ポケットモンスタースペシャル [Pocket Monster Special] #1

The first volume of the long-running Pokémon Adventures manga series, originally published in Japan as Pocket Monsters Special. This volume kicks off the story with young trainer Red as he begins his journey through the Kanto region, encountering rivals, wild Pokémon, and the sinister schemes of Team Rocket. Written by Hidenori Kusaka with art by Mato, it adapts the world of the Pokémon video games into a more plot-driven and action-packed narrative.