List of Pokémon manga
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There are various Pokémon manga series, based on the Pokémon anime, video games, and trading card game. By 2000, the Pokémon manga series had sold over 7.25 million tankōbon volumes in the United States, including 1.001 million copies of Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1, which is one of the best-selling single comic books in the United States since 1993.[1]
Released in English
Manga released by Viz Media, Shogakukan Asia, and Chuang Yi
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Adventures ポケットモンスターSpecial (Poketto Monsutā Special) |
Hidenori Kusaka Mato, Satoshi Yamamoto |
March 1997 | ongoing | No |
Manga released by Viz and Chuang Yi
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu ポケットモンスター・電撃ピカチュウ (Poketto Monsutā: Dengeki Pikachū) |
Toshihiro Ono | April 1997 | December 1999 | Yes |
| Magical Pokémon Journey ポケットモンスター PiPiPi★アドベンチャー (Poketto Monsutā: PiPiPi Adobenchā) |
Yumi Tsukirino | July 1997 | February 2003 | Yes |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パール物語 ポケモンD・P (Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo Pāru Monogatari: Pokemon D-P) |
Shigekatsu Ihara | February 27, 2007 | October 28, 2009 | Yes |
| Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィ (Pokemon Renjā to Umi no Ōji Manafi) |
Makoto Mizobuchi | May 2006 | July 2006 | Yes |
| Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ (Diaruga vs. Parukia vs. Dākurai) |
Ryo Takamisaki | May 15, 2007 | July 14, 2007 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior ギラティナと氷空の花束 シェイミ (Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi) |
Makoto Hijioka | April 15, 2008 | June 13, 2008 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life アルセウス 超克の時空へ (Aruseusu Chōkoku no Jikū e) |
Makoto Mizobuchi | May 15, 2009 | July 18, 2009 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions 幻影の覇者ゾロアーク (Gen'ei no Hasha: Zoroāku) |
Momota Inoue | May 15, 2010 | July 15, 2010 | Yes |
| Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロム (Bikutini to Kuroki Eiyū Zekuromu) |
Momota Inoue | April 15, 2011 | June 15, 2011 | Yes |
Manga released by Viz and Shogakukan Asia
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ (Kyuremu vs. Seikenshi Kerudio) |
Momota Inoue | June 15, 2012 | August 28, 2012 | Yes |
| Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened 神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒 (Shinsoku no Genosekuto: Myūtsū Kakusei) |
Momota Inoue | April 15, 2013 | July 13, 2013 | Yes |
| Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 破壊の繭とディアンシー (Hakai no Mayu to Dianshī) |
Kenji Kitamura | May 15, 2014 | July 19, 2014 | Yes |
| Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel ボルケニオンと機巧のマギアナ (Borukenion to Karakuri no Magiana) |
Kemon Kawamoto | March 15, 2016 | July 16, 2016 | Yes |
Manga released by Viz
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team ポケモン不思議のダンジョンギンジの救助隊 (Pokemon Fushigi no Danjon: Ginji no Kyūjotai) |
Makoto Mizobuchi | September 2005 | February 2006 | Yes |
| Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 光輪の超魔神 フーパ (Ringu no Chōmajin Fūpa) |
Gin Kamimura | May 15, 2015 | July 18, 2015 | Yes |
| Pokémon Horizon ポケットモンスター ホライズン (Poketto Monsutā Horaizun) |
Tenya Yabuno | February 28, 2017 | August 28, 2017 | Yes |
- Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White
- Pokémon Pocket Comics: Legendary Pokémon
- Pokémon Pocket Comics: XY
The Pokemon Comic Strip, made by Gerard Jones, who did the writing, and Ashura Benimaru, who did the artwork, was released for U.S. audiences. It was made because licensors determined that they could not provide a proper adaptation of the Japanese comic strip to U.S. audiences.[2] It was released in the collection Pikachu Meets the Press.[3]
Manga released by Chuang Yi
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Pocket Monsters ポケットモンスター (Poketto Monsutā) |
Kosaku Anakubo | November 1996 | April 28, 2003 | Yes |
| Pokémon Yeah! I Got Pokémon! ポケモンゲットだぜ! (Pokemon Getto Da Ze!) |
Miho Asada | March 1999[4] | September 2001[5] | Yes |
| Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys ポケットモンスターゴールド・シルバー ゴールデン・ボーイズ (Poketto Monsutā Gōrudo Shirubā: Gōruden Bōizu) |
Muneo Saitō | November 1999 | September 2001 | Yes |
| Ash and Pikachu サトシとピカチュウ (Satoshi to Pikachu) |
