Which Pokémon manga series is known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Special?

The Pokémon manga series known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Special is Pokémon Adventures.

Written by Hidenori Kusaka, the manga began in 1997 and follows game-inspired characters such as Red, Blue, and Green rather than simply retelling the animated series. Its Japanese title is ポケットモンスター SPECIAL, romanized as Poketto Monsutā Supesharu.

The English title Pokémon Adventures is used by Viz Media in North America. The series is divided into story arcs based on different game generations, including Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby & Sapphire, and Black & White. Mato illustrated the early volumes before Satoshi Yamamoto took over.

A common mix-up is confusing it with Pokémon Chronicles, Pokémon Origins, or Pokémon Journeys. Those names refer to animated productions or other Pokémon adaptations, not this long-running manga. The manga is also sometimes called Pocket Monsters Special in English-language references, preserving its original Japanese branding.