Whenever a new Pokémon title hits store shelves, fans are eager to purchase them as soon as they are released. Regardless of the game follows the plotline of the main-line series or takes a different direction in a spin-off, fans are eager to see what secrets lie inside the game cartridge.
On that note, spin-off titles like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Snap give gamers a chance to explore the Pokémon world differently. Begging the question, which spin-off title would deliver that deviating experience if adapted into anime?
10 The Pokémon Trading Card Game Anime Could Feature A Protagonist That Can Lose It All In Their First Battle
Trading cards are a neat collectible for many fans. People unfamiliar with the franchise will want in on the action, considering the many rare Pokémon cards worth a fortune that'll tempt people to buy the packs. If the Yu-Gi-Oh anime is anything to go off of, it's that people will love watching shows featuring characters battling through cards.
The series could follow a protagonist wishing to become the best duelists akin to Ash's dream of becoming a Pokémon master. To differentiate it from Ash's adventure, the protagonist can enter a high-stakes tournament where they can lose their ace Pokémon card if they lose.
9 A Pokémon Stadium Anime Could Feature An Olympic Games-Style Tournament
Despite many of the best tournaments in anime featuring humans fighting supernatural opponents in hand-on-hand combat, the Pokémon Stadium anime can feature a protagonist enduring a format similar to the Olympic games. Considering the many minigames like Clefairy Says and Ekans' Hoop Hurl, the protagonist can compete in a variety-styled tournament.
Further, the protagonist can compete in a tournament featuring both battles and minigames to show off their team's battling and performance prowess. When battling the gym leaders and champion, the protagonist could receive handicaps in their match, providing twists for viewers and making each episode feel unexpected.
8 The Pokémon Rumble Anime Would Target Toddlers Through Its Casual Take On Battling
With cartoon franchises like Spongebob Squarepants and The Loud House filling children's imaginations with new ideas and aspirations, Pokémon Rumble's toy aesthetic would be a great introduction to the Pokémon franchise for toddlers.
Like much kid-friendly anime today, Pokémon Rumble can grant life lessons for children through this spin-off's toy-like aesthetic. The anime can feature a small Pokémon protagonist that wishes to be the best in the rumbling world and has a never-give-up attitude. The Pokémon attacks in Pokémon Rumble aren't too over-the-top in the games, which would make it suitable for toddlers.
7 A Pokémon Ranger Anime Would Follow A Rookie Protagonist Who Aims To Be The Best
Concerning the Pokémon films, many will debate who the best Pokémon movie villains are, while others will chat about a new character that can set the stage for a deviating take on the franchise. Jack Walker from Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea could've teased how the Pokémon Ranger spin-off games could work as an anime.
The Pokémon Ranger anime can follow a rookie protagonist who's dreamed of becoming a phenomenal Pokémon Ranger. It can showcase the character tackling missions against unique villains like Phantom the Pirate from Temple of the Sea. On the other hand, it can also focus on the storyline set in the three Pokémon Ranger spin-off games.
6 A Pokémon Conquest Anime Could Feature Pokémon In A Mature Setting
Many adventure and action anime fans; who adore One Piece enjoy seeing Monkey D. Luffy fight deadly foes and meet new companions. Pokémon Conquest would deliver action and companionship, considering the protagonist of this game competes against warlords and recruits them after a battle.
Further, this anime could have a wide range of storylines featuring the warlords and their rise to power. The cast in the game has eccentric personalities, making for an intriguing watch for fans that love historically-themed anime. Fans may also get to witness humans fighting each other in a Pokémon anime, making it feel more hardcore than the original series.
5 The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Anime Would Feature Talking Pokémon And Exploration Beyond One's Imagination
Although it's been attempted before through some specials, a full-length Pokémon Mystery Dungeon anime can feature companionships that'd rival some of the closest friendships in shonen anime. Featuring a protagonist turned into a Pokémon may sound weird in concept, but applying that to a world filled with talking Pokémon and multiple adventures can make for an intriguing experience.
A Pokémon Mystery Dungeon anime can also highlight specific Pokémon not well-known amongst older Pokémon fans of the Pokémon Red & Blue days. Taking inspiration from the game's focus regarding characterization and exploration can bring fans a new anime experience they'd never thought possible.
4 PokéPark: Pikachu's Adventure Might Feature Pikachu On A Journey To Save The PokéPark From Danger
Since Pikachu is one of the most recognizable Pokémon of all time, having an anime like PokéPark: Pikachu's Adventure sounds like a match made in heaven. Regardless of the director's choice to place Ash's Pikachu or a random Pikachu as the protagonist, the storyline in this spin-off title will give fans an adventure solely focused on the Pokémon.
In the title PokéPark: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu's tasked with collecting fourteen items to prevent a collision that could destroy the park. He must also face powerful Pokémon who stand in his way. This anime can characterize Pokémon, create intense battle sequences involving Pikachu, and on-edge entertainment regarding the park's outcome.
3 Pokémon Colosseum/Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness Could Feature Protagonists Stealing Pokémon For The Greater Good
Many fans adore anime like Death Note and Code Geass since they feature protagonists that perform heinous acts despite feeling like they're in the right. Pokémon Colosseum can give viewers a similar experience with its main protagonist Wes considering his former allegiance with the game's villains Team Snagem.
To tie Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness into the mix, the anime can feature Wes as a mentor for this game's protagonist, Michael. Further, these games feature the mechanic of stealing Pokémon from people via the Snagem Machine in hopes of purifying their hearts. This mechanic alone could make for a stellar story and give off a pro-Team Rocket vibe.
2 The Pokémon Café Mix Anime Would Include Intense Battles Between Different Shop Owners
When watching re-runs of famous cooking shows online, many adore seeing the challengers grow from the first episode to the final one. Anime like Food Wars! has intense cooking battles between their characters and highlight the delicious delicacies many wish to reproduce in real life.
A Pokémon Café Mix anime would take that concept and add a layer of intensity on top. In the game, the player must recruit Pokémon to create a world-class cafe. This anime could follow a protagonist that'd follow suit with this goal, but the competitions they'd endure would be soul-crushing and intense. With their cafe's reputation on-the-line, this anime can become an under-the-radar gem.
1 A Pokémon Snap Show Featuring Todd Snap Becoming The Best Pokémon Photographer of All Time
Although following a protagonist trying to get the perfect Pokémon photo may sound dull, applying the new features demonstrated in New Pokémon Snap can add depth to this hypothetical anime. In this sequel title, players can encounter Illumina Pokémon, a concept never-before-seen in the mainline series to create this region's Pokémon Photodex.
The Pokémon Snap anime can include these concepts in the anime but take a different direction regarding the Pokémon Photodex. Instead of creating a Pokémon Photodex, the anime's protagonist can compete with other characters to make the first-ever Pokémon Photodex. The anime can feature the new playable characters in New Pokémon Snap or Todd Snap, with the storyline being how he became the best Pokémon photographer.