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Pokémon: Master Quest

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Classic anime series has action, fantasy, fun characters.

TV Syndicated Kids' Animation 2001
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age 7+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Orangedragon17
Orangedragon17 Adult
July 21, 2018
age 6+

Cream of the Crop for Pokemon!

Of all the early seasons of Pokemon this is my favorite. It improves upon the previous seasons in terms of comedy, character development, story, and of course action. The big battle between Ash vs Gary is definitely worth the wait. From a parental standpoint, nothing too much to worry about. Mild Violence, minor innuendos (mostly from Brock trying to hit on girls), Misty and Jessie wearing midriff-baring outfits, and mild insults (twerps). Other than that, plenty of great messages about hard work, respect above glory, compassion, teamwork, commitment, and respecting the environment. Ash, Misty, and Brock are all great role models as well
TheFLYGONSQUAD F.
TheFLYGONSQUAD F. Parent
October 20, 2017
age 7+

Pretty Cool Show

I think this show gets a five. Not a lot of sex and jam donuts. Not a lot of flirting. No cursing. The right amount of vilone. Great role models are pikachu, ash and brock. Great messages for 6 and 7 year olds! :)
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What's the Story?

POKÉMON MASTER QUEST, the fifth and final season of the original Pokémon anime series, follows Ash Ketchum and his friends during their final adventures. The Olivine City Gym is closed, so Ash, Brock, and Misty, along with their Pokémon partners, travel through the Johto region of the Pokémon world to compete in a new challenge. While they continue to work hard on their training, Team Rocket keeps trying to sabotage them every step of the way. Making things more complicated is the fact that Ash will have to face Gary, his old rival, to win the Silver Conference.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

This fun, final series offers fans a chance to see what happens to Ash and his friends in their quest to become Pokémon masters. It also introduces a few new colorful Pokémons, while re-introducing some characters from past seasons in an effort to bring Ashe's overall story full circle.

The stories combine the expected life lessons, and feature the fantasy battles that the overall franchise is known for. But regardless of whether you are a member of the original Pokémon generation, or a fan of the more recent reboots, if you like Pokémon, you'll find Pokémon: Master Quest entertaining.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the Pokémon franchise. Where did it originate? What makes it so popular around the world? Is the original Pokémon series as good as the reboots?

  • Families can talk about how Ash and his crew display perseverance. Why is it an important character strength?

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