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The episode was scheduled to air in Japan on November 4, 2004, but was pulled from broadcast less than two weeks before that date following the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake. It was initially marked as "postponed" but was eventually cancelled outright and marked as "discontinued". Considering how Japan feels about alluding to atrocities, even indirectly, the episode will likely never be released. The only footage of the episode available is a short preview video that was released prior to its cancellation. | The episode was scheduled to air in Japan on November 4, 2004, but was pulled from broadcast less than two weeks before that date following the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake. It was initially marked as "postponed" but was eventually cancelled outright and marked as "discontinued". Considering how Japan feels about alluding to atrocities, even indirectly, the episode will likely never be released. The only footage of the episode available is a short preview video that was released prior to its cancellation. | ||
This episode shares the reputation of being one of four Pokémon episodes to have never been released, the other three being | This episode shares the reputation of being one of four Pokémon episodes to have never been released, the other three being "It's New Year's Eve! Pocket Monsters Encore" and "Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan!" two-part episode. | ||
Notably, the moves Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude have never been used in the anime since the event. | Notably, the moves Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude have never been used in the anime since the event. | ||
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|description1 =The 35 second preview video. | |description1 =The 35 second preview video. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
===Anime=== | ===Anime=== | ||
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*[[Pokémon "The Legend of Dratini" (non-existent unaired English dub of anime episode; 1997)]] | *[[Pokémon "The Legend of Dratini" (non-existent unaired English dub of anime episode; 1997)]] | ||
*[[Pokémon "Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan!" (partially found unaired two-part anime episode; 2011)]] | *[[Pokémon "Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan!" (partially found unaired two-part anime episode; 2011)]] | ||
===Shorts/Clip Shows=== | ===Shorts/Clip Shows=== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:02, 8 July 2024
Screenshot from the episode's preview video.
Status: Partially Found
"Yureru Shima no Tatakai! Dojoach VS Namazun!!" ("Battle of the Quaking Island! Barboach VS Whiscash!!") was intended to be the 375th episode (AG101) of the long-running anime series Pokémon. The episode saw Ash and the gang traveling to Jojo Island (en route to Sootopolis City Gym) and getting caught in the middle of an earthquake caused by the titular Whiscash. They later meet up with a trainer named Chota, who assists them in subduing the volatile Whiscash.
Cancellation
The episode was scheduled to air in Japan on November 4, 2004, but was pulled from broadcast less than two weeks before that date following the 2004 Chuetsu earthquake. It was initially marked as "postponed" but was eventually cancelled outright and marked as "discontinued". Considering how Japan feels about alluding to atrocities, even indirectly, the episode will likely never be released. The only footage of the episode available is a short preview video that was released prior to its cancellation.
This episode shares the reputation of being one of four Pokémon episodes to have never been released, the other three being "It's New Year's Eve! Pocket Monsters Encore" and "Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan!" two-part episode.
Notably, the moves Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude have never been used in the anime since the event.
Gallery
See Also
Anime
- Pokémon "Battle Aboard the St. Anne" (found original American broadcast version of anime episode; 1998)
- Pokémon "Computer Warrior Porygon" (lost unaired English dub of anime episode; existence unconfirmed; 1998)
- Pokémon "The Legend of Dratini" (non-existent unaired English dub of anime episode; 1997)
- Pokémon "Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan!" (partially found unaired two-part anime episode; 2011)
Shorts/Clip Shows
- Pocket Monsters Best Wishes: Hikatokage no Tenkyuugi (partially found short of "Pokémon" anime; 2011)
- Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Atsumare! Pokémon-boshi Matsuri (lost short of "Pokémon" anime; 2008)
- Pocket Monsters XY: Uchū no Hahen (partially found short of "Pokémon" anime; 2014)
- Pokémon 3D Adventure: Mew o Sagase! (partially found 3D short of anime; 2005)
- Pokémon 4D: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure (partially found 4D short of anime; 2006)
- Pokémon "It's New Year's Eve! Pocket Monsters Encore" (lost unaired special of anime series; 1997)
- Pokémon "Pocket Monsters, Fall Special!" (found "clip show" episode of anime series; 1997)
- Pokémon "Pocket Monsters, Winter Special!" (lost unaired "clip show" episode of anime series; 1998)
Other
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (lost first draft of anime sequel film script; late 1990s)
- Pokémon Live! (partially found professional recording footage of musical; 2000-2001)
- The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special (found The WB special; 2000)