Eevee Day

What Is Eevee Day?

November 21st is "Eevee Day" in Japan. It was established by The Pokémon Company, which manages the Pokémon brand, and was certified by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2018. The date comes from a wordplay in which 11 and 21 can be read as "Ii-Bui," the Japanese name for Eevee.

A Day Cherished by Fans Became Official

Eevee Day was originally created and cherished by Eevee fans. The Pokémon Company later made it an official day to share the hidden charm and potential of Eevee, the "Evolution Pokémon," with more people and to celebrate its existence.

• Established by: The Pokémon Company
• Certified: registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2018
• Date origin: 11 ("ii") and 21 ("bui") read as "Ii-Bui" (Eevee)
• Beginning: originally thought up and celebrated by Eevee fans
• How to join: fans are invited to post birthday messages and memories on social media with the hashtag #EeveeDay (#イーブイの日)

A Special Date for Game Fans, Too

Among fans, November 21st has long been nicknamed "Nintendo Day," because Nintendo often released game consoles and major titles on this date. The Super Famicom, for example, went on sale in Japan on this day in 1990. It is fun that a day born from fans' love for Eevee falls on a date already connected with games.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Browse social media posts tagged #イーブイの日
• Share memories of your favorite Pokémon or of Eevee with coworkers
• Enjoy a Pokémon game or anime episode for the first time in a while
• Look into how this fan-born anniversary came to be

An Anniversary Shaped by Fans' Love

Eevee Day is a day that fans cherished until it became official. November 21st is a day to celebrate Eevee while enjoying the fun of openly loving the things you like.