Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 6/18/18 – 6/24/18 [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo, 06/22/18) – 123,774 (New) [PS4] New Gundam Breaker (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 06/21/18) – 63,790 (New) [NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 61,764 (New) [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, June 18 to 24
New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews July 1 episode featuring disturbing Litten cosplay
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 1, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. In this particular … Continue reading New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews July 1 episode featuring disturbing Litten cosplay
New official Pokémon cord keepers feature designs with Pikachu, Eevee, Swinub, Caterpie, Growlithe, Tangela, Slowpoke and Mareep
The Pokémon Company is continuing its extensive partnership with Japanese manufacturer Re-Ment with a slew of Pokémon-themed toys and products. As part of this ongoing collaboration, Re-Ment has released officially-licensed Pokémon cord keepers in Japan. Designed to give a Pokémon touch to slim cables, these cord keepers come in the form of Pikachu, Eevee, Swinub, … Continue reading New official Pokémon cord keepers feature designs with Pikachu, Eevee, Swinub, Caterpie, Growlithe, Tangela, Slowpoke and Mareep
Snorlax tissue box holder allows you to pull out tissues straight from the Sleeping Pokémon’s belly
San-ei Co.,Ltd has released yet another Pokémon-themed product. Available now in Japan, the Snorlax tissue box holder allows you to pull out tissues straight from the iconic Sleeping Pokémon's belly. The best thing about it? Despite how uncomfortable it looks, Snorlax doesn't undergo any pain. A standard-sized tissue box can fit in this Pokémon plushie, … Continue reading Snorlax tissue box holder allows you to pull out tissues straight from the Sleeping Pokémon’s belly
The Cat Mario Show episode 116 features Pokémon Quest on Nintendo Switch
The 116th installment of the Japanese version of The Cat Mario Show has gone live, giving us another look at various Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS titles. Among the games featured include the recently-released Pokémon Quest. To see some gameplay footage from this title and more, check out the video below. Pokémon Quest is now … Continue reading The Cat Mario Show episode 116 features Pokémon Quest on Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon Company president says “please trust us” with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, explains Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon GO influences
The Pokémon Company CEO and president Tsunekazu Ishihara has explained why the upcoming Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee games are based on the Game Boy classic Pokémon Yellow. In a recent interview with Famitsu, Ishihara mentioned that they wanted to expand the idea of walking around with a partner Pokémon, which was featured … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president says “please trust us” with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, explains Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon GO influences
Video: Pokémon, Charizard, Snorlax, Eevee and Pikachu appear in official promo for the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025
Last year, Pikachu and Hello Kitty were appointed by Japanese foreign minister Tarō Kōno. The two prominent entertainment icons are officially serving as ambassadors to promote the city of Osaka, Japan, for the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025. The host of the Expo 2025 is scheduled to be announced in November 2018. The Pokémon Company recently shared official artwork for … Continue reading Video: Pokémon, Charizard, Snorlax, Eevee and Pikachu appear in official promo for the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025
Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more
The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more
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