Pokémon Origins
2013 • Production I.G
- Format
- SPECIAL
- Aired
- 2013
- Episodes
- 4
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Production I.G · Xebec · OLM
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Fantasy
One day, Red, a boy filled with dreams of going on a Pokémon journey, is called to Professor Okido's lab. There, he and his rival Green are given a Pokédex in order to collect data on all of the Pokémon in the region. As Red works his way to become champion with his Charmander, he meets many people on his journey, including Old Man Fuji, a man who runs the home for abandoned Pokémon, and Reina, a girl who works there. As danger in Red's journey begins to peak, he and his partner Pokémon experience a transformation like never before...
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Pokémon Origins was released in 2013 as a four-part television special designed to commemorate the franchise's origins. Unlike the long-running Pokémon anime series centered on Ash Ketchum, this project was created specifically to adapt the narrative of the original Game Boy titles, Pokémon Red and Green. It sought to provide a more faithful, mature interpretation of the games' story, focusing on the protagonist Red as he journeys through the Kanto region to complete the Pokédex and challenge the Pokémon League.
The animation was produced by a collaborative effort between OLM, Production I.G, and Xebec, marking a shift toward a more cinematic and detailed aesthetic compared to the main series. The character designs by Kenichi Yoshida aimed to evoke the nostalgia of the original Sugimori illustrations while grounding them in a modern production style. Upon its release, the special was well-received by older fans who appreciated its closer adherence to the source material and its darker, more focused tone.
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