Покемон (Pokemon) is a media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, and it is managed by The Pokémon Company, which is a collaboration among Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. The term “Pokémon” is a contraction of the English words “Pocket” and “Monster.”
Originally launched in the form of video games in the mid-1990s, Pokémon has expanded to include a trading card game, an animated television series, movies, toys, and various merchandise. The franchise revolves around fictional creatures called “Pokémon,” which humans, known as Pokémon Trainers, capture and train to battle each other for sport. Each Pokémon has its unique abilities, types, and evolutionary stages.
The Pokémon world is populated with diverse species of Pokémon, and the central theme often revolves around friendship, adventure, and the journey of becoming a Pokémon Master. The franchise also encourages exploration and strategy, as players must choose wisely which Pokémon to use in battles against others. Over time, Pokémon has become a significant cultural phenomenon, appealing to diverse audiences and contributing extensively to pop culture.