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'''Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village''' (Japanese: '''かくれざとのフシギダネ''' ''{{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}} of the Hidden Village'') is the tenth episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 3, 1997 and in the United States on September 21, 1998.  
 
'''Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village''' (Japanese: '''かくれざとのフシギダネ''' ''{{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}} of the Hidden Village'') is the tenth episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 3, 1997 and in the United States on September 21, 1998.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are wandering through the forest without a compass, trying to find the path to [[Vermilion City]]. {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are fighting as usual, this time over who led them astray, while {{an|Brock}} tries to get them to cool down. They pause for a rest, and Ash sees an {{p|Oddish}} taking a drink. Misty sends her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} to fight the Oddish so she can {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. The Oddish is defeated, but Misty's {{ball|Poké}} is deflected by the appearance of a {{p|Bulbasaur}} before she can claim it. The Bulbasaur attacks and defeats Starmie; Ash sends his {{AP|Butterfree}} after the Bulbasaur with a {{m|Sleep Powder}} attack, but Bulbasaur blows the powder back at Butterfree. Both the Oddish and the Bulbasaur run off into the underbrush.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are wandering through the forest without a compass, trying to find the path to [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and {{an|Misty}} are fighting as usual, this time over who led them astray, while {{an|Brock}} tries to keep the peace. They pause for a rest, and Ash sees an {{DL|Melanie|Oddish}} taking a drink. Misty sends her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} to fight the Oddish so she can {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. The Oddish is defeated by {{m|Water Gun}}, but Misty's {{i|Poké Ball}} is deflected by a {{AP|Bulbasaur}} vine before she can claim it. The Bulbasaur attacks and defeats Starmie. Ash sends his {{AP|Butterfree}} after the Bulbasaur with a {{m|Sleep Powder}} attack, but Bulbasaur blows the powder back at Butterfree. Both the Oddish and the Bulbasaur run off into the forest.


The trio attempt to cross a rope bridge, but a wind starts to rip the bridge apart. Brock falls into the river below, while Misty and Pikachu cling to Ash. Ash ultimately manages to pull them up, and the three make their way to the end of the bridge. They make their way down to water level and go looking for Brock. At once, Misty falls into a pit trap not unlike those made by {{TRT}}. Ash pulls her out, and they go on looking. As they walk along, Misty's toe catches a rope, and they find themselves suspended in a net. They are found in this state by the Bulbasaur. Ash speculates that Brock has been washed to sea and shanghaied by pirates; moments later, Brock appears and frees them from the trap. Brock relates his experience in the river; he was rescued from the rapids by an "incredibly beautiful" girl. Brock takes them to a village and introduces them to the girl, [[Melanie]].
The trio attempt to cross a rope bridge, but a wind starts to rip the bridge apart. Brock falls into the river below, while Misty and Pikachu cling to Ash. Ash ultimately manages to pull them up, and the three make their way to the end of the bridge. They make their way down to water level and go looking for Brock. At once, Misty falls into a pit trap not unlike those made by {{TRT}}. Ash pulls her out, and they go on looking. As they walk along, Misty's toe catches a rope, and they find themselves suspended in a net. They are found in this state by the Bulbasaur. Ash speculates that Brock has been washed to sea and shanghaied by pirates; moments later, Brock appears and frees them from the trap. Brock relays his river experience, and the fact that he was rescued from the rapids by a girl. Brock takes them to a village and introduces them to the girl, named [[Melanie]].


Ash and Misty notice the large number of Pokémon in the village and wonder if they belong to Melanie. Brock explains that this [[Hidden Village]] is a place for abandoned or injured Pokémon to come to rest and relax. Melanie cares for them until they are better, and then they leave. Melanie collects plants to use for medicine, though she says that she is unqualified to be a Pokémon doctor. Misty teases Brock for falling in love with Melanie; he reacts a little violently, fearing Melanie might overhear. Melanie explains that she set the traps they fell into to prevent [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from reaching the village. She is trying to protect the injured Pokémon from being captured while they are too ill to escape. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} try to cross the remains of the bridge, but it collapses under them, dumping them into the river.
Ash and Misty notice the large number of Pokémon in the village and wonder if they belong to Melanie. Brock explains that the [[Hidden Village]] is a place for abandoned or injured Pokémon to come to rest and relax. Melanie cares for them until they are better, and then they leave. Melanie collects plants to use for medicine, though she says that she is unqualified to be a Pokémon doctor. Misty teases Brock for falling in love with Melanie; he reacts a little violently, fearing Melanie might overhear. Melanie explains that she set the traps, including the rope bridge, to prevent [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from reaching the village and protect the injured Pokémon from being captured. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} try to cross the remains of the bridge, but it collapses underneath them and they fall into the river rapids.


