What is Pokémon?
Q: What is Pokémon?
A: Pokémon is a Japanese anime series that is part of the media franchise owned by Nintendo. It has been brought to many other places, including North America, Europe, and Australia.
Q: When was the anime first broadcast in Japan?
A: The anime was first broadcast in Japan in early 1997.
Q: Who is the main character of the anime?
A: The main character of the anime is Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old Pokémon trainer who has many adventures meeting new people and Pokémon.
Q: How popular did it become after its release?
A: After its release, it became very popular among children and started what has been called "Pokémania". This meant that even though parents assumed it would be a fad no one would care about in a couple years, it still maintains a fanbase consisting of people of all ages today.
Q: Have any films related to the anime been made?
A: Yes, there have been various films related to the anime such as Pokémon: The First Movie which was released on 1998 in Japan and 1999 in North America. They are still being made today.
Q: Who are some of the bad guys featured in Pokemon?
A: Some of the bad guys featured in Pokemon include Team Rocket, Team Plasma, Team Flare, Team Galactic, Team Aqua and Team Magma.