Takashi Teshirogi | February 26, 2001 | February 27, 2006 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Jirachi—Wish Maker 七夜の願い星 ジラーチ (Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirāchi) |
Oouchi Suigun | May 2003 | July 19, 2003 | Yes |
| Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire ポケットモンスター R・S (Poketto Monsutā RS) |
Kosaku Anakubo | September 25, 2003 | May 26, 2006 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys 裂空の訪問者 デオキシス (Rekkū no Hōmonsha Deokishisu) |
Takashi Teshirogi | June 2004 | July 17, 2004 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters Emerald: Challenge! Battle Frontier ポケットモンスターエメラルド 挑戦！！バトルフロンティア (Poketto Monsutā Emerarudo: Chōsen!! Batoru Furontia) |
Shigekatsu Ihara | October 2004 | June 24, 2005 | Yes |
| Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew ミュウと波導の勇者 ルカリオ (Myū to Hadō no Yūsha Rukario) |
Shigekatsu Ihara | 2005 | July 16, 2005 | Yes |
| Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 快盗!ポケモン7 (Kaitō! Pokemon 7) |
Shigekatsu Ihara | 2008 | 2008 | No |
Manga released by Shogakukan Asia
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be the Best! Pokémon B-W 究めろ！ポケモンB・W (Kiwamero! Pokemon BW) |
Naoto Katsumi | October 2010 | August 26, 2011 | Yes |
Manga not released in English
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue | Fully serialized? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Monsters Zensho ポケットモンスター全書 (Poketto Monsutā Zensho) |
Satomi Nakamura | April 1998 | April 1998 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters Diamond-Pearl ポケットモンスター D・P (Poketto Monsutā DP) |
Kosaku Anakubo | June 2006 | October 2008 | Yes |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 炎の探検隊 (Pokemon Fushigi no Danjon: En no Tankentai) |
Makoto Mizobuchi | August 28, 2008 | August 28, 2008 | Yes |
| Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! ポケモンバトリオ めざせ! バトリオマスター (Pokemon Batorio: Mezase! Batorio Masutā) |
Takashi Teshirogi | 2008 | September 28, 2010 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters HGSS: Jō's Big Adventure ポケットモンスター HGSS ジョウの大冒険 (Poketto Monsutā HGSS: Jō no Daibōken) |
Ryū Matsushima | April 28, 2010 | April 28, 2010 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters HGSS ポケットモンスター HG・SS (Poketto Monsutā HGSS) |
Kosaku Anakubo | June 28, 2010 | January 28, 2011 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters Black-White ポケットモンスター B・W (Poketto Monsutā BW) |
Kosaku Anakubo | August 26, 2011 | August 28, 2013 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder ポケットモンスター B・W 炎雷の英雄 (Poketto Monsutā BW: Honō Kaminari no Eiyū) |
Satoshi Kanda | February 2011 | October 2011 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters B2 W2: A New Legend ポケットモンスター B2・W2: 新たなる伝説~ (Poketto Monsutā B2W2: Aratanaru Densetsu) |
Satoshi Kanda | June 2012 | October 2012 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners ポケットモンスターB・W グッドパートナーズ (Poketto Monsutā BW: Guddo Pātonāzu) |
Kyouichi Shichigatsu Chiyo Kenmotsu |
July 26, 2013 | July 26, 2013 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters XY ポケットモンスター エックス・ワイ (Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu-Wai) |
Kosaku Anakubo | April 28, 2014 | October 28, 2016 | Yes |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby: Crimson Passion/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Indigo Wisdom ポケモンオメガルビー紅き情熱・ポケモンアルファサファイア藍き英知 (Pokemon Omega Rubī: Akaki Jōnetsu/Pokemon Arufa Safaia: Aiki Eichi) |
Hatha Shingo | November 2014 | December 2014 | Yes |
| Pocket Monsters Sun Moon ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン (Poketto Monsutā San-Mūn) |
Kosaku Anakubo | November 28, 2017 | 2020 | Yes |
| Pokémon Horizons | Kei Yamadaka | April 14, 2023 | Ongoing | No |
| Pokémon Horizons: Liko's Treasure ポケットモンスター ～リコの宝物～ (Pocket Monster: Riko no Takaramono) |
Kahori Orito | May 2, 2023[6] | Ongoing | No |
- How I Became a Pokémon Card (ポケモンカードになったワケ, Pokemon Kādo ni Natta Wake) by Kagemaru Himeno, an artist for the TCG. There are six volumes and each includes a special promotional card. The stories tell the tales of the art behind some of Himeno's cards.
- Mezase!! Card Master (Japanese: めざせ！！ カードマスター Aim to Be a Card Master) is a one-volume manga series drawn by Interu.
- Pokémon 4Koma Gag Battle (ポケットモンスター 4コマギャグバトル, Pokémon 4Koma Gyagu Battoru) from Kobunsha Publishing Co.
