List of ''Pokémon: Battle Frontier'' episodes
Pokémon: Battle Frontier | |
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The English title screen from the Pokémon: Battle Frontier season | |
Country of origin | Japan |
No. of episodes | 47 |
Release | |
Original network | TV Tokyo |
Original release | October 6, 2005 – September 14, 2006 |
Season chronology |
This is a list of episodes in Pokémon: Battle Frontier, the ninth season of the Pokémon animated series (ポケットモンスター Poketto Monsutā, Pocket Monsters), and the final season of the Advanced Generation series international dub; covering the continuing adventures of series protagonist Ash Ketchum in Kanto as he travels to the Battle Frontier. This season was followed by Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl.
The Japanese opening songs are "Battle Frontier" by Akina Takaya for the first 20 episodes, and "Spurt!" by Rica Matsumoto. The ending songs are "Pokemon Counting Song" by Akiko Kanazawa, and "I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~" by Kaori. The English opening song is "Battle Frontier" by Jason Appleton.
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 Network, 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. The episodes that comprise this season were known in Japan by the subtitle Battle Frontier Chapter (バトルフロンティア編 Batoru Furontia Hen).
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 9, 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 and TAJ Productions after 4Kids Entertainment's contract wasn't renewed (though assets from the 4Kids dub are still used), the first season to air on Cartoon Network since 2002, 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, Bonsly and Mime Jr., as they are Sinnoh Pokémon, and had yet to be "discovered." The series was released in two volumes both containing three disc. Volume one contained the first 24 episodes and Volume two contained the remaining 23 episodes. Both were released by Viz Media.[1][2]
Episodes
EP# | English title Japanese title |
Air Date | ||
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J# | E# | Japan | United States | |
422 | 418 | "Fear Factor Phony" (Esper vs. Ghost! Midnight Duel!?) "Esupā Tai Gōsuto! Mayonaka no Kettō!?" (エスパーVSゴースト!真夜中の決闘!?) | October 6, 2005 | September 9, 2006 |
423 | 419 | "Sweet Baby James" (Manene Appears! Mansion of Rest!) "Manene Tōjō! Kyūsoku no Yakata!" (マネネ登場!休息の館!) | October 13, 2005 | September 9, 2006 |
424 | 420 | "A Chip Off the Old Brock" (Mizugorou and Mokoko! Wonder Drug of Love!?) "Mizugorō to Mokoko! Koi no Tokkōyaku!?" (ミズゴロウとモココ!恋の特効薬!?) | October 20, 2005 | September 16, 2006 |
425 | 421 | "Wheel of Frontier" (Battle Arena! Fighting Showdown!!) "Batoru Arīna! Kakutō Taiketsu!!" (バトルアリーナ!格闘対決!!) | October 27, 2005 | September 16, 2006 |
426 | 422 | "May's Egg-cellent Adventure!" (The Breeding Center and the Pokémon Egg!) "Sodateyasan to Pokemon no Tamago!" (そだて屋さんとポケモンのタマゴ!) | November 3, 2005 | September 23, 2006 |
427 | 423 | "Weekend Warrior" (The Rival is a Salaryman!?) "Raibaru wa Sararīman!?" (ライバルはサラリーマン!?) | November 10, 2005 | September 23, 2006 |
428 | 424 | "On Olden Pond" (The Lake of Hakuryu!) "Hakuryū no Mizūmi!" (ハクリューの湖!) | November 17, 2005 | September 30, 2006 |
429 | 425 | "Tactics Theatrics!!" (Battle Dome! Fusion of Fire and Water!!) "Batoru Dōmu! Honō to Mizu no Fyūjon!!" (バトルドーム!炎と水のフュージョン!!) | November 24, 2005 | September 30, 2006 |
430 | 426 | "Reversing the Charges" (Startling! Frightening! Elekid!!) "Dokkiri! Bikkuri! Erekiddo!!" (ドッキリ!ビックリ!エレキッド!!) | December 1, 2005 | October 7, 2006 |
