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Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game, and other related media. The franchise takes place in a shared universe in which humans co-exist with creatures known as Pokémon, a large variety of species endowed with special powers. The franchise's primary target audience is children aged 5 to 12, but it is known to attract people of all ages.
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The Johto games have always been my favorites. Crystal in particular is really important to me. As a child I had been bullied (by other children, not adults, but the adults didn't exactly do anything to stop it) for not conforming to gender roles. While Pokémon in particular had a universal appeal, the toys were still in the boys' section at the store and I was always paranoid that someone would see me and the bullying would start again. Being able to play as a girl in Crystal was a revelation. It made me feel like I could be myself regardless of what other people thought.