Japanese voice actor for Professor Oak and Pokémon anime narrator Unshō Ishizuka has passed away

Unshō Ishizuka, the Japanese voice actor behind Professor Oak and the narrator for the original Pokémon anime, is no longer with us. Ishizuka-san passed away on August 13, 2018, at the age of 68 due to esophagus cancer. He had been under medical care, but the treatment he received had proven to be ineffective. Our … Continue reading Japanese voice actor for Professor Oak and Pokémon anime narrator Unshō Ishizuka has passed away

Videos: Two new trailers showcase Ash, Ultra Guardians, sluggish professors, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala and more in major episode on August 23

The next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is set to first air in Japan on August 23, features multiple Pokémon and characters – including Ash, Pikachu, Lillie, Lana, Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles and many more. In this particular episode, Ash, the Ultra Guardians, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and many more … Continue reading Videos: Two new trailers showcase Ash, Ultra Guardians, sluggish professors, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala and more in major episode on August 23

It’s hard for James to get up after the large amount of food he just ate

Team Rocket's Meowth feels the same way.

Video: What is Ash Ketchum’s real age in Pokémon the Series?

Ash Ketchum began his Pokémon journey at the age of 10 years, 10 months and 10 days. This fact is known because it’s stated in the beginning of his story, written by the Pokémon anime’s chief writer Takeshi Shudō. So how old does that make Ash now that the show’s run for 1,020 episodes? Check … Continue reading Video: What is Ash Ketchum’s real age in Pokémon the Series?

Happy World Lion Day and National Lazy Day!

Today, August 10, happens to be both Happy World Lion Day and National Lazy Day. Seeing as lions are typically associated with laziness, it may seem appropriate to celebrate these two days at the same time. Without further ado, here are some facts for the Royal lion Pokémon Pyroar: The male with the largest mane … Continue reading Happy World Lion Day and National Lazy Day!

Video: Ash, Pikachu and friends relax to the max in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on August 16

The next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is set to first air in Japan on August 16, features multiple Pokémon and characters – including Ash, Pikachu, Lillie, Lana, Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles and many more. In this particular episode, Ash, Pikachu and friends are shown indulging in a variety of relaxing activities. … Continue reading Video: Ash, Pikachu and friends relax to the max in new Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon episode on August 16

Pokémon G.E.M. figure of Ash and Pikachu now available for pre-order

The highly-anticipated Pokémon G.E.M. figure of Ash and Pikachu is scheduled to ship sometime in October 2018, with pre-orders available now in Japan. Created by MegaHouse, this special figure features Ash hugging his Pikachu while being surrounded by a bunch of other happy Pikachu on top of a grassy terrain. To learn more about this … Continue reading Pokémon G.E.M. figure of Ash and Pikachu now available for pre-order

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

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