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>1967
>the series Ultraseven airs
>Dan Moroboshi, aka Ultraseven, sometimes can't transform into the titular hero
>he would reach into his pocket and get a small container
>he'd open it, choose from three capsules.
>he'd throw the capsule and they'd release one of three monsters to fight the alien and monster threats.
>fast forward to 1995, concept is reused
>satoshi says he was inspired by bug catching
Give the Ultraman series it's credit, /vp/. Because of it, you can complain about Pokemon constantly.