The Pokemon phenomenon never dies — and it doesn’t fade away, either. Just a few years after the Pokemon craze came and supposedly went, it’s still going strong. National Today has the info you need for National Pokemon Day this February 27. What info do you need? Well, let’s see … You probably need to know the origins of the pocket monsters’ fame, which started way back in 1996. You might also want to know how to celebrate this fun and entertaining observance. Let’s take a deep dive into National Pokemon Day. Are you ready? Let’s do this little thing!
WHEN IS NATIONAL POKEMON DAY 2023?
‘Gotta Catch Em’ All’ on National Pokemon Day, celebrated annually on February 27. This is the day when Pokemon was introduced in 1996, taking the world by storm!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL POKEMON DAY
“Pokémon” comes from the Japanese term “Poketto Monsuta” or “Pocket Monsters.” Looking at the franchise’s success today, it is unbelievable that, at one point, there was a different title that almost steered the developer Game Freak to bankruptcy. Thankfully, this didn’t happen and “Pokémon” went on to become a cultural phenomenon.
“Pokémon” was created by Satoshi Tajiri, who was born and raised in Tokyo in 1965. From a very young age, he was fascinated by insects and collected them. Tajiri aspired to become an entomologist but this was overridden by his passion for video gaming. Mesmerized by the arcade game “Space Invaders,” his teenage years were spent gaming and learning about the medium. In 1991, Tajiri collaborated with Nintendo on the puzzle game “Yoshi,” and he was already brainstorming a new idea for a game. This game would eventually become “Pokemon.”
“Pokémon” was first titled “Capsule Monsters,” but this was changed due to a copyright infringement. It was first renamed to “CapuMon,” and then “Pocket Monsters.” Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto was intrigued by the designs for “Pokémon,” and it didn’t take long for the idea to be greenlit. Generation I Pokémon Red and Green officially launched the whole franchise.
In 1997, “Pokémon” was animated into a T.V. series in Japan. The story follows a boy named Satoshi, who sets out to become the greatest Pokemon master, along with his companion Pikachu.
In 1998, Pokémon cards were released, creating one of the biggest fads of the 1990s. Fans obsessively collected these cards and traded them to complete their collection.
As part of the franchise’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, the virtual game “Pokémon Go” was released, once again captivating the masses.
TRADITIONS OF THE DAY
From the beautiful animations of the tv shows, films, and video games, the incredible world of ‘Pocket Monsters’ is celebrated by fans all over the world. This franchise is a sensation like no other and its sustained fanbase goes all out on this day with their costumes, themed get-togethers, watch parties, and Pokemon conferences.
The Pokemon online community is extremely active on this day. They host discussions and cosplays, and show off their Pokemon caught on Pokemon Go as well as screenshots of their online battles. Pokemon movie marathons are also held, and the press usually releases exciting updates on the future of the franchise.
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