On October 10, 2018, Kurokawa announced they would publish the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc as a single omnibus volume. [30] Cover Like I said, I am extremely biased, but this manga was amazing. I have years of Pokémon sentimentality brewing in me, but I think almost anyone would enjoy this read. Even if they’re not a hopeless Pokénerd like me.

Instead of having the child-friendly image, Pokémon Adventures decides to delve into some pretty sensitive themes, such as PTSD and emotional maturity being at the forefront. Honestly, one of my favorite parts of the story was seeing how the characters learned from each other and grew as people as the story went on. Though it glosses over some things (such as how certain characters' past trauma affects them) the thoughts and feelings of the characters are what makes this phenomenal. Everyone grows and you can easily see their growth and maturity, no matter whether they be 14 years old or 58 years old. When I saw they were re-releasing the series in a complied 10 volume collection I knew I had to jump in the bandwagon and buy the series to support it. Nevertheless, re-reading this series brought me a lot of joy and entertainment. The Pokemon Adventures manga is hybrid of its own spin to the Pokemon world but still borrowing some elements from the video game franchise. Red is a fun and likable main character and his bond with his Pokemon is very pleasant to see. He is very similar to Ash in many ways but very different at the same time. I mean, spoiler, he does win his big battle against Blue at the end of the series. The pokemon manga is a refreshing take on pokemon. For the most part, the story of pokemon for the first two generations was to collect 8 badges and complete the pokemon leauge. The story in the game was not there and relied on gameplay. This is an important factor since the manga is able to create it's own story with the assets presented. To coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of the Pokémon franchise, German publisher Panini Comics reissued the Red, Green & Blue and Yellow arcs of the manga in one boxed set, consisting of three omnibus volumes, on August 31, 2021. Included with the books were seven postcards with the original Japanese cover illustrations of the seven adapted volumes. The release itself is limited to 2500 copies. The Red, Green & Blue and Yellow arcs were released together in a boxed set of three omnibus volumes on November 16, 2016. Each volume was released separately at a later date.

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In 2014, Shogakukan announced that they would be releasing a new omnibus edition of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, in commemoration of the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The volumes were released under Shogakukan's "My First Series" brand, which are bargain-priced volumes sold only in Japanese convenience stores. A total of four volumes were released, beginning with volume one on October 24, 2014. The Diamond & Pearl arc was released in a boxed set of four omnibus volumes on November 6, 2019. Each volume was released separately at a later date. However, it's still Pokémon, which is meant to for children. The writing isn't incredibly complex, it's easy to follow, and it even has some somewhat terrible puns. But come on, it's Pokémon. Anyone who's played the games or watched the show has imagined going on a pokémon journey of their own. Hell, I've been playing since the beginning and I still love Pokémon. So maybe I'm a little biased, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. If you're looking for nostalgia, a big positive is that this book is exhaustive. Pokémon Tower. Safari Zone. SS Anne. It's all there, and there's a chapter for each of them. It's admittedly a bit disjointed as the writers evidently jump around, making sure to hit every major point—but they do meet all expectations in that regard. They even have recaps at the end of each "volume" where they plot the characters' journey so far on the map and share the stats for a few key Pokémon! I feel like I could make comparisons, babble about Pokémon facts, and really show what a nerd I am all day long. But what about people who aren’t as familiar with Pokémon as I am? Will they enjoy the manga? I think so because, for starters, the writing is very strong. The author included seeds throughout the story that help connect everything together. They put a lot of thought into the story, and it paid off in the end.

However, what really intrigued me the most were the new aspects the author, Hidenori Kusaka, added to the plot. He included many twists and turns, things that aren’t in the game or anime. The manga took essential elements from the other two series and turned them on their head. I was really surprised…in a good way. The Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver arcs were released together in a boxed set of two omnibus volumes on October 28, 2020. Each volume was released separately at a later date. Now, is the writing and story flawless? No. Some things don’t quite add up, and there are parts that felt a little too rushed. Plus, certain dialogue choices were cringey in my opinion (especially for Bill). But overall, the writing is extremely solid. Coupled with bubbly yet strong art and great action scenes by Mato, this manga makes for a really entertaining read. The story continues after this volume, but I feel that Volume 1 of the Collector’s Edition (or the first three volumes in the series) are a near perfect snippet of the world of Pokémon. It’s put together so well, the story could have ended right there, and I’d be completely satisfied. As far as I can tell, every named character from the Red/Blue/Green games appears in the first volume, and they've even worked in a few surprises who were originally only in promotional material.

