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Entertainment
New Tiffany Co. x Pokémon collab features $29,000 Pikachu necklace
The centerpiece of the collection is an 18K yellow gold Pikachu necklace retailing for $29, 000 ...
Ryan General
ENHYPEN are Pokémon trainers in new collaborative single ‘One and Only’
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has released a new single titled “One and Only” in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. About the collaboration: ...
Daniel Anderson
Japan
‘Pikachu-chu’: Pikachu-themed train in Japan goes viral
A bright yellow Pikachu-themed train has gone viral on Instagram. On May 15, travel vlogger Billy Biehl (@billybiehl) uploaded a short video...
Iris Jung
Ash’s Japanese voice actor of 25 years performs viral remix of original Pokémon theme song
The Japanese voice actor of Ash Ketchum from the long-running “Pokémon” anime recently went viral for her live performance of the series’ or...
Isa Peralta
‘Pokémon’ fans are not happy with Team Rocket parting ways before series finale
Team Rocket, the iconic villainous group bent on world domination in the “Pokémon” anime, is no more, and longtime fans of the f...
‘Pokémon’ final episode will see return of Ash’s original rival from pilot
After 25 years, Ash Ketchum’s original rival from the “Pokémon” anime’s pilot is set to make an appearance as the show comes to a close with...
‘Portlandia’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel might direct ‘Detective Pikachu’ sequel
Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of the popular sketch comedy TV series “Portlandia,” is reportedly in talks to direct the live-action sequel of ...
Ash Ketchum, Pikachu pass the torch to new ‘Pokémon’ protagonists after 25 years
After 25 years in the spotlight, Pikachu and trainer Ash Ketchum will no longer be the protagonists of the “Pokémon” TV series. On Friday, t...
Culture
Tokyo latte artist creates foam art of Pikachu, Kirby and more
A latte artist in Tokyo’s Harajuku district is giving customers one more reason to smile by making anime art on the foam or cream of their ...
Khier Casino
AI creates images depicting Pikachu in 1920s Tokyo
An image-generating AI program created black and white photographs of what Pikachu might look like if it existed in Tokyo during the 1920s....
Rebecca Moon
Business
Max out friendship with the new Pokémon and McDonald’s Happy Meals collaboration
McDonald’s has partnered with the Pokémon Trading Card Game for their new Happy Meal promotion. Each Happy Meal purchased until Sept. 6 co...
China
Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom’s math homework-themed cake surprise goes viral
An 11-year-old Chinese boy broke down in tears after receiving a textbook-themed birthday cake as a reminder to do his homework. His mothe...
Michelle De Pacina
Social Media
AI-created images of Pikachu are the farthest thing from kawaii
Illustrations of a Pikachu drawn by artificial intelligence shocked social media users with its creepiness. Pikachu’s nightmare: Twitter us...
Pikachu is actually based on squirrels and the pikas are up in arms
Pikachu, which looks something like a cross between a mouse and a rabbit, has always been put in the “mouse” category in the Pokédex, the di...
News
Cat Turns Yellow After Woman Treats Fungal Infection With Turmeric
A Thai woman accidentally turned her cat into a Pikachu after she tried to cure its fungal infection with turmeric. The cat, which is actual...
Bryan Ke
Girl Gets Trapped Inside Claw Machine Reaching for Pikachu Doll
A young girl in southeastern China was stuck inside a claw machine after climbing through the flap to ensure that she gets hold of a Pikachu...
Carl Samson
Producer of Netflix’s ‘Castlevania’ Creates Dark Parody of Ash Ketchum After Pikachu’s Death
The Pokémon series takes a whole new – and very dark – path in this new parody trailer from Adi Shankar, the executive producer of Netflix’s...
You Can Now Buy Pikachu, Jigglypuff High Boots For $524
You can now buy a very fashionable pair of high boots that looks like Pikachu or Jigglypuff from the hit franchise “Pokemon.” The boots, lau...
Guy’s Promposal in a Pikachu Costume is So Cute It Sickens Me
Sometimes simply going up to someone and asking them out to prom isn’t extravagant enough, which is why this student chose to ask a gi...
Fashion
Leaked Images of Pikachu Sneakers Hint of Pokémon X Adidas Collaboration
Images of new Pokémon sneakers leaked on Instagram hints of a collaboration between Adidas and the iconic ’90s anime series and video ...
New Pokémon Detective Pikachu Trailer Has Fans Freaking Out
Who would have thought Ryan Reynold’s next act would be voicing Pikachu in the just released Pokémon Detective Pikachu Trailer. ...
Editorial Staff
Uncategorized
Pikachu With Bangs is All of Us After Our Worst Breakup
Did someone break Pikachu’s heart or is he just trying to be trendy? An image of Pikachu’s new hairdo is causing quite a stir on social medi...
Justice Smith Cast as Lead in Live-Action ‘Detective Pikachu’ Film
The upcoming live-action Pokémon movie, “Detective Pikachu”, has found its leading star in Justice Smith, who is known for his role as Ezeki...
Asia
Pikachu Speaks Actual Words in the New Pokémon Movie and People are Screaming
Pikachu has a surprise at the end of the latest Pokémon movie that left many fans losing their shit. “Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You”, a re...
Man in Pikachu Costume Arrested After Trying to Jump Over White House Fence for YouTube Fame
A man from Somerset, Kentucky was recently arrested for jumping over a restricted area at the White House while wearing a Pikachu costume — ...
Before and After Photos of Pikachu Cake Go Viral, Horrify the Internet
Having a Pikachu-themed cake may seem like a perfect idea for any Pokémon-loving couple for their wedding, but think again. We all universal...
Boy Visits Grave of Brother Who Loved Pikachu, What He Finds Will Make You Cry
Japanese Twitter @echospherics recently tweeted a touching story of a boy who was visiting the grave of his younger brother who loved Pikach...
Can You Spot the Difference Between a Male and Female Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Pokémon known as Ash’s trusted side-kick on the show. While some Pokémon are gender neutral, there’s actually a dif...
How to Choose Pikachu as Your Starter on Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go has been a huge hit since its release on Android and iOS yesterday. Their servers have been overloaded and people are getting mor...
New Business Pikachu Says Everything You Need to Know About Japanese Work Culture
Pokémon’s Pikachu has finally grown up and put on a business suit. ...
Augustine Reyes Chan
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