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The first Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, were released in Indonesia in limited numbers around 2000. The first truly well-known Pokémon game for Indonesia was {{game|Yellow}}, which was released in 2001.
The first Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, were released in Indonesia in limited numbers around 2000. The first truly well-known Pokémon game for Indonesia was {{game|Yellow}}, which was released in 2001.


All internationally released [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} usually have been available in Indonesia. [[Spin-off Pokémon games]] that are available in English language such as [[Pokémon Pinball]], the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, and the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, have been released in Indonesia as well. Usually, these games are available within several months to one year after their English releases.
All internationally released [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} usually have been available in Indonesia. [[Spin-off Pokémon games]] that are available in English language such as [[Pokémon Pinball]], the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, and the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, have been released in Indonesia as well. These games were available within several months to one year after their English releases. Nowadays, Pokémon games such as {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} were also made available near the date of its worldwide release.


Many pirated copies of [[ROM hacks]], as well as official games, are also sold in Indonesia, especially the infamous game {{DL|ROM hacks|Pokémon ChaosBlack|ChaosBlack}} and {{DL|ROM hacks|Pokémon Quartz|Quartz}}, which at first were mistaken by people as official. Pirated copies of official games come in a variety of ways, such as the lack of license or the color difference of game cartridges.
Many pirated copies of [[ROM hacks]], as well as official games, are also sold in Indonesia, especially the infamous games "Pokémon ChaosBlack" and "Pokémon Quartz", which at first were mistaken by people as official. Pirated copies of official games come in a variety of ways, such as the lack of license or the color difference of game cartridges.


===Event Pokémon===
===Event Pokémon===
{{bulbanews|Mewtwo to be distributed at Indonesian theaters}}
{{bulbanews|Mewtwo to be distributed at Indonesian theaters}}
The first and only event Pokémon distributed in Indonesia was {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Hills Mewtwo}}, which was [http://archive.is/JdHJP given out] for English and Japanese language of [[Generation V]] games at showings of the movie ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' at the {{wp|Blitzmegaplex|Blitzmegaplex Grand Indonesia}} in the {{wp|Mall of Indonesia}} on November 2, 6, and 9, 2013.
The first and only event Pokémon distributed in Indonesia was {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Hills Mewtwo}}, which was [http://archive.is/JdHJP given out] for English and Japanese language of [[Generation V]] games at showings of the movie ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' at the {{wp|Blitzmegaplex|Blitzmegaplex Grand Indonesia}} in the {{wp|Mall of Indonesia}} on November 2, 6, and 9, 2013.
===Tournament events===
[http://pkmn-id.com PKMN-id] became the official [[Play! Pokémon]] organization for Indonesian community starting from July 2016 for both Video Game Championships and Trading Card Game Championships. This site is originally initiated by Hashegi Hanjaya in April 2014 and currently organized by Michael Pond Wijaya.


==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
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[[EP001|The first episode]] of the [[Pokémon anime]] was aired on March 3, 2001 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:00-19:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} ({{wp|UTC+07:00|UTC+7}}) by '''{{wp|SCTV (Indonesia)|SCTV}}''' ('''Surya Citra Televisi'''), the Indonesian national TV station. According to SCTV, however, the first 26 episodes were temporarily to be aired.<ref>[http://east.sakura.ne.jp/aniba/aninews/id.htm Anihabara - Anime News in Indonesia]</ref> The first version on SCTV subtitled [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|the first Japanese opening]] and [[One Hundred Fifty-One|ending themes]].
[[EP001|The first episode]] of the [[Pokémon anime]] was aired on March 3, 2001 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:00-19:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} ({{wp|UTC+07:00|UTC+7}}) by '''{{wp|SCTV (Indonesia)|SCTV}}''' ('''Surya Citra Televisi'''), the Indonesian national TV station. According to SCTV, however, the first 26 episodes were temporarily to be aired.<ref>[http://east.sakura.ne.jp/aniba/aninews/id.htm Anihabara - Anime News in Indonesia]</ref> The first version on SCTV subtitled [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|the first Japanese opening]] and [[One Hundred Fifty-One|ending themes]].


After several months, the broadcast was moved to every Sunday morning at 10:00-10:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on July 8, 2001. Sometime in 2003, the show was moved once again at 08:30-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030608071526/http://www.sctv.co.id/acara/acara.html SCTV schedule on June 8, 2003] (Archive)</ref> Soon after the episodes around the [[S02|Orange League season]], the show was known to be stopped indefinitely <!--certainly between June to August-->in August 2003.
After several months, the broadcast was moved to every Sunday morning at 10:00-10:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on July 8, 2001. Sometime in 2003, the show was moved once again at 08:30-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030608071526/http://www.sctv.co.id/acara/acara.html SCTV schedule on June 8, 2003] (Archive)</ref> Soon after the episodes around the [[S02|Orange League season]], the show was known to be stopped indefinitely <!--suspected between June to August-->in August 2003.
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====Indosiar====
====Indosiar====
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On February 7, 2010, Indosiar skipped half of Advanced Generation from not-yet-aired episodes of [[S08|eighth season]] until the end of the [[S09|Battle Frontier saga]], and started airing the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} ('''Pokémon D&P'''). The anime series had been stopped for unknown reason from July 25, 2010 until November 21, 2010, in which were brought to reschedule to 08:00-08:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} after the retirement, continuing from [[DP024]] to [[DP025]] on November 28, 2010.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20111104051828/http://bloggertouch.appspot.com/pokeindopedia/post/3086262967948381259 PokéIndopedia - Pokémon D&P reappeared on Indosiar] (Archive)</ref>
On February 7, 2010, Indosiar skipped half of Advanced Generation from not-yet-aired episodes of [[S08|eighth season]] until the end of the [[S09|Battle Frontier saga]], and started airing the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} ('''Pokémon D&P'''). The anime series had been stopped for unknown reason from July 25, 2010 until November 21, 2010, in which were brought to reschedule to 08:00-08:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} after the retirement, continuing from [[DP024]] to [[DP025]] on November 28, 2010.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20111104051828/http://bloggertouch.appspot.com/pokeindopedia/post/3086262967948381259 PokéIndopedia - Pokémon D&P reappeared on Indosiar] (Archive)</ref>


