List of Pokémon: Battle Frontier episodes
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This is a list of episodes in Pokémon: Battle Frontier, the ninth season of the , covering the continuing adventures of series protagonist Ash Ketchum
in Kanto as he travels to the Battle Frontier. This series was followed by Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl.
, or in Canada on the YTV Television Network. Other English-speaking nations largely followed either this order or the Japanese order. Subsequent airings of the English version follow the original Japanese order, except in the case of episodes which are no longer shown in English
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This season aired first-run episodes in Japan from October 6, 2005, to September 14, 2006 (although, it should be noted that the Japanese season started much earlier). Following Masamitsu Hidaka's departure as director on episode 25, Norihiko Sudo took over from episodes 26 onward. In the United States, it began airing on September 8, 2006, and ended on March 3, 2007 on Cartoon Network
.
This is the first season of Pokémon that has been dubbed into English by Pokémon USA after 4Kids Entertainment
's contract expired (though assets from the 4Kids dub are still used), and as such, the first season dubbed by the new voice cast. There are some Pokémon in Battle Frontier that are not in the Pokédex at the time of sighting, such as Weavile, Electivire & Mime Jr., as they are Sinnoh Pokémon, and had yet to be "discovered." In June 2008, Nintendo released the first 24 episodes in a DVD box set sold exclusively through Wal-Mart and PokemonCenter.com, with the second 23 episodes following three months later.
Ash Ketchum
Ash Ketchum, known as for all appearances in Japan, is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo. He was created by, and named after, Satoshi Tajiri as the protagonist of the anime and manga series, as well as on various merchandise related to the franchise...
in Kanto as he travels to the Battle Frontier. This series was followed by Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl.
Overview
The division between seasons of Pokémon is based on the English version openings of each episode, and may not reflect the actual production season. The English episode numbers are based on their first airing in the United States either in syndication on Cartoon NetworkCartoon Network (United States)
Cartoon Network is an American cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting which primarily airs animated programming. The channel was launched on October 1, 1992 after Turner purchased the animation studio Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1991...
, or in Canada on the YTV Television Network. Other English-speaking nations largely followed either this order or the Japanese order. Subsequent airings of the English version follow the original Japanese order, except in the case of episodes which are no longer shown in English
Banned episodes of Pokémon
There are hundreds of episodes of the Pokémon anime; however, for various reasons, some have been taken out of the rotation of reruns in some countries. Pokémon is aimed at young children, which required some episodes to be altered...
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This season aired first-run episodes in Japan from October 6, 2005, to September 14, 2006 (although, it should be noted that the Japanese season started much earlier). Following Masamitsu Hidaka's departure as director on episode 25, Norihiko Sudo took over from episodes 26 onward. In the United States, it began airing on September 8, 2006, and ended on March 3, 2007 on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (United States)
Cartoon Network is an American cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting which primarily airs animated programming. The channel was launched on October 1, 1992 after Turner purchased the animation studio Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1991...
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This is the first season of Pokémon that has been dubbed into English by Pokémon USA after 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
's contract expired (though assets from the 4Kids dub are still used), and as such, the first season dubbed by the new voice cast. There are some Pokémon in Battle Frontier that are not in the Pokédex at the time of sighting, such as Weavile, Electivire & Mime Jr., as they are Sinnoh Pokémon, and had yet to be "discovered." In June 2008, Nintendo released the first 24 episodes in a DVD box set sold exclusively through Wal-Mart and PokemonCenter.com, with the second 23 episodes following three months later.
Season 9 - Pokémon: Battle Frontier (2006-2007)
| EP# | English title Japanese title |
Air Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J# | E# | Japan | United States | |
External links
- Pokémon US official website
- Pokémon anime website at TV TokyoTV Tokyois a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
- Pokémon: Advanced Generation website at TV TokyoTV Tokyois a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
- Pokémon TV Anime at Pokémon JP official website