Why are they called Pocket Monsters?

Pokémon is short for “Pocket Monsters”, the original Japanese name. The franchise has its roots in a gaming magazine in the early 1980s in Japan—Game Freak, started by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori. Tajiri was the writer, while Sugimori was the illustrator.

Are Pokémon monsters or animals?

Most Pokémon physically resemble animals, though some resemble mythical monsters, machines, ghosts, fungi, or plants with animal-like facial and other features.

Are Pokémon real animals?

These pocket monsters are all based on real-life animals. It is no secret that Pokemon are inspired by creatures in real life. The designs are based on inanimate objects, mythical creatures, and even people! Most of all though, they are inspired by real-life animals.

Are Pokémon considered monsters?

At the end of the day, Pokémon are monsters; after all, Pokémon is a portmanteau of “pocket” and “monster”. Some of them are based off animals, and thus act like and can fill the roles of particular animals; others are based off plants, or even inanimate objects.

Why did pocket monsters change Pokémon?

Pokémon, as you may know, is a portmanteau of the phrase “Pocket Monsters.” Originally the name was Capsule Monsters, but that had to be changed because of a trademark issue. Due to this, Nintendo rejected the 1st proposal by Tajiri.

Did they eat Pokémon?

Yes they do. Just like in real world we eat some animal and we keep some as pets. Edible pokemons : Basculin, Slowpoke. Meat is often shown in the anime, but while it has never been directly shown to come from Pokémon, no other food source has yet been explained.

Why is PETA against Pokémon?

The animal rights group has launched a campaign against Pokemon Black and White 2, saying that the game condones animal cruelty and that its creatures are treated like abused animals.