The season that contains episodes from [[S13|thirteenth season]] called '''Pokémon D&P Part II''', was aired after the first 52 episodes (excluding to [[DP048|Japanese-exclusive episode]]). Due to this, most of episodes were skipped from [[DP053]] to [[DP136]] on June 12, 2011. This season consist of 52 episodes,<ref>[http://lsf.go.id/pendaftaran/89942 Lembaga Sensor Film - Pokémon D&P Part II #52]</ref> which were brought to the episode removal from [[DP138]] to [[DP141]]. Thus, [[DP142]] was aired instead after [[DP137]] on June 26, 2011.
The season that contains episodes from [[S13|thirteenth season]] called '''Pokémon D&P Part II''', was aired after the first 52 episodes (excluding to [[DP048|recapped episode]]). Due to this, most of episodes were skipped from [[DP053]] to [[DP136]] on June 12, 2011. This season consist of 52 episodes,<!--<ref>[http://lsf.go.id/pendaftaran/89942 Lembaga Sensor Film - Pokémon D&P Part II #52]</ref>--> which were brought to the episode removal from [[DP138]] to [[DP141]]. Thus, [[DP142]] was aired instead after [[DP137]] on June 26, 2011.


For unknown reason, [[DP166]] was aired twice on December 18 and 25, 2011. On January 1, 2012, [[DP169]] was broadcast after [[DP167]] on {{wp|New Year's Day}} 2012, following the order in some countries. [[DP168|An episode featured Shaymin]] was aired on January 8, 2012; coincidentally, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' was aired on the same date after a few blocks.
For unknown reason, [[DP166]] was aired twice on December 18 and 25, 2011. On January 1, 2012, [[DP169]] was broadcast after [[DP167]] on {{wp|New Year's Day}} 2012, following the order in some countries. [[DP168|An episode featured Shaymin]] was aired on January 8, 2012; coincidentally, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' was aired on the same date after a few blocks.


Start from [[DP179]] on March 18, 2012, the show was moved at 08:30-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}. The show was discontinued less than a year after [[DP191|the last episode]] of {{series|DP}} was aired on June 10, 2012.
Start from [[DP179]] on March 18, 2012, the show was moved at 08:30-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}. The show was discontinued less than a year after [[DP191|the last episode]] of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} was aired on June 10, 2012.


Indosiar announced that [[BW001|the first episode]] of {{series|BW}} ('''Pokémon Best Wishes''') premiered on April 7, 2013 at 08:00-08:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndosiarID/status/318296961373581313]</ref> Since on October 2013, the month before the release of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' on theaters, the show also temporarily aired every Saturday in addition of the regular Sundays,<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndosiarID/status/385781801819459584]</ref> which results the airing from [[BW027]] to [[BW034]]. However, the show was discontinued at [[BW043]] despite the fact that Indosiar already have the first 52 episodes of ''Best Wishes'' series.
Indosiar announced that [[BW001|the first episode]] of {{series|Best Wishes}} ('''Pokémon Best Wishes''') premiered on April 7, 2013 at 08:00-08:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndosiarID/status/318296961373581313 Indosiar's Twitter]</ref> Since on October 2013, the month before the release of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' on theaters, the show also temporarily aired every Saturday in addition of the regular Sundays,<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndosiarID/status/385781801819459584 Indosiar's Twitter]</ref> which results the airing from [[BW027]] to [[BW034]]. However, the show was discontinued at [[BW043]] despite the fact that Indosiar already have the first 52 episodes of ''Best Wishes'' series.


====MNCTV====
====MNC Media====
=====MNCTV=====
[[File:MNCTV.png|thumb|120px|right|MNCTV]]
[[File:MNCTV.png|thumb|120px|right|MNCTV]]
{{series|XY}} made its debut in Indonesia on April 12, 2015, every Sunday at 09:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on '''{{wp|MNCTV}}''', one of national channel owned by {{wp|Media Nusantara Citra}}, although it was intended to be aired on April 5, 2015 by its TV advertisements. Unlike the previous channels, MNCTV used English recording rather than its original Japanese version, as the series was titled as '''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''' that contains 49 episodes.
{{series|XY}} made its debut in Indonesia on April 12, 2015 every Sunday at 09:30 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on '''{{wp|MNCTV}}''', one of national channel owned by {{wp|Media Nusantara Citra}}, although it was intended to be aired on April 5, 2015 by its TV advertisements. Unlike the previous channels, MNCTV used English recording rather than its original Japanese version, as the series was titled as '''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''' that contains 49 episodes.


