Say what you will about the gameplay flaws that indeed warrant some criticism but I must say that as a girl who felt disenfranchised for most of my life, just seeing this brings me a lot of comfort and happiness and that's reason enough for me to continue supporting the franchise. We may have a long way to go but it's also important to celebrate how far we have come.

Lets dedicate this thread to things in the franchise we still appreciate. What pokémon-related things bring you joy?