Pokemon The First Movie 
The greatest scientific breakthrough in Pokemon-dom has finally been achieved -- Mewtwo. Mewtwo was cloned from the DNA of the fossilized remains of Mew, the rarest Pokemon. But when Mewtwo awoke, he found himself encased in glass in a laboratory, prompting him to go on a rampage. As desperate scientists try to keep Mewtwo in check, Mewtwo obliterates the lab and goes off to find the purpose of his existence. The strongest Pokemon has been created, but it's an experiment gone awry. Soon Mewtwo sets its goals higher than humans ever did... now how will Pikachu and co. survive this challenge? This feature also goes back-to-back with a mini-movie, "Pikachu's Vacation".
Rating: G
Release Date for US: November 10, 1999
Starring:
Eric Stuart
Philip Bartlett
Veronica Taylor |
Ikue Ootani
Rachel Lillis |
Director:
Michael Haigney |
Kunihiko Yuyama |
Producer:
Norman J. Grossfeld
Tomoyuki Igarashi
Choji Yoshikawa |
Takemoto Mori
Norman Grossfeld |
Screenwriter:
Michael Haigney
Norman J. Grossfeld
John Touhey |
Takeshi Shudo
Norman Grossfeld |
Composer:
Manny Corallo |
Ralph Schuckett |
Editor:
Toshio Henmi
Yutaka Ita |
John Loeffler |
Song Performer:
Voice:
Ted Lewis
Veronica Taylor |
Ikue Ootani |
Episodes 1-6
Season 1 - Indigo League
Episode 1 (Season 1) - Pokemon - I Choose You!
The Pokemon story begins with our hero, Ash, in his hometown of Pallet where 10-year-old boys and girls are not only eligible but encouraged to begin their own Pokemon journeys. Pokemon are creatures of various size and special powers that inhabit this world, coexisting with humans. Young Ash is a young boy with an insatiable curiosity about Pokemon. His knowledge of these mysterious creatures surpasses that of most of his peers. The day he has been waiting for has finally arrived; he can now begin his journey, leading him toward his destiny, to become the Greatest Pokemon Master of All Time! Before fulfilling such an ambitious goal, however, Ash must receive his first Pokemon from Professor Oak, a researcher living in Pallet. Ash has decided beforehand which Pokemon will accompany him as he begins his travels, but oversleeps on the critical day of his departure and arrives after the appointed time. Three children, who began their journeys before Ash, have taken the Pokemon that he wanted. Inside the fourth remaining Poke Ball, Ash finds Pikachu—a rare Pokemon with the ability to literally shock you with his sometimes difficult but nevertheless electric personality and power.
Ash and Pikachu set off on their journey, but as anticipated, Pikachu won’t obey Ash. Soon after setting out, the duo are attacked by a huge flock of wild Spearows. During the attack, Pikachu is critically injured and Ash fights desperately to protect it from any further harm. Pikachu responds to Ash’s selfless act by exerting all its remaining power, repelling the flock of Spearow with a 100,000-volt electric shock. Thus Ash and Pikachu’s journey and friendship begins. 
Episode 2 (Season 1) - Pokemon Emergency
As they flee the Spearow flock, Ash learns from a feisty young girl named Misty that there is a hospital for Pokemon, a Pokemon Center, in the nearby town of Viridian City. Ash arrives in Viridian City with the one thought of finding the Pokemon Center where Pikachu, who is near death, can be treated. Ash is stopped and interrogated, however, by Jenny, the town policewoman, who finds him suspicious. After Ash verifies his identity with the Pokedex he received from Professor Oak, Jenny races Ash and the injured Pikachu to the Pokemon Center.
Joy, the Pokemon Center nurse, begins treatment on Pikachu. Just as Ash breathes a sigh of relief, grateful to have gotten his only Pokemon the care it needed, the Pokemon Center is attacked by Jessie and James, two members of 'Team Rocket,’ an evil organization of Pokemon thieves. Meowth, a Pokemon of the cat persuasion, completes the menacing pack whose evil is only be surpassed by Team Rocket’s boss. Two of Team Rocket’s Pokemon, Ekans and Koffing destroy the Pokemon Center. Ash and Misty, resist the attack, but have no Pokemon that can successfully battle against Team Rocket. The barely recovered Pikachu brings a host of Pikachu friends and enters the battle just in time to rescue Ash and Misty from this pinch, attacking Team Rocket with a tremendous electric shock that blows them away.