Brock promises Melanie that they will not try to catch any of the Pokémon in the village. Despite her earlier attempt to catch Oddish, Misty concurs. Ash worries if the traps are enough to keep robbers away, noting the idiocy of being caught in them. The camera cuts to Team Rocket, who have just fallen into their third pit trap. They finally manage to get out, only to immediately get caught in a net. Brock and Ash tend to a {{p|Staryu}}, while Misty apologizes to the Oddish. She and Ash begin quarreling, and the Bulbasaur tackles Misty, thinking Oddish is in danger. Melanie explains that Bulbasaur has volunteered to protect the whole village. Bulbasaur tries to push Ash out of the village because it doesn't trust Pokémon Trainers.
Brock promises Melanie that they will not try to catch any of the Pokémon in the village. Despite her earlier attempt to catch Oddish, Misty concurs. Ash worries if the traps are enough to keep robbers away, noting the idiocy of being caught in them. The camera cuts to Team Rocket, who have just fallen into their third pit trap. They finally manage to get out, only to immediately get caught in a net. Brock and Ash tend to a {{p|Staryu}}, while Misty apologizes to Oddish. She and Ash begin quarreling, and the Bulbasaur tackles Misty, thinking Oddish is in danger. Melanie explains that Bulbasaur has volunteered to protect the whole village. Bulbasaur tries to nudge Ash out of the village because it doesn't trust Pokémon Trainers.


Suddenly, Team Rocket appears from behind a cloud, standing on a balloon-lifted platform, and recite their {{motto|mantra}}. They land in a clearing outside the village, and try to collect all the Pokémon in the village with a massive vacuum. Brock herds everyone into the cabin, but Oddish gets caught in the suction. Bulbasaur rescues Oddish with its {{m|Vine Whip}}, and Ash helps block the wind so it can carry Oddish to the cabin. The vacuum starts to actually pull the roof off the cabin, so Bulbasaur uses its vines to smack the hose around. Ash calls on his {{AP|Pidgeotto}} with instructions to start a {{m|Gust}} attack. The resultant tornado tosses Team Rocket and their platform into the distance.
Suddenly, Team Rocket appears from behind a cloud, standing on a balloon-lifted platform, and recite their {{motto|mantra}}. They land in a clearing outside the village, and try to collect all the Pokémon in the village with a massive vacuum. As Brock herds everyone into the cabin, Oddish gets caught in the suction. Bulbasaur rescues Oddish with its {{m|Vine Whip}}, and Ash helps block the wind so it can carry Oddish to the cabin. Team Rocket move the vacuum directly over the cabin, so Bulbasaur uses its vines to smack the hose around. Ash instructs his {{AP|Pidgeotto}} to use {{m|Gust}}, and this causes a tornado that tosses Team Rocket and their platform into the distance.


