If you don't want to watch the entire anime (understandably) but want to give it a try; this is the series. It truly is the best Pokémon series and a very good anime series. There are fleshed-out characters, probably the most we've ever seen. The story is really good and there are several arcs. The animation... is AMAZING. It is a good adventurous anime. The music is really good. The humor is pretty good. And there is even a bit of romance. It is a great show for anyone and a really good for people who enjoy anime. I highly recommend it, it's really is a engaging series. I personally have watched it through 2-3 already. And it is a series you should DEFINITELY watch if you're considering watching something Pokémon related.