-Episode 3 (Season 1) - Ash Catches a PokemonAsh, Pikachu and Misty leave Viridian City and enter the Viridian Forest, where they discover Caterpie—a forest Pokemon. Promptly seizing it with a Poke Ball, Ash is overjoyed at his first capture. Bug-hating Misty, however, detests being chased all over the forest by Caterpie, who just wants to play with her. That evening, the party camps out in the woods. While Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie tells Pikachu of its dream of someday evolving into a beautiful Butterfree. The following day, Ash captures a Pidgeotto with Pikachu’s help. Substituting Pikachu for Caterpie, Ash is victorious in his capture of Pidgeotto.
In search of rare Pokemon, not to mention retribution for their bruised egos from their last meeting with Ash, Team Rocket has set their sights on Ash’s Pikachu, making it very clear that they are here to stay. As a battle unfolds between Team Rocket and Ash, things look bleak for the good guys as Pidgeotto and Pikachu are defeated by Ekans and Koffing. In a last ditch effort, Caterpie saves the day by encasing the enemies in its special web and sending them off into oblivion. After making peace with Misty, the victorious Caterpie suddenly spins its thread, encasing its body in a cocoon. Caterpie has now evolved into a Metapod, bringing it one step closer to its dream of becoming a Butterfree.
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Wandering the Viridian Forest, our heroes meet up with a mysterious young Samurai. Continually polishing his skills as a Pokemon Trainer by challenging all trainers that pass through the forest, he now sets his sights on Ash. Their Pokemon battle begins, Metapod against Metapod. Just when it seems a victor will never emerge, a swarm of Beedrill attacks, causing a delay in the battle. The samurai is first to flee for shelter. Ash tries to recall his Metapod into a Poke Ball, but just misses this seemingly helpless Pokemon as it is being whisked off by the Beedrill. Our heroes manage to escape, aided by Pikachu’s electric shock, but Metapod is nowhere to be seen. The search begins.
They finally discover Metapod conspicuously resting in a nest of Kakuna about to hatch into Beedrills. Ash attempts to rescue Metapod, but Team Rocket arrives on the scene, interfering with his plans. The noise of their conflict arouses the sleeping Metapod, who evolve into swarming Beedrill eager to attack our heroes. Ash rescues Metapod, leaving the members of Team Rocket, who are oblivious to any danger, as decoys. In the meantime, Metapod throws its body in front of an attacking Beedrill to protect Ash from its piercing stinger. As a result, it’s shell is torn open, transforming the brave Metapod into the beautiful Butterfree. Under Ash’s direction, Butterfree uses Sleep Powder to put the Beedrill swarm, as well as Team Rocket to sleep. Our heroes part company with the young samurai, leaving him in awe of Ash’s dexterous handling of a Butterfree in battle.
Episode 5 (Season 1) - Showdown in Pewter City
As they approach the entrance to Pewter City, our heroes meet a strange and enigmatic old rock-seller named Flint. When he learns that Ash is a Pokemon Trainer in training, Flint strategically directs them to the town Pokemon Center knowing they will come across information that will help Ash progress in his journey. Ash discovers that in order to participate in the Pokemon League Championships, he must gather badges earned only by defeating Pokemon Gym Leaders. He heads directly to the Pokemon Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Brock, but suffers a terrible defeat. Flint encourages the disappointed Ash and provides him with some insight into Brock’s unusual situation. Brock must raise 10 brothers and sisters, all by himself, leaving him no foreseeable way in which to realize his dream of participating in the Pokemon League. Though Ash’s image of Brock, the powerful Gym Leader, crumbles, his desire to earn a badge is unchanged. Preparing to challenge Brock a second time, Ash gives Pikachu a unique, intense training session. Will the new improved Pikachu be victorious the second time around, and will Brock experience a twist of fate enabling him to fulfill his dream of participating in the Pokemon league?
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Episode 6 (Season 1) - Clefairy and the Moon Stone
As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokemon in trouble. It's a Wartortle, the evolved form of a Squirtle. The Squirtle Squad jumps in and relates to Pikachu that there's a problem on their island, and they need our heroes help!