When did Pokémon come out?
The first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were released in Japan in 1996. Thus, the first Pokémon was released in Japan in 1996.
Pokémon is a popular media series created in Japan in 1995. The line includes video games, trading card games, animated television series, movies and other merchandise. It was created by Satoshi Tajiri, Takeru Sugimori, and Junichi Masuda, and published by Nintendo.
The first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were released in Japan in 1996 for the Game Boy handheld. These games allow players to capture and train virtual creatures called Pokémon and battle other trainers.
The success of the Pokémon video game in Japan led to the series' release in other countries. In North America, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, were released in 1998 for the Game Boy. These games were hugely popular and helped the series succeed in other territories.
The Pokémon animated series premiered in Japan in 1997 and arrived in North America in 1998. The series tells the story of the adventures of the little boy Xiaozhi and his Pikachu across the world of Pokémon. This animated series helped further popularize the series and introduce it to a wider audience.
Since its initial release, the Pokémon series has expanded to include many other games, including sequels to the original games, spinoffs, and mobile games. The franchise has also expanded to include trading cards, toys, apparel, and more.