Pokémon SPECIAL Scarlet & Violet

The Pokémon Special series, also known as Pokémon Adventures, is a long-running manga adaptation of the video game franchise that began serialization in 1997. The Scarlet & Violet arc continues this tradition by translating the open-world narrative of the Paldea region into a serialized format. It is published by Shogakukan, following the established practice of adapting the latest console generation into a cohesive, character-driven story that often diverges significantly from the games' internal logic.

The series is noted for its adherence to the core aesthetic established by Ken Sugimori and the character designers at Game Freak, while allowing authors and artists like Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto to introduce darker, more dramatic subplots. The Scarlet & Violet arc features the distinct, vibrant character designs of the Paldea protagonists, maintaining the high-energy visual style that has defined the franchise's print media for over two decades.