Pokémon is a Japanese multimedia franchise that originated as a video game series developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. The franchise includes an anime television series, a trading card game, movies, and merchandise.
The series is set in a world where humans, known as Pokémon Trainers, catch and train creatures called Pokémon to battle each other for sport. The franchise’s mascot is a yellow electric mouse-like creature named Pikachu, who is the main companion of the protagonist, Ash Ketchum, throughout the series.
The Pokémon franchise has become one of the most successful and recognizable worldwide, with numerous spin-off games, merchandise, and media adaptations. The franchise’s popularity has also spawned multiple controversies, including concerns over the addictive nature of the games and the potential for children to become obsessed with collecting Pokémon.