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|BW001={{tt|June 17, 2013|Pogo TV India}}<br>{{tt|July 2, 2014|Cartoon Network India}}<br>{{tt|November 3, 2014|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|XY001={{tt|May 9, 2015|Hungama TV}}
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The [[Pokémon]] franchise (Hindi: '''पोकेमोन''', Tamil: '''போகிமொன்''', Telegu: '''పోకీమాన్''', Urdu: '''پوکيمون''') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. In Pakistan, the anime aired on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}.
The [[Pokémon]] franchise (Hindi: '''पोकेमोन''', Tamil: '''போகிமொன்''', Telegu: '''పోకీమాన్''', Urdu: '''پوکيمون''') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} after which it was moved to several channels and now, as of 2019, airs on {{wp|Marvel HQ}} (formerly known as {{wp|Disney XD (Indian TV channel)|Disney XD India}}). In Pakistan, the anime aired on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
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{{bulbanews/5|Anime in Indian subcontinent shifted to Pogo|Anime in India shifted back to Cartoon Network|Pokémon anime going strong in India|Pokémon anime viewed by nearly 100 million in India|'Pokémon the Series: XY' debuts in India}}
The [[Pokémon anime]] is available in the following South Asian territories: {{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}.
The [[Pokémon anime]] is available in the following South Asian territories: {{wp|Afghanistan}}, {{wp|Bangladesh}}, {{wp|Bhutan}}, {{wp|India}}, {{wp|Nepal}}, {{wp|Pakistan}} and {{wp|Sri Lanka}}.
In India, the English dub of select episodes from the first and third [[season]]s were made available on [[Voot]], a streaming service by Viacom 18, making it the first time the anime has been available through a streaming service in India.


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| [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]
| [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]
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| May 18, 2005{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-kick-off-pokemon-master-quest-in-tamil Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu - Indian Television]</ref><br>March 31, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| May 18, 2005{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-kick-off-pokemon-master-quest-in-tamil Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu - Indian Television]</ref><br>March 31, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>October 2, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]
| [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]
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| May 9, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<br>August 31, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| May 9, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<br>August 31, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>December 31, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]
| [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]
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| November 6, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<ref name="Toonami GameOn">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-host-toonami-game-on-video-gaming Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November - Indian Televison]</ref><br>February 15, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| November 6, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<ref name="Toonami GameOn">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-host-toonami-game-on-video-gaming Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November - Indian Televison]</ref><br>February 15, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>February 12, 2018{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]
| [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]
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| 2008
| 2008{{tt|*|Cartoon Network}}<br>May 7, 2018{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]
| [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]
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| November 2008
| November 2008{{tt|*|Cartoon Network}}<br>November 12, 2018{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]
| [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]
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| November 9, 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}<br>November 16, 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
| November 9, 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}<br>November 16, 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}<br>November 12, 2018{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]
| [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]
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| 2010{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}<br>May 13, 2019{{tt|*|Marvel HQ}}
| [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]]
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | May 9, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]
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====Cartoon Network and Pogo====
====Cartoon Network India and Pogo TV====
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|thumb|200px|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo]]
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|thumb|150px|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo]]
[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on May 12, 2003 as a part of its {{wp|Toonami}} block, airing in both Hindi and English. Immediately after the first season, [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in mid-2004. In the same year, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] premiered on Cartoon Network. A separate {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network}} feed affiliated with Cartoon Network India was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, and was also later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Due to this affiliation, both channels broadcast the anime simultaneously. With [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs for Indian viewers, Tamil and Telugu. The {{series|original}} concluded its first complete run in mid-2005.
[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on May 12, 2003 as a part of its {{wp|Toonami}} block. Following the first season, [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in mid-2004. In the same year, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] premiered on Cartoon Network. A separate {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network}} feed affiliated with Cartoon Network India was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, and was also later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Due to this affiliation, both channels broadcast the anime simultaneously. With [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs, Tamil and Telugu. The {{series|original}} concluded its first complete run in mid-2005.


[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] made its South Asian debut on May 9, 2006 and concluded in July. The season premiere for [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] was simulcast on November 6, 2006, and its first run on ended January 4, 2007. In 2008, [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] and [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] aired for the first time on the respective channels. However, the ninth season aired on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. Furthermore, Cartoon Network introduced a one-hour block, ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon'', that aired reruns from the first seven seasons.
The first two seasons of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] and [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]], made their South Asian debut in 2006. While 2008 marked the first run for [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] and [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] in the respective territories. Unlike its predecessors, the ninth season aired on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. Furthermore, Cartoon Network introduced a one-hour block, ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon'', that aired reruns from the first seven seasons.


