After 20 years we are still madly in love with Pokemon
It seems impossible but it has already been 20 years since the Pokemon mania started, and it never fades out.
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These "pocket monsters" were our favorite companions during our childhood. They made fans bond across generations with cartoons, movies, video games, and events that still drive millions of people crazy. More than 20 reiterations of the original video game came out between 1996 and 2014, and gamers of all ages meet every year to compete for the Pokemon World Championship.
Check out this gallery for some Pokemon nostalgia:
A total of 18 movies brought thousands of kids to theaters across the globe and a festival dedicated to Pikachu makes sure that the yellow Pokemon takes over a city in Japan every year for a massive event. See some photos from the Pikachu Outbreak here:
It seems like these anime characters will never be left without a massive fandom ready to follow them on their journey.
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