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The Untold Secrets of Pokémon’s Monster Mythology
Season 5
Episode 6
Pokémon are inspired by flora and fauna, science, religion, yokai and other supernatural beings. But the series is teeming with not just Japanese folklore, but versions of monsters from across the globe made cute with softened features.
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