Sunday instead of the usual anime rerun. With yet another [[SS022|special episode]] focusing on [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], and connecting to the main anime with Ash's introduction to the protagonist of the special, {{ra|Ben}}, the side story episodes have come full circle. Recently. two side story episodes will air February 3rd, 2011, with each episode focusing on what Dawn and Brock have been doing while Ash is in the Unova Region.  
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]] from December 2002 to September 2004, 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.


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]].
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}}.
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 Special 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 their corresponding movies were also made. [[XY078|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.
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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 his friends.

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

History

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 shorts, although not officially side stories, also do not feature Ash and his friends in a prominent role.

However, Pocket Monsters Side Stories officially refers[1] to the episodes that aired on the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station from December 2002 to September 2004, in order to showcase what was going on in the lives of Ash's former traveling buddies Brock, 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.

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, May's progress in her journey to Johto was not followed, and she was not seen again on-screen until her cameo return in Our Cup Runneth Over!. However, special episodes would indeed continue, with a special episode based on the first Mystery Dungeon games.

Some special episodes continued to air on Pokémon Sunday instead of the usual anime rerun, starting with two episodes based on the second Mystery Dungeon games and their third version. Another special episode focusing on Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, and connecting to the main anime with Ash's introduction to the protagonist of the special, Ben, was also aired on Pokémon Sunday. Three special episodes aired during the Best Wishes series, 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 Mewtwo.

A new series of side stories[2] for the XY series began with Mega Evolution Special 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 Stones. Unlike previous side stories, these episodes aired during the anime's normal timeslot. Two anime shorts that lead in to their corresponding movies were also made. 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.

References


Original series (list) Indigo LeagueAdventures in the Orange Islands
The Johto JourneysJohto League ChampionsMaster Quest
Ruby and Sapphire (list) AdvancedAdvanced ChallengeAdvanced BattleBattle Frontier
Diamond and Pearl (list) Diamond and PearlBattle DimensionGalactic BattlesSinnoh League Victors
Black & White (list) Black & WhiteRival DestiniesAdventures in Unova and Beyond
XY (list) XYKalos QuestXYZ (Mega Evolution Specials)
Sun & Moon (list) Sun & MoonUltra Adventures‎Ultra Legends
Journeys (list) JourneysMaster JourneysUltimate Journeys (The Arceus Chronicles)
Horizons (list) Horizons
Specials (list) Pikachu's Winter VacationSide StoriesPokémon Chronicles
Planetarium specialsPikachu shorts
Mewtwo ReturnsThe Legend of Thunder!Pichu Bros. in Party Panic
The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonPokémon Ranger: Guardian SignsA Ripple in Time
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