Pokémon has enjoyed a lofty, unassailable status as the highest-grossing media franchise in pop culture, with its mighty $113.7 billion in revenue outpacing the MCU and even Star Wars . It's an astonishing achievement for the relatively much younger franchise, but Pokemon is not the same wholesome icon fans may recall. In fact, it's lost ground in some key areas.

While competitors have come and gone in the creature-collecting business, Pokemon's most iconic rival is certainly Digimon , despite its digital pet origins. Each franchise tore into the world of '90s pop culture, with anime adaptations, video games, and collectible card games. While Pokemon is in no danger of losing its dominance, Digimon has developed a more stable public image.

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