Pokemon Adventures
Viz · 1999–2000 · 5 issues
About the series
Based on the beloved video games, this five-issue manga series from Viz Media offers a faithful, action-packed adaptation of the original Pokémon journey. Illustrated by Mato, the story follows a young trainer as they explore the Kanto region, capturing creatures and challenging Gym Leaders on the road to becoming a Pokémon Champion. This concise 1999–2000 run stands as a key early entry for Western readers, introducing the manga's more plot-driven and slightly edgier take on the franchise's world.