Then, Professor Oak sends Gold and Crystal to help rescue Red, Yellow, Blue and Green-who have all been turned to stone! No. This is not based on the Pokémon television series. It's based on the games. But it still manages to strip away that awkward gameplay system that ultimately comes down to numbers. The pokémon in this series are used creatively and realistically meaning Charizard can actually fly! Not only that, a fainted pokémon may not even recover so warning, this series is a lot darker than either the games or the show. I went into this expecting to enjoy it because it's a fun Pokemon comic but like wow, I can't describe just how surprised I am by just how good this manga is so far. This is genuinely one of my favorite pieces of Pokemon media I've seen in a long time. There's a lot of really great and charming art, a lot of really cool reimaginings of how Pokemon moves work, as well as some surprisingly great writing. The Gold, Silver & Crystal arc was released in a boxed set of three omnibus volumes on November 15, 2017. Each volume was released separately at a later date.

This first volume follows Red (from the games, essentially) on his adventure through the world and story of the first Pokémon Red game. It really feels like a deep dive into the world of the games in a way that no other medium has quite captured, and it brings the games to life with anime logic, adorable Pokémon, and a whole lot of personality. Along the way, Gold and Crystal must battle a fearsome creature that Archie, the former leader of Team Aqua, wished into existence using the powers of the Wish Pokémon Jirachi that Ruby and Sapphire found! On January 16, 2018, Kurokawa announced they would start publishing the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum arcs together in omnibus format. [23] A boxed set containing the five volumes was released on October 14, 2021. [24] CoverThe manga follows the same general outline of the games and anime – Red wants to become a better Pokémon trainer, catch as many Pokémon as possible, and battle gym leaders so he can challenge the Pokémon League. But it also provides so much more. Professor Birch sends Ruby and Sapphire to help Emerald find the Wish Pokémon Jirachi. But first there are fierce Pokémon battles to fight in the Battle Dome Tournament!

On October 25, 2022, Panini released a limited-edition boxed set of the X & Y arc. It consists of three omnibus volumes and includes six postcards with the original Japanese cover illustrations of the adapted mini-volumes. The release itself is limited to 2500 copies. On November 21, 2014, following the completion of the Yellow arc, Kurokawa announced they would start publishing the Ruby & Sapphire arc in omnibus format, tying in with the newly released Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. [12] A boxed set containing the three volumes was released on October 10, 2019. [13] Cover The FireRed & LeafGreen and Emerald arcs were released together in a boxed set of four omnibus volumes on June 5, 2019. Each volume was released separately at a later date. In 2011, a series of omnibus releases were announced in Japan, collecting the Ruby & Sapphire arc. The arc was chosen due to its high popularity in Japan. These volumes were issued under Shogakukan's "My First WIDE" brand.As with a lot of manga, a lot of content was lost in the effort to localize for English-speaking children. Some conversations lose steam due to puns that don't translate, some words (especially in the art) have their letters scrambled in strange ways, and of course the infamous "Surprise!" scene at Silph Co becomes nearly unintelligible as the writers try to skate around a character's risqué dialogue. The Ruby & Sapphire arc was released in a boxed set of three omnibus volumes on October 24, 2018. Each volume was released separately at a later date. Yellow is childish but charming. I think that her ability to get in touch with Pokemon is interesting, although, maybe a little contrived in that only she can defeat Lance because Viridian. She's challenged a lot, but her determination keeps her as a palatable protagonist. I especially liked Yellow's interactions with Blaine, as he was a complex character with a conflicted heart in the first volume. saw the release of new collector’s edition manga formats, such as the Soul Eater Perfect Editions, and manga box sets, like the Tokyo Ghoul:re Complete Box Set and the reissuing of the Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set. This year, a lot of continuing volumes are releasing along with new ones, including a Collector’s Edition of A Silent Voice, Fist of the North Star hardcovers, and a Season 1 Manga Box Set of The Quintessential Quintuplets, that are making 2021 yet another strong year for collectors. This manga, originally released in 1997, is based on the first set of Pokémon games and its main character Red. If you aren’t aware, Red inspired the creation of the well-known Ash Ketchum, the protagonist in the Pokémon anime. (And while we are on the subject, I want to point that, for the purpose of this review, whenever I mention the Pokémon anime, I am referring to the first few seasons. I haven’t watched the newer ones, so I am not sure how they compare.)