Pokémon(ポケモンPokemon), abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters(ポケットモンスターPoketto Monsutā), is a long running Japanese Children's anime and manga|children's anime]] television series, which has been adapted for the international television markets. It is based on the Pokémon (video game series)|Pokémon video game series]] and is a part of the franchise.