431 | 427 | "The Green Guardian" (Pokémon Ranger Appears! Celebi Rescue Operation!!) "Pokemon Renjā Tōjō! Serebyi Kyūshutsu Sakusen!!" (ポケモンレンジャー登場!セレビィ救出作戦!!) | December 8, 2005 | October 7, 2006 |
432 | 428 | "From Cradle to Save!" (Usohachi and the Ninja School!!) "Usohachi to Ninja Sukūru!!" (ウソハチと忍者スクール!!) | December 15, 2005 | October 14, 2006 |
433 | 429 | "Time-Warp Heals All Wounds!" (Haruka Travels Through Time!!) "Toki o Koeru Haruka!!" (時を超えるハルカ!!) | December 22, 2005 | October 14, 2006 |
434 | 430 | "Queen of the Serpentine!" (Fierce Fighting at The Battle Tube! Vs. Tube Queen Azami!!) "Nettō Batoru Chūbu! Tai Chūbu Kuīn Azami!!" (熱闘バトルチューブ!VSチューブクイーン・アザミ!!) | January 5, 2006 | October 21, 2006 |
435 | 431 | "Off the Unbeaten Path!" (Who Single Handedly Has the Victory!? Pokémon Orienteering!!) "Yūshō wa Dare no Te ni!? Pokemon Orientēringu!!" (優勝は誰の手に!?ポケモンオリエンテーリング!!) | January 12, 2006 | October 21, 2006 |
436 | 432 | "Harley Rides Again" (Gonbe's Battle Debut! Harley and Taking the Game Seriously!!) "Gonbe no Debyūsen! Hārī to Shinken Shōbu!!" (ゴンベのデビュー戦!ハーリーと真剣勝負!!) | January 19, 2006 | October 28, 2006 |
437 | 433 | "Odd Pokémon Out" (Juptile vs. Tropius! Grassland Duel!!) "Juputoru Tai Toropiusu! Sōgen no Kettō!!" (ジュプトルVSトロピウス!草原の決闘!!) | January 26, 2006 | October 28, 2006 |
438 | 434 | "Spontaneous Combusken" (Pokémon Contest! Yuzuriha Tournament!!) "Pokemon Kontesuto! Yuzuriha Taikai!!" (ポケモンコンテスト!ユズリハ大会!!) | February 2, 2006 | November 4, 2006 |
439 | 435 | "Cutting the Ties That Bind" (Jukain! Dawn of Revival!!) "Jukain! Fukkatsu no Yoake!!" (ジュカイン!復活の夜明け!!) | February 9, 2006 | November 4, 2006 |
440 | 436 | "Kaboom with a View" (Fierce Fighting! Jungle Battle at the Battle Palace!!) "Gekitō! Batoru Paresu de Janguru Batoru!!" (激闘!バトルパレスでジャングルバトル!!) | February 16, 2006 | November 10, 2006 |
441 | 437 | "King and Queen for a Day" (Usohachi King and Manene Queen!?) "Usohachi Kingu to Manene Kuīn!?" (ウソハチキングとマネネクイーン!?) | February 23, 2006 | November 10, 2006 |
442 | 438 | "Curbing the Crimson Tide" (The Red Lightning of Skyscrapers!) "Matenrō no Akai Inazuma!" (摩天楼の赤いイナズマ!) | March 2, 2006 | November 18, 2006 |
443 | 439 | "What I Did for Love" (Decisive Game! Haruka vs. Takeshi!!) "Ōichiban! Haruka Tai Takeshi!!" (大一番!ハルカVSタケシ!!) | March 9, 2006 | November 18, 2006 |
444 | 440 | "Three Jynx and a Baby" (Muchul and the Three Rougela Sisters!!) "Muchūru to Rūjura San-Shimai!!" (ムチュールとルージュラ三姉妹!!) | March 9, 2006 | November 25, 2006 |
445 | 441 | "Talking a Good Game!" (Tower Tycoon, Lila Appears!) "Tawā Taikūn, Rira Tōjō!" (タワータイクーン、リラ登場!) | March 16, 2006 | November 25, 2006 |
446 | 442 | "Second Time's the Charm!" (Battle Tower! Telepathy Battle!!) "Batoru Tawā! Ishindenshin Batoru!!" (バトルタワー!以心伝心バトル!!) | March 23, 2006 | November 27, 2006 |
447 | 443 | "Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis! (Part One)" (Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! [Part 1]) "Pokemon Renjā! Deokishisu, Kuraishisu!! (Zenpen)" (ポケモンレンジャー!デオキシス・クライシス!!(前編)) | April 13, 2006 | October 28, 2006 |
448 | 444 | "Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis! (Part Two)" (Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys Crisis!! [Part 2]) "Pokemon Renjā! Deokishisu, Kuraishisu!! (Kōhen)" (ポケモンレンジャー!デオキシス・クライシス!!(後編)) | April 13, 2006 | October 28, 2006 |
449 | 445 | "All That Glitters is Not Golden!" (Usokkie! Gold Legend!?) "Usokkī! Ōgon Densetsu!?" (ウソッキー!黄金伝説!?) | April 20, 2006 | November 28, 2006 |
450 | 446 | "New Plot, Odd Lot!" (Harley & Team Rocket! The Formation of the Villainous Alliance!?) "Hārī ando Roketto-dan! Akuyaku Dōmei Kessei!?" (ハーリー&ロケット団!悪役同盟結成!?) | April 27, 2006 | November 29, 2006 |
