The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara wishes Sound Fantasy was on Super Famicom Mini

The recently-released Super Famicom Mini microconsole comes with 21 games pre-loaded, including the never-before-released Star Fox 2. In a special issue of Famitsu, some of Japan’s most famous developers were asked to share which game they wished was included. Here are the games they picked: Tsunekazu Ishihara (The Pokémon Company) - Sound Fantasy (never released) … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara wishes Sound Fantasy was on Super Famicom Mini

Fashion editors review the Pokémon fashion of Ash, Alain, Dawn, Drake, Elesa, Misty, Serena, Steven and Trubbish

Human characters in Pokémon are known for having their own unique style in terms of fashion. Regarding this aspect, a group of fashion editors got together to review the fashion of Ash, Alain, Dawn, Drake, Elesa, Misty, Serena, Steven and even Trubbish. You can read a couple excerpts below: Ash is the perfect example of … Continue reading Fashion editors review the Pokémon fashion of Ash, Alain, Dawn, Drake, Elesa, Misty, Serena, Steven and Trubbish

Pokkén Tournament DX is better than the original due to being on a “console that isn’t dead”

In just a few more days, Pokémon will officially be making its Nintendo Switch debut via Pokkén Tournament DX. The upcoming release is an improvement over the original game on Wii U for various reasons, as highlighted by the folks at Kotaku: "Pokken Tournament is a game that deserves to be shared, and Pokken Tournament … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX is better than the original due to being on a “console that isn’t dead”

Pokémon With You gallery showcases the Pikachu-themed train’s decked out exterior and station

The Pokémon With You train has been aiming to make kids happy in Eastern Japan since 2012. It’s now 2017 and the train recently received a massive makeover, featuring more Pikachu designs. The Pokémon With You train was originally inaugurated to help lift spirits in some of the regions hit hardest by the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The train … Continue reading Pokémon With You gallery showcases the Pikachu-themed train’s decked out exterior and station

Video: Giant Pikachu malfunctions at Pikachu Outbreak 2017 event in Yokohama

During a live performance last week in Yokohama, one of three dancing Pikachu malfunctioned at the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 event. You can see the giant Pikachu acting up in the video below. It didn't seem to notice anything wrong as it kept dancing, regardless of its floppy ears and detached hat. See the malfunction for … Continue reading Video: Giant Pikachu malfunctions at Pikachu Outbreak 2017 event in Yokohama

Appropriate Pokémon Sun and Moon anime events coincide with breaking news in Japan

When news breaks in Japan, text is directly inserted into broadcast shows so viewers can stay up to date on what’s happening in the region. During a recent episode of the Pokémon Sun Moon anime, news broke and the way it coincided with the onscreen antics happened to be appropriate at the time. This announcement … Continue reading Appropriate Pokémon Sun and Moon anime events coincide with breaking news in Japan

Pokémon GO players experiencing trouble capturing Lugia and Articuno

Pokémon GO players now officially have a chance to capture two rare Legendary Pokémon, Lugia and Articuno. However, a number of players attempting these Raids are finding that adding Legendaries to their collection is a tougher than it sounds, partially because of Niantic’s design, as well as network issues. Numerous players have been reporting that … Continue reading Pokémon GO players experiencing trouble capturing Lugia and Articuno

Spoilers: Something huge happens between Ash and Pikachu in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

The new film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! ditches Brock and Misty, but there’s something that might be even more surprising. This article contains spoilers, so continue reading at your own risk. Up until now, Ash’s Pikachu has communicated by saying variations of “pika” and “Pikachu.” However, in the recently-released film, however, Ash’s Pikachu … Continue reading Spoilers: Something huge happens between Ash and Pikachu in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!