Unprecedentedly, the [[S10|first season]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} premiered in Pakistan on November 9, 2009, making it the first season to air on the network before its debut in India, which was set to air a week later. Cartoon Network Pakistan skipped 23 episodes, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', due to unknown reasons and wrapped up the season in mere five weeks. However, the episodes were aired in their correct order during reruns. In early 2011, after an eight-year run on Cartoon Network India, the channel dropped Pokémon anime after [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]] finished its first run.
The [[S10|first season]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} premiered in Pakistan on November 9, 2009, making it the first season to air on the network before its debut on Cartoon Network India, which aired it a week later. Cartoon Network Pakistan skipped 23 episodes, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', due to unknown reasons and wrapped up the season in mere five weeks. However, the episodes were aired in their correct order during reruns. In early 2011, after an eight-year run on Cartoon Network India, the channel dropped Pokémon anime after finishing [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]]'s first run.


[[File:Pogo logo.png|thumb|200px|left|Pogo TV logo]]
[[File:Pogo logo.png|thumb|150px|left|Pogo TV logo]]
The anime was then picked up by its sister channel {{wp|Pogo}}, staring with [[S12|Pokémon DP: Galactic Battles]]'s season premiere for the Indian audience, which later aired in Pakistan on August 1. On October 3 of the same year, [[S13|Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors]] premiered on Pogo. However, ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore!]]'' and ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'' were skipped and aired later during reruns. The series finale, ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', aired on October 25 of the same year. The thirteenth season completed its first run on Cartoon Network Pakistan from February 1 to March 19, 2012.
Later on, the anime was picked up by Cartoon Network India's sister channel, {{wp|Pogo}}. The channel aired [[S12|Pokémon DP: Galactic Battles]] and [[S13|Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors]] in 2011. However, ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore!]]'' and ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'' were skipped and aired later during reruns. In 2013, Pogo premiered the [[S14|fourteenth season]] of the anime and some creative changes were made along with it, including new voice actors for the [[narrator]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] and several [[move]]s retained their English names. ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'' and ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'' were skipped, but they were later broadcast during reruns.


After almost twenty months, Pogo premiered the [[S14|fourteenth season]] on June 17, 2013. Many changes were introduced, including new voice actors for the [[narrator]] and [[Delia Ketchum]], a new time slot for the show, and several of the [[move]]'s English names were kept unchanged. Pogo skipped the episodes ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'' and ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', but they were later broadcast during reruns. The channel completed its run of the season with the season finale, ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'', on September 5, 2013.
On June 27, 2014, {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} announced through [https://www.facebook.com/cartoonnetwork.india its official Facebook page] that Pokémon would be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]] until ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics]]'', from July 2 to August 6. It later finished the season's first run by airing it at a late-night time slot. The {{series|Best Wishes}} premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in the same year.


On June 27, 2014, {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} announced through [https://www.facebook.com/cartoonnetwork.india its official Facebook page] that Pokémon would be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]] until ''[[BW043|Mewoth's Scrafty Tactics]]'', from July 2 to August 6, 2014. It later finished the season's first run by airing it at a late-night time slot. The {{series|Best Wishes}} premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on November 3, 2014.
====Hungama TV, Disney XD India, and Marvel HQ====
[[File:Hungama TV.png|thumb|left|150px|Hungama TV logo]]
[[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|150px|Disney XD logo]]
Around the beginning of 2014, {{wp|Disney India|Disney}} bought the rights to Pokémon. However, Disney did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous dubs, so the anime was re-dubbed.


====Hungama TV and Disney XD India====
With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', Hungama TV began airing the {{series|original}} on May 19, 2014. Starting with [[S02|the second season]], the channel began to include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in episodes. As with the Cartoon Network airings, several episodes were skipped or aired out of order. Starting from [[S03|the third season]], the channel also started using [[Media:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|a red logo]] for Pokémon, instead of [[Media:Pokémon logo English.png|the yellow one]] used internationally. Some episodes of the third season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs, but not all episodes were dubbed in those languages until ''[[S04|Johto League Champions]]''. From ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'' to ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', Hungama TV skipped parts of the episode before the title card, which were later restored during reruns on Disney XD. Hungama TV aired the first [[S05|five]] seasons, one after the another continuously, till ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar]]'' in June 2015. Disney XD began airing reruns of episodes that had already aired on Hungama TV with the first 10 episodes of ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'' on August 7, 2016.
[[File:Hungama TV.png|thumb|200px|Hungama TV logo]]
[[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|200px|Disney XD logo]]
Around the beginning of 2014, {{wp|Disney India|Disney}} bought the rights to Pokémon. However, Disney did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous Hindi dub, so the anime was re-dubbed.


