Patcay.com – Several Japanese celebrities have reportedly been prohibited from mentioning the name Palworld in their activities. Reports indicate that this action was taken by one of the agencies in the country against its talents.
On Tuesday (6/2/2024), the agency requested its artists not to mention the name Palworld on social media platforms or when they are in front of the public. However, details about the agency and the artists affected by this policy were not disclosed.
It is further explained that this step was taken to maintain good relations with The Pokemon Company, the owner of the Pokemon phenomenon. This decision is also considered in light of potential future collaborations with the company.
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As known, Pokemon is a highly popular brand in Japan. While Palworld, which is gaining popularity, is often referred to as an imitation of Pokemon.
Therefore, the agency’s policy is considered reasonable, especially since The Pokemon Company has issued an official statement regarding the existence of the Palworld game, which is said to be similar to Pokemon.
“In recent times, we have received many inquiries about the game released by another company in January 2024,” wrote The Pokemon Company on its official website, quoted on Monday (29/1/2024).
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Although they did not directly mention Palworld, this statement clearly refers to the game released on January 19, 2024.
In the statement, The Pokemon Company stated that they have not granted any permission regarding the use of Pokemon intellectual property in that game.