On May 17, 2015, the anime was shown earlier as [[XY006]] was aired at 08:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/599499542799618048]</ref> Time shift was often occured since then, as the show was set on 08:30, 09:00, and then ended up on 09:30 WIB during the last few episodes. After finishing the first season, ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' made its debut on March 13, 2016. Some random episodes ([[XY008]] and [[XY028]]) were re-aired to fill the gap of the upcoming '''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY - Season 2]]''', which is set on April 2016.<!--<ref>[https://twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/716448899947298822]</ref>-->
On May 17, 2015, the anime was shown earlier as [[XY006]] was aired at 08:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}.<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/599499542799618048 MNCTV's Twitter]</ref> Time shift was often occurred since then, as the show was set on 08:30, 09:00, and then ended up on 09:30 WIB during the last few episodes. After finishing the first season, ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' made its debut on March 13, 2016. Some random episodes ([[XY008]] and [[XY028]]) were re-aired to fill the gap of the upcoming '''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY - Season 2]]''', which is set on April 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/716448899947298822 MNCTV's Twitter]</ref> After finishing the second season within a year with [[XY093]] on March 26, 2017, the show was continued with ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' on April 2, 2017, ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'' on April 9, 2017,<ref>[https://twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/850526114598486016 MNCTV's Twitter]</ref> and ended up with ''[[SS035|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'' on April 16, 2017.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Official_MNCTV/status/853197718965059585 MNCTV's Twitter]</ref>
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====MNC Kids====
=====MNC Kids=====
[[File:MNC Kids.png|thumb|120px|right|MNC Kids]]
[[File:MNC Kids.png|thumb|120px|right|MNC Kids]]
The English version of XY series was also premiered on April 19, 2015 at 14:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on '''[http://www.mncchannels.com/micro/mnckids MNC Kids]''' (via {{wp|Indovision}} Ch. 42),<ref>[https://twitter.com/MNCKids/status/589624317178040320]</ref> a branch of cable television network owned by [http://www.mncchannels.com/microprogramdetail/mnckids/Pokemon MNC Channels]. Unlike MNCTV, the show was re-aired every Saturday at 19:30 WIB, and Sunday every 09:00 and 15:30.
The English version of XY series was also premiered on April 19, 2015 at 14:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on '''[http://www.mncchannels.com/micro/mnckids MNC Kids]''' (via {{wp|Indovision}} Ch. 42),<ref>[https://twitter.com/MNCKids/status/589624317178040320 MNC Kids's Twitter]</ref> a branch of cable television network owned by MNC Channels. Unlike MNCTV, the show was re-aired every Saturday at 19:30 WIB, and Sunday every 09:00 and 15:30 WIB.
{{-}}
 
=====Global TV=====
[[File:Global TV.png|thumb|120px|right|Global TV]]
Starting on July 17, 2017, the Indonesian dub of {{series|XY}} also aired every Monday to Friday at 13:00 to 14:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} on {{wp|Global TV (Indonesia)|Global TV}}, one of MNCTV's sister channel.
{{-}}
 
====Disney XD====
''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]'' was aired on [[Disney XD]] starting from June 4, 2016.


===Pokémon movies===
===Pokémon movies===
With the exception of [[M01|the first movie]], most of [[Pokémon movie]]s had premiered on '''{{wp|Indosiar}}'''.
With the exception of [[M01|the first movie]], most of [[Pokémon movie]]s had premiered on '''{{wp|Indosiar}}'''.


Movie marathon were aired from ''[[M04|Celebi: A Timeless Encounter]]'' to ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', replacing the regular episodes at the time. However, these movies were split up into several parts, only about thirty-minutes to one hour available for one part. This issue was no longer present when most of them were re-running without segmented scenes.
Movie marathon were aired from [[M04|fourth]] to [[M07|seventh movies]], replacing the regular episodes at the time. However, these movies were split up into several parts, only about thirty-minutes to one hour available for one part. This issue was no longer present when most of them were re-running without segmented scenes.


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! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}"| Time ({{wp|UTC+07:00|UTC+7}})
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M02|Revelation Lugia]]''
| [[M02]]
| June 16, 2008<br>May 16, 2010
| ''Revelation Lugia''
| June 16, 2008<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie--revelation-lugia_73873.html Indosiar website]</ref><br>May 16, 2010
| 07:30<br>16:30
| 07:30<br>16:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M03|Lord of the {{tt|Unknown|Unown}} Tower]]''
| [[M03]]
| June 17, 2008<br>June 2, 2010
| ''Lord of the {{tt|Unknown|Unown}} Tower''
| June 17, 2008<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie--lord-of-the-unknown-tower_73899.html Indosiar website]</ref><br>June 2, 2010
| 07:30<br>07:30
| 07:30<br>07:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M04|Celebi: A Timeless Encounter]]''
| [[M04]]
| November 30 and December 7, 2008{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}
| ''Celebi: A Timeless Encounter''
| November 30 and December 7, 2008{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}<!--** [http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-4-celebie-a-timeless-encounters_88962.html ''Indosiar website (unaired)'']-->
| 07:30
| 07:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latias and Latios]]''
| [[M05]]
| ''Pokémon Heroes: Latias and Latios''
| December 14 and 21, 2008{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}<br>November 20, 2010
| December 14 and 21, 2008{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}<br>November 20, 2010
| 07:30<br>17:30
| 07:30<br>17:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| [[M06]]
| ''Jirachi: Wish Maker''
| December 28, 2008 and January 4, 2009{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}<br>November 21, 2010
| December 28, 2008 and January 4, 2009{{tt|*|Aired in 2 parts}}<br>November 21, 2010
| 07:30<br>17:30
| 07:30<br>17:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| [[M07]]
| ''Destiny Deoxys''
| January 11, 18, and 25, 2009{{tt|*|Aired in 3 parts}}<br>November 27, 2010
| January 11, 18, and 25, 2009{{tt|*|Aired in 3 parts}}<br>November 27, 2010
| 07:30<br>17:30
| 07:30<br>17:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| [[M08]]
| September 1, 2011{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 5, 2012
| ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''
| September 1, 2011<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-8-lucario-and-the-mistery-of-mew_91795.html Indosiar website]</ref>{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 5, 2012
| 09:30<br>09:30
| 09:30<br>09:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
| [[M09]]
| September 2, 2011{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 12, 2012
| ''Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea''
| September 2, 2011<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-9-the-temple-of-the-sea_91796.html Indosiar website]</ref>{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 12, 2012
| 09:30<br>09:30
| 09:30<br>09:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| [[M10]]
| September 3, 2011{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 19, 2012
| ''The Rise of Darkrai''
| September 3, 2011<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-10-the-rise-of-darkrai_91797.html Indosiar website]</ref>{{wp|Eid ul-Fitr|{{tt|*|Commemoration of Idul Fitri}}}}<br>February 19, 2012
| 10:00<br>09:30
| 10:00<br>09:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| [[M11]]
| January 8, 2012<br>March 4, 2012
| ''Giratina and the Sky Warrior''
| January 8, 2012<br>March 4, 2012<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-11-giratina-and-the-sky-warrior_93264.html Indosiar website]</ref>
| 09:30<br>09:30
| 09:30<br>09:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| [[M12]]
| ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life''
| January 15, 2012<br>March 11, 2012
| January 15, 2012<br>March 11, 2012
| 09:30<br>09:30
| 09:30<br>09:30
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| [[M13]]
| February 26, 2012
| ''Zoroark: Master of Illusions''
| February 26, 2012<ref>[http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-13-zoroark-master-of-illusions_93732.html Indosiar website]</ref>
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===Special and OVA===
===Special and OVA===
Special [[side story episodes]] such as [[Pokémon Chronicles]], as well as some [[Pikachu short]]s were aired between {{series|AG}}. Two Pikachu shorts for {{wp|All Nippon Airways|ANA flights}}, ''[[PK13|Pikachu's Summer Festival]]'' and ''[[PK15|Pikachu's Ghost Carnival]]'', both premiered on July 13 and 20, 2008, respectively, and both were aired once again in 2010. ''[[The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou - Legend of Thunder]]'' was premiered in two parts on November 16 and 23, 2008. ''[[Pikachu's Winter Vacations]]'' (2001 and 2002 versions) were aired on December 26, 2009 at 07:00-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}. ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' also known had premiered on January 3, 2010 at 06:30-08:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} before the usual series.
Special [[side story episodes]] such as [[Pokémon Chronicles]], as well as some [[Pikachu short]]s were aired between {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Two Pikachu shorts for {{wp|All Nippon Airways|ANA flights}}, ''[[PK13|Pikachu's Summer Festival]]'' and ''[[PK15|Pikachu's Ghost Carnival]]'', both premiered on July 13 and 20, 2008, respectively, and both were aired once again in 2010. ''[[The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou - Legend of Thunder]]'' was premiered in two parts on November 16 and 23, 2008. ''[[Pikachu's Winter Vacation]]'' (2001 and 2002 versions) were aired on December 26, 2009 at 07:00-09:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}}. ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' also known had premiered on January 3, 2010 at 06:30-08:00 {{wp|Time in Indonesia|WIB}} before the usual series.


