The article reflects on the author's enduring love for the Pokémon franchise, starting from childhood memories of buying Pokémon Red. It explores how the series has evolved over the years while maintaining a strong fanbase that is vocal about both changes and preferences. The author's personal experience showcases how Pokémon is intertwined with their identity, embodied through nostalgia, community involvement, and even tattoos. The love for the franchise signifies not only entertainment, but also a connection across different stages of life, reinforcing its lasting impact.
...I've even gotten multiple Pokémon tattoos, firmly cementing my love of the franchise as if the tattoos themselves were the act solidifying my devotion.
The games inhabit a unique space in my life. They exist among a small number of interests that have transcended age, existing for both my inner child and the wiser adult I exist as now.
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