With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', Hungama TV began airing the {{series|original}} on May 19, 2014. Starting with the second season, the channel began to include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in episodes. As with the Cartoon Network airings, several episodes were skipped or aired out of order. During the third season, the channel also started using [[Media:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|a red logo]] for Pokémon, instead of [[Media:Pokémon logo English.png|the yellow one]] used internationally. Some episodes of the third season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs, but not all episodes were dubbed in those languages until ''Johto League Champions''. From ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'' to ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', Hungama TV skipped parts of the episode before the title card, including the theme song.  
The remaining original series episodes would later be aired as part of the [[S06|sixth season]] starting on August 31, 2015, while the Hoenn portion of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] aired on Hungama TV from September 16, 2015 to November 18, 2015. From February 15, 2016 to April 28, 2016, episodes from [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] premiered on Hungama TV. In addition, throughout the anime's run on Hungama, a number of new blocks were introduced that were dedicated exclusively to the series, including ''PokéThon'', ''PokéVaar'', and ''PakdoThon''. Although Disney XD India had previously only aired the first seven seasons which had premiered first on Hungama TV, new episodes moved to Disney XD India with episodes of [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] till ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' from May 7, 2018 to May 31, 2018. The channel later completed the season's first run in October 2018.


The remaining original series episodes would later be aired as part of the [[S06|sixth season]] starting on August 31, 2015. While the Hoenn portion of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] aired on Hungama TV from September 16, 2015 to November 18, 2015. From February 15, 2016 to April 28, 2016, episodes from [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] premiered on Hungama TV. In addition, throughout the anime's run on Hungama, a number of new blocks were introduced that were dedicated exclusively to the series, including ''PokéThon'', ''PokéVaar'', and ''PakdoThon''.  
[[File:Marvel HQ Logo.png|thumb|left|150px|Marvel HQ logo]]
[[File:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon XY logo used in India]]
On May 24, 2017, Prasad Barve announced that he will reprise his role as Ash for the tenth season.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/prasadbarveACTOR/posts/10156268944139465 Prasad Barve's return to Pokémon anime]</ref> Disney XD aired episodes from two new seasons, [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] and [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]] starting from the same day, November 12, 2018. For unknown reasons, Disney XD wrapped up both the seasons together in just one week, skipping ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'' which was aired later during reruns. The tenth season had a complete cast change comprising of CN dub voice actors in the Hindi version while the Tamil and Telugu versions continued using their Disney dub cast. Beginning on January 20, 2019, Disney XD was rebranded as Marvel HQ in India, although the channel continues to air the Pokémon anime. From May 13, 2019 to May 24, 2019, Marvel HQ aired episodes from the eleventh season, [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]] till ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear]]'' with its Disney dub voice actors. Starting from this season, the channel stopped using the red logo for Pokémon and now use the original yellow logo.


On May 24, 2017, Prasad Barve announced that he will reprise his role as Ash starting with the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/prasadbarve1982/posts/10156268944139465 Prasad Barve's return to Pokémon anime]</ref> Hungama TV has yet to air the last two seasons of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
[[File:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon XY logo used in India]]
The first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]'', debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015 without a prior announcement. The network announced more new episodes from {{series|XY}}, which later aired alongside the channel's first run of the earlier seasons. Similar to previous instances, the episode title cards were skipped and [[Media:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|a new logo]] was used for the series. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama TV resumed airing new episodes on August 1, 2015 with ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''. It completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.
The first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]'', debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015 without a prior announcement. The network announced more new episodes from {{series|XY}}, which later aired alongside the channel's first run of the earlier seasons. Similar to previous instances, the episode title cards were skipped and [[Media:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|a new logo]] was used for the series. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama TV resumed airing new episodes on August 1, 2015 with ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''. It completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.


Disney XD India currently airs reruns of the original series that previously aired on Hungama TV, starting with the first 10 episodes of ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'' on August 7, 2016.
====Voot====
In India, the Disney dubs from [[S01|first]] to [[S08|eighth]] seasons are available on {{wp|Voot}}, a streaming service by Viacom 18, making it the first time the anime has been available through a streaming service in India. Episodes from the first and second season are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu; while episodes from the third to eighth seasons are only available in English and Hindi. The Hindi dub of the eighth season premiered on the service before it aired on Disney XD.


===Pokémon movies and specials===
===Pokémon movies and specials===
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In 2011, Cartoon Network and Pogo TV aired ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. Starting in 2014, the movie aired on Tata Sky's CN+ service. That year, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', as well as ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]'' in 2012. However, these three movies have yet to air in India.
In 2011, Cartoon Network and Pogo TV aired ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. Starting in 2014, the movie aired on Tata Sky's CN+ service. That year, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', as well as ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]'' in 2012. However, these three movies have yet to air in India.


