Pokémon

Pokémon is a globally recognized media franchise that revolves around capturing and training fictional creatures known as Pokémons for competitive battles. The franchise, founded in 1996, has expanded its reach beyond video games to include trading card games, animated TV shows and movies, comic books, and toys. It is currently the second-most successful and lucrative video game-based media franchise worldwide, trailing only Nintendo's Mario franchise. The core of Pokémon's video game series focuses on capturing and battling Pokémon, enabling players to catch wild Pokémon and train them through various activities such as battles, gaining experience points, leveling up, and evolving into stronger forms. The games also feature engaging side quests and unique battle types, adding depth and variety to the gameplay experience. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Bellevue, Washington, and London, United Kingdom, Pokémon operates within the digital media industry, catering to a diverse global audience. Despite the absence of recent investment information, the sustained popularity and diverse portfolio of Pokémon make it a significant player in the digital media landscape, holding potential for future expansion and innovation.