How long will Pokémon last?

The series has made too big of a cultural impact to ever truly disappear, I think. But everything's popularity wanes eventually. Arguably it already has to a degree, given that Pokémania ended decades ago.

Despite very public controversies in recent years, I believe it is likely public interest in the series will eventually fade away, rather than one big exodus event.

Perhaps the mounting complaints and perceived failures will take their toll, and despite all the noise on the internet, the fanbase will dissipate quietly and gradually.

Perhaps some new fad will come along and eclipse everything else, including Pokémon.

But whatever happens and however long it takes, the series will likely go dormant for some years when the fanbase does step away. Give people time to miss it and present the opportunity for the new generations who never knew Pokémon to be curious about it and view it as something new.

Something this big can never simply stop.