Hungama TV has so far aired the first eight movies. Many scenes, including the opening and ending themes, are often skipped. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs material provided by [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]] for the anime episodes, the Hindi dub for the movies uses footage from the Japanese version. On April 19, 2017, Disney XD India aired the first seven movies as part of a marathon.
Hungama TV has so far aired the first eight movies and the tenth and eleventh movies. Many scenes, including the opening and ending themes, are often skipped. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs material provided by [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]] for the anime episodes, the Hindi dub for the first eight movies used footage from the Japanese version. Disney XD India also airs the Hungama dub of the Pokémon movies.
 
''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' aired on November 21, 2015 on Hungama TV.
 
''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' will be released in Indian cinemas on 2019, making it the first animated Pokémon movie to be released in theaters in India.<ref>[https://www.pvrcinemas.com/comingsoon/POKEMON-THE-MOVIE:-I-CHOOSE-YOU/NHO00013275 Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You - PVR Cinemas]</ref>


''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' aired on November 21, 2015.
''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' was released in Indian cinemas in both English and Hindi on May 10, 2019.


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Lucario ki Toofani Shakti.png|Lucario ki Toofani Shakti
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! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Movie/special
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| April 18, 2015
| April 18, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>May 4, 2016{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
| ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
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| August 22, 2015
| August 22, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>May 4, 2016{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
| ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| April 16, 2016
| April 16, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>June 5, 2016{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| May 28, 2016
| May 28, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>April 19, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
| ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| July 31, 2016
| July 31, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>April 19, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| November 6, 2016
| November 6, 2016{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>April 19, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| January 22, 2017
| January 22, 2017{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>April 19, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<br>July 9, 2017{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| 2009{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan}}<br>July 9, 2017{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>August 15, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
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| ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
| ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2011<br>September 29, 2017{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| 2011{{tt|*|Cartoon Network and Pogo TV}}<br>September 29, 2017{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}<br>October 22, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD}}
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2011{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
| 2011{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}<br>December 23, 2018{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
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| 2012{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
| 2012{{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2019
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
| May 10, 2019
| ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| November 14, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
| November 14, 2006{{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
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| [[Pokémon Chronicles]]
| [[Pokémon Chronicles]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | November 21, 2015
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | November 21, 2015{{tt|*|Hungama TV}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''
|}
|}
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|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{Ash}}
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network and {{tt|Hungama TV dub|From Diamond & Pearl series}})<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama TV dub - [[S01]] to present)
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] to [[S14]] and Disney dub - [[S10]])<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S09]], [[S11]] to present)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Misty}}
| {{an|Misty}}
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MTR}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MTR}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, [[S03]] - [[S14]])<br>{{wp|Saumya Daan}} (Hungama TV dub)
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, [[S03]] - [[S14]])<br>{{wp|Saumya Daan}} (Hungama TV dub)
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Theme]] singer
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Sumeet Pathak (Hungama TV dub)
|}
|}


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! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Character / Role
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Character / Role
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Voice actor
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Voice actor
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{wp|Raghuvaran}} (Cartoon Network dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| Sathya (Hungama TV dub)
|-
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Opening theme singer {{tt|*|Season 5 (Master Quest)}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Opening theme singer {{tt|*|Season 5 (Master Quest)}}
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{{main|List of Tamil Pokémon themes}}
{{main|List of Tamil Pokémon themes}}
{{main|List of Telugu Pokémon themes}}
{{main|List of Telugu Pokémon themes}}
Like most dubs based on the English dub, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs under both Cartoon Network and Hungama TV generally dub the original English openings into the respective language. Songs used in episodes have also been dubbed.
Like most dubs based on the English dub, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs under both Cartoon Network and Disney generally dub the original English openings into the respective language. Songs used in episodes have also been dubbed.


From the middle of the second run of the season, Cartoon Network replaced the opening {{so|Black and White}} with an [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Pokémon: Black & White Song Video|original Hindi song]].
From the middle of the second run of the season, Cartoon Network replaced the opening {{so|Black and White}} with an [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Pokémon: Black & White Song Video|original Hindi song]].
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Hungama TV has made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Endings|Pokérap]] as an ending theme for the anime series and the movies. They also made Pokéraps for the Orange Islands, Johto, and Hoenn arcs to promote upcoming seasons of Pokémon.
Hungama TV has made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Endings|Pokérap]] as an ending theme for the anime series and the movies. They also made Pokéraps for the Orange Islands, Johto, and Hoenn arcs to promote upcoming seasons of Pokémon.


Although Hungama TV normally skips the Japanese opening and endings of movies, an instrumental version of バトルフロンティア （映画バージョン） ''{{so|Battle Frontier}} (Movie Version)'' was used as the opening theme for its dub of the [[M08|eighth movie]].
Although Hungama TV normally skips the Japanese opening and ending themes of the movies entirely, a few seconds from the instrumental version of バトルフロンティア （映画バージョン） ''{{so|Battle Frontier}} (Movie Version)'' were used on a loop, serving as the opening theme for its dub of the [[M08|eighth movie]]. An instrumental version of [[This is a Beautiful World]] was used as the ending theme to the [[M11|eleventh movie]].


