Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 as the original games Pokémon Red and Green reach a major milestone since their first release. The popular game series Pokémon began with Pokémon Red and Green, which were originally launched 30 years ago.

According to the official Pokémon account on X, the franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary on February 27, 2026. The post shared an optimistic message stating that this year feels like it will be the best one yet and encouraged fans to look forward to what is coming.

Alongside the announcement, a short video was released featuring Pikachu in its original design from the early days of the series. In the video, Pikachu hops around playfully before being drawn into a Poké Ball, evoking nostalgia among long time fans.

The announcement quickly sparked reactions online. Fans posted comments such as anticipation for a major reveal on February 27, surprise at how much time has passed since the original release, reflections on aging alongside the franchise, and speculation about a completely new title. On X, the hashtag ＃ポケモン30周年 began trending as excitement continued to grow.

Source : ORICON NEWS