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· Ryan General
‘Leaked Screener’ for ‘Detective Pikachu’ is Now a Viral Meme and Pikachu Can Dance to ANYTHING
Pokