Recently, one Pokemon fan shows off their incredible painting of the Kanto region. While a lot of Pokemon fans are currently getting hyped for the upcoming release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and the new Paldea region that comes along with it, there are also plenty of gamers who fondly reminisce about the franchise's older days, looking back with nostalgia at some of the earlier regions. Whether it be the Sinnoh region which has recently had its history expanded upon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, or the Hoenn region that brought about some big changes to the games, each Pokemon region has its charms.
Out of all the regions to explore, many Pokemon fans are still attached to the Kanto region, which is where the franchise began. Kanto is the setting for Pokemon's first generation, where fans begin their journey in Pallet Town, pick up their first starter out of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur, and meet the rival who will continue to test them throughout their adventure. The Gen 1 Pokemon games also mark many fans' introduction to the franchise, giving further meaning to the classic titles.
One Pokemon fan known as GenelJumalon over on Reddit has recently posted their own tribute to the Kanto region. To mark their appreciation of the setting, they painted an incredible scene, which shows off a Pokemon trainer beginning a long walk through a grassy landscape. In front of the trainer, a Pikachu stands ready to continue their journey, while the other three starters from the first generation stand closely behind.
Fans praised GenelJumalon's work in the comments of the Reddit post, with some even stating they thought the painting was a loading screen for Pokemon GO. Others remarked on the spots that can be seen on Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, saying that they reminded them of the clone Pokemon that Mewtwo creates in the original Pokemon movie. The painting evoked a great sense of exploration to many, something that has been more of an emphasis in recent Pokemon games, especially with Scarlet and Violet adopting an open-world approach.
GenelJumalon's creation isn't the only tribute to the Kanto region that Pokemon fans have created. While plenty of gamers have made paintings, drawings, and even animations dedicated to their favorite locations or Pokemon from Kanto, others have decided to go for a different approach with their tributes. One fan has decided to make the Kanto region out of LEGO bricks, recently sharing their version of Route 3.