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
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* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm Shh... it's Pokemon time - The Hindu Business Line]</ref>
* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm Shh... it's Pokemon time - The Hindu Business Line]</ref>
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/pokemon-bw-movie-version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》/ Pokemon BW Movie Version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》 - Toysaffair.com]</ref>
* Pokémon toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/pokemon-bw-movie-version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》/ Pokemon BW Movie Version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》 - Toysaffair.com]</ref> different set of small figures of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, and {{p|Vulpix}} were made available in Happy Meals in November 2018. Unlike the previous promotion, it was advertised by McDonald's.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsIndia/videos/1965717350171768/ Happy Meal Toy - McDonald's India - Facebook]</ref>
* [http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Pokémon Black and White merchandise] is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
* [http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Pokémon Black and White merchandise] is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
* Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites such as {{wp|Flipkart}} and {{wp|Snapdeal}}.
* Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites such as {{wp|Flipkart}} and {{wp|Snapdeal}}.
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* Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20150611200917/http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Pokémon Products - Funskool India (archived)]</ref>
* Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20150611200917/http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Pokémon Products - Funskool India (archived)]</ref>
* Pokémon Evolution Cards and 3D figurines of {{p|Pikachu}}, the [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]], and Jigglypuff were distributed with the breakfast cereal {{wp|Chocos}}.
* Pokémon Evolution Cards and 3D figurines of {{p|Pikachu}}, the [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]], and Jigglypuff were distributed with the breakfast cereal {{wp|Chocos}}.
* Pokemon cards and cutouts are distributed with {{wp|Cadbury}} Gems and other products.
* Pokémon cards and cutouts are distributed with {{wp|Cadbury}} Gems and other products.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://in.portal-pokemon.com/ The Pokémon Company official site (India)]
** [https://www.facebook.com/Pokémon-India-185178755369989/ Pokémon India on Facebook]
** [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1hOHNgH6x8MF22676CmZA/ Pokémon India on YouTube]
* [http://www.cartoonnetworkindia.com/ Cartoon Network India official site]
* [http://www.cartoonnetworkindia.com/ Cartoon Network India official site]
* [https://www.facebook.com/CartoonNetwork.India Cartoon Network India official Facebook page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/CartoonNetwork.India Cartoon Network India official Facebook page]
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* [http://www.hungamatv.com/ Hungama TV official site]
* [http://www.hungamatv.com/ Hungama TV official site]
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<!--Do not add http://www.facebook.com/official.hungama here as it has been proved to be unofficial. See the talk page.-->
* [https://www.voot.com/kids/characters/pokemon/368469 Voot]


==References==
==References==

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Pokémon in South Asia
Pokémon logo English.png
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Flags of Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal.
Language Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
English
Continent Asia
Original anime airdates
EP001 May 12, 2003[1]
May 19, 2014
August 7, 2016
AG001 May 9, 2006
September 16, 2015
December 31, 2017
DP001 November 9, 2009
November 16, 2009
November 12, 2018
BW001 June 17, 2013
July 2, 2014
November 3, 2014
XY001 May 9, 2015
SM001
JN001
HZ001

The Pokémon franchise (Hindi: पोकेमोन, Tamil: போகிமொன், Telegu: పోకీమాన్, Urdu: پوکيمون) made its debut in the Indian subcontinent in 2003, with the broadcast of the first anime episode in both English and Hindi on Cartoon Network India after which it was moved to several channels and now, as of 2019, airs on Marvel HQ (formerly known as Disney XD India). In Pakistan, the anime aired on Cartoon Network Pakistan.

Pokémon games

While Nintendo has no official market presence in the Indian subcontinent, the Pokémon games and some Pokémon merchandise, as well as other Nintendo products such as consoles and games, are available on online retail stores.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were available in India just a week after the US release.[2]

Pokémon anime

Bulbanews

The Pokémon anime is available in the following South Asian territories: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Country Channels
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Pakistan 		Cartoon Network Pakistan
Bhutan
India
Nepal
Sri Lanka 		Cartoon Network India
Pogo TV
Hungama TV
Marvel HQ (formerly Disney XD India)

