On this day, 25 years ago, Pokémon Red & Green were released in Japan and the franchise began.

On this day, 25 years ago, Pokémon Red & Green were released in Japan and the franchise began.

It is now February 27th in Japan.

On this day, 25 years ago, Pokémon Red & Green were released in Japan and the franchise began.

Happy Birthday Pokémon! #PokemonDay #Pokemon25 pic.twitter.com/qe4Z56O6pY

— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) February 26, 2021