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News2026-03-06 22:00Pokémon Pokopia has shattered a popular Japanese headcanon that Slowpoke is a cute, sleepy gyaru Amber VNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series1
News2026-03-05 00:00“Pokémon’s graphics express what they need to, there’s no need for more.” Japanese fans discuss criticism of visuals in Pokémon’s recent entriesĐorđe PNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series
News2026-03-04 21:00The total number of Pokémon has officially surpassed the number of kanji Japanese kids have to learn in elementary schoolĐorđe PNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series
News2026-02-27 21:00Pokémon cards are finally becoming accessible to kids again as Japan’s speculative bubble collapses Amber VNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series1
News2026-02-18 18:26Pokémon Pokopia boasts largest development team in Omega Force history, with Dragon Quest Builder 2’s game and art director on board Carlos "Zoto" ZotomayorNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series
News2026-02-17 20:00Pokémon Pokopia creator says the idea came from his rookie days “placing grass on the map” at Game Freak Carlos "Zoto" ZotomayorPokemon Series
News2026-01-09 22:00Pokémon: The First Movie’s English dub criticized in Japan 30 years later for heavily altered dialogue that compromises core themes Carlos "Zoto" ZotomayorNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series2
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News2025-11-06 01:00Re-shrink-wrapped Pokémon TCG boxes are now a thing in Japan Carlos "Zoto" ZotomayorNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series
News2025-10-30 03:00Pokémon Legends: Z-A special Slowpokes are being distributed in Japan, but only to people who mimic the monster’s call at Pokémon CentersCarlos "Zoto" ZotomayorNews (Japan-related) / Pokemon Series