Polygon

The most heartbreaking Pokémon episode isn't the one you're thinking of

When it comes to cartoons and anime that scarred us for life as children, Season 1, Episode 20 of 1997's Pokémon often comes into the conversation. Titled "Bye-Bye Butterfree," the episode sees Ash ...
BBC

Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

Have you caught 'em all? It's 30 years since a little game called Pocket Monsters launched in Japan - marking the start of a phenomenon that would evolve into a behemoth. An animated TV series, movies ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Nintendo Released Its First ‘Pokémon’ Games 30 Years Ago. Here’s How the Beloved Catchable ‘Pocket Monsters’ Became the World’s Biggest Media Franchise

The phenomenon—with its video games, trading cards, shows, movies and merchandise—has generated billions in revenue Gregory Wakeman - Freelance Writer “Pokémon” creator Satoshi Tajiri was inspired by ...
IGN

Gold, Silver and Crystal History

April 1989 - Japan - Satoshi Tajiri founds the game development company Game Freak. February 1990 -Japan - Game Freak teams up with art studio Creatures and begins work on what will eventually become ...
Game Rant

You’re Not A True Pokemon Fan Unless You’ve Seen These 10/10 Episodes

Ever since the animated series debuted in the nineties, the original Pokemon anime has remained a staple of the overall Pokemon franchise. Beginning with the first season, titled Pokémon: Indigo ...
Hosted on MSN

Cruz vs. Cruz: Cruz family celebrates Jeffrey’s rescue! (Episode 133)

Aired (January 12, 2026): The Cruz family celebrates with relief and joy as Jeffrey (Kristoffer Martin) is rescued from the danger orchestrated by Hazel (Gladys Reyes). #GMANetwork #CruzVsCruzCatch ...
TVLine

Pokemon: 10 Best Episodes Of The Ash Ketchum Era

2026 will be a significant year for the "Pokemon" franchise, as it will commemorate 30 years since the original releases of "Pokemon" Red & Green versions in Japan. A year later will mark the 30th ...
AOL

Pokemon: 10 Best Episodes Of The Ash Ketchum Era

Ash hugging a dirtied Pikachu in Pokemon Journeys - The Pokemon Company 2026 will be a significant year for the "Pokemon" franchise, as it will commemorate 30 years since the original releases of ...
Hypebeast

Netflix Announces New Episodes For ‘Pokémon Concierge’

Announced at the Pokémon Presents stream earlier today, Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge stop-motion animated series will be getting new episodes. According to the official announcement video, four new ...
Game Rant

Pokemon Anime Has Basically Ignored Porygon for 28 Years

Josh Cotts is a Senior Contributor at GameRant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Media Studies and has been recognized for his ...
ottplay

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 133 December 8 highlights: Ranvijay’s fraud get exposed but Pari creates a mess

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Episode 133 highlights: Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay’s reboot series comes with a big twist and family drama as Ranvijay’s ugly face comes to light. However, Pari’s ...