Pokémon is a long-running Japanese media franchise centered on creatures called Pokémon, where trainers capture, train, and battle them. The main TV anime follows Ash Ketchum and his partner Pikachu on adventures across different regions as they meet new friends, compete in tournaments, and face various rivals and villains. It became one of the most recognizable anime franchises worldwide, spawning films, games, merchandise, and multiple spin-off series. The title is the main master series name used across most adaptations.