TV series

Debut Season
May 12, 2003*[1]
May 19, 2014*
August 7, 2016* 		Pokémon: Indigo League
Late 2003*
September 11, 2014*
December 19, 2016* 		Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
2004*
October 30, 2014*
April 4, 2017* 		Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
2004*
January 2, 2015*
July 23, 2017* 		Pokémon: Johto League Champions
May 18, 2005*[3]
March 31, 2015*
October 2, 2017* 		Pokémon: Master Quest
May 9, 2006*
August 31, 2015*
December 31, 2017* 		Pokémon: Advanced
November 6, 2006*[4]
February 15, 2016*
February 12, 2018* 		Pokémon: Advanced Challenge
2008*
May 7, 2018* 		Pokémon: Advanced Battle
November 2008*
November 12, 2018* 		Pokémon: Battle Frontier
November 9, 2009*
November 16, 2009*
November 12, 2018* 		Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl
2010*
May 13, 2019* 		Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension
Early 2011
August 1, 2011* 		Pokémon DP: Galactic Battles
October 3, 2011*
February 1, 2012* 		Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors
June 17, 2013*
July 2, 2014*
November 3, 2014* 		Pokémon: Black & White
May 9, 2015* Pokémon the Series: XY

Cartoon Network India and Pogo TV

Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo

Pokémon: Indigo League premiered on Cartoon Network India on May 12, 2003 as a part of its Toonami block. Following the first season, Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in mid-2004. In the same year, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys premiered on Cartoon Network. A separate Cartoon Network feed affiliated with Cartoon Network India was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, and was also later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Due to this affiliation, both channels broadcast the anime simultaneously. With Pokémon: Master Quest, Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs, Tamil and Telugu. The original series concluded its first complete run in mid-2005.

The first two seasons of the Advanced Generation series, Pokémon: Advanced and Pokémon: Advanced Challenge, made their South Asian debut in 2006. While 2008 marked the first run for Pokémon: Advanced Battle and Pokémon: Battle Frontier in the respective territories. Unlike its predecessors, the ninth season aired on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. Furthermore, Cartoon Network introduced a one-hour block, Dastaan-e-Pokémon, that aired reruns from the first seven seasons.

The first season of the Diamond & Pearl series premiered in Pakistan on November 9, 2009, making it the first season to air on the network before its debut on Cartoon Network India, which aired it a week later. Cartoon Network Pakistan skipped 23 episodes, from O'er the Rampardos We Watched! to A Stand-Up Sit-Down!, due to unknown reasons and wrapped up the season in mere five weeks. However, the episodes were aired in their correct order during reruns. In early 2011, after an eight-year run on Cartoon Network India, the channel dropped Pokémon anime after finishing Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension's first run.

Pogo TV logo

Later on, the anime was picked up by Cartoon Network India's sister channel, Pogo. The channel aired Pokémon DP: Galactic Battles and Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors in 2011. However, The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore! and Teaching the Student Teacher! were skipped and aired later during reruns. In 2013, Pogo premiered the fourteenth season of the anime and some creative changes were made along with it, including new voice actors for the narrator and Delia Ketchum and several moves retained their English names. The Dragon Master's Path! and Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! were skipped, but they were later broadcast during reruns.

On June 27, 2014, Cartoon Network India announced through its official Facebook page that Pokémon would be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing Pokémon: Black & White until Meowth's Scrafty Tactics, from July 2 to August 6. It later finished the season's first run by airing it at a late-night time slot. The Best Wishes series premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in the same year.

Hungama TV, Disney XD India, and Marvel HQ

Hungama TV logo
Disney XD logo

Around the beginning of 2014, Disney bought the rights to Pokémon. However, Disney did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous dubs, so the anime was re-dubbed.

With Pokémon, I Choose You!, Hungama TV began airing the original series on May 19, 2014. Starting with the second season, the channel began to include the Who's That Pokémon? segment in episodes. As with the Cartoon Network airings, several episodes were skipped or aired out of order. Starting from the third season, the channel also started using a red logo for Pokémon, instead of the yellow one used internationally. Some episodes of the third season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs, but not all episodes were dubbed in those languages until Johto League Champions. From Two Hits and a Miss to The Joy of Water Pokémon, Hungama TV skipped parts of the episode before the title card, which were later restored during reruns on Disney XD. Hungama TV aired the first five seasons, one after the another continuously, till You're a Star, Larvitar in June 2015. Disney XD began airing reruns of episodes that had already aired on Hungama TV with the first 10 episodes of Pokémon: Indigo League on August 7, 2016.

The remaining original series episodes would later be aired as part of the sixth season starting on August 31, 2015, while the Hoenn portion of Pokémon: Advanced aired on Hungama TV from September 16, 2015 to November 18, 2015. From February 15, 2016 to April 28, 2016, episodes from Pokémon: Advanced Challenge premiered on Hungama TV. In addition, throughout the anime's run on Hungama, a number of new blocks were introduced that were dedicated exclusively to the series, including PokéThon, PokéVaar, and PakdoThon. Although Disney XD India had previously only aired the first seven seasons which had premiered first on Hungama TV, new episodes moved to Disney XD India with episodes of Pokémon: Advanced Battle till Like a Meowth to a Flame from May 7, 2018 to May 31, 2018. The channel later completed the season's first run in October 2018.

Marvel HQ logo
Pokémon XY logo used in India

On May 24, 2017, Prasad Barve announced that he will reprise his role as Ash for the tenth season.[5] Disney XD aired episodes from two new seasons, Pokémon: Battle Frontier and Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl starting from the same day, November 12, 2018. For unknown reasons, Disney XD wrapped up both the seasons together in just one week, skipping Home is Where the Start Is! which was aired later during reruns. The tenth season had a complete cast change comprising of CN dub voice actors in the Hindi version while the Tamil and Telugu versions continued using their Disney dub cast. Beginning on January 20, 2019, Disney XD was rebranded as Marvel HQ in India, although the channel continues to air the Pokémon anime. From May 13, 2019 to May 24, 2019, Marvel HQ aired episodes from the eleventh season, Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension till Fighting Fear with Fear with its Disney dub voice actors. Starting from this season, the channel stopped using the red logo for Pokémon and now use the original yellow logo.

The first two episodes of Pokémon the Series: XY, Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin and Lumoise City Pursuit, debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015 without a prior announcement. The network announced more new episodes from XY series, which later aired alongside the channel's first run of the earlier seasons. Similar to previous instances, the episode title cards were skipped and a new logo was used for the series. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama TV resumed airing new episodes on August 1, 2015 with A PokéVision of Things to Come!. It completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.

Voot

In India, the Disney dubs from first to eighth seasons are available on Voot, a streaming service by Viacom 18, making it the first time the anime has been available through a streaming service in India. Episodes from the first and second season are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu; while episodes from the third to eighth seasons are only available in English and Hindi. The Hindi dub of the eighth season premiered on the service before it aired on Disney XD.

Pokémon movies and specials

On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired Mewtwo Returns as a part of its Children's Day programming.[6]

Cartoon Network began airing Pokémon Chronicles on June 11, 2009. That year, the movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew also premiered on both Cartoon Network India and Pakistan. The movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but would not debut on Cartoon Network India until the following year. Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu shorts; however, they were not aired alongside their accompanying movies. The Pikachu shorts Christmas Night and Kanga Games were aired together as Pikachu's Winter Vacations. The shorts Winter Games and Pikachu & Pichu were also aired together.

In 2011, Cartoon Network and Pogo TV aired The Rise of Darkrai. Starting in 2014, the movie aired on Tata Sky's CN+ service. That year, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Arceus and the Jewel of Life, as well as Zoroark - Master of Illusions in 2012. However, these three movies have yet to air in India.

Hungama TV has so far aired the first eight movies and the tenth and eleventh movies. Many scenes, including the opening and ending themes, are often skipped. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs material provided by TPCi for the anime episodes, the Hindi dub for the first eight movies used footage from the Japanese version. Disney XD India also airs the Hungama dub of the Pokémon movies.

Mega Evolution Special I aired on November 21, 2015 on Hungama TV.

I Choose You! will be released in Indian cinemas on 2019, making it the first animated Pokémon movie to be released in theaters in India.[7]

Detective Pikachu was released in Indian cinemas in both English and Hindi on May 10, 2019.

  • Mewtwo Ka Badla.png

    Mewtwo Ka Badla

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    Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger

  • Unown ka Tehelka.png

    Unown ka Tehelka

  • Khatre ka Jungle.png

    Khatre Ka Jungle

  • Soul Dew ka Raaz Latias and Latios.png

    Soul Dew Ka Raaz: Latias and Latio

  • POKEMON MOVIE 6 HINDI LOGO.png

    Jirachi Ka Wonder

  • Deoxy aur Tori ki Story.png

    Deoxy aur Tori ki Story

  • Lucario ki Toofani Shakti.png

    Lucario ki Toofani Shakti

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    Darkrai - Dost ya Dushman

  • Pokémon Detective Pikachu

    Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Debut Movie/special
April 18, 2015*
May 4, 2016* 		Mewtwo Strikes Back
August 22, 2015*
May 4, 2016* 		The Power of One
April 16, 2016*
June 5, 2016* 		Spell of the Unown: Entei
May 28, 2016*
April 19, 2017* 		Celebi: The Voice of the Forest
July 31, 2016*
April 19, 2017* 		Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
November 6, 2016*
April 19, 2017* 		Jirachi: Wish Maker
January 22, 2017*
April 19, 2017* 		Destiny Deoxys
2009*
July 9, 2017*
August 15, 2017* 		Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2009*
2010* 		Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2011*
September 29, 2017*
October 22, 2017* 		The Rise of Darkrai
2011*
December 23, 2018* 		Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2011* Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2012* Zoroark: Master of Illusions
2019 I Choose You!
May 10, 2019 Detective Pikachu
November 14, 2006* Mewtwo Returns[6]
2009 Pokémon Chronicles
November 21, 2015* Mega Evolution Special I