===Dub and localization===
===Dub and localization===
Since SCTV, the Indonesian dub mainly based on the {{wp|Japanese}} version; however, the proper names from the English version were used. The most known renamed {{player|main character}} [[Ash Ketchum]], was given the dub name '''Ali''', while the rest of them are based on their English name.
Since SCTV, the Indonesian dub mainly based on the {{wp|Japanese}} version; however, the proper names from the English version were used. The most known renamed {{player|main character}} [[Ash Ketchum]], was given the dub name '''Ali''', while the rest of them are based on their English name.


On Indosiar, the dub name Ali was left while his Japanese name, [[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]] was used instead. Unfortunately, the inconsistency began when the dub were using the mixture between the English and Japanese names for Pokémon and other things in some episodes cases, though this was not the case for the notable main characters; Satoshi, {{an|Misty|Kasumi}}, {{an|Brock|Takeshi}}, [[Jessie|Musashi]], [[James|Kojiro]], {{MTR|Nyasu}}<!--please do not change-->. However, the main characters that were introduced later such as {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} were named in their English name instead of Japanese name. Since {{series|AG}}, the Pokémon voices were also dubbed, notably including [[Ash's Pikachu]], which probably the most controversial dub for the fans. Since a certain episode from {{series|DP}}, the dub began to using the English version as localization (mostly for Pokémon names or [[characters of the day]]) and the Japanese script as the main translation, although this was not definite in some cases. The previous main characters were still retained in Japanese, possibly to avoid confusion for the audience.
On Indosiar, the dub name Ali was left while his Japanese name, [[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]] was used instead. Unfortunately, the inconsistency began when the dub were using the mixture between the English and Japanese names for Pokémon and other things in some episodes cases, though this was not the case for the notable main characters; Satoshi, {{an|Misty|Kasumi}}, {{an|Brock|Takeshi}}, [[Jessie|Musashi]], [[James|Kojiro]], {{MTR|Nyasu}}<!--please do not change-->. However, the main characters that were introduced later such as {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} were named in their English name instead of Japanese name. Since {{series|Advanced Generation}}, the Pokémon voices were also dubbed, notably including [[Ash's Pikachu]], which probably the most controversial dub for the fans. Since a certain episode from {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, the dub began to using the English version as localization (mostly for Pokémon names or [[characters of the day]]) and the Japanese script as the main translation, although this was not definite in some cases. The previous main characters were still retained in Japanese, possibly to avoid confusion for the audience.


In the movie theater ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', the Japanese authority realized Ash's Indonesian dub name and decided to using the name alongside the retained English names for the rest characters. Although the voice actors was initially selected by audition, it was later decided that the dub will be following Indosiar version by using the voice actors from {{series|BW}}.
In the movie theater ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', the Japanese authority realized Ash's Indonesian dub name and decided to using the name alongside the retained English names for the rest characters. Although the voice actors was initially selected by audition, it was later decided that the dub will be following Indosiar version by using the voice actors from {{series|Best Wishes}}.


As English recording was used on MNCTV for {{series|XY}}, [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s original voice was retained and English version were used for Pokémon names definitely. The dub also made its own version by using the literal Japanese pronunciation as name for main characters, for example: {{an|Clemont|Citron}} is called '''Shitoron''' and {{an|Bonnie|Eureka}} is called '''Yurika'''.
As English recording was used on MNCTV for {{series|XY}}, [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s original voice was retained and English version were used for Pokémon names definitely. The dub also made its own version by using the literal Japanese pronunciation as name for main characters, for example: {{an|Clemont|Citron}} is called '''Shitoron''' and {{an|Bonnie|Eureka}} is called '''Yurika'''.


