During its sole broadcast in Japan on December 16, 1997, multiple scenes with flashing lights induced photosensitive epileptic seizures in children across the country. Over 600 people, …

Dec 2, 2025 · It was first broadcast in Japan on December 16, 1997. The episode is infamous for resulting in many viewers suffering adverse health effects, including epileptic seizures, …

In the episode, Ash Ketchum and his friends find at the local Pokémon Center that there is something wrong with the Poké Ball transmitting device. To find out what is wrong, they must …

This, is the famous scene from an episode of Pokémon called Dennō Senshi Porygon (でんのうせんしポリゴン) (Translated in English as Cyber Soldier Porygon or Electric Soldier …

May 5, 2025 · In the episode “Chinpokomon” in South Park, Kenny McCormick dies after suffering an epileptic seizure following playing the Chinpokomon parody video game.

Jan 13, 2025 · Pokémon is easily one of the most successful franchises, and the cursed Pokémon episode is akin to a blot on the franchise’s legacy. The 38th episode of the original anime …

Feb 26, 2001 · An episode of the popular kid's TV show Pokemon caused over 600 young children in Japan to have epileptic attacks.

Jul 20, 2025 · The tragedy in question was the "Pokémon Shock" in 1997, when the episode "Electric Soldier Porygon" featured a series of flashing lights which accidentally triggered …

Jan 23, 2024 · Over 700 cases were reported of Japanese viewers, especially children, experiencing health issues like seizures, dizziness, nausea, and headaches after watching the …

Dec 15, 2022 · What happened next was eventually dubbed “Pokémon Shock.” Over 700 alleged instances of a variety of ailments, including nausea, dizziness, headaches, and …