Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

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Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu. Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida. Two years prior to the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue in the United States, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green launched in Japan in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy. It was a hit and drew many fans, especially children. The games' popularity spread beyond … Continue reading Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Science is Amazing adverts and props now popping up throughout Yokohama

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This year's Pikachu Outbreak is set to kick off later this week in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, from August 10 to August 16, 2018. A total of 1,500 Pikachu and numerous Eevee will take over Yokohama’s streets for the upcoming festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, fans can also expect a longer day-to-night event, complete … Continue reading Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Science is Amazing adverts and props now popping up throughout Yokohama

15 Kanto Pokémon trademarks filed, suggesting brand-new Mega Evolutions for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok

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A total of 15 different Pokémon-related trademarks have been filed in Japan. They are for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok. These filings strongly suggest that the aforementioned Pokémon will debut their Mega-Evolved forms in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. A strikingly … Continue reading 15 Kanto Pokémon trademarks filed, suggesting brand-new Mega Evolutions for Golem, Dragonite, Machamp, Raichu, Jynx, Weezing, Persian, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop, Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Starmie and Arbok

Video: Young Pokémon fans get together to draw Eevee and its evolutions

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled another video as part of its ultra popular Project Eevee initiative. In the promo, a bunch of young Pokémon fans gather around to draw a portrait of Eevee and its evolutions. The official mascot version of Eevee is cheering them on along the way. You can check out the video … Continue reading Video: Young Pokémon fans get together to draw Eevee and its evolutions

Hori reveals new Pikachu, Zelda and Mario GameCube controllers for Nintendo Switch

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Japanese manufacturer Hori has unveiled three new Nintendo Switch controllers, all of which are based on the iconic Nintendo GameCube gamepad. Designs are inspired by Pikachu, The Legend of Zelda and Mario. They will be released this October in Japan and will be compatible with a number of games, including the upcoming Super Smash Bros. … Continue reading Hori reveals new Pikachu, Zelda and Mario GameCube controllers for Nintendo Switch

Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story Music Collection soundtrack available now in Japan

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Pokémon fans can now get their hands on the Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story Music Collection, which is now available in Japan. The soundtrack can be purchased via Sony Music Shop for 2,700 yen. It consists of 51 standalone tracks that run for about a full hour in total. Copies come with an exclusive Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story Music Collection soundtrack available now in Japan

New Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee LINE stamps now available for free until August 31

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As part of its ongoing promotional initiatives for Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, The Pokémon Company has released brand-new stamps for the social media app LINE on iOS and Android devices in Japan. These stamps allow users to place Pikachu or Eevee stamps on captured photos. They are now available for free … Continue reading New Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee LINE stamps now available for free until August 31

Articuno, Shiny Articuno and Squirtle Community Days officially conclude in Pokémon GO for players in Japan

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The Squirtle-themed Pokémon GO Community Day, which was postponed in Japan due to extreme weather conditions, took place in the region on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Articuno Day, which was also postponed for the same reason, was also being held on the same day. Both Articuno Day and the Squirtle Community Day were running simultaneously from 09:00 to 15:00 JST. The … Continue reading Articuno, Shiny Articuno and Squirtle Community Days officially conclude in Pokémon GO for players in Japan