Pokémon Adventures: FireRed & LeafGreen, Vol. 23

ポケットモンスターSPECIAL #23

by Hidenori Kusaka, Satoshi Yamamoto (Illustrator)

Just as Green is about to meet her long-lost parents, they are sucked into a vortex created by a mysterious Pokémon! Red and Blue want to help, but first they must improve their battle skills. Then, the Three Beasts of Team Rocket are up to their old tricks again!

Which former enemy will unexpectedly come to our friends’ aid...?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Adventure, Comics Manga

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 27, 2006

About the author

Created the Pokemon Adventures series.

Also made a Pokemon Rangers/ Almia manga. It is based on the game Pokemon Rangers, Shadows of Almia

Also known as : 日下秀憲

Reviews

[Sakura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let’s go! It feels a bit like we’re going back to the beginning, with the re-introduction of our first heroes!

I loved the beginning chapter with Silver and Green. It’s so… interesting to me how although Green was introduced in the first story arc, she has a bigger role in the second one, so now that role is important again. She’s one of my favorites, and Silver has always been very precious to me since I was a child, so needless to say, I quite enjoyed that, ahah. But it was funny how HE was the one sending her the new outfit?! That seems so out of character, where did he get that lol?

Deoxys took Green’s family?! Why?! (Also I was disappointed to see Green out of commission after trying to met her family, but at least it looks like she’ll have a bigger role next time. )

Red (and especially Blue!) were so fun. I loved seeing them again, and they seem to have matured since last time. I loved it when Red forced Blue to bow to Ultima xD (Side note: I do NOT care for her, she’s… yeah, not my favorite!) Everytime those two battle, I think; “They really are great trainers…!” Naturally, I think Red’s battling style is a bit like Ash’s.

Speaking of battling, there was a TON of that in this volume. I always find it a little boring, but…it couldn’t be helped?

And as for the beasts of Team Rocket, MAN their designs look silly! And WHY does the one guy wink so much??

Overall I think the story is setting up something fun, I’m excited to see what comes next!

(This book contains an adult gut thinking a 16-year old is cute. Mild violence, some scary images, kidnapping, ect. Ultima is dressed for a religion and it is referenced. I’d give this book an age rating of 11+!)

[Oli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having just finished Vol. 22 before reading this, it was a nice experience to return to the original characters, who I view as being the best developed of the lead cast so far. Although I did enjoy the chapters included within, there is a general sense by the end of the volume that the next volume will be the one to kick the story into the next gear. From what the volume shows of the three Team Rocket sub-bosses, I was a little disappointed with their, I thought, gimmicky character designs. That said, like all speech in the volume, the dialogue won me around and emphasised the qualities of their characters, as well as any existing characters or those others introduced in the volume. There is also a fantastic battle between Red and Blue that emphasises their skill and strategic thinking—how far they have come. And, of course, the promise of what is just around the corner will keep me looking forward to reading Vol. 24 very soon!

Rating: 4/5 — Oli Patrick

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's nice to see the old gang again, and of course Team Rocket is back with a bang. I thought this story-line was pretty interesting actually with the kidnappings and mysterious attacks. We're introduced to some interesting new characters like the old move tutor woman, Ultima, the three other scientists responsible for the storage system, and the new Team Rocket admins. Carr is like a monkey man. It was so funny when Bill was chasing him and he was climbing out of windows all while providing exposition.

It seems like Team Rocket and the Elite Four will always be at odds.

And is Deoxys good or evil? Hmm...

[Kailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Red, Blue, and Green I love it! Also love that they're actually aging as the series goes and not forever 10 (looking at you Ash >.>) This arc doesn't have much of a game equivalent so its a new fresh experience, I'm hoping we'll get some other characters in this arc too like Yellow. Anyway I think this was a strong start and I can't wait to continue on

[Santiago Bueno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una nueva saga de pokemon. Empieza rápido la trama principal. Fue muy lindo ver a estos personajes nuevamente como protagonistas. Ver lo mucho que crecieron y como se desenvuelven en esta nueva situación.

[Joost · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeaaahh, ik heb de vierde Pokémon Adventures-mangabox! Een nieuw avontuur over Red, Blue en Green. Het begin is al goed, ik kan niet wachten om meer te lezen!

[dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars

[Jaden John · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was Awsome!

[Antonella · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

[Rhys Causon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story... bit stretched out in this volume though.

[Kane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A triumphant return to the Kanto region with my favourites being reintroduced. This was a great return to what started the Pokemon series.

[itchy vosijk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, to return home.

[Ian Anderson]

Represents having read vol. 23-25

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Underrated banger arc. Blue is my favorite character, she deserved so much better.

[Chrystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

lob

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good intro to the FR/LG saga, with Deoxys coming across as very creepy and Team Rocket being much more interesting than I recall in playing the game.

[Dhruv Sheth · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
I don't know the backstory because this is the first Pokemon Manga I read.

[Johanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revisiting the Kanto trainers is peak nostalgia. Returning to Kanto using the Sevii isles is so clever

[Jota · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's great to see Red back and with promising character development. The tension and battles of this volume make it even more enjoyable. 4/5

[Đức Nhật · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 sao. Mình sẽ luôn cho Pokemon 5 sao vì nó sẽ chỉ là hay thôi.

Đây là review gộp của mình về arc 5 của bộ truyện (Fire Red - Leaf Green) kéo dài từ vol 22.5 đến 26.5 Hồi mình đọc vol 1 mình khá là bối rối khi nghĩ về bản pokemon đầu tiên mình chơi (chính là Fire Red Leaf Green) vì vol 1 Red chọn hệ Cỏ làm Pokemon bắt đầu, còn Green lại chọn hệ Lửa (dẫn đến sự ngang trái nào đó ở phần truyện này). Nhưng nói chung là truyện giải thích trọn vẹn, mình thích.

Câu chuyện về Blue và Pokemon DNA hơi lòng vòng nhưng tóm lại là vẫn cuốn. Chưa kể sự quay trở lại của Băng Hỏa Tiễn với 3 vị tướng mới (hơi bị ấn tượng Saki luôn). Silver cũng góp một phần nho nhỏ xíu xiu vào phần truyện này. Nói chung là giải quyết gần hết khúc mắc của những tập trước về gia đình của Blue và gia đình của Silver. À ha, Kanna cũng có một cameo nho nhỏ trong phần truyện này và mình khá thích ả.

Được quay lại Kanto và gặp lại những người bạn cũ đúng là số dzách. Mà cái twist cuối của truyện cứ gọi là căng đét.

[Angel Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me alegra tanto ver el paso del tiempo para los protagonistas originales, es refrescante volver a lugares tan familiares y hasta nostálgico.

Un nuevo misterio se cuece en pueblo paleta y un gran Pokémon aparece para causar problemas, me agradó la presentación de Deoxys y las batallas que se dan, aunque no me complace en todo momento el estilo de arte de las mismas se ve el nivel en cuanto a los entrenadores que las libran.

Me generó preocupación, tristeza y cierto temor al ver un ser tan poderoso confrontar a personajes tan queridos, quedo muy expectante por ver como se desarrollará la historia.

[Miguel Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

I missed Red, Blue, and Green; they are my favorite core characters and it was nice to get that OG feel back (Kanto, man). I love the dynamic between them and I prefer them over Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, and Sapphire. Glad to get back into the series. Overall, the reintroduction to Kanto was great, and even though the characters in this chapter were missing from the last one, you get the sense that the world is indeed connected because of the mention of the big battle that raged in Hoenn.

[Elwyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice seeing Red, Blue, and Green again! All older and more mature, with close friendships with each other and their Pokemon. And Deoxys is super cool. And seeing Team Rocket return is awesome. Though I do miss Mato's illustrations, Yamamoto has done a great job.

[Danielle Booey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another one of those that probably would have been more powerful if I read it just after I finished with Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, etc. Hard to remember plot lines, alliances, etc. Leads into a pretty good story though.

[Frida · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect much, but was pleasantly surprised to see that the old, familiar characters are back! Hooray!

[Flowergirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book. I just love reading Pokemon Adventures, it is just so fascinating. 5/5, great book. They should keep making more.

[Grace Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calling all Pokémon fans. Pokémon adventures is amazing.

[Lucy]

right left reading still getting used to it