The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for managing the Pokémon franchise, which includes video games, trading card games, animated series, and merchandise. It was founded in 1998 as a collaboration between three companies: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. The company oversees the development and marketing of Pokémon products worldwide. The Pokémon franchise began with the release of the first video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in 1996. Since then, it has grown into one of the most successful entertainment franchises globally, appealing to fans of all ages. The company continues to expand the Pokémon universe through new games, series, and events.