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At a shop, a customer was seen weighing Pokemon card packs at the cash register. It seems that he carries around a scale to distinguish the difference in the weight of packs containing rare cards The person who shot the video said, “I also called Read More …
On November 18, a Pokemon card specialty store in Akihabara, Tokyo was robbed. The shop had just opened on the 12th of November. According to security camera footage inside the store, the thief broke the glass of the display case where the cards were lined Read More …
A pet owner who dyed his pet dog to look like the Pokemon character “Pikachu” have been criticized. On December 27th, a Pikachu-colored puppy was found in the stands of a professional basketball (NBA) match between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves. A spectator Read More …
Several generations of children and adults grew up watching Satoshi (known in other countries as “Ash”) and Pikachu work hard and eventually Satoshi becoming Pokemon World Champion. Episode 136 of the popular anime “Pocket Monsters” (every Friday from 6:55 pm) was broadcast on the 16th. Read More …
Peach John will release the “Pokemon Collection” in collaboration with “Pokemon” starting today, December 7th. In this collaboration, popular Pokemon such as “Pikachu”, “Wanpachi” and “Mimikyu” will be used as bra sets and room wear. Wearing your favorite Pokemon will make this winter even more Read More …
Japan celebrates Satoshi (Ash Ketchum for those outside of Japan) finally becoming the world’s greatest Pokemon trainer! It took 25 years… With the long popularity of Pokemon in Japan and many of today’s adults and children having grown up with the series, Shibuya celebrated Satoshi/Ash’s Read More …
The very popular riceballs at 7-Eleven will receive a special Pokemon Monsterball (pokeball) packaging. For 140 yen will be the pork, egg & soy sauce rice ball, for 150 yen is the omurice (egg, chicken, ketchup) and for 160 yen is the pork sausage garlic Read More …
Mister Donut, run by Duskin Co., Ltd. is collaborating in a special fukubukuro (lucky bag) campaign with Pokemon Co., Ltd. on the theme of “Isshote, Tokubetsu.”(Being together is special) “Mister Donut Lucky Bag 2022”, which is a set of original goods, will be released in Read More …
Katy Perry’s “Electric” music video was released on May 14th and the singer features Pikachu in the music video. Katy, who is a big Pokemon fan, participated in a compilation album “Pokemon 25: The Album” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pokemon. The music video Read More …
“PIKA to PIKO” – singer-songwriter PIKOTARO’s collaboration song with iconic Pokémon, Pikachu – is now available on digital platforms worldwide, along with a newly-released music video which premiered at the August 31 finale of the “Pokémon Virtual Fest” virtual amusement park event in Japan. PIKOTARO Read More …
The Pokémon Company has announced the new mobile phone and free Nintendo Switch game “Pokémon UNITE（ポケモンユナイト）”, a 5 vs. 5 battle game. The game is created by Tencent Games/TiMi
During Ishihara Tsunekazu’s presentation of “Pokemon Presents”, many viewers in Japan were surprised to see a black Pikachu (Kuroi Pikachu) on the opposite end of the the yellow Pikachu. Many wondered if this is The Pokemon Company showing their support for #blacklivesmatter or is Read More …
Due to the novel coronavirus, since April 26th, Pokemon replays have been broadcasted. With the cancellation of the emergency declaration due to the novel coronavirus, production will be resumed. It was announced on May 31st that “Pokemon” (Pocket Monster) will resume broadcasting with a new Read More …
© 2020 Pokémon. TM, ® Nintendo © Daniel Arsham Courtesy of Nanzuka You really have to love Uniqlo collaborations and their latest features a collaboration with the popular Pokemon franchise and popular American artist, Daniel Arsham. Under Uniqlo’s T-shirt brand “UT”, images featuring Pikachu, Jiggly Read More …
Since 1997, “Pokemon” character Satoshi (aka “Ash” overseas) has been training and hoping that one day he will win become a Pokemon championship at the Aurora League. グラジオとの激闘を制し アローラポケモンリーグの 頂点に輝いたのは #サトシ🏆 実はポケモンリーグで優勝したのは 今回が初めてなんです💡 サトシ、本当に本当におめでとう✨✨#アニポケ #サトシ優勝おめでとう pic.twitter.com/SXvmLwZX6G — 新アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式＠9/29(日)情報解禁！ (@anipoke_PR) September 15, 2019 Satoshi defeated Gradio Read More …