In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
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Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Two decades after the first Pokémon movie, fans still remember this battle and its intensity is on full display in this amazing piece.
Fans of fat Pikachu rejoice! The classic designs from the original Pokémon games star in this reprint of an old line. Gotta catch ’em all!
Ken Sugimori, art director and character designer for the Pokémon franchise, reveals the link between pocket monsters and wabi-sabi.
We took a tropical trip to the balmy shores of Nihonbashi, Tokyo to experience the local Poké-culture and taste the bright, beastly cuisine. Alola!
Because the only thing better than seeing 1,500-plus Pikachus is seeing a squad of Eevees at the same time.
Wedding rings for men and women, plus an awesome Poké Ball box for when you pop the question.
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.
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