The Pokémon Company

Kanji name: 株式会社ポケモン
Foundation date: 1998-04-23
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Pokémon's English-Subtitled 'Fubuki no Natsu Yasumi' Pokétoon Anime Short Posted (Oct 8, 2021)
Pokémon Anime Replaces Tatsuhisa Suzuki with Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kibana/Raihan's Voice (Oct 1, 2021)
Pokémon Gets New 8-Episode Net Anime Titled Pokémon Evolutions (Sep 2, 2021)
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 18-24 (Jul 20, 2021)
The Pokémon Company International, Niantic Reveal Details for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 (May 27, 2021)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Remakes Launch on November 19, Followed by Legends: Arceus on January 28, 2022 (May 26, 2021)
Pokémon's 24th Anime Season Pokémon Master Journeys Premieres This Summer (May 6, 2021)
Pokémon GO Fest Returns on July 17-18 (Apr 28, 2021)
New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Game, Pokémon Diamond/Pokémon Pearl Remakes Announced for Switch (Feb 26, 2021)
Pokémon Franchise Gets 25th Anniversary Virtual Concert Featuring Post Malone (Feb 11, 2021)
Pokémon Films Dabang Diancie Aur Diamond, Hoopa And The Magic Rings Listed on Indian Film Certification Board's Website (Jan 30, 2021)
New Pokémon Snap Switch Game Launches on April 30 (Jan 14, 2021)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Premieres in West in 2021 (Nov 13, 2020)
Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime Gets Special Episode in November (Oct 23, 2020)
BONES Animates 'Gotcha!' Pokémon Music Video With Bump of Chicken's Song (Sep 29, 2020)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' 'The Crown Tundra' Expansion Launches on October 22 (Sep 29, 2020)
Sanrio, Pokémon Company, Toei, More Listed as Top 150 Global Licensors of 2020 (Aug 21, 2020)
Pokémon Masters Smartphone Game to Change Title to Pokémon Masters EX (Aug 17, 2020)
Pokémon Unite Team-Based Battle Game Announced for Switch, Smartphones (Jun 24, 2020)
New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Café Mix Switch Games Announced (Jun 17, 2020)
Funimation, Pokémon Company Announce Donations to Support Black Lives Matter Movement (Jun 12, 2020)
Square Enix, Pokémon Company, Niantic Donate to Support Black Lives Matter Movement (Jun 3, 2020)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' 'The Isle of Armor' Expansion Launches on June 17 (Jun 2, 2020)
Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime's 5th Episode Delayed to June 5 Due to COVID-19 (May 15, 2020)
Netflix Streams New Pokémon Journeys TV Anime on June 12 (Updated) (Apr 23, 2020)
Pokémon GO Game to Offer Raids From Home Due to COVID-19 (Mar 31, 2020)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games Reveal New Mythical Pokémon Zarude (Feb 27, 2020)
Pokémon: Twilight Wings Anime Shorts Cast Tarusuke Shingaki (Feb 7, 2020)
Pokémon World Championships 2020 Will Be Held in London This August (Jan 24, 2020)
Netflix Adds Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Film on February 27 (Jan 21, 2020)
23rd Pokémon Film Opens on July 10 (Jan 9, 2020)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team Games Get Switch Remake on March 6 (Jan 9, 2020)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games Get 2 Expansions (Jan 9, 2020)
Pokémon: Twilight Wings Net Anime Shorts Reveal Cast (Dec 20, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games Get 7 Net Anime Shorts by Studio Colorido (Update) (Dec 13, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Become Fastest Switch Games to Sell 6 Million Copies (Nov 21, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' Video Previews New Battle Features (Aug 16, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' Video Previews New Pokémon (Aug 7, 2019)
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 21-27 (Jul 24, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' Video Previews New Gigantamaxing Feature (Jul 8, 2019)
Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' Video Reveals November 15 Worldwide Release (Jun 5, 2019)
DeNA Reveals Plans to Partner with The Pokémon Company on New Pokémon Smartphone Game (May 10, 2019)
Famitsu Awards Honor Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Monster Hunter: World, Masahiro Sakurai (Apr 7, 2019)
3rd Pokémon GO Fest Event Returns to Chicago in June (Apr 4, 2019)
Pokemon The Movie: The Power of Us Released on Monday (Feb 17, 2019)
Pokémon GO Game's Lawsuit Settlement May Remove PokéStops, Gyms Near Private Property (Feb 15, 2019)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, Seven Deadly Sins Films Stream on Netflix (Jan 2, 2019)
Pokemon The Movie: The Power of Us Blu-ray and DVD Listed for February 11 (Updated) (Dec 16, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Streaming on Amazon, Google Play and iTunes (Dec 11, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Anime Film's New English Clip Previews Battle (Nov 30, 2018)
Pokemon The Movie: The Power of Us In Cinemas on Saturday (Nov 22, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Anime Film's New English Clip Streamed (Nov 18, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games' Launch Videos Streamed (Nov 16, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games Videos Show Gym Leaders, Elite Four (Nov 7, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games Reveal Gameplay, Promo Videos (Nov 2, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games Reveal Meltan's Evolution Melmetal (Oct 24, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Anime Film's Full English Trailer Streamed (Oct 23, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games' Video Previews Master Trainers (Oct 18, 2018)
Pokémon GO Game Adds Sinnoh Pokémon (Oct 16, 2018)
Pokémon GO, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games' Videos Preview Meltan (Oct 10, 2018)
Pokémon GO Game to Add Sinnoh Pokémon 'Soon' (Oct 9, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Tickets Available Online (Updated) (Oct 1, 2018)
Pokémon GO Game Reveals All-New Mythical Pokémon Meltan (Sep 25, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games' Clip Shows Mega Kangaskhan, Gyarados (Aug 20, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Games' Trailer Highlights Team Rocket, Mega Evolutions (Aug 10, 2018)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Film Gets U.S. Theatrical Screenings in November (Jul 30, 2018)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Nintendo Switch Games' Trailer Streamed (Jul 12, 2018)
Attack on Titan's Wit Studio Animates 2018 Pokémon Film With OLM (Dec 10, 2017)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You Earns US$2.4 Million in U.S. (Nov 24, 2017)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You Film's Short Trailer Previews Additional Screenings (Nov 9, 2017)
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Trailer Shows Mewtwo Encounter (Oct 30, 2017)
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon English Story Video Shows Necrozma's Arrival (Oct 18, 2017)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!'s 2nd English Dub Trailer Streamed (Oct 4, 2017)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! English Dub Trailer Streamed (Sep 7, 2017)
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon Games' Video Previews New Story, Z-Power Ring (Update) (Aug 18, 2017)
Pokkén Tournament DX Switch Game's Video Introduces Darkrai (Aug 7, 2017)
Pokémon Gets Core RPG for Nintendo Switch (Jun 13, 2017)
Pokéland Game App Lets Players Collect, Battle 'Toy' Pokémon (May 31, 2017)
Pokémon Magikarp Jump Game Launches for iOS, Android Devices (May 25, 2017)
The Pokémon Company Invests in Wicked Cool Toys (May 9, 2017)
The Pokémon Company, Toei Animation, Viz Media Rank in Top 150 Global Licensors of 2016 (Apr 16, 2017)
Pokémon Go Game Launches 80+ Generation 2 Pokémon This Week (Feb 15, 2017)
Pokémon Sun/Moon Games Sell 3.7 Million Copies in 1st 2 Weeks in N. America (Dec 1, 2016)
