Pokémon anime has been going strong since the introduction of the Japanese media franchise’s manga, cards and games in 1996. And the televised series’ 26th season may be its most reinvigorating yet — ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...