- Pokémon 4Koma Ōhyakka (ポケモン4コマ大百科; Pokémon 4Koma Encyclopedia)
- Pokémon 4Koma Ōhyakka Kin Gin (ポケモン4コマ大百科 金・銀; Pokémon 4Koma Encyclopedia: Gold and Silver), a one-volume Pokémon manga based on Pokémon Gold and Silver created by Takahiro Yamashita.
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl 4Koma Theatre by Ryuu Matsushita
- Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! (ポケットモンスタープラチナ めざせ!! バトル王, Poketto Monsutā Purachina: Mezase!! Batoru-ō) by Ryū Matsushima.
- Pocket Monsters Chamo-Chamo Pretty by Yumi Tsukirino, a spin-off and sequel to Magical Pokémon Journey.
- Pokémon Tri-adventure (ポケモントライアドベンチャー, Pokemon Torai-adobenchā) was released on June 28, 2010.
- Pocket Monsters RéBurst (ポケットモンスターRéBURST), currently serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday.
- Pokémon Quiz Puzzle Land Pikachu wa Meitantei (ポケモンクイズパズルランド ピカチュウは名たんてい, Pokemon Kuizu Pazuru: Pikachu wa Meitantei; Pokémon Quiz Puzzle Land Pikachu is a Detective) by Hiroshi Seto and Yumiko Sudo, a manga which uses puzzles as a method of storytelling.
- Pokémon: The Legend of the Dragon King (ポケモン竜王伝, Pokemon: yūō-den) by Takashi Ishii.
Manga not collected in tankōbon format
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Colosseum: Snatcher Leo ポケモンコロシアム スナッチャーレオ (Pokemon Koroshiamu: Sunatchā Reo) |
Oouchi Suigun | January 2003 | March 2003 |
| Pokémon Colosseum: Snatchers ポケモンコロシアム スナッチャーズ (Pokemon Koroshiamu: Sunatchāzu) |
Oouchi Suigun | December 2003 | February 2004 |
| Pokémon Ranger: The 1st Mission- ポケモンレンジャー －Tｈｅ 1ｓｔ ミッション－ |
Shigekatsu Ihara | April 2006 | April 2006 |
| Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger 出動！！ポケモンレンジャー (Shutsudō!! Pokemon Renjā) |
Miho Asada | April 2006 | March 2007 |
| W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic W ミッションストーリ ポケモンレンジャー the Comic |
Hidenori Kusaka Satoshi Yamamoto |
April 3, 2006 | June 30, 2006 |
| Pocket Monsters Diamond/Pocket Monsters Pearl ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド ポケットモンスターパール (Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo/Poketto Monsutā Pāru) |
November 2006 | November 2006 | |
| Pokémon Ranger: The Road to a "Capture" Master ポケモンレンジャー「キャプチャ」マスターへの道 (Pokemon Renjā: "Kyapucha" Masutā e no Michi) |
Emiko Yoshino | April 2008 | June 2008 |
| Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: The Road to Top Ranger ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ～トップレンジャーへの道～ (Pokemon Renjā Batonāji: Toppu Renjā e no Michi) |
Ryū Matsushima | April 2008 | June 2008 |
| Pokémon Ranger Vatonage: Mission Clear Manga ポケモンレンジャーバトナジ まんがでミッションクリア (Pokemon Renjā Batonaji: Manga de Misshon Kuria) |
Emiko Yoshino | April 2008 | August 2008 |
| Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic ダークライ ミッションストーリー ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ - the Comic |
Hidenori Kusaka Satoshi Yamamoto |
March 21, 2008 | May 2008 |
| Pocket Monsters HeartGold SoulSilver: Go! Go! Pokéathlon ポケットモンスターハートゴールドソウルシルバーGO! GO! ポケスロン (Poketto Monsutā Hātogōrudo Souru Shirubā: Go! Go! Pokesuron) |
Shigekatsu Ihara | ? | |
| Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends ポケットモンスターB・Ｗ 伝説との遭遇 (Poketto Monsutā BW: Densetsu to no Sōgū) |
Momota Inoue | 2010 | 2010 |
| Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Novice Investigation Team! ポケモン超不思議のダンジョンそれいけ！新米調査団 (Pokemon Chō Fushigi no Danjon: Soreike! Shinmai Chōsadan) |
Keisui Takaeda | October 2015 | October 2015 |
- Pokémon: The First Movie (ミュウツーの逆襲, Myuutsū no Gyakushū; Mewtwo Strikes Back)
- Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (The Power of One) (幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕, Maboroshi no Pokemon: Rugia Bakutan; Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth)
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (Spell of the Unkown) (結晶塔の帝王 Entei, Kesshō-Tō no teiō: Entei; Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei)
- Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi (Voice of the Forest) (セレビィ時を超えた遭遇, Serebi: Toki o Koeta Sōgū; Celebi: A Timeless Encounter)
- Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias (水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス, Mizu no Miyako no Mamoru-shin: Ratiasu to Ratiosu; Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios)