Professor Oak (anime)/Manga/Movie adaptations/I Choose You!

Professor Oak appeared in the. Similar to the movie, he welcomed Ash to his lab when Ash came in late. When Ash offered to have a, , or , Professor Oak informed him that those Pokémon were already given to other Trainers. Ash saw that a Charmander was there but Cross came by and took the Charmander as he was the Trainer who picked Charmander. With no other choice, Ash was given a Pikachu from Professor Oak. Pikachu did not become fond of Ash at first as he shocked him and Professor Oak.