Pokémon

**Pokémon** is a leading media franchise focusing on fictional creatures known as Pokémon, which are captured and trained by humans for battles. The franchise encompasses video games, trading cards, animated TV shows and movies, comic books, and toys. Renowned as the second-most successful video game-based media franchise globally, it is surpassed only by Nintendo's Mario series. The core gameplay of the Pokémon video game series revolves around capturing and battling Pokémon. Players commence with a starter Pokémon and can capture wild Pokémon using Poké Balls after weakening them. Alternatively, they can gain experience by defeating these creatures, leading to the leveling up of their Pokémon and learning new moves. Throughout the game, players engage in battles with other trainers, aiming to defeat various Gym Leaders and ultimately become a tournament champion. Subsequent games have introduced side games and quests, such as the Battle Frontiers with unique battle types and Pokémon Contests that showcase visual appeal. **Pokémon** was launched in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Bellevue, Washington, and London, United Kingdom. The company operates within the **Digital Media** industry. Despite lacking specific details on recent investments and investors, Pokémon remains a prominent and influential player in the digital media space. With its diverse range of offerings, from traditional video games to animated content, Pokémon continues to captivate audiences globally, making it a promising opportunity for potential venture capital investment.