pokemon

Definition

Pokemon is a Japanese media franchise managed by The Pokemon Company, originally created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori in 1996. The franchise centers around fictional creatures called Pokemon, which humans known as Pokemon Trainers catch, train, and battle for sport. The franchise spans video games, anime, manga, trading card games, and various other merchandise.

The Pokemon universe features a vast array of creatures, currently numbering over one thousand distinct species across multiple generations. These range from simple animal-like creatures to complex beings based on mythology, objects, and abstract concepts. The franchise also features a large cast of human characters including protagonists, rivals, gym leaders, and villains.

Usage

Apply this tag to any post featuring characters, creatures, or settings originating from the Pokemon franchise. This encompasses a wide variety of content types including human trainers such as Misty or Ash, specific Pokemon species such as Pikachu or Lucario, and locations or elements distinct to the Pokemon world.

When a post features a specific named character or Pokemon species, apply the appropriate character tag alongside the copyright tag. For Pokemon depicted with humanoid or animal-like traits, additional tags such as anthropomorphic or non-human should be applied as appropriate to describe the character's design. The copyright tag alone should only be used when no specific character or species tags are available or applicable.