There are many things in this world that bring us sparks of joy, compassion, and entertainment, many of which originate in childhood, as the very things we’re absorbed and influenced by as a kid play a huge role in our adulthood. 

And, of course, a huge aspect of being a kid is having free time, which increasingly means exposure to games and tv. That brings me to Pokemon.

Pokemon has been around for more than two decades now, and it is bringing more and more joy into the lives of kids and adults alike. People make the assumption that Pokemon is only for kids and that people who enjoy them even as teenagers are weird . However, people enjoy revisiting things from the past again and again, as it fills them with memories of their youth. 

I’ve played Pokemon games since the age of 1, and it’s sculpted my childhood into a bright one. Thanks to it, I’ve gained more knowledge and understanding of creativity, as well as story-building. Another aspect I love about the games themselves is the music. The music in the old games has stuck with me for a very long time, and when I listen to the soundtrack again, it truly feels as if it’s bringing me back into the one-year-old me. This is the power of nostalgia, the power of having memories of things you could enjoy. 

There are so many Pokemon games, over 100 to be exact, and each of them has played a huge part in someone’s life. It helped them progress through childhood.

Also, the fact that even if these games technically can’t be done with multiple people, having your friends watch you play, while talking, trading, and having fun together, really builds up your understanding and importance of friends. Even if it seems trivial, having such childhood memories and fun is what makes childhood so valuable. You can never trade time, so you should make the best memories you can.