This is where a global phenomenon began, capturing millions of fans. Pokémon is one of the longest-running entertainment franchises. It started as a video game in the 90s and then expanded into anime, films, and cards, becoming a multimedia world. In the anime, the audience followed Ash Ketchum's journey for nearly 25 seasons until its conclusion in 2023. However, the series did not end; it continued with new characters, affirming its connection to the world rather than a single hero. According to media reports, the number of official Pokémon creatures exceeded 1000 by 2024. Pokémon did not stop at games; it expanded to: • anime series • feature films • trading cards • mobile games like Pokémon GO. The numbers: • over 480 million copies sold. • billions of trading cards. • one of the most valuable entertainment brands in the world. On February 27, 1996, Nintendo released the games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green in Japan.
