Video: The Pokémon Company unveils special music video for Slowpoke Day

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with the Kagawa prefecture for another collaboration featuring Slowpoke. August 10, 2018, has officially been named Slowpoke Day. As part of this initiative, from August 10 to August 12, a special Pokémon Center location will be available at the Kagawa prefecture, where fans will be able to take pictures … Continue reading Video: The Pokémon Company unveils special music video for Slowpoke Day

First Funko Pikachu Pop! Pokémon figure available now for $8.99 at Target

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For years now, Funko has been creating collectible figures of characters from dozens of pop culture brands. Known for their large, square-shaped heads and distinctive round eyes, hundreds of different Funko Pop! vinyl figures have hit store shelves—and Funko has added Pikachu to that extensive list! This stylized take on the iconic Electric-type Pokémon is the first-ever Pokémon … Continue reading First Funko Pikachu Pop! Pokémon figure available now for $8.99 at Target

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

Adorable video: Surfing Pikachu appears at the Naminori Japan surfing league

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Naminori Japan to appoint none other than Surfing Pikachu as the official mascot for the Japanese surfing league. Also known as Naminori Pikachu, the Surfing Pikachu mascot sports an adorable wetsuit and holds a little surfboard with the Naminori Japan logo emblazoned on it. You can see it in action … Continue reading Adorable video: Surfing Pikachu appears at the Naminori Japan surfing league

Adorable videos: Official Pikachu and Eevee Pokémon mascots face off in 11 different outdoor activities

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a slew of adorable videos featuring the official mascot versions of Pikachu and Eevee. The two mascots are shown facing off against each other in a variety of outdoor activities and games, such as a relay race, one-on-one duel, jump roping, flag waving, bat spinning, pedometer increasing, hurdle run, sumo … Continue reading Adorable videos: Official Pikachu and Eevee Pokémon mascots face off in 11 different outdoor activities

The Pokémon Company fully details Pokémon Synchronicity for Pikachu and Eevee Outbreaks from August 10 to 16

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The Pokémon Company has fully detailed Pokémon Synchronicity for this year's Pikachu and Eevee Outbreak events. This special presentation uses digital technology and will be held in the Minato Mirai port area. Read on below for more specific details: The Details of Pokemon Synchronicity at Pikachu Outbreak Revealed! From Friday, August 10 to Thursday, August … Continue reading The Pokémon Company fully details Pokémon Synchronicity for Pikachu and Eevee Outbreaks from August 10 to 16

New Pikachu and Eevee merch now available for Pikachu Outbreak: Science is Amazing

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A total of 1,500 Pikachu will take over Yokohama’s streets for the annual Pikachu Outbreak festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, fans can also expect a longer day-to-night event, complete with special digital effects in line with this year’s theme “Science is Amazing.” Held from August 10 to 16, Pikachu Outbreak 2018 will include a slew of engaging … Continue reading New Pikachu and Eevee merch now available for Pikachu Outbreak: Science is Amazing