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By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Franchise lives on with returning characters, mild violence.
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Pokemon Master Journeys
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Based on 2 parent reviews
What's the Story?
The Pokemon journey continues with returning characters like the beloved Pikachu (Ikue Otani) and familiar foes like James, Jessie, and the rest of Team Rocket. Ash (Sarah Natochenny) and Goh (Zeno Robinson) continue their quest to research Pokemon for Cerise Laboratory. Along the way, Ash battles through the World Coronation Series, Goh catches more and more Pokemon, and Chloe (Cherami Leigh) advances as a Pokemon Trainer. Will they catch them all?
Is It Any Good?
Loyalty to the origins of this show make this current season a hit for followers of the beloved classic. Fans will pick right up where they left off, and as they move through this chapter, they will likely welcome the deeper unpacking of the dynamic of the Pokemon-human relationship. Prepare for those heartstrings to be tugged!
This is not the series for new or casual Pokemon viewers to just dive right in, as there's a lot of background information you need to know in order to follow the plot. But if you've been along for 23 seasons already, get ready for all the Pokemon action that you know and love!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about doing the right thing in Pokemon Master Journeys. Why was it a hard decision for Chloe to make to rescue the Eevee? Do you think Chloe did the right thing by rescuing the Eevee? Why is it sometimes hard to do the right thing?
What makes Pokemon such a popular show? How has it been able to stand the test of time and to expand into a massive multimedia empire? Do you think the series will continue beyond Pokemon Master Journeys? Why or why not?
Which Pokemon is your favorite? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 11, 2020
- Cast: Ikue Otani , Sarah Natochenny , Zeno Robinson
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Anime
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Friendship
- TV rating: TV-Y7
- Last updated: August 2, 2023
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