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| Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl | |
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| Genre | Action Adventure, Comedy |
| TV anime: Movies | |
| Director | Norihiko Sudou |
| Studio | Japan: Oriental Light and Magic, Shogakukan US: TAJ Productions |
| Network |  TV Tokyo |
| Original run | Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 - ongoing June 4, 2007 – ongoing |
| Episodes | 61 61 43 14 35(All are number of episodes shown to date) |
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl (ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo Pāru?) is the anime series which follows Ash Ketchum through his trials and tribulations in the Sinnoh region. Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl is the continuation of Pokémon: Advanced Generation, with the premise of “New Adventure”. The anime was in correspondence to the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games showcasing the various Pokémon and locations in the Sinnoh region. The anime saw the departure of May and Max, but also the addition of Dawn. While Ash Ketchum was to continue on his journey to become a Pokémon Master, Dawn wants to compete in Pokémon Contests.
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Plot synopsis
Ash Ketchum, from the town of Pallet, journeys to a new land to face new challenges and new Pokémon.Ash dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master and to do so he must collect 8 of the local Sinnoh Gym Leader Badges in order to enter the Sinnoh League. Joining Ash on his journey are Brock and Dawn. Brock, Pewter City Gym Leader and Ash’s longtime travel companion, dreams of becoming a Pokémon Breeder. Dawn, a novice trainer, travels with Ash in hopes of competing in the super contests and winning trainer ribbons.
Main characters
The main characters are the set of our young heroes who travel the Sinnoh region.
- Ash Ketchum / Satoshi: The hero of the Pokémon show. Ash Ketchum has all the qualities one can look for in a hero; brave, heroic, and loyal. While Ash at times tends to be a bit headstrong, his intentions are true, and his love for Pokémon is unrivaled. Ash has a dream to become the greatest Pokémon Master ever.
- Pikachu: In the Pokémon anime, Pikachu was Ash Ketchum's first Pokémon. Pikachu will journey with Ash to the Sinnoh region, as he aids his friend in his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.
- Dawn / Hikari: Novice trainer who is starting out on her Pokémon journey. She dreams of competing in contests, showcasing her skill and love that she shares with her Pokémon.
- Brock / Takeshi: Former Gym Leader of the Pewter City Gym who is on a quest to become a Pokémon breeder. Brock, while a bit over-ambitious with women, has a true heart of a friend, and stands side by side with Ash on his journey to become a Pokémon Master.
Ash's Pokémon
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- On hand
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- Pikachu (Received from Professor Oak in episode 1, "Pokémon I Choose You!")
- Starly → Staravia (Captured in episode 470, "Two Degrees Of Separation!"; evolved in episode 481, "A Staravia is Born")
- Turtwig (Captured in episode 473, "Gettin' Twiggy With It")
- Chimchar (Released by Paul in episode 519, "Chimchar vs. Zangoose! Destined Fate!!"; captured by Ash in episode 520, "Tag Battle! The Finals!")
- Buizel (Captured by Dawn in episode 502, "Buizel Your Way Out Of This"; traded to Ash in episode 523, "Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!")
- Traded
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- Aipom (Captured in episode 458, "Channeling the Battle Zone!"; traded to Dawn in episode 523, "Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!")
Dawn's Pokémon
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- On hand
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- Piplup (Received from Professor Rowan in episode 469, "Following A Maiden's Voyage!")
- Buneary (Captured in episode 477, "Setting the World on its Buneary!")
- Pachirisu (Captured in episode 487, "Twice Smitten, Once Shy!")
- Aipom → Ambipom (Captured by Ash in episode 458, "Channeling the Battle Zone!"; traded to Dawn in episode 523, "Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!"; evolved in Episode 528, "The Unown of Solaceon Ruins!")
- Traded
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- Buizel (Captured in episode 502, "Buizel Your Way Out Of This"; traded to Ash in episode 523, "Aipom and Buizel! Respective Roads!!")
Brock's Pokémon
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- On hand
Recurring characters
- Professor Samuel Oak / Yukinari Ōkido: A professor from the region of Kanto.
- Delia Ketchum / Hanako: Ash's mom.
- Johanna / Ayako: Dawn's mom, and a former Sinnoh Super Contest champion with her Glameow.
- Professor Rowan / Nanakamado: The resident Pokémon Professor of Sandgem Town and Sinnoh, and also works in his lab in Sandgem Town. He is first referred at the beginning of DP episode 1, when Dawn's mom tells her about the starter pokémon. He first makes an actual appearance in the first Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl episode, and is the one to give Dawn her first Pokémon, Piplup.
Villains
Team Rocket
An evil organization run by the ruthless Giovanni. The goals and ambitions of Team Rocket are to rule the world by the exploitation and manipulation of Pokémon. Team Rocket is not essentially active in the Sinnoh region, however they followed Ash there.
- Jessie / Musashi: Vain and strong willed, Jessie shows that she is someone not to mess with. With a lonely past, and tough upbringing, Jessie has the strength and determination of one who is an independent woman. Her credentials in Team Rocket are ones that aren’t to be overlooked, however time and time again Jessie has failed in achieving various missions; namely that of capturing Pikachu.
- James / Kojiro: Like his partner Jessie, James is a vain individual. However, the difference with James is that he exposes a more sensitive side to his character. Coming from a stable and rich family, James decided early on that the lifestyle of wealth wasn’t for him, thus deserting his family only to find himself in Team Rocket.
- Meowth/Nyarth: Sassy, quick witted, and determined are the only three ways to describe Meowth. The talking Pokémon, Meowth, has his start in the lonely streets of Hollywood. However, when Meowth decided to pursue his dreams of wealth and fame, he joined with said organization Team Rocket.
Team Rocket's Pokémon
- Jessie:
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- On hand
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- Wobbuffet (Received in a trade in episode 148, "Tricks Of The Trade")
- Seviper (Captured in episode 284, "A Tail With A Twist")
- Wurmple → Cascoon → Dustox (Captured in episode 290, "All In A Days Wurmple!"; evolved into Cascoon in episode 300, "A Corphish Out of Water"; evolved into Dustox in episode 304, "Seeing Is Believing")
- James:
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- On hand
- In training
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- Cacnea (Captured in episode 282, "A Poached Ego"; given to Gardenia in episode 522, "Gardenia and Cacnea! A Farewell is for Whom!")
Pokémon Hunter J
An evil Pokémon Hunter who, with the help from her minions, robs Pokémon from other trainers and sells the Pokémon requested by her clients for money.
J's Pokémon
Team Galactic
Team Galactic are a villainous force who want to create a new universe with a new order, by taking control of Dialga and Palkia. The commanders are Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. Their commander is Cyrus.
Sinnoh rivals
Paul / Shinji
Paul is Ash's new rival. He is portrayed as stoic and very strict, preferring to release Pokémon when he is disappointed by their performance in battle.
Paul's Pokémon
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- On hand
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- Elekid → Electabuzz (Captured prior to episode 471, "When Pokémon Worlds Collide"; evolved in episode 520, "Tag Battle! Final!!")
- Ursaring (Captured in episode 474, "Different Strokes for Different Blokes")
- Murkrow (Captured prior to episode 508, "Top-Down Training")
- Weavile (Captured prior to episode 508, "Top-Down Training")
- Torterra (Received from Professor Rowan and evolved prior to episode 508, "Top-Down Training")
- Released
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- Starly (x3) (Captured and released in episode 471, "When Pokémon Worlds Collide")
- Stantler (Captured and released in episode 474, "Different Strokes for Different Blokes")
- Chimchar (Captured prior to episode 471, "When Pokémon Worlds Collide"; released in episode 519, "Chimchar vs. Zangoose! Destined Fate!!"; captured by Ash in episode 520, "Tag Battle! Finals!!")
- Given away
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- Azumarill (Captured prior to episode 483, "Shapes of Things to Come"; given to another trainer in episode 484, "A Gruff Act to Follow")
- Other
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- Ninjask (Seen in flashback in episode 519, "Chimchar vs. Zangoose! Destined Fate!!"; it's current status is unknown)
Zoey / Nozomi
Zoey is Dawn's first rival and is also a top coordinator. Unlike most rivals however, she is helpful toward Dawn and seems to be greeted as a friend instead of the usual enemy.
Zoey's Pokémon
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- On hand
Nando
A musical vagabond travelling throughout the lands of Sinnoh, Nando has great knowledge on Sinnoh myths, and prefers nature over civilization. Nando was the first trainer Dawn battled against. After some contemplation regarding the decision of choosing the path of badges or contests, Nando decided to participate in both. Nando has become a rival to both Ash and Dawn, winning several badges and competing in several contests. He is an uncommonly calm and gentle man, and prefers to request his Pokémon to attack rather than command them.
Nando's Pokémon
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- On hand
Sinnoh Gym Leaders
The standard 8 Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region are the toughest group of leaders met so far. Ash has had a rematch with Roark and Gardenia just to earn the Badges.
Oreburgh Gym: Roark
Roark is the Gym Leader of the Oreburgh City Gym. Trainers who defeat him receive the Coal Badge. He is a coal miner who specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. Ash battled Roark at the Gym twice.
Roark's Pokémon
Eterna Gym: Gardenia
Gardenia is the Gym Leader of the Eterna City Gym. Trainers who defeat her receive the Forest Badge. She is a young woman who specializes in Grass-type Pokémon. Gardenia is shown to be extremely fond of Grass Pokémon well past just training them; when she met James, she hugged both his Carnivine and Cacnea and even offered to trade with him for Carnivine.
Gardenia's Pokémon
Gardenia also mentioned to James that she had a Victreebell, offering to trade it for his Carnivine.
Openings
Japanese openings
| Image | Title | Vocalist | Episodes used |
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| Together | Fumie Akiyoshi | DP4- |
Japanese endings
| Image | Title | Vocalist | Episodes used |
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| Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Theme~ | Grin | DP3-DP24 | |
| Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Theme~ (PopUp Version) | Grin | DP25-DP50 | |
| Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Theme~ (Winter Version) | Grin | DP51-DP61 | |
| Kaze no Message | Mai Mizuhashi | DP62- |
English openings
| Image | Title | Vocalist | Episodes used |
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| ----- | DP Adventure | Chris "Breeze" Barczynski | DP1-current |
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl seasons
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl is the first season of the Pokémon DP dub, comprised of the first forty (as of December 2007) episodes. However, it is considered the tenth season of the entire Pokémon series by U.S. broadcasters. This season showcases the adventures of Ash Ketchum, Dawn, and Brock in the Sinnoh region.