Nintendo Ships 10 Million Copies of Pokémon Sun/Moon Games Worldwide (Nov 17, 2016)
North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 13-19 (Nov 15, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Games' Trailer Shows Starter Z-Moves, More Ultra-Beasts (Nov 14, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Games' Trailer Confirms Starters' Final Evolutions (Oct 27, 2016)
Pokémon Go Celebrates Halloween With 1st In-Game Event (Oct 24, 2016)
Blood Blockade Battlefront, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too Released Monday (Oct 24, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Games' Trailer Reveals More Evolutions, New Trainers (Oct 14, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Games' Trailer Reveals Evolved Starters, New Features (Oct 4, 2016)
Pokémon Generations Anime Telling Pokémon Game Stories to Launch on YouTube (Sep 13, 2016)
Lawsuit Filed Against Pokémon Go Developers (Aug 3, 2016)
The Pokémon Company Delays Pokémon Go Plus Accessory to September (Aug 1, 2016)
Pokémon GO Game App Launches in Select Countries (Jul 6, 2016)
'Pokémon Go Plus' Accessory Slated for Late July (Update With Video) (Jun 15, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon's November 18 Date, Starter Pokémon Revealed in Video (May 10, 2016)
The Pokémon Company Earned US$2.1 Billion in 2015 (May 7, 2016)
Pokémon GO Smartphone App Starts Field Test in Japan This Month (Mar 5, 2016)
2016 Pokémon Film's Trailer Show's Ash, Volcanion's Connection (Mar 3, 2016)
2016 Pokémon Film's Plot, Title Revealed With New Mythical Pokémon Magearna (Feb 15, 2016)
'Detective Pikachu' Game to Debut With Male Talking Pikachu Voice on February 3 (Jan 26, 2016)
Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow Games Get 3DS, 2DS Bundles for 20th Anniversary (Jan 12, 2016)
Pokkén Tournament Fighting Game's Ad Previews Playable Pokémon (Dec 28, 2015)
Pokémon: Hoopa Film to Air on Cartoon Network on December 19 (Dec 14, 2015)
Pokémon Game Trailer Introduces Volcanion (Dec 14, 2015)
Men Plead Not Guilty After Alleged Threats on Pokémon Championships (Nov 11, 2015)
Pokkén Tournament Confirms Shadow Mewtwo (Nov 3, 2015)
Pokédex for iOS App Goes Out of Service (Oct 14, 2015)
Pokémon Party Planner: Settlement Offer Rescinded (Oct 6, 2015)
The Pokémon Company Demands US$4,000 From Party Planner to Settle Lawsuit (Oct 5, 2015)
Pokémon XY & Z TV Anime's 1st Video, Story, Characters Posted (Sep 15, 2015)
Pokémon Company Details New Zygarde Forms, Ash-Greninja From Upcoming TV Anime (Sep 14, 2015)
Men Denied Bail After Alleged Threats on Pokémon World Championships (Sep 2, 2015)
Prosecutors Detail Alleged Threats Against Pokémon World Championships (Aug 25, 2015)
2 Arrested After Alleged Threats on Pokémon World Championships (Aug 23, 2015)
Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special IV's 2nd Promo Streamed (Aug 12, 2015)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages TV Ads Streamed (Jul 7, 2015)
Pokémon Shuffle Puzzle Game Also Heads to Mobile Devices (Jun 29, 2015)
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Concert Series adds Three Additional Australian Concerts (Jun 25, 2015)
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Video Reveals Pre-order Bonuses (Jun 15, 2015)
Pikachu Gets His Own 1-Hour TV Special (Jun 14, 2015)
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Video Introduces Premise (Jun 9, 2015)
2015 Pokémon Film's Guest Cast, 2 New Teasers Unveiled (Apr 16, 2015)
Legendary Pokémon Hoopa's True Form Revealed in Video (Apr 14, 2015)
Rei Yasuda to Perform 2015 Pokémon Film's Theme Song (Apr 13, 2015)
2015 Pokémon Film's English Trailer Reveals Title (Apr 13, 2015)
2015 Pokémon Film's Full Trailer Shows Battle Between Legendaries (Mar 7, 2015)
2015 Pokémon Film's 2nd Teaser Previews Hoopa, Primal Reversion Groudon, Kyogre (Mar 5, 2015)
Viz Media Sets Pokémon: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction Manga, DVD Release (Jan 27, 2015)
