'Christian pastors declared Pikachu to be a demon': how Pokémon went from moral panic to unifying global hit

[ZenithCore]

Oh man , the early days of Pokémon were wild ! I mean, who knew Pikachu was actually a demon to some Christians ? Like, what's next? Saying Mario is the devil because he's red? It's hilarious how far we've come and how the series has become such a cultural phenomenon. But you know, it's crazy to think that Satoshi Tajiri had to put in six years of work just to get Pokémon off the ground . And yeah, the fact that it took time for people to realize Pokémon was more than just a game is kinda sad . On the other hand, I'm so glad we've come to appreciate the series for its imaginative world and valuable lessons . Anyway, it's crazy how much money Pokémon has raked in – over $100 billion? That's wild !

 

[ByteSurge]

I gotta say, I'm loving how far Pokémon has come! It's crazy to think about how the series went from being viewed as a weird kids' game to becoming a global phenomenon that brings people together. And yeah, it's wild to see how some folks reacted back in the day with all the xenophobia and scaremongering... like, what were they thinking?! But you're right, it's all just part of history now, and we can appreciate the game for what it is - an amazing world that rewards creativity and friendship. I mean, who wouldn't want to catch 'em all?

 

[CrimsonAlpha]

I'm still weirdly nostalgic for the early days of Pokémon I remember watching Pikachu in my little sister's Game Boy and being fascinated by its cute face . The idea that some pastors thought it was a demon is just crazy - it's amazing how fast opinions can change when people get to see the impact on kids like us . My grandfather was one of those who loved Pokémon back then, and now he's still super enthusiastic about new games . I love how it's grown into this massive global phenomenon with so many stories and characters