Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Lore & Background

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is the tenth season of the Pokémon anime and the first season of the Diamond and Pearl series. It aired in Japan from September 28, 2006, to October 25, 2007, on TV Tokyo, and in the United States from April 20, 2007, to February 1, 2008, on Cartoon Network. The season follows Ash Ketchum as he travels across the Sinnoh region to challenge its Pokémon League, accompanied by Brock and Dawn, another aspiring Pokémon Coordinator.

Reader's Guide

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl marks a significant transition in the Pokémon anime, introducing the Sinnoh region and new characters like Dawn. The season's music varied: the first three episodes in Japan used instrumental songs from the Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Japanese Anime Sound Collection as opening songs, while the Japanese opening song 'Together' by Fumie Akiyoshi was used for 47 episodes during the original broadcast and 45 episodes on DVD. Multiple ending songs were used, including 'By Your Side 〜Hikari's Theme〜' and its versions. The English opening song was 'Diamond and Pearl' by 'Breeze' Barczynski, with its instrumental version serving as the end credit song. Home media releases in the United States included six volume DVDs by Viz Media, and a complete season DVD released by Viz Media and Warner Home Video on August 20, 2019. The season's legacy lies in expanding the anime's world and introducing new storytelling elements.

Did You Know?

• The first three episodes in Japan did not have an opening song; instead, instrumental songs from the Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Japanese Anime Sound Collection were used.
• The English opening song 'Diamond and Pearl' was performed by Breeze Barczynski, and its instrumental version served as the end credit song.
• Viz Media and Warner Home Video released Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl – The Complete Season on DVD on August 20, 2019.