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· Ryan General

Universal Studios Japan unveils its first-ever Pokémon-themed food for Halloween

The Studio Stars Restaurant within the park will offer a captivating Pokémon-themed menu with a particular focus on Ghost-type Pokémon, such as Mimikyu, Gengar, Misdreavous and Banette, embracing the spirit of Halloween

· Bryan Ke

Japan is getting a live-action TV series based on ‘Pokémon Red,’ ‘Pokémon Green’

TV Tokyo has teamed up with The Pokémon Company on an original live-action drama series based on the classic ‘90s games “Pokémon Red” and “Pokémon Green.” Breaking the news: Announced on Wednesday, “Pocket ni Bōken wo Tsumekonde” (“Fill Your Pocket with Adventure”) will star…

· Bryan Ke

Pokémon Go Fest 2023 kicks off in New York City

After catching ‘em all in London and Osaka, Japan, Pokémon Go Fest 2023 is now set to kick off in New York City on Friday. Key details: First held in Chicago in July 2017, the annual real-world event is currently being celebrated throughout the entire month of August, with…

· Ryan General

Alabama correctional officer arrested for Pokémon cards theft

“Hardy has been terminated… He has tarnished our agency and the image of all law enforcement,” said Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade

· Bryan Ke

The Pokémon Company chooses Honolulu for World Championships 2024, donates $200K to Maui wildfire relief

The Pokémon Company has officially announced its venue for 2024’s Pokémon World Championships, as well as its donation plans to help victims of the ongoing wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Venue announcement: In a video announcement posted on Sunday, the company shared that next…

· Isa Peralta

‘Your Name’ studio produces anime to commemorate 1st Pokémon World Championships in Japan

The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Championships. About the anime: The one-minute video, which was released on Sunday, shows different Pokémon players from around the world in…

· Carl Samson

Ex-employee sues ‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic for creating ‘boys club,’ paying her $10K less

A former employee at Niantic, Inc., the developer of “Pokémon Go,” is suing the San Francisco-based company for its work culture that allegedly disadvantages women and women of color, according to reports. The allegations: The ex-staff member, identified only as Jane Doe and…

· Daniel Anderson

ENHYPEN are Pokémon trainers in new collaborative single ‘One and Only’

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has released a new single titled “One and Only” in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. About the collaboration: The new single is part of a project from The Pokémon Company called “Pokémon Music Collective,” which aims to create music “inspired by the…

· Isa Peralta

‘Pokémon Sleep’ gameplay introduced in new video

The Pokémon Company recently released a video that introduces the gameplay of its highly anticipated app “Pokémon Sleep.” About the video and app: “Your Introduction to Pokémon Sleep,” which was shared on Wednesday, shows Pokémon fans the basics of the app, which analyzes…

· Editorial Staff

Japanese man allegedly hired to steal 1,500 Pokémon cards from Tokyo store

A Japanese man who was allegedly hired to steal around 1,500 Pokémon cards from a store in Tokyo was arrested on Tuesday. About the crime: In April, Masaki Omori, 35, reportedly applied for a one-time, high-pay job that was posted online. He was allegedly instructed to steal the…

· Carl Samson

Japanese man accused of stealing $15,000 worth of Pokémon cards

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Tokyo after allegedly swiping Pokémon trading cards worth thousands of dollars. What happened: Yūki Murakami, a company worker from the Japanese capital’s Ōta ward, entered the Card Shop Mero store in Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture at…

· Editorial Staff

‘Squirtle Lane’: Las Vegas property company names streets after Pokémon characters

A new housing development in Las Vegas is making headlines for its streets named after Pokémon characters. Property company Harmony Homes decided on the Pokémon-themed street names, such as Squirtle Lane, Jigglypuff Place and Snorlax Lane, for the neighborhood of Henderson in…

· Michelle De Pacina

Teen disqualified from Pokémon tournament for laughing upon being asked his pronouns

A teenage player was disqualified from a Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, after an exchange with a judge regarding his preferred pronouns. Makani Tran, who took time off school and spent $800 to participate in the tournament, was brought to…

· Bryan Ke

Ash Ketchum voice actor ‘could not speak’ during final ‘Pokémon’ anime recording

Rica Matsumoto, the veteran Japanese voice actor behind Ash Ketchum in the “Pokémon” anime, admitted she experienced difficulty completing the final recording session for the iconic character. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Matsumoto, 54, revealed she had to ask for a short…

· Iris Jung

‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ trailer sees two new trainers in place of Ash Ketchum

With Ash Ketchum and Pikachu now in the rearview mirror, the Pokémon Company released the trailer for upcoming show “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” on Friday. Ash and Pikachu’s final appearance in the last episode of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” on Friday marked the…

· Isa Peralta

‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ gym leaders reimagined in pixel art goes viral

A Japanese artist has gone viral for creating a GIF that features several “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” gym leaders using pixel art. On Feb. 28, Twitter user @Roncally_Hayate shared their unique bitmap versions of characters Larry, Grusha, Ryme, Tulip, Brassius, Katy,…

· Isa Peralta

Ash’s Japanese voice actor of 25 years performs viral remix of original Pokémon theme song

The Japanese voice actor of Ash Ketchum from the long-running “Pokémon” anime recently went viral for her live performance of the series’ original theme song. Ash’s final appearance in the “Pokemon” anime is set to air in Japan on Friday. Rica Matsumoto, 54, helped commemorate…

· Ryan General

‘Pokémon’ fans are not happy with Team Rocket parting ways before series finale

Team Rocket, the iconic villainous group bent on world domination in the “Pokémon” anime, is no more, and longtime fans of the franchise aren’t happy about it. “Team Rocket’s Counterattack,” the third-to-last episode of the Pokémon anime’s final season, “Pokémon Journeys: The…

· Ryan General

‘Pokémon’ final episode will see return of Ash’s original rival from pilot

After 25 years, Ash Ketchum’s original rival from the “Pokémon” anime’s pilot is set to make an appearance as the show comes to a close with a series of farewell episodes. Titled “Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!” the final episode of the long-running anime sees Ash and Pikachu…

· Daniel Anderson

‘Use Rest’: ‘Pokémon Sleep’ mobile game will track your sleeping habits

The Pokémon Company has revealed its first trailers for the highly anticipated “Pokémon Sleep” mobile game. Initially announced in 2019, fans got an update about the project during the Pokémon Day livestream on Monday with two detailed trailers that showcase its features.

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