====Cast and crew====
====Cast and crew====
When Pokémon arrived on Indosiar, the dubbing process was worked at its own in-house dubbing studio. After the studio was disbanded around 2009, the progress was moved to the current location, '''[http://www.yellowpages.co.id/directory/reka-citra-suara-studio Studio RCS]''' ('''Reka Citra Suara'''). As for movie theater ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', the dubbing process was handled by '''PT. Perdana IMMG Indonesia''' and worked by '''Fresto Production'''.<ref>[http://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/2013/11/24/mengenal-para-seiyuu-pokemon-movie-16/ Seiyuu Pokemon Movie 16 - KAORI Nusantara]</ref>
When Pokémon arrived on Indosiar, the dubbing process was worked at its own in-house dubbing studio. After the studio was disbanded around 2009, the progress was moved to the current location, '''[http://www.yellowpages.co.id/directory/reka-citra-suara-studio Studio RCS]''' ('''Reka Citra Suara'''). As for movie theater ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', the dubbing process was handled by '''PT. Perdana IMMG Indonesia''' and worked by '''Fresto Production'''.<ref>[http://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/2013/11/24/mengenal-para-seiyuu-pokemon-movie-16/ Seiyuu Pokemon Movie 16 - KAORI Nusantara]</ref> The dub for {{series|XY}} on MNCTV and MNC Kids was handled by in-house dubbing studio at {{wp|RCTI}}, MNCTV's main sister channel.


'''{{wp|Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis}}''', also known as '''Iphie Lubis''', is notably one of the original voice actors of Pokémon since the first dub, who currently voiced the main role [[Ash Ketchum]]. His notable roles in other anime series are {{wp|Conan Edogawa}} from {{wp|Detective Conan}}, Keroro from {{wp|Keroro Gunsō}}, and Natsu Dragneel from {{wp|Fairy Tail}}.
'''{{wp|Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis}}''', also known as '''Iphie Lubis''', is notably one of the original voice actors of Pokémon since the first dub, who currently voiced the main role [[Ash Ketchum]]. His notable roles in other anime series are {{wp|Conan Edogawa}} from {{wp|Detective Conan}}, Keroro from {{wp|Keroro Gunsō}}, and Natsu Dragneel from {{wp|Fairy Tail}}.
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===Pokémon Tazos===
===Pokémon Tazos===
[[File:Pokémon Tazos Indonesia 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Pokémon Tazos Indonesia version]]
[[File:Pokémon Tazos Indonesia 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Pokémon Tazos Indonesia version]]
The quite popular collectible [[Pokémon Tazos]] were available, after the popularity of the anime series. These collectible toys can be found in three different snacks, [http://www.chiki.co.id/ Chiki], [http://www.indofood.com:8080/cheetos/page.aspx?id=83 Cheetos], and [http://www.indofood.com:8080/jetz/page.aspx?id=22 JetZ]. They were producted by '''{{wp|Indofood|Indofood Fritolay Makmur}}''', an Indonesian snack food company—joint venture company with {{wp|PepsiCo}}. All Pokémon were using English names in these merchandise, except for [[Growlithe_(Pokémon)|Growlithe]] and [[Arcanine_(Pokémon)|Arcanine]], which using their Japanese names (Gardie and Windie). However, unlike the American releases, the types on the back were completely removed.
The quite popular collectible [[Pokémon Tazos]] were available, after the popularity of the anime series. These collectible toys can be found in three different snacks, [http://www.indofood.com/product/chiki Chiki], [http://www.indofood.com/product/cheetos Cheetos], and [http://www.indofood.com/product/jetz JetZ]. They were produced by '''{{wp|Indofood|Indofood Fritolay Makmur}}''', an Indonesian snack food company—joint venture company with {{wp|PepsiCo}}. All Pokémon were using English names in these merchandise, except for {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Arcanine}}, which using their Japanese names (Gardie and Windie). However, unlike the American releases, the types on the back were completely removed.


The first releases came with two different Tazos, namely '''Tazos Spin''' and '''Tazos Smash'''. Tazos Spin has several small incisions around the tip, which can be used to assemble and connect in many ways, while Tazos Smash is the flower-shaped Tazos with several crackable gaps. Not only featured {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon species}}, but five human characters are also included: Ash, Brock, Misty, [[Nurse Joy|Joy]], and [[Officer Jenny|Jenny]].
The first releases came with two different Tazos, namely '''Tazos Spin''' and '''Tazos Smash'''. Tazos Spin has several small incisions around the tip, which can be used to assemble and connect in many ways, while Tazos Smash is the flower-shaped Tazos with several crackable gaps. Not only featured {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon species}}, but five human characters are also included: Ash, Brock, Misty, [[Nurse Joy|Joy]], and [[Officer Jenny|Jenny]].
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Pokémon BW toys as {{wp|Happy Meal}} promotion [[Media:McDonalds ID promotion February 2013.jpg|was available]] in {{wp|McDonald's}} Indonesia on February 22 to March 21, 2013.  
Pokémon BW toys as {{wp|Happy Meal}} promotion [[Media:McDonalds ID promotion February 2013.jpg|was available]] in {{wp|McDonald's}} Indonesia on February 22 to March 21, 2013.  


{{wp|KFC}} [[Media:KFC_ID_promotion_March_2014.jpg|also made]] Pokémon BW toys as Chaki Kids Meal promotion in March 2014.
{{wp|KFC}} [[Media:KFC ID promotion March 2014.jpg|also made]] Pokémon BW toys as Chaki Kids Meal promotion in March 2014.


