Is Pokemon an anime or a cartoon?

Pokemon is one of the most well-known - if not the most well-known - animated TV shows in the world. But is it an anime?

Pokémon retired Ash and Pikachu at the perfect moment - Polygon

Meet The Main Characters Of The New Pokémon Anime Coming This Year - Game Informer

Pokémon (TV Series 1997–2023) - IMDb

Watch: Fans go wild over fan animation's adult Ash - Will he be back in Pokemon? - Hindustan Times

Examining Pokemon's Animation Changes - Japan Powered

Get ready to catch 'em all again: New Pokémon anime on the horizon - Hindustan Times

Why did the Pokémon anime series change color and/or appearance? - Quora

Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies

Is Pokemon An Anime Or Cartoon? (Truth Explained)

How the Pokémon cartoon and games form one of media's best symbiotic relationships