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The 20th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise is coming on February 27th, an The Escapist kicks off a week-long celebration of the pocket monsters.
Pokemon has been around for a long time, 20 years next Saturday to be exact. The pocket monster phenomenon has produced everything from games to a TV show, to all kinds of consumer products. To recognize the impact that Pokemon has had on pop culture, The Escapist begins a week of coverage today.
Here’s our schedule:
Today: 2/21
Top 100 kicks off with #100-#86
Monday: 2/22
Top 100: #85-#71
Feature: A Tribute to Pikachu – 20 years of Pokemon
Tuesday: 2/23
Top 100: #70-#56
Feature: A Newbie’s Guide to Pokemon
Wednesday: 2/24
Top 100: #55-#41
Feature: Pokemon Through the Years – A Timeline
Thursday: 2/25
Top 100: #40-#26
Feature: How Pokemon Became a Pop Culture Sensation in America
Friday: 2/26
Top 100: #25-#11
Feature: The 10 Worst Pokemon Designs
Saturday 2/27 (The Anniversary)
Top 100: The top 10
Feature: 11 Mythical Pokemon You Can Get This Year
Be sure to check back each day as we celebrate 20 years of Pokemon.
Published: Feb 22, 2016 05:00 pm