451 | 447 | "Going for Choke!" (Haruka vs. Musashi! The Final Contest!) "Haruka Tai Musashi! Saigo no Kontesuto!!" (ハルカVSムサシ!最後のコンテスト!!) | May 4, 2006 | November 30, 2006 |
452 | 448 | "The Ole' Berate and Switch" (Team Rocket Breakup!? Respective Roads!) "Roketto-dan Kaisan!? Sorezore no Michi!" (ロケット団解散!?それぞれの道!) | May 11, 2006 | December 4, 2006 |
453 | 449 | "Grating Spaces" (Takeshi & Satoshi! Defend Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!!) "Takeshi Ando Satoshi! Taggu Batoru de Nibi Jimu o Mamore!!" (タケシ&サトシ!タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ!!) | May 18, 2006 | December 5, 2006 |
454 | 450 | "Battling the Enemy Within" (Battle Pyramid! Vs. Regirock!!) "Batoru Piramiddo! Tai Rejirokku!!" (バトルピラミッド!VSレジロック!!) | May 25, 2006 | December 6, 2006 |
455 | 451 | "Slaking Kong" (Miracle! Mountain of the Giant Kekking!!) "Kyōi! Kyodai Kekkingu no Yama!!" (驚異!巨大ケッキングの山!!) | June 8, 2006 | December 7, 2006 |
456 | 452 | "May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!" (Begin! Pokémon Contest – Grand Festival!!) "Kaimaku! Pokemon Kontesuto, Gurando Fesutibaru!!" (開幕!ポケモンコンテスト・グランドフェスティバル!!) | June 15, 2006 | December 11, 2006 |
457 | 453 | "Thinning the Hoard!" (Haruka vs. Harley! Stage On with a Double Battle!!) "Haruka Tai Hārī! Daburu Batoru de Sutēji On!!" (ハルカVSハーリー!ダブルバトルでステージ・オン!!) | June 22, 2006 | December 12, 2006 |
458 | 454 | "Channeling the Battle Zone" (Haruka vs. Shū! The Final Battle!) "Haruka Tai Shū! Saigo no Tatakai!!" (ハルカVSシュウ!最後の戦い!!) | June 29, 2006 | December 13, 2006 |
459 | 455 | "Aipom and Circumstance!" (Aipom and the King!) "Eipamu to Ōsama!" (エイパムと王様!) | July 6, 2006 | December 14, 2006 |
460 | 456 | "Strategy Tomorrow – Comedy Tonight!" (Perap and the Pokémon Comedian!) "Perappu to Pokemon Manzai!" (ペラップとポケモン漫才!) | July 20, 2006 | January 6, 2007 |
461 | 457 | "Duels of the Jungle" (Attack! The Stray Manyula!!) "Pshūgeki! Hagure Manyūra!!" (襲撃!はぐれマニューラ!!) | July 27, 2006 | January 13, 2007 |
462 | 458 | "Overjoyed!" (Battle Pyramid Again! Vs. Registeel!) "Batoru Piramiddo Futatabi! Tai Rejisuchiru!!" (バトルピラミッド再び!VSレジスチル!!) | August 3, 2006 | January 20, 2007 |
463 | 459 | "The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing" (Haruka vs. Shū! Rivals Forever!!) "Haruka Tai Shū! Raibaru yo Eien ni!!" (ハルカVSシュウ!ライバルよ永遠に!!) | August 10, 2006 | January 27, 2007 |
464 | 460 | "Pinch Healing!" (The Pokémon Center is Very Busy!) "Pokemon Sentā wa Ōisogashi!" (ポケモンセンターはおおいそがし!) | August 17, 2006 | February 3, 2007 |
465 | 461 | "Gathering the Gang of Four" (First Pokémon! The Final Battle!!) "Saisho no Pokemon! Saigo no Tatakai!!" (最初のポケモン!最後の戦い!!) | August 24, 2006 | February 10, 2007 |
466 | 462 | "Pace – The Final Frontier!" (Deciding Battle! Vs. Regice!!) "Kessen! Tai Rejiaisu!!" (決戦!VSレジアイス!!) | August 31, 2006 | February 17, 2007 |
467 | 463 | "Once More with Reeling" (Satoshi vs. Haruka! The Last Battle!!) "Satoshi Tai Haruka! Rasuto Batoru!!" (サトシVSハルカ!ラストバトル!!) | September 7, 2006 | February 24, 2007 |
468 | 464 | "Home is Where the Start Is" (End of a Journey, Yet Beginning of a Journey!) "Tabi no Owari, Soshite Tabi no Hajimari!" (旅の終わり、そして旅の始まり!) | September 14, 2006 | March 3, 2007 |
See also
References
External links
- Pokémon US official website
- Pokémon anime website at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)
- Pokémon: Advanced Generation website at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)
- Pokémon TV Anime at Pokémon JP official website (in Japanese)