What is pokemon show?

Pokémon is a Japanese franchise that was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996. The franchise began as a video game for the Game Boy but has since expanded to include trading card games, an animated television series, movies, and merchandise.

The Pokémon animated TV series follows the journey of a young Pokémon Trainer named Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu as they travel the Pokémon world, battle other trainers, and compete in Pokémon battles to become a Pokémon Master. The series has been on the air since 1997 and has produced over 1,000 episodes.

The show has been praised for its positive messages of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance, as well as its diverse cast of characters and Pokémon. It has also been successful in appealing to both children and adults, becoming a worldwide phenomenon.

In addition to the TV series, there have been over 20 Pokémon movies released in theaters, as well as numerous spin-off series and specials. The Pokémon franchise has become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, with billions of dollars in revenue generated from merchandise, video games, and other related products.