Pokemon began as a video game series in Japan in 1996 and grew into a global anime, trading card and merchandising phenomenon, with its theme melody becoming one of the most recognisable tunes in gaming and animation. As mobile phones became widespread, fans began using that melody as a ringtone, a simple way to show their fandom every time a call arrived. It has stayed popular because the tune is short, upbeat and instantly tied to childhood nostalgia, making it a natural choice for fan edits, streams and everyday notifications.