Cast and crew

Hindi dub

Character Voice actor
Ash Prasad Barve (Cartoon Network dub - S01 to S14 and Disney dub - S10)
Nachiket Dighe (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - S01 to S09, S11 to present)
Misty Neshma Chemburkar (Cartoon Network dub - S01 to S02)
Rucha Dighe (Hungama TV dub)
Brock Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama TV dub)
Tracey Nachiket Dighe (Cartoon Network dub)
Anshul Chandra (Hungama TV dub)
May Neshma Chemburkar (Hungama TV dub)
Max Amit Diyondi (Hungama TV dub)
Serena Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama TV dub)
Clemont Viral Shah (Hungama TV dub)
Bonnie Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama TV dub)
Jessie Nandini Sharma (Cartoon Network dub)
Shagufta Baig (Hungama TV dub)
James Kishore Bhatt[8] (Cartoon Nework dub)
Rajesh Shukla (Hungama TV dub)
Meowth Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, S01 - S02)
Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, S03 - S14)
Saumya Daan (Hungama TV dub)
Pokémon Theme singer Sumeet Pathak (Hungama TV dub)

Tamil dub

Character / Role Voice actor
Ash Raghuvaran (Cartoon Network dub)
Brock Sathya (Hungama TV dub)
Opening theme singer * Karthik[9] (CN dub)

Music

Main article: List of Hindi Pokémon themes
Main article: List of Tamil Pokémon themes
Main article: List of Telugu Pokémon themes

Like most dubs based on the English dub, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs under both Cartoon Network and Disney generally dub the original English openings into the respective language. Songs used in episodes have also been dubbed.

From the middle of the second run of the season, Cartoon Network replaced the opening Black and White with an original Hindi song.

Hungama TV has made a Pokérap as an ending theme for the anime series and the movies. They also made Pokéraps for the Orange Islands, Johto, and Hoenn arcs to promote upcoming seasons of Pokémon.

Although Hungama TV normally skips the Japanese opening and ending themes of the movies entirely, a few seconds from the instrumental version of バトルフロンティア （映画バージョン） Battle Frontier (Movie Version) were used on a loop, serving as the opening theme for its dub of the eighth movie. An instrumental version of This is a Beautiful World was used as the ending theme to the eleventh movie.

Pokémon manga

English-translated Pokémon manga was distributed in India by Chuang Yi. It is also available on online stores such as Amazon.

Pokémon merchandise

  • Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.[10]
  • Pokémon Rakhis were available in India, with Pikachu and the starter Pokémon of Unova region.
  • Pokémon collectibles were available for free in Cheetos snack packs.[11]
  • On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes[4].
  • Pokémon toys were available as toy gifts of McDonald's Happy Meals. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters.[12] different set of small figures of Pikachu, Meowth, Psyduck, Torchic, Totodile, Squirtle, Magikarp, and Vulpix were made available in Happy Meals in November 2018. Unlike the previous promotion, it was advertised by McDonald's.[13]
  • Pokémon Black and White merchandise is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
  • Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites such as Flipkart and Snapdeal.
  • Pokémon merchandise like books, toys, etc are available on on-ground shops as well as online sites.
  • Holi Pichkaris (Water Guns) were available during 2014 and 2015[14].
  • Pokémon Kites were available for sale[15].
  • A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.[16]
  • Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.[17]
  • Pokémon Evolution Cards and 3D figurines of Pikachu, the Kanto starter Pokémon, and Jigglypuff were distributed with the breakfast cereal Chocos.
  • Pokémon cards and cutouts are distributed with Cadbury Gems and other products.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cartoon Network to increase viewer cachet with Pokemon - Indian Television
  2. ↑ Pokemon Fans Helpless in India as Nintendo Keeps Away - NDTV Gadgets
  3. ↑ Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu - Indian Television
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November - Indian Televison
  5. ↑ Prasad Barve's return to Pokémon anime
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cartoon Network to join 'Barbie' and 'Pokémon' on Children's Day - Indian Television
  7. ↑ Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You - PVR Cinemas
  8. ↑ Dubbing a success story - Indian Television
  9. ↑ Karthik, singing sensation of South India, lends his voice to Pokemon's title track on Cartoon Network - Afaqs
  10. ↑ Pirates make a killing out of Pokemon craze - Indian Television
  11. ↑ Shh... it's Pokemon time - The Hindu Business Line
  12. ↑ Pokemon BW Movie Version《电影版：神奇宝贝－超级愿望》 - Toysaffair.com
  13. ↑ Happy Meal Toy - McDonald's India - Facebook
  14. ↑ Modi, Kejriwal pichkarais flood markets - Nyooz.com
  15. ↑ Modi-Obama kites to dot the Jaipur skyline - Times of India
  16. ↑ Pokemon Contest Entry Terms - Hungama TV (archived)
  17. ↑ Pokémon Products - Funskool India (archived)


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