Melanie asks Ash to take the Bulbasaur with him; the village is too small for its bulb to grow. She says the Pokémon are staying in the village too long, because the Bulbasaur has done too good a job of protecting them. She feels Ash will be a good Trainer for Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur agrees to go with Ash, on condition that they battle first. Ash sends Pikachu, and the two trade rams. Bulbasaur uses its vine whips to toss Pikachu around, but Ash calls for a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which shocks Bulbasaur into submission, allowing Ash to {{AP|catch it|Bulbasaur}}. Brock offers to stay and help, but Melanie refuses, telling him to continue on his adventures.
Melanie asks Ash to take the Bulbasaur with him, seeing the pair as a good match; the village is too small for its bulb to grow. She says the Pokémon have stayed in the village too long, because the Bulbasaur has done too good a job of protecting them. Bulbasaur agrees to go with Ash, on condition that they battle first. Ash sends Pikachu, who dodges Bulbasaur's vines but is tackled. Bulbasaur uses its Vine Whips to slam Pikachu into the ground, but Ash calls for a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which uses Bulbasaur's vines as wires to shock it into submission, allowing Ash to catch it. Brock offers to stay and help, but Melanie refuses, telling him to continue on his adventures. The trio and Bulbasaur wave goodbye to Melanie as they continue their journey towards Vermilion City.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|Caught|catches}} a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.
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* {{an|Misty}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} an {{p|Oddish}}.
* {{Ash}} catches a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Oddish}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP010.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP010.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP010.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP010.png|200px|thumb|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bulbasaur}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the first episode of a three-episode arc where Ash catches each of [[Kanto]]'s [[starter Pokémon]].
* This is the first episode of a three-episode arc where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} each of [[Kanto]]'s [[starter Pokémon]].
* This is one of the few times a knife, in this case a {{wp|hunting knife}}, is seen in the anime.
* This is one of the few times a knife, in this case a {{wp|hunting knife}}, is seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* James makes a reference to the Japanese baseball player {{wp|Hideo Nomo}}, who was playing for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers at the time of initial airing, in the Japanese version when Pidgeotto blows the stadium away.
* [[James]] makes a reference to the Japanese baseball player {{wp|Hideo Nomo}}, who was playing for {{wp|Major League Baseball}}'s {{wp|Los Angeles Dodgers}} at the time of initial airing, in the Japanese version when {{AP|Pidgeotto}} blows the stadium away.
* When the tornado forms, James "winds up" as if he were a left-handed thrower, despite usually being shown throwing with his right hand.  
* When the tornado forms, James "winds up" as if he were a left-handed thrower, despite usually being shown throwing with his right hand.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 7: Bulbasaur'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 7: Bulbasaur'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* The plot for this episode is later reused for ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]'', where a {{AP|Turtwig}} protects a hidden area for injured Pokémon and is aided by [[Clara|a woman]], before being caught after deciding to go with Ash.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:EP010 error.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash's "gloves"]]
[[File:EP010 James error.png|thumb|right|200px|James's "gloves"]]
* When Ash and his friends sit on the rock, the back of Ash's cap is white.
* When Ash and his friends sit on the rock, the back of Ash's cap is white.
* After Ash fails to catch Bulbasaur, the pupils in Misty's eyes are missing. This also happened when Ash was commanding Butterfree.
* After Ash fails to catch Bulbasaur, the pupils in Misty's eyes are missing. This also happened when Ash was commanding Butterfree.
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* In the beginning when an up close shot of Pikachu is shown, Brock's shoes are gray.
* In the beginning when an up close shot of Pikachu is shown, Brock's shoes are gray.
* Ash's shoes are completely white before Pikachu and Bulbasaur battle.
* Ash's shoes are completely white before Pikachu and Bulbasaur battle.
* When Melanie says she'll miss Bulbasaur, her shirt is red like her trousers.
* When Melanie says she'll miss Bulbasaur, her shirt is red like her overalls.
* When Ash and Brock are with a Staryu, a side of [[Ash's hat]] is white instead of red.
* In one shot of the preview of [[EP011|the next episode]], the visor on Ash's hat is white.
 
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EP010 error.png|Ash's missing gloves
EP010 James error.png|James's missing gloves
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The exchange between Ash and Misty at the bridge is altered: In the dub version, Ash is losing confidence, and Misty encourages him, whereas in the original version Ash says Misty is far too heavy, and Misty berates him for implying that she's fat.
* [[PokéRap]]: Day 5 (Graveler error)
* Another different exchange is when they are caught in the net and are obviously cramped. In the dub, Ash attempts to break out of the net and Misty tells him his plan isn't working; and in the Japanese version, Ash attempts to break the net but the shaking of the net starts when Misty tells him his attempts to break out are leading to him touching her in inappropriate places.  
* The exchange between Ash and Misty at the bridge is altered: In the dub version, Ash is losing confidence, and Misty encourages him, whereas in the original version Ash says Misty is far too heavy, and Misty berates him for implying that she's fat and says she doesn't weigh that much.
* Another different exchange is when they are caught in the net and are obviously cramped. In the dub, Ash attempts to break out of the net and Misty tells him his plan isn't working; and in the Japanese version, Ash attempts to break the net but the shaking of the net starts when Misty tells him his attempts to break out are leading to him touching her in inappropriate places.
* Also, when Ash is guessing about what has happened to Brock, he speculates that he was picked up by pirates in the dub, while in the original he guesses that he was picked up by an ugly old hag washing clothes in the river.
* Also, when Ash is guessing about what has happened to Brock, he speculates that he was picked up by pirates in the dub, while in the original he guesses that he was picked up by an ugly old hag washing clothes in the river.
* In the dub when Melanie asked Ash if he thought Bulbasaur would be a good addition to his team, Ash responded, "Boy, would he ever!" Melanie also says Ash will "take great care of him." Bulbasaur's gender wasn't stated in the original version.
* In the dub when Melanie asked Ash if he thought Bulbasaur would be a good addition to his team, Ash responded, "Boy, would he ever!" Melanie also says Ash will "take great care of him." Bulbasaur's gender wasn't stated in the original version.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 15:53, 2 September 2019

