Pokemon Horizons to Air Three-Week Special “Episode: Mega Evolution” in October — New Characters, PV Released, Theme Song by Yuzu

Pokémon anime will air the three-part special Episode: Mega Evolution from Oct 10, featuring Roy, Uruto, Me...

Analysis: Why Did Japan Become the Kingdom of Characters?

Pokémon, Hello Kitty, and Godzilla are cultural icons known worldwide, all originating in Japan.

Pokémon Legends Z-A: Mega Victreebel Revealed in New Horror Trailer

Pokémon Legends Z-A reveals Mega Victreebel in a horror-themed trailer, “The Alluring Building Incident,” a...

McDonald’s Japan Cancels “One Piece Card Game” Happy Meal Campaign Amid Pokémon Card Scalping Controversy

McDonald’s Japan cancels the Happy Meal “One Piece Card Game” campaign set for August 29 after Pokémon card...

Captain Pikachu Makes Surprise Appearance at ME:I Concert in Yokohama with Special Collaboration Performance [Spoilers]

Captain Pikachu joined ME:I’s Yokohama arena tour stop for a surprise performance of “Ready GO” from Pokémo...

Tomo Sakurai, Voice of Cynthia in Pokémon, Considered the Role a Treasure — Rica Matsumoto (Voice of Ash) Mourns: “I Believed W...

Tomo Sakurai, voice of Cynthia in Pokémon, has died at 53. Rica Matsumoto (Ash) shared memories and a heart...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 107 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Dragonite Appears as Roy and Urto Face a Crisis

The latest synopsis and scene cuts for episode 107 of the Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as Anipo...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 106 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Uruto Runs Away from Home! The Precious Dark Ball Is Missing...

The latest synopsis and scene cuts for episode 106 of the Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as Anipo...

McDonald’s Japan Issues Apology Over Pokémon Happy Meal Card Chaos: Early Distribution Ended Due to Surging Demand and Bulk Pur...

McDonald’s Japan apologizes after Pokémon Happy Meal card promotion ends early due to high demand and resal...

Jump Magazine and Pokémon Join Forces for the First Time—Special Fold-Out Cover Features ONEPIECE, Kagurabachi, and More

Weekly Shonen Jump and the globally beloved Pokémon franchise have teamed up for the first time ever, unvei...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 105 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Gholdengo Rides the Waves and Liko Hits the Beach in a Swimsuit

The latest synopsis and scene cuts for episode 105 of the Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as Anipo...

Pokemon TCG Pocket Apologizes for Illustration Issues

On July 30, 2025, the official account of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket issued a statement apologizing f...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 104 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Heartbreaking... A Glimpse of Their Only Family Trip: Photo of Beau...

The latest synopsis and scene cuts for episode 104 of the Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as Anipo...

Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia Exhibit at Shibuya Station

The official Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia, released on June 18, has launched a large-scale advertisement ti...

Weekly Shonen Jump x Pokémon First-Ever Collaboration with Oda’s Pikachu Art

Weekly Shonen Jump, published by Shueisha, will collaborate with Pokémon for the first time. The 36-37 comb...

Pokémon × Baskin-Robbins 7th Summer Campaign Announced

Baskin-Robbins Japan will host the “31 Poke-Natsu! Campaign” from August 1 to September 3, 2025, marking it...

PokéPeace Cakes Launch at Ginza Cozy Corner on Aug 1

On August 1, Ginza Cozy Corner will release two limited-time cakes inspired by the PokéPeace brand.

Shinya Owada Enjoys Pokémon Plush at Komeda Coffee Collab

On July 24, 2025, actor Shinya Owada (77) posted on his official X account about enjoying the Pokémon colla...

UNIQLO UT Launches Pokémon TCG & Poképoke Collaboration on Aug 11

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt line UT will launch a collaboration collection with the Pokémon Trading Card Game ...

PokéPark Kanto Announces Jobs Ahead of 2026 Opening

PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon-themed facility, is set to open in spring 2026 at Yomiu...