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==Pokémon video games== | ==Pokémon video games== | ||
Most [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] are released in Japan prior to being released elsewhere, although many games are never translated out of Japanese. Most games produced by [[The Pokémon Company International]] are not translated into Japanese. Japanese-language games are exported to East Asia and Southeast Asia. Event Pokémon are regularly | Most [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] are released in Japan prior to being released elsewhere, although many games are never translated out of Japanese. Most games produced by [[The Pokémon Company International]] are not translated into Japanese, such as [[Camp Pokémon]]. Japanese-language games are exported to East Asia and Southeast Asia. [[Event Pokémon]] are released regularly at various events and at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores in Japan as well. | ||
==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
The [[Pokémon anime]] debuted on April 1, 1997 on [[TV Tokyo]] with the debut of ''[[EP015|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Prior to the [[EP038|Porygon incident]], episodes were aired every Tuesday evening. Since then, episodes have been aired every Thursday evening. All dubs of the Pokémon anime are based on the original Japanese anime. | The [[Pokémon anime]] debuted on April 1, 1997 on [[TV Tokyo]] with the debut of ''[[EP015|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Prior to the [[EP038|Porygon incident]], episodes were aired every Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Since then, episodes have been aired almost every Thursday evening at 7 PM. All dubs of the Pokémon anime are based on the original Japanese anime. | ||
The [[Pokémon movie]]s are regularly released theatrically in Japan. | ===Pokémon movies=== | ||
The [[Pokémon movie]]s are regularly released theatrically in Japan, being one of the few remaining countries where this is the case. | |||
===Hulu=== | |||
The Pokémon anime has been available on [[Hulu]], a video streaming site, since August 1, 2012. | The Pokémon anime has been available on [[Hulu]], a video streaming site, since August 1, 2012. | ||
==Pokémon manga== | ==Pokémon manga== | ||
Most [[Pokémon manga]] is serialized in [[CoroCoro]], published by [[Shogakukan]]. | Most [[Pokémon manga]] is serialized in [[CoroCoro]], and is published by [[Shogakukan]]. Many manga are published exclusively in Japan, and are not localized into other languages. | ||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ||
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was originally published in Japan by [[Media Factory]] with the release of {{TCG|Expansion Pack}} in 1996, and continues to this day. | The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was originally published in Japan by [[Media Factory]] with the release of {{TCG|Expansion Pack}} in 1996, and continues to this day. Some cards are sold exclusively in Japan, and are not localized into other languages. | ||
==Pokémon merchandise== | ==Pokémon merchandise== | ||
Pokémon merchandising has been handled by [[Takara Tomy]]. | Pokémon merchandising has been handled by [[Takara Tomy]]. | ||
Japan is home to all, full-fledged, permanent | Japan is home to all nine, full-fledged, permanent {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores, operating throughout Japan. Three Pokémon Stores are also located in Japan. | ||
==Community== | ==Community== | ||
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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
Many promotional events have been held in Japan for Pokémon video games and other media. These events included playable game demos, distribution of [[event Pokémon]], and other incentives such as promotional cards from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. | Many promotional events have been held in Japan for Pokémon video games and other media. These events included playable game demos, distribution of [[event Pokémon]], and other incentives such as promotional cards from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. | ||
[[Pokémon Festa]] was held annually from 2002 to 2008. | |||
Japan is one of two countries to have hosted the {{OBP|PokéPark|theme park}}, an amusement park dedicated to Pokémon which was open in 2005. | Japan is one of two countries to have hosted the {{OBP|PokéPark|theme park}}, an amusement park dedicated to Pokémon which was open in 2005. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ The official Japanese Pokémon website] | * [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ The official Japanese Pokémon website] | ||
** [https://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp YouTube] | |||
** [https://instagram.com/pikachu_pokemon_official/ Instagram] | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonCoJp Facebook] | |||
** [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp Twitter] | |||
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| Language | Japanese | |||
| Continent | Asia | |||
| Original anime airdates | ||||
| EP001 | April 1, 1997 | |||
| AG001 | November 21, 2002 | |||
| DP001 | September 28, 2006 | |||
| BW001 | September 23, 2010 | |||
| XY001 | October 17, 2013 | |||
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The Pokémon (Japanese: ポケットモンスター, officially abbreviated as ポケモン) franchise originated in Japan in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Green Versions. Most Pokémon media is created and distributed in Japan and then further distributed in other countries of the world.
Pokémon video games
Most Pokémon video games are released in Japan prior to being released elsewhere, although many games are never translated out of Japanese. Most games produced by The Pokémon Company International are not translated into Japanese, such as Camp Pokémon. Japanese-language games are exported to East Asia and Southeast Asia. Event Pokémon are released regularly at various events and at Pokémon Center stores in Japan as well.
Pokémon anime
The Pokémon anime debuted on April 1, 1997 on TV Tokyo with the debut of Pokémon - I Choose You!. Prior to the Porygon incident, episodes were aired every Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Since then, episodes have been aired almost every Thursday evening at 7 PM. All dubs of the Pokémon anime are based on the original Japanese anime.
Pokémon movies
The Pokémon movies are regularly released theatrically in Japan, being one of the few remaining countries where this is the case.
Hulu
The Pokémon anime has been available on Hulu, a video streaming site, since August 1, 2012.
Pokémon manga
Most Pokémon manga is serialized in CoroCoro, and is published by Shogakukan. Many manga are published exclusively in Japan, and are not localized into other languages.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan by Media Factory with the release of Expansion Pack in 1996, and continues to this day. Some cards are sold exclusively in Japan, and are not localized into other languages.
Pokémon merchandise
Pokémon merchandising has been handled by Takara Tomy.
Japan is home to all nine, full-fledged, permanent Pokémon Center stores, operating throughout Japan. Three Pokémon Stores are also located in Japan.
Community
Pokémon Wiki is the Japanese-language member of Encyclopædiæ Pokémonis.
Events
Many promotional events have been held in Japan for Pokémon video games and other media. These events included playable game demos, distribution of event Pokémon, and other incentives such as promotional cards from the Trading Card Game.
Pokémon Festa was held annually from 2002 to 2008.
Japan is one of two countries to have hosted the PokéPark, an amusement park dedicated to Pokémon which was open in 2005.
