Tottori Governor Hirai Cosplays as Kitaro and Conan in Comic Trio at Osaka Expo Anime Festival

On April 30, the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival began at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, drawing a...

Pokémon Voice Actress Rica Matsumoto Performs Iconic Theme at Osaka Expo: “Truly Honored” by Global Fans’ Cheers

On April 30, voice actress and singer Rica Matsumoto opened the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Fes...

GU Launches New Pokémon Collection Featuring Pixel Art of Encounters and Adventures

GU, part of the Fast Retailing Group that also operates UNIQLO, has launched a special collection in collab...

Immersive “Adventure Ad” Featuring Pokémon Appears in Shibuya: Pikachu, Sprigatito, Piplup, and More Race Through Nature

To celebrate the release of the second collaboration between sun care brand Anessa and Pokémon, a new trans...

POKÉMON X KOGEI: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft Exhibition Opens in Aichi

The exhibition POKÉMON X KOGEI: PLAYFUL ENCOUNTERS OF POKÉMON AND JAPANESE CRAFT will be held at the Matsuz...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 94 Story & Scene Previews Released: Pokémon Center's Nurse Mollie Appears! A Rampaging Vileplume Threa...

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...

Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia Set for Release on June 18, Authored by PhD Researchers from the University of Tokyo

The Pokémon franchise will release a new official encyclopedia titled Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia on June ...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 93 Story & Scene Previews Released: New Character Appears! Incineroar Enters the Battle

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...

Pokémon-Themed Luxury Hotel Stay Announced for Summer 2025 — Beach Resort Experience with Pikachu Pancakes and More

On April 15, Grand Hyatt Tokyo announced its newest themed accommodation, “Pokémon Collaboration Summer 202...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 92 Story & Scene Previews Released: Color-Variant Lucario Appears! Liko and Roy Face Off Against a Ber...

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...

Actor Shinya Owada Shocks Fans with Spot-On Professor Oak Cosplay: “It’s Too Real!”

Veteran Japanese actor Shinya Owada (77) has taken the internet by surprise with his impressively accurate ...

8-Minute Recap Covers 2 Years of Pokémon Horizons — Catch Up Before the New Arc!

In anticipation of the new “Mega Voltage” arc of the Pokémon Horizons anime, premiering on April 11, a spec...

Pokémon Horizons' New Arc "Mega Voltage" Set One Year Later: Begins as a Story of Reclaiming What Matters—with a New Character ...

The anime series "Pokémon Horizons" is entering a brand-new arc titled "Mega Voltage," beginning April 11. ...

Pokémon Officially Embraces "Garchomp Ohtani" at MLB Opening Game – Height & Weight Match Sparks Fan Frenzy

The MLB Japan Opening Series game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers took place on March 18 a...

Pokémon-Themed Opening Ceremony at MLB Tokyo Series Wows Fans – Baseball Transforms into a Poké Ball!

The MLB Japan Opening Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers took place on March 18 at Tok...

Pokémon x Hiroshima Toyo Carp Collaboration: 13 New Exclusive Merchandise Items, Including “Magikarp Rally!” Towels and T-Shirts

On March 17, Pokémon Center Co., Ltd. announced a new collaboration with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp to celebra...

Dodgers Players Indulge in Japan's Pop Culture: Chiikawa, Pokémon, and More

Players from the Los Angeles Dodgers are making the most of their time off by fully immersing themselves in...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 89 Story & Scene Previews Released: Liko in Tears as the Six Heroes Go on a Rampage

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...

Niantic Sells Pokémon GO to Scopely for $3.5 Billion – Service to Continue with Future Growth Plans

Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon GO, has announced the sale of the game to Scopely, a leading mobile g...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 88 Story & Scene Previews Released: White Zygarde is Too Strong… Liko & Amethio Join Forces

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...