The fifth generation of Pokemon is a very successful affair.
In Nintendo's recent investors' meeting, the company confirmed that Pokémon Black and White, the fifth game set in the series, has sold 11.5 million copies worldwide.
In Japan, the game has sold 5.26 million copies since its release in September 2010. Overseas, the title sold 6.25 million units, 2.5 million of them coming from North America. The company pointed out that Black and White are the fastest-selling Pokémon games, performing better than previous Pokémon DS titles.