EP009 : The School of Hard Knocks
Original series
EP011 : Charmander – The Stray Pokémon
Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village
EP010.png
  EP010  
かくれざとのフシギダネ
Fushigidane of the Hidden Village
First broadcast
Japan June 3, 1997
United States September 21, 1998
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ひゃくごじゅういち
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 開木菜織 Naori Hiraki
Assistant director 広島秀樹 Hideki Hiroshima
Animation director 平岡正幸 Masayuki Hiraoka
Additional credits

Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village (Japanese: かくれざとのフシギダネ Fushigidane of the Hidden Village) is the tenth episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 3, 1997 and in the United States on September 21, 1998.

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Blurb

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the Oddish runs off into the woods. Ash jumps in with his Butterfree, but the Bulbasaur is able to escape in the direction of the Oddish.

Our heroes cross a river over a rope bridge that snaps, sending Brock into the river below. As Misty, Ash, and Pikachu hunt for Brock, they set off a couple of traps, finally landing in a net that hangs from a tree!

Fortunately, Brock shows up to cut them down, then brings them to meet a woman named Melanie, who takes care of wounded Pokémon like the Oddish—and sets traps to defend the Pokémon from poachers. The Bulbasaur, we learn, acts as a kind of bodyguard.

Misty apologizes to the Oddish for attacking it earlier, but the Bulbasaur is still hostile because it dislikes Trainers. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has discovered the area and plans to snatch the weak Pokémon.

Will Team Rocket have an advantage against Pokémon that are wounded and unable to defend themselves? And will that Bulbasaur ever warm up to Ash and his friends?

Plot

Ash and his friends are wandering through the forest without a compass, trying to find the path to Vermilion City. Ash and Misty are fighting as usual, this time over who led them astray, while Brock tries to keep the peace. They pause for a rest, and Ash sees an Oddish taking a drink. Misty sends her Starmie to fight the Oddish so she can catch it. The Oddish is defeated by Water Gun, but Misty's Poké Ball is deflected by a Bulbasaur vine before she can claim it. The Bulbasaur attacks and defeats Starmie. Ash sends his Butterfree after the Bulbasaur with a Sleep Powder attack, but Bulbasaur blows the powder back at Butterfree. Both the Oddish and the Bulbasaur run off into the forest.

The trio attempt to cross a rope bridge, but a wind starts to rip the bridge apart. Brock falls into the river below, while Misty and Pikachu cling to Ash. Ash ultimately manages to pull them up, and the three make their way to the end of the bridge. They make their way down to water level and go looking for Brock. At once, Misty falls into a pit trap not unlike those made by Team Rocket. Ash pulls her out, and they go on looking. As they walk along, Misty's toe catches a rope, and they find themselves suspended in a net. They are found in this state by the Bulbasaur. Ash speculates that Brock has been washed to sea and shanghaied by pirates; moments later, Brock appears and frees them from the trap. Brock relays his river experience, and the fact that he was rescued from the rapids by a girl. Brock takes them to a village and introduces them to the girl, named Melanie.

Ash and Misty notice the large number of Pokémon in the village and wonder if they belong to Melanie. Brock explains that the Hidden Village is a place for abandoned or injured Pokémon to come to rest and relax. Melanie cares for them until they are better, and then they leave. Melanie collects plants to use for medicine, though she says that she is unqualified to be a Pokémon doctor. Misty teases Brock for falling in love with Melanie; he reacts a little violently, fearing Melanie might overhear. Melanie explains that she set the traps, including the rope bridge, to prevent Pokémon Trainers from reaching the village and protect the injured Pokémon from being captured. Meanwhile, Jessie, James and Meowth try to cross the remains of the bridge, but it collapses underneath them and they fall into the river rapids.

Brock promises Melanie that they will not try to catch any of the Pokémon in the village. Despite her earlier attempt to catch Oddish, Misty concurs. Ash worries if the traps are enough to keep robbers away, noting the idiocy of being caught in them. The camera cuts to Team Rocket, who have just fallen into their third pit trap. They finally manage to get out, only to immediately get caught in a net. Brock and Ash tend to a Staryu, while Misty apologizes to Oddish. She and Ash begin quarreling, and the Bulbasaur tackles Misty, thinking Oddish is in danger. Melanie explains that Bulbasaur has volunteered to protect the whole village. Bulbasaur tries to nudge Ash out of the village because it doesn't trust Pokémon Trainers.

