RELATED | Here Are the 15 Pokémon That Totally Turned Me Gay The “pocket monsters” are adorable, the storylines are exciting, and the games are addictive. The general public loves Pokémon - and for good reason, too. We think it’s safe to say that we’ve all been feeling a little nostalgic lately, and what’s more nostalgic than the magic of Pokémon? Created in 1995 by video game designer and director Satoshi Tajiri, the franchise has developed into a multimedia phenomenon, complete with a TV series, card game, merchandise, books, manga and even a theme park.