===Pokémon anime novelization===
===Pokémon anime novelization===
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://berita.liputan6.com/read/8725/SCTV.Menayangkan.Serial.Pokemon Liputan6.com - SCTV broadcast Pokémon series]
* [http://berita.liputan6.com/read/8725/SCTV.Menayangkan.Serial.Pokemon Liputan6.com - SCTV Aired Pokémon Series]
* [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/3039/pokemon Indosiar - Pokémon]
* [http://www.indosiar.com:8080/sinopsis/3039/pokemon Indosiar - Pokémon]
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie--revelation-lugia_73873.html ''Revelation Lugia'']
* [http://www.globaltv.co.id/program/1738/Pokemon Global TV - Pokémon]
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie--lord-of-the-unknown-tower_73899.html ''Lord of the Unknown Tower'']
* [http://www.mncchannels.com/microprogramdetail/mnckids/Pokemon MNC Kids - Pokémon]
<!--** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-4-celebie-a-timeless-encounters_88962.html ''Celebi: A Timeless Encounters'']-->
<!--* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090220141123/http://persusi.org/] (Archive)-->
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-8-lucario-and-the-mistery-of-mew_91795.html ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'']
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-9-the-temple-of-the-sea_91796.html ''Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea'']
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-10-the-rise-of-darkrai_91797.html ''The Rise of Darkrai'']
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-11-giratina-and-the-sky-warrior_93264.html ''Giratina and the Sky Warrior'']
** [http://www.indosiar.com/sinopsis/pokemon-movie-13-zoroark-master-of-illusions_93732.html ''Zoroark: Master of Illusions'']
* [http://www.elexmedia.co.id/ Elex Media Komputindo's official website]
* [http://www.elexmedia.co.id/ Elex Media Komputindo's official website]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090321174859/http://www.mnc-comics.com/detail_character.asp?id=60 m&c! - Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure] (Archive)
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090321174859/http://www.mnc-comics.com/detail_character.asp?id=60 m&c! - Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure] (Archive)
<!--* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090220141123/http://persusi.org/] (Archive)-->
* [https://www.duniaku.net/2014/03/31/aksi-para-pokemon-trainer-di-pokemon-x-y-gathering-competition-bijac/ Aksi Para Pokémon Trainer di Pokémon X Y Gathering & Competition BIJAC]
* [https://nuggetbridge.com/news/one-year-vgc-counting-indonesias-oras-opening-tournament/ One Year of VGC and Counting: Indonesia’s ORAS Opening Tournament - Nugget Bridge]
* [https://nuggetbridge.com/articles/indonesias-first-premier-challenge/ Indonesia’s First Premier Challenge - Nugget Bridge]
* [https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/79192/pkmn-id-gelar-grand-final-trainer-circuit-2017-di-bijac-no-tanjoiwai-10 PKMN-id Gelar Grand Final Trainer Circuit 2017 di Bijac no Tanjoiwai 10 - KAORI Nusantara]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 05:40, 1 October 2017

Pokémon in Indonesia
Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png
Indonesia Flag.png
Flag of Indonesia
Language Indonesian
Continent Asia
Original anime airdates
EP001 March 3, 2001
AG001 April 27, 2008
DP001 February 7, 2010
BW001 April 7, 2013
XY001 April 12, 2015
SM001
JN001
HZ001

The Pokémon franchise, including the first Pokémon games, was first introduced to people in Indonesia around 1999, while the Pokémon anime was introduced officially through the broadcast of the first episode on March 3, 2001.

Pokémon video games

The first Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Blue, were released in Indonesia in limited numbers around 2000. The first truly well-known Pokémon game for Indonesia was Pokémon Yellow, which was released in 2001.

All internationally released core series games usually have been available in Indonesia. Spin-off Pokémon games that are available in English language such as Pokémon Pinball, the Pokémon Ranger, and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, have been released in Indonesia as well. These games were available within several months to one year after their English releases. Nowadays, Pokémon games such as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were also made available near the date of its worldwide release.

Many pirated copies of ROM hacks, as well as official games, are also sold in Indonesia, especially the infamous games "Pokémon ChaosBlack" and "Pokémon Quartz", which at first were mistaken by people as official. Pirated copies of official games come in a variety of ways, such as the lack of license or the color difference of game cartridges.

Event Pokémon

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

The first and only event Pokémon distributed in Indonesia was Pokémon Hills Mewtwo, which was given out for English and Japanese language of Generation V games at showings of the movie Genesect and the Legend Awakened at the Blitzmegaplex Grand Indonesia in the Mall of Indonesia on November 2, 6, and 9, 2013.

Tournament events

PKMN-id became the official Play! Pokémon organization for Indonesian community starting from July 2016 for both Video Game Championships and Trading Card Game Championships. This site is originally initiated by Hashegi Hanjaya in April 2014 and currently organized by Michael Pond Wijaya.

Pokémon anime

TV series

SCTV

SCTV logo at the time

The first episode of the Pokémon anime was aired on March 3, 2001 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:00-19:30 WIB (UTC+7) by SCTV (Surya Citra Televisi), the Indonesian national TV station. According to SCTV, however, the first 26 episodes were temporarily to be aired.[1] The first version on SCTV subtitled the first Japanese opening and ending themes.

After several months, the broadcast was moved to every Sunday morning at 10:00-10:30 WIB on July 8, 2001. Sometime in 2003, the show was moved once again at 08:30-09:00 WIB.[2] Soon after the episodes around the Orange League season, the show was known to be stopped indefinitely in August 2003.

Indosiar

Indosiar

The anime series did not continuously air until December 26, 2004, when Indosiar took over and began their first broadcast from the episode around the beginning of the Johto saga on Sundays from 07:30-08:00 WIB (UTC+7). It is known that several episodes from the fourth season were airing for the second time before the airing of the fifth season.

After the last season of the original series was finished, Indosiar continuously aired the first episode of the Advanced Generation series (Pokémon AG) from April 27, 2008. This series had ever temporary started in one hour (two episodes) since January 2009 until several months, after the movie marathon were finished.

On February 7, 2010, Indosiar skipped half of Advanced Generation from not-yet-aired episodes of eighth season until the end of the Battle Frontier saga, and started airing the first episode of the Diamond & Pearl series (Pokémon D&P). The anime series had been stopped for unknown reason from July 25, 2010 until November 21, 2010, in which were brought to reschedule to 08:00-08:30 WIB after the retirement, continuing from DP024 to DP025 on November 28, 2010.[3]

The season that contains episodes from thirteenth season called Pokémon D&P Part II, was aired after the first 52 episodes (excluding to recapped episode). Due to this, most of episodes were skipped from DP053 to DP136 on June 12, 2011. This season consist of 52 episodes, which were brought to the episode removal from DP138 to DP141. Thus, DP142 was aired instead after DP137 on June 26, 2011.