Legendary Pokémon Hoopa, Free-to-Play Pokémon Shuffle Game Introduced With Videos (Jan 14, 2015)
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's Shiny Beldum Shown in Video (Nov 25, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Anime Short English-Dubbed (Nov 20, 2014)
Pokémon Co. to Offer Limited Shiny Charizard to Players in Tokyo (Nov 18, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Anime Short Streamed (Nov 16, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Trailer Teases 'Delta Episode' Story (Nov 13, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Adventure Promo Shows Off Updated Graphics (Oct 29, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Promo Reveals Mega Diancie (Oct 27, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Promo Reveals Mega Latios, Latias (Oct 14, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire's 'Adventure' Promo Streamed (Sep 4, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Gets 3 More Mega-Evolved Pokémon (Aug 10, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Trailer Introduces Gym Leaders, Elite Four (Jul 14, 2014)
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Orchestral Concert Series Announced (Jun 30, 2014)
Tōzoku to 1000-Biki no Pokémon 3DS Game's Trailer Show Stampede Battles (May 15, 2014)
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Teased in Sneak Peek Video (May 10, 2014)
Nintendo Offers Character Figurines That Interact With Wii U, 3DS (May 8, 2014)
Pokémon Hoenn Game Remakes Announced for November Worldwide Release (May 7, 2014)
1st Pokémon XY Movie's New Trailer, Teasers, Darkrai Intro Posted (Apr 16, 2014)
Girl Band Scandal Performs Pokemon XY Film's Theme Song (Apr 11, 2014)
Pokémon XY Movie 3DS XL Variants Raffled in Japan (Apr 6, 2014)
Pokémon: Origins TV Special Gets DVD in Australia (Mar 23, 2014)
Cartoon Network Debuts Pokémon the Series: XY in U.S. on Saturday (Jan 18, 2014)
'Detective/Meitantei Pikachu' Trademark Filed in Japan (Nov 7, 2013)
Pikachu Stars as Detective in 'Top Secret' Game (Oct 29, 2013)
'Top Secret' Pikachu Game Teased in Preview Video (Oct 22, 2013)
NHK TV Program: New Pikachu Game Is in the Works (Oct 9, 2013)
6 New Commercials For Pokémon: The Origin Aired (Sep 20, 2013)
2 New Pokémon X & Y Videos Preview Battles, Transformations (Sep 19, 2013)
Pokémon X & Y TV Ad Blends Live-Action & 3D CG (Sep 18, 2013)
Evolved Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie & More Mega-Evolved Pokémon Revealed (Sep 13, 2013)
Pokémon the Series: XY Anime Previewed in Latest Promo Video (Sep 11, 2013)
Cartoon Network to Run Pokémon the Movie: Genesect, XY Anime Sneak Peek (Sep 9, 2013)
Pokémon The Origin Anime Special's Video, Visual, Characters Unveiled (Aug 17, 2013)
Nintendo Bringing Pokémon Rumble to N. America in August (Jul 19, 2013)
Pokémon the Movie: ExtremeSpeed Genesect Film's 3 TV Spots Aired (Jul 5, 2013)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Anime Shorts Streamed in English (Mar 25, 2013)
Pokémon's Team Plasma Releases 'Top Secret' Genesect Video (Feb 16, 2013)
Pokémon Co. Launches Streaming App for iOS/Android (Feb 12, 2013)
Nintendo Responds to PETA's Pokémon Game (Oct 19, 2012)
2011 Pokémon Films to Run in U.S. Theaters in December (Sep 16, 2011)
North American Anime, Manga Releases: March 6-12 (Mar 9, 2011)
New Pokémon, Bakugan Shows Debut in N. America Next Month (Jan 25, 2011)
North American Anime, Manga Releases Oct. 31-Nov. 6 (Nov 2, 2010)
Pokémon USA President Akira Chiba Steps Down (Dec 14, 2007)
4Kids Fiscal 2005 Results (Mar 16, 2006)
Top Selling Japanese Console Games (Feb 10, 2006)
Newly Founded Company Uses Pokémon for Education (Mar 2, 2005)
Wizards & Pokemon No More (Mar 13, 2003)
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Pokémon Presides Over Upcoming Sumo Wrestling Tournaments (Nov 2, 2021)
Eevee To Make Its Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Debut (Oct 19, 2021)
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The Pokémon: Twilight Wings English Release Should Credit the Staff (May 15, 2020)
