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All Nippon Airways made a heart-wrenching decision for fans of Pokémon, airplanes, and Pokémon-themed airplanes last month: the Pikachu Jumbo Jet was being phased out. After September 30th, it would never fly again. For those unfortunate enough to not know of its majesty, the Pikachu …Read more »
Game Freak, the company that develops Pokémon games, has suffered a major leak. Private information seems to have started to find its way online this past weekend, and Game Freak publicly acknowledged that it was hacked in August 2024. A number of things were taken …Read more »
Commercial flights always begin with safety instructions, such as buckling your seatbelts and what to do in an emergency. Now the Japanese airline company All Nippon Airways (a.k.a. ANA) has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to offer an entertaining Pokémon-themed safety video. This is …Read more »
As you’ve probably heard by now, more Pokémon Concierge is in production! The sweet stop-motion series has won fans all over the world, with some even calling it “the best Pokémon in decades.” And we’re inclined to agree: the (literal and emotional) softness of the series, …Read more »
It’s been years since Pokémon debuted, and fans’ love for it remains strong. That also means some Pokémon merchandise, like rare cards, go for a lot of money, and USA Today published a story proposing Pokémon cards might get even more valuable in 2024. USA …Read more »
Some Pokémon cards sell for a lot of money, and sometimes Pokémon products do as well. Pokémon and Tiffany’s have come together for the Tiffany & Arsham Studio & Pokémon Capsule Collection, with designs done by Daniel Arsham. Tiffany’s explained: The capsule collection features three …Read more »
The Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam recently stopped offering special Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat cards because of safety concerns for its museum-goers. And a new story coming out of Florida shows that on rare occasions, some people are known to become violent over …Read more »
McDonald’s in Japan is known for having otaku offerings, like with Demon Slayer, Lupin III, and One Piece. But right now McDonald’s here in the United States is offering up some otaku goods, too! Participating McDonald’s now have Pokémon Happy Meals until October 16. For …Read more »
Finally planning that dream Japan vacation? Since the Japanese government lifted its three-year-long coronavirus border restrictions, as of April, 29 2023, tourists are able to travel to the country without proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The wait is now over and Japan enthusiasts can …Read more »
Back in December, when the new Pokémon anime was first revealed, it was announced that Ash and Pikachu would be ending their long journey together at last, and Ash also managed to snag the goal he’s been aiming for since the very beginning. That time …Read more »
Back in December it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu would finally be saying goodbye, ultimately making way for a brand new Pokémon anime with new protagonists. Now we know more about one of them, a young lady named Liko, who will star alongside fellow …Read more »
The annual Pokémon World Championships got called off the last two years because of COVID, but now that it’s 2022, they’re back on. The event runs August 18-21, and for the first time it’s taking place in London. That means the event is playing up …Read more »
Much to the delight of otaku (or disappointment if you can’t be there), Japan likes to have some of its planes decorated and themed after pop culture references. So there are, for example, planes themed after Pikachu or Godzilla. A Demon Slayer themed plane first …Read more »
Earlier this year, a new manga series was revealed for Yuki Kodama, the author of the Blood Lad manga. Now those plans have been updated, and Shoukan Suru Sekai, AKA The World of Summoning, is officially set to receive a simultaneous global launch in English …Read more »
Pokémon is going big for its 25th anniversary, partnering up with everyone and everything from Katy Perry to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. And Pokémon’s latest announcement has the Pocket Monsters working closely with one of Japan’s most iconic traditions: sumo wrestling. Specifically, Pokémon has …Read more »
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