Creators of stop-motion Rilakkuma series turn their talents to traveling Pokémon in need of relaxation.
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Butt-wiping struggles, the difference between Nicole Fujita and Nicole Fujita, and how Totoro can help you make it through the winter.
The prefecture that named the Water/Psychic Pokémon as its governor is now building him a park.
The “final chapter of Ash and Pikachu’s story” is starting, and after it’s done the Pokémon anime is getting two new protagonists.
Japanese comedian calls out “bad manners” of Pokémon-playing friends, but not everyone thinks his take is the very best.
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