Q: What Japanese anime series was based on a Nintendo video game and ran for 984 episodes? A: Pokemon
Pokémon episodes removed from rotation: The "Pokémon" anime debuted in Japan on April 1, 1997, with a total of 984 episodes as of September 14, 2017. Pokémon (anime):  It is based on Nintendo's "Pokémon" video game series and is a part of the "Pokémon" franchise.
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