Being a lifelong Pokemon fan, this manga was just about perfect for me. Out of all the Pokemon manga adaptations, this is the only one that really brings the world to life.

It follows the storyline of the games very, very loosely, but that's what I love about it. It keeps the world and society intact, but creates entirely new dangers and and a much more interesting and engaging plot, not to mention a whole cast of unique characters. It also has nothing to do with the anime, which is intended more for kids. This manga can be enjoyed by everyone.

This manga is also incredibly long, currently extending into the Sinnoh region. Each arc has its own characters and plot, but all main characters make reappearances, such as the Gym leaders and Pokedex holders. It's hard not to get sucked into this incredible world! Even as the arcs continue, the manga is no less fantastic; it doesn't lose the spell it weaves at the beginning with the original 150 pokemon. The characters and plots in the more recent arcs remain just as strong, unique, and complex as they were at the beginning.

Though it's not really romantic, there are still an abundance of possible "shippings" for the characters in this manga. Makes it all the more fun for a typically shoujo girl like me.

The art changes midway through, but both artists are really fantastic. The art in the first part is more chibi-like than the current art.

Any and every Pokemon fan should read this manga. Don't get put off if the story isn't what you expected, or you miss the characters from the previous arc - I promise, it's worth it.