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Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 1

By Hidenori Kusaka
Pokémon
Series: Pokémon Adventures
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Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 1 by Hidenori Kusaka follows the journey of a young Pokémon Trainer named Red, who is determined to become the best by capturing and training powerful Pokémon. He faces various challenges, battles rival trainers, and uncovers secrets within the Pokémon world. This book takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with friendship, strategy, and discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventure and the thrill of collecting Pokémon with a mix of humour and action. This manga offers a dynamic story that closely follows the spirit of the original games, making it perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers eager to embark on an exciting journey.

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Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games!

All your favourite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!

Red doesn't just want to train Pokémon, he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game. But independent Pikachu won't be so easy to win over!

And watch out for Team Rocket, Red... They only want to be your enemy!

Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 1 is a must-read for any Pokémon fan eager to experience the thrill of adventure in a new and exciting way.

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Pokémon Adventures (Red and Blue), Vol. 1 by Hidenori Kusaka receives praise for its engaging storyline and faithful representation of the Pokémon universe. Readers appreciate its dynamic artwork and how it adds depth to beloved characters from the games. The book is recommended for both children and nostalgic adult fans.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421530543

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: VIZ Media - Children's

Contributors:

  • By Mato

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Hidenori Kusaka is the writer for VIZ Media’s Pokémon Adventures. Running continuously for over 20 years, Pokémon Adventures is the only manga series to completely cover all the Pokémon games and has become one of the most popular series of all time. Kusaka is currently working on the 14th story arc, Pokémon: Sun & Moon. In addition to writing manga, he also edits children’s books and plans mixed-media projects for Shogakukan’s children’s magazines. He uses the Pokémon Electrode as his author portrait.

Mato was born in Aichi Prefecture on November 27. Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. Her first manga story, "New Year X-mas," appeared in 1993 in the magazine Shonen Sunday. Her best-known works include the title Nightingale.

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