Suddenly, Team Rocket appears from behind a cloud, standing on a balloon-lifted platform, and recite their mantra. They land in a clearing outside the village, and try to collect all the Pokémon in the village with a massive vacuum. As Brock herds everyone into the cabin, Oddish gets caught in the suction. Bulbasaur rescues Oddish with its Vine Whip, and Ash helps block the wind so it can carry Oddish to the cabin. Team Rocket move the vacuum directly over the cabin, so Bulbasaur uses its vines to smack the hose around. Ash instructs his Pidgeotto to use Gust, and this causes a tornado that tosses Team Rocket and their platform into the distance.

Melanie asks Ash to take the Bulbasaur with him, seeing the pair as a good match; the village is too small for its bulb to grow. She says the Pokémon have stayed in the village too long, because the Bulbasaur has done too good a job of protecting them. Bulbasaur agrees to go with Ash, on condition that they battle first. Ash sends Pikachu, who dodges Bulbasaur's vines but is tackled. Bulbasaur uses its Vine Whips to slam Pikachu into the ground, but Ash calls for a Thunderbolt, which uses Bulbasaur's vines as wires to shock it into submission, allowing Ash to catch it. Brock offers to stay and help, but Melanie refuses, telling him to continue on his adventures. The trio and Bulbasaur wave goodbye to Melanie as they continue their journey towards Vermilion City.

Major events

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Debuts

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Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Bulbasaur

Trivia

Errors

  • When Ash and his friends sit on the rock, the back of Ash's cap is white.
  • After Ash fails to catch Bulbasaur, the pupils in Misty's eyes are missing. This also happened when Ash was commanding Butterfree.
  • When Ash sends out Butterfree, both halves of the Poké Ball are colored red.
  • Ash's gloves turn completely lime green after he pulls Misty, Pikachu and himself up from the broken bridge.
  • When Misty falls into the hole a zoomed out picture is shown of her and Ash staring, in which Ash's gloves are again missing.
  • After being released from the net trap by Brock, Ash's gloves disappeared.
  • When Team Rocket falls down into a hole, Meowth's lower body turns darker.
  • When Team Rocket got caught in the net, Meowth's ears were light brown.
  • When Brock bonks Misty on the head for making fun of him liking Melanie, Ash is missing his gloves.
  • After Team Rocket's motto, James's gloves are missing.
  • Before Ash helps Bulbasaur by pushing it, part of its bulb disappears.
  • When Pikachu and Bulbasaur speak before their battle, their lips don't move.
  • After Ash captures Bulbasaur, Melanie's shirt is a darker shade of red.
  • When Ash and Misty get caught in the net, the orange and white stripes on Ash's backpack disappears.
  • In the beginning when an up close shot of Pikachu is shown, Brock's shoes are gray.
  • Ash's shoes are completely white before Pikachu and Bulbasaur battle.
  • When Melanie says she'll miss Bulbasaur, her shirt is red like her overalls.
  • When Ash and Brock are with a Staryu, a side of Ash's hat is white instead of red.
  • In one shot of the preview of the next episode, the visor on Ash's hat is white.

Dub edits

  • PokéRap: Day 5 (Graveler error)
  • The exchange between Ash and Misty at the bridge is altered: In the dub version, Ash is losing confidence, and Misty encourages him, whereas in the original version Ash says Misty is far too heavy, and Misty berates him for implying that she's fat and says she doesn't weigh that much.
  • Another different exchange is when they are caught in the net and are obviously cramped. In the dub, Ash attempts to break out of the net and Misty tells him his plan isn't working; and in the Japanese version, Ash attempts to break the net but the shaking of the net starts when Misty tells him his attempts to break out are leading to him touching her in inappropriate places.
  • Also, when Ash is guessing about what has happened to Brock, he speculates that he was picked up by pirates in the dub, while in the original he guesses that he was picked up by an ugly old hag washing clothes in the river.
  • In the dub when Melanie asked Ash if he thought Bulbasaur would be a good addition to his team, Ash responded, "Boy, would he ever!" Melanie also says Ash will "take great care of him." Bulbasaur's gender wasn't stated in the original version.

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