Live-Action Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Film's Director Explains Choice of Main Character (Aug 28, 2018)
Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc. File 'Ultra Shiny' Trademark (Apr 27, 2018)
Answerman - Oops! All Quick Answers! (Mar 9, 2018)
Pokémon Company President: New Device May Be Developed to Improve Pokémon Go Player Safety (Jan 30, 2017)
This Week in Games - Switch Rumor Roundup (Nov 17, 2016)
This Week in Games - Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak (Sep 22, 2016)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Games' English Team Skull Reveal Trailer Streamed (Aug 11, 2016)
Pokémon Games Have Sold More Than 200 Million Copies Worldwide (Mar 17, 2016)
Pokémon Picross eShop Game Slated for December 3 (Nov 26, 2015)
Answerman - Why Are Adapted Dubs Still Being Made? (Nov 10, 2015)
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Pre-Orders Top 1 Million in Japan (Nov 15, 2014)
The X Button - Long Live the Fighters (Dec 21, 2011)
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Anime which this company has licensed:
Pokémon Journeys: The Series (TV 2019)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon Zoroark: Master of Illusions (movie 13)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (movie 12)

Anime with which this company was otherwise involved:
(English version)
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (live-action movie) : Production

(Japanese version)
Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution (movie 22) : Production, Setting Assistance
Mewtwo ~Kakusei e no Prologue~ (special) : Production
Pikachu Kōri no Daibōken (special) : Production
Pikachu no Kirakira Daisōsaku! (special) : Production
Pikachu Tanken Club (special) : Production, Setting Assistance
Pocket Monster Side Story (TV) : Setting Assistance (eps 5-18)
Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl (TV) : Setting Assistance, Sponsor
Pokémon - Pikachu's PikaBoo (movie) : Produced In Association With
Pokémon 4Ever (movie 4) : Associate Producer
Pokémon Advance (TV) : Setting Assistance (eps 1-192), Sponsor
Pokémon Evolutions (ONA) : Produced In Association With
Pokémon Heroes - Latias & Latios (movie 5) : Produced In Association With
Pokémon Journeys: The Series (TV 2019) : Setting Assistance, Sponsor
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (special) : Production
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (special) : Production
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Toki to Yami o Meguru Saigo no Bōken (special) : Production, Setting Cooperation
Pokémon Origins (special) : Production
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (movie 9) : Concept Coordination, Production
Pokémon Sun & Moon (TV) : Setting Assistance
Pokémon Sunday (live-action TV) : Cooperation, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction : Production
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice : Production
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon XY (TV) : Setting Assistance, Sponsor
Pokémon XY & Z (TV) : Setting Assistance
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (movie 12) : Production
Pokémon: Black and White (TV) : Setting Assistance, Sponsor
Pokémon: Black and White: Rival Destinies (TV) : Setting Assistance, Sponsor
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (movie 7) : Produced In Association With
Pokémon: Giratina & The Sky Warrior (movie 11) : Production, Setting Assistance
Pokémon: Gotta Dance (movie) : Production
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (movie 6) : Produced In Association With
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (movie 8) : Production
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon (special) : Concept Coordination
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (movie 10) : Production
Pokémon: Twilight Wings (ONA) : Setting Cooperation

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