Pikachu was especially adorable during the beginning of the anime, with many iconic moments premiering during the first season. From supporting his friends to even imitating other Pokémon, Pikachu is ...

Japan has changed the law to stop people naming their babies things like Pikachu and Kitty. New rules have come in on the pronunciation of ‘kanji’, the Chinese characters used as one of the three ...

For many anime fans, their first anime series was the first season of the original Pokémon animated series. In Pokémon: Indigo League, the rookie Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum is overjoyed when he is ...

Some anime characters are popular, but the level of Pikachu’s global recognition can only be compared to a handful of other anime icons. A small yellow Pokémon with red cheeks and a lightning-bolt ...

Benson Lu’s life revolves around Pokémon. The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, ...

Pokémon cards have evolved from childhood collectibles into serious assets. And thieves are trying to catch ’em all.

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never ...

Building Pokémon's mascot Pikachu out of LEGO was a great way to spend an afternoon, and is a satisfying addition to any ...

Pikachu's Beach from Pokémon Yellow wasn't accessible when the game launched in North America ...