Pikachu has long been the mascot of the Pokemon franchise for various reasons. However, one of the most notable reasons may be its decades-long presence alongside Ash Ketchum in the animated TV show.

In the run-up to Pokémon Day – an anniversary created to celebrate the first Pokémon video game, released on February 27 1996 – a small but significant piece of news was announced. There is to be a ...

The tiny blue electric mouse is seen in this scene alongside the rest of the Nova Corps, sporting the standard uniform and helmet that has become the heroes’ trademark throughout their history within ...

Pokemon has a long history with fans, and plenty of stories have been tucked into the franchise. After more than 20 years, the series has spun a full-on world filled with history, and it seems that ...

Alongside Ash Ketchum, Pikachu co-led the Pokémonanime for 24 seasons. Naturally, this led to him being the focus of numerous storylines and important battles. While there were eras where he was ...

Some anime characters are popular, but the level of Pikachu’s global recognition can only be compared to a handful of other anime icons. A small yellow Pokémon with red cheeks and a lightning-bolt ...

Soon, Pokémon fans will know the history behind Ash’s Pikachu, thanks to the Pokémon anime. The first episode of the new season of Pokémon will be called “Pikachu is Born!” and will show what Ash’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the run-up to Pokémon Day – an anniversary created to celebrate the first Pokémon video game, released on February 27 1996 – a ...