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Japan: Pokémon, Origin Story

14 min

Available until 22/06/2027

In February 1996, a creature arrived out of nowhere. The country didn't know it yet, but it was witnessing the birth of a global revolution. The release of the very first Pokémon video game opened the door to a new universe. Nearly thirty years later, Pokémon is still a household name with video games, playing cards, films and cartoons: Satoshi Tajiri’s creation are part of the world's most profitable franchise.

Country

France

Year

2025

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