PTAS Episode 1: More Than a Game Ash Ketchum begins his Pokemon journey in a champion-like fashion: Late. Leaving his home with nothing more than his abusive mother's shouts ringing in his ears and a Pikachu, he is destined to become the most over-rated trainer of them all. Pokemon The Abridged Series is a parody of the cartoon Pokemon from 4Kids animation and Game Freak and Nintendo. We at PTAS do NOT own any of the rights, and this is a purely fan made show for the enjoyment of other fans.