Much like Naruto, the franchise that made the village of Konoha a household name, Pikachu has been a giant part of the Pokemon franchise since the first video games landed in Pokemon Red and Pokemon ...

Pat Long is a freelance writer who has been gaming since Christmas morning 1995 when he first flipped on his sister's new Game Gear and heard the word "SEGA" ring harmoniously from its speakers. He ...

Some anime characters are popular, but the level of Pikachu’s global recognition can only be compared to a handful of other anime icons. A small yellow Pokémon with red cheeks and a lightning-bolt ...

Keeping a frequent eye on the Pokémon Center’s new releases page is often the only way to buy some of its best offerings. Sometimes, by the time the press releases have been sent out, they’re already ...

The denizen of Ryme City introduced a new world that was in-canon for the Pokemon universe, with the region exploring the idea of Pokemon not just as battling monsters, but as full partners to their ...

Laura has been writing about anime for some time, with bylines on websites like GameRant and Dexerto. She holds an MA in Japanese Studies. Pokemon remains the top-grossing media franchise with ...