Astro Boy was one of the first anime series to make it over to the West. 104 of its original 124 episodes made the jump over the Pacific to NBC in 1963 and began the fanbase’s long love/hate ...

The Pokémon Black and White games are lauded for their thoughtful story, ingenious antagonist team, and well-oiled gameplay. As such, their inevitable anime adaptation would have a lot to live up to.