Pokemon (Page 38)
Episode featuring Ash disguising himself as a Passimian is missing from Disney broadcast lineup.
Awesome Pikachu and Eevee box and goodies like a Poké Ball water pistol and Pikachu key ring have fans, adults and kids alike, craving the Golden Arches.
The face of the franchise gets pushed aside by another beloved Pokémon and its eight evolutions.
Sudden exuberance following soccer win draws praise for vigor and speed.
Nintendo’s popular pocket monsters take us on a whirlwind tour of what Osaka is capable of.
Also, Pokémon character designer reveals that his name is NOT supposed to mean “electric mouse.”
Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.
One parent and Twitter user experiences the joy of catching Pikachu in Pokémon GO, but it’s all too short-lived.
Original designer reveals that the real inspiration for the “electric mouse” was a different animal altogether.
Finally, a real-world Pokémon adventure where you don’t have to worry about getting hit by a car.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
The story of the man who brought us Pikachu and countless other fantastical creatures to feature in an educational manga next month.
A trick of the light has Japanese social media checking every crane game for evil apparitions.
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