In the first episode, we meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy with a passion for Pokémon. After beginning his Pokémon journey, Ash is supposed to meet Professor Oak — a Pokémon researcher who is giving away Pokémon to all the 10-year-olds in Pallet Town. Arriving late, Ash finds that all the Pokémon were taken — all except for Pikachu. After a harrowing misadventure together, Pikachu and Ash form an unbreakable bond of friendship.