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Having secured an enormous and devoted fanbase all over the globe,Pokémonhas grown to be a cultural phenomenon with its $100 Billion franchise! While the series is indeed unique in its own right, what sets this franchise further apart is the story of how Satoshi Tajiri, the creator, came up with this insane idea.
One might not know, but Tajiri was diagnosed with autism from a very early age. However, this very aspect of his life also helped him to come up with the concept ofPokémon. Tajiri’s one certain childhood hobby later became the core concept of the series, where people could collect, train, and befriend fantastical creatures known as “Pokémon.”
PokémonMight Not Exist if Satoshi Tajiri Had Not Been Autistic
Tajiri’s childhood hobby of collecting and studying insects became the basis of the idea for thePokémonfranchise. He was so much into this, that his friends even called him “Dr. Bug,” which might have inspired the character Professor Oak, a mentor figure in the series.His unique experiences and interests as an autistic kidcontinued to mesmerize every one of us. In a past interview, Tajiri himself said,
They fascinated me. For one thing, they kind of moved funny. They were odd. Every time I found a new insect, it was mysterious to me. And the more I searched for insects, the more I found.
As a teenager, he was not only enthusiastic about games but was so obsessed with them that he would disassemble and re-assemble all kinds of gaming systems to understand what lay inside. So one can imagine now what could have been the inspiration for all thosePokémongames that we all like to play.
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WithPokémon, Satoshi Tajiri created a whole new world of creatures to collect and treasure. From his own past experiences of being autistic, he tried to give the new generation of kids and adults something unique. The franchise stands as a testament to Tajiri’s unwavering dedication and his sheer willpower to create something even after being autistic.
ThePokémonFranchise Boasts a Staggering Amount of $105 Billion Revenue
ThePokémonfranchise has an unprecedentedrevenue of $105 billionand holds the top position among the most successful media-related franchises worldwide. This came out ina 2021 survey, confirming the strength of the brand as a popular icon in international markets.
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Such a humongous figure stems fromthe diverse revenue streams ofPokémon, which range from merchandise sales, video games, box office successes, home entertainment, book sales, and even the sale of jet aircraft. The scale at whichPokémonhas taken over pop culture is so massive that it would topple even the popularity of all other big franchises in the world.
Most of the seasons ofPokémonare available to watch onNetflix&Amazon Prime.
Diganta Mondal
Anime Content Writer
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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