For unknown reason, DP166 was aired twice on December 18 and 25, 2011. On January 1, 2012, DP169 was broadcast after DP167 on New Year's Day 2012, following the order in some countries. An episode featured Shaymin was aired on January 8, 2012; coincidentally, Giratina and the Sky Warrior was aired on the same date after a few blocks.

Start from DP179 on March 18, 2012, the show was moved at 08:30-09:00 WIB. The show was discontinued less than a year after the last episode of Diamond & Pearl series was aired on June 10, 2012.

Indosiar announced that the first episode of Best Wishes series (Pokémon Best Wishes) premiered on April 7, 2013 at 08:00-08:30 WIB.[4] Since on October 2013, the month before the release of Genesect and the Legend Awakened on theaters, the show also temporarily aired every Saturday in addition of the regular Sundays,[5] which results the airing from BW027 to BW034. However, the show was discontinued at BW043 despite the fact that Indosiar already have the first 52 episodes of Best Wishes series.

MNC Media

MNCTV
MNCTV

XY series made its debut in Indonesia on April 12, 2015 every Sunday at 09:30 WIB on MNCTV, one of national channel owned by Media Nusantara Citra, although it was intended to be aired on April 5, 2015 by its TV advertisements. Unlike the previous channels, MNCTV used English recording rather than its original Japanese version, as the series was titled as Pokémon the Series: XY that contains 49 episodes.

On May 17, 2015, the anime was shown earlier as XY006 was aired at 08:00 WIB.[6] Time shift was often occurred since then, as the show was set on 08:30, 09:00, and then ended up on 09:30 WIB during the last few episodes. After finishing the first season, Mega Evolution Special I made its debut on March 13, 2016. Some random episodes (XY008 and XY028) were re-aired to fill the gap of the upcoming Pokémon the Series: XY - Season 2, which is set on April 2016.[7] After finishing the second season within a year with XY093 on March 26, 2017, the show was continued with Mega Evolution Special II on April 2, 2017, Mega Evolution Special III on April 9, 2017,[8] and ended up with Mega Evolution Special IV on April 16, 2017.[9]

MNC Kids
MNC Kids

The English version of XY series was also premiered on April 19, 2015 at 14:00 WIB on MNC Kids (via Indovision Ch. 42),[10] a branch of cable television network owned by MNC Channels. Unlike MNCTV, the show was re-aired every Saturday at 19:30 WIB, and Sunday every 09:00 and 15:30 WIB.

Global TV
Global TV

Starting on July 17, 2017, the Indonesian dub of XY series also aired every Monday to Friday at 13:00 to 14:00 WIB on Global TV, one of MNCTV's sister channel.

Disney XD

Pokémon: Black & White was aired on Disney XD starting from June 4, 2016.

Pokémon movies

With the exception of the first movie, most of Pokémon movies had premiered on Indosiar.

Movie marathon were aired from fourth to seventh movies, replacing the regular episodes at the time. However, these movies were split up into several parts, only about thirty-minutes to one hour available for one part. This issue was no longer present when most of them were re-running without segmented scenes.

Movie Title Date Time (UTC+7)
M02 Revelation Lugia June 16, 2008[11]
May 16, 2010
07:30
16:30
M03 Lord of the Unknown Tower June 17, 2008[12]
June 2, 2010
07:30
07:30
M04 Celebi: A Timeless Encounter November 30 and December 7, 2008* 07:30
M05 Pokémon Heroes: Latias and Latios December 14 and 21, 2008*
November 20, 2010
07:30
17:30
M06 Jirachi: Wish Maker December 28, 2008 and January 4, 2009*
November 21, 2010
07:30
17:30
M07 Destiny Deoxys January 11, 18, and 25, 2009*
November 27, 2010
07:30
17:30
M08 Lucario and the Mystery of Mew September 1, 2011[13]*
February 5, 2012
09:30
09:30
M09 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea September 2, 2011[14]*
February 12, 2012
09:30
09:30
M10 The Rise of Darkrai September 3, 2011[15]*
February 19, 2012
10:00
09:30
M11 Giratina and the Sky Warrior January 8, 2012
March 4, 2012[16]
09:30
09:30
M12 Arceus and the Jewel of Life January 15, 2012
March 11, 2012
09:30
09:30
M13 Zoroark: Master of Illusions February 26, 2012[17] 09:30

For the first time in Indonesia, Genesect and the Legend Awakened and Pikachu short Eevee & Friends were released in theaters by T-Joy from November 6 to 24, 2013 in Jakarta and the areas surrounding it. The pre-release event also reserved for media only on November 2, 2013 at the Blitzmegaplex Grand Indonesia. The ending theme in Indonesian dub is Mirai no Kajitsu - Buah Masa Depan, a song by JKT48, AKB48's sister idol group.

Special and OVA

Special side story episodes such as Pokémon Chronicles, as well as some Pikachu shorts were aired between Advanced Generation series. Two Pikachu shorts for ANA flights, Pikachu's Summer Festival and Pikachu's Ghost Carnival, both premiered on July 13 and 20, 2008, respectively, and both were aired once again in 2010. Raikou - Legend of Thunder was premiered in two parts on November 16 and 23, 2008. Pikachu's Winter Vacation (2001 and 2002 versions) were aired on December 26, 2009 at 07:00-09:00 WIB. Mewtwo Returns also known had premiered on January 3, 2010 at 06:30-08:00 WIB before the usual series.

Dub and localization

Since SCTV, the Indonesian dub mainly based on the Japanese version; however, the proper names from the English version were used. The most known renamed main character Ash Ketchum, was given the dub name Ali, while the rest of them are based on their English name.

On Indosiar, the dub name Ali was left while his Japanese name, Satoshi was used instead. Unfortunately, the inconsistency began when the dub were using the mixture between the English and Japanese names for Pokémon and other things in some episodes cases, though this was not the case for the notable main characters; Satoshi, Kasumi, Takeshi, Musashi, Kojiro, Nyasu. However, the main characters that were introduced later such as May, Max, and Dawn were named in their English name instead of Japanese name. Since Advanced Generation series, the Pokémon voices were also dubbed, notably including Ash's Pikachu, which probably the most controversial dub for the fans. Since a certain episode from Diamond & Pearl series, the dub began to using the English version as localization (mostly for Pokémon names or characters of the day) and the Japanese script as the main translation, although this was not definite in some cases. The previous main characters were still retained in Japanese, possibly to avoid confusion for the audience.

In the movie theater Genesect and the Legend Awakened, the Japanese authority realized Ash's Indonesian dub name and decided to using the name alongside the retained English names for the rest characters. Although the voice actors was initially selected by audition, it was later decided that the dub will be following Indosiar version by using the voice actors from Best Wishes series.

As English recording was used on MNCTV for XY series, Ash's Pikachu's original voice was retained and English version were used for Pokémon names definitely. The dub also made its own version by using the literal Japanese pronunciation as name for main characters, for example: Citron is called Shitoron and Eureka is called Yurika.

Cast and crew

When Pokémon arrived on Indosiar, the dubbing process was worked at its own in-house dubbing studio. After the studio was disbanded around 2009, the progress was moved to the current location, Studio RCS (Reka Citra Suara). As for movie theater Genesect and the Legend Awakened, the dubbing process was handled by PT. Perdana IMMG Indonesia and worked by Fresto Production.[18] The dub for XY series on MNCTV and MNC Kids was handled by in-house dubbing studio at RCTI, MNCTV's main sister channel.

Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis, also known as Iphie Lubis, is notably one of the original voice actors of Pokémon since the first dub, who currently voiced the main role Ash Ketchum. His notable roles in other anime series are Conan Edogawa from Detective Conan, Keroro from Keroro Gunsō, and Natsu Dragneel from Fairy Tail.

Home video

Several Pokémon episodes and movies were also sold in DVDs and VCDs in some regions and major towns of Indonesia, although most of them are unofficial or pirate versions. Most of them are dubbed in English or Mandarin and subtitled in Indonesian.

Pokémon manga

Indonesia is one of the few countries that publishes a translation of Pokémon Pocket Monsters by Kosaku Anakubo, licensed by Elex Media Komputindo in 2001. The main character Red was given the same dubbed name for main character in the anime, Ali, while his Clefairy was renamed as Kleferi. The localization mostly following the English version. However, some Pokémon names were also changed into its Indonesian names in this manga, usually adapted from its English name, such as Charizard, which was altered as Karizar.

Pocket Monsters manga releases were stopped on April 21, 2003 when volume 12 was running in publish until March 3, 2010, where Elex published the volume 13. This series was ended by the last volume on April 2010. Since these two latest releases, Clefairy's name was reverted into its Japanese name, Pippi.

Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, were also translated under the name Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure and Pokémon Petualangan Baru, respectively. They were licensed by m&c!, the manga and comic publisher owned by Kompas Gramedia Group. Both of them had their original Japanese titles, even their Japanese script was retained on the side of their covers. There were only 7 volumes for PiPiPi Adventure and 4 volumes for Gotta Catch 'Em All.

There is the complete volumes of The Electric Tale of Pikachu under the name Kisah Pikachu yang Menggetarkan, as well as another version of Magical Pokémon Journey volume 1 under the direct translated title Petualangan Ajaib Pokémon, both were published by Panda Books. These manga are based on Chuang Yi's releases, since they share the same cover theme.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Before the Pokémon franchise, especially the Trading Card Game that was introduced officially, the Pokémon cards were introduced when they were imported by Sucianto, the founder of Planet Comics, the famous and the oldest Indonesian Comic Store.[19]

Many card sets and theme decks of Pokémon TCG have been sold in the Indonesia's convenience stores and malls starting from the very first TCG set, Base Set, both in English and are uncommon for Japanese versions. Fake cards and booster packs can be found easily with very low prices.

After the popularity began to widespread, several unofficial tournaments are held within the stores' locations in several cities such as Jakarta and Bandung.

Pokémon merchandise

Indonesia is one of the 85 companies around the world who make officially licensed Pokémon products. The merchandise that available usually comes from North American and Japan releases, such as Trading Figure Game, Monster Collection and Zukan figures.

Pokémon Tazos

Pokémon Tazos Indonesia version

The quite popular collectible Pokémon Tazos were available, after the popularity of the anime series. These collectible toys can be found in three different snacks, Chiki, Cheetos, and JetZ. They were produced by Indofood Fritolay Makmur, an Indonesian snack food company—joint venture company with PepsiCo. All Pokémon were using English names in these merchandise, except for Growlithe and Arcanine, which using their Japanese names (Gardie and Windie). However, unlike the American releases, the types on the back were completely removed.

The first releases came with two different Tazos, namely Tazos Spin and Tazos Smash. Tazos Spin has several small incisions around the tip, which can be used to assemble and connect in many ways, while Tazos Smash is the flower-shaped Tazos with several crackable gaps. Not only featured 151 Pokémon species, but five human characters are also included: Ash, Brock, Misty, Joy, and Jenny.

The holographic Tazos called Tazos 3D also available, which are featured the first generation Pokémon with evolutionary stages. After the Johto saga were broadcasted, there were final releases called Pentazo, pentagonal Tazos that identical with Tazos Spin. These Tazos introduced the newly Generation II Pokémon. After several months, some Pentazos can be found outside the snack bags.

Pokémon toys

Pokémon BW toys as Happy Meal promotion was available in McDonald's Indonesia on February 22 to March 21, 2013.

KFC also made Pokémon BW toys as Chaki Kids Meal promotion in March 2014.

Pokémon anime novelization

Pokémon anime novelizations in Indonesian

There have been Indonesian translations of the Pokémon anime novelization series, which were mostly only published based on episodes from the original series. These novels were translated and published by Panda Books in 2000.

External links

References


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