don't remember how old exactly i was now, but the first episode, "Pokémon, I Choose You!" was the episode that caught my attention. i'd have to say that it was quite hilarious that Pikachu wouldn't pay attention to Ash whatsoever. But I don't know if i'd have watched the show if it wasn't for the game. Pokémon Red was the first RPG i had ever played, and it was great. eventually, when Ash got to the Indigo Plateau, i couldn't help myself and ended up making a team just like his (Squirtle, Charizard, Bulbasaur, Butterfree, Pidgeot, & Pikachu). that team actually worked out pretty good, but eventually i had to evolve Pikachu because its only so strong. lol i'd have to say that i saw a few episodes of the Johto league, but thats about when i stopped until Battle Frontier. now i can't wait for Diamond & Pearl. should be very good (especially since James has another grass type that tries eating him much like Victreebell used to do, lol).