Introduction

Volume 5 of Ash and Pikachu is finally here! The quest of Ash to become a Pokémon master continues as he and his companion, Pikachu, as well as friends Brock, Max and May, find themselves in even more thrilling and exciting adventures! Check out what’s new in this instalment!

Fresh off from their encounter with the masked phantom in Volume 4, Ash and gang meet up with Max’s father, the gym leader Norman. Ash promptly challenges him to a Pokémon battle, but he’s about to find out just how powerful the Gym leader of Petalburg really is! As if that battle isn’t intense enough, Ash also squares off against his most formidable opponent yet: Drake of the Elite Four! In spite of the odds stacked against him, Ash has no lack of self-confidence going into this match. Perhaps too much, as it is bolstered by the thought of appearing on TV!

Of course, while new faces make their appearance in this volume, old nemeses continue to be hot on the trail of Ash and company! The obnoxious Team Rocket (a.k.a: Jessie, James and Meowth) to be exact! In another of their attempts to capture Pikachu, Pikachu loses its memory and ends up being manipulated by the trio!!

Will Ash emerge victorious against Norman? Can he defeat the legendary Drake? Will Pikachu become a permanent member of Team Rocket?! The answers are all in this latest fun-filled volume as Takashi Teshirogi spins yet more wondrous tales of friendship, courage and hope in the world of Pokémon! For old and new fans alike, Ash and Pikachu is one title fans will not be disappointed with!