In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. On Pokémon Day 2020, one of the mythical Pokémon of the eighth generation was revealed. The Rogue Monkey Pokémon Zarude. It’s name originates from a romanization of its Japanese name, which itself is a combination … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. The United Kingdom is made of four countries, three of which are all on the island of Great Britain. Of these, Wooloo the sheep Pokémon is closely associated with the areas of Galar based on … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Cramorant is a single-stage Water/Flying-type bird that is based on a cormorant. Its name is a combination of cormorant and “cram”, which refers to its signature ability. Cormorants are large birds which live in many … Read more
Artist Daniel Arsham collaborated with Pokémon to create some amazing works of art, which are now on display in Japan. Unfortunately, many fans are unable to visit in person, but the Parco Museum Tokyo has put up a virtual 3D tour of the exhibit! With no crowds, no wait and no risk of infectious diseases, … Read more
The animated mini-series Pokémon Twilight Wings has now aired its final episode. You can watch it below. Let us know what you think of it and if it was a good end to the series! Would you like to see Pokémon do more of these animated short series? Tell us in the comments below or … Read more
I hope everyone’s hungry, because I have more curry for you to try while you work on your Galar Pokédex! Because Galar is Great Britain, obviously we have to do tikka masala, the most British of all curries. Legend has it that the dish was created by immigrant Bangladeshi chefs out of two previously unrelated … Read more