In addition to books , movies , and series , you will find card games , artwork , clothing , stuffed animals , collectibles , and so much more .
collectibles , and so much more . As mentioned above , you will most likely recognize the name “ Pokémon ,” a Japanese abbreviation for Pocket Monsters . This franchise was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996 and quickly grew into a worldwide phenomenon resulting in video games , animated series , and more . At its peak it was one of the highest grossing media franchises of all time . The “ Pokémon ” video game series is the third best-selling video game franchise of all time , with more than 440 million copies sold , according to a March 2021 business summary and one billion mobile downloads .
I think , however , I ’ ll start my journey with a family evening of watching a favorite anime movie or an episode of one the many series that have been brought to my attention . I also have several manga stories to read loaned to me by friends when they learned what I was researching . I may be behind the times when it comes to this particular art form , but I am excited to put in the “ work ” to improve my knowledge . What about you ? Has your interest been piqued ?
All images in this feature are merchandise from www . thecomicbookshop . net Northtown Mall , Spokane , Washington . They also hold weekly and special events such as “ Pokémon ” TCG Battle League , cosplay contests , and other card-based tournaments .
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