Pokemon began in Japan in 1996 with the Pokemon Red and Green video games for the Game Boy, created by Satoshi Tajiri and developed by Game Freak. The anime series followed in 1997 and helped turn the games, trading cards and characters into a global franchise. Short audio cues linked to the series spread easily online because fans recognise them from childhood play and viewing. This type of clip remains popular in edits and memes, where a brief familiar cue can signal adventure, competition or discovery without needing explanation.