In fact, by the 26th season, the series obtained new protagonists.
First coming out in 1997, the series quickly proved to be a longrunner. In fact, by the 26th season, the series obtained new protagonists. The series is also known for popularizing anime in the West upon its release, helping to bring anime into mainstream pop culture, as well as serving as a definitive example of a "monster-catching" series. The franchise would also gain a resurgence in popularity with the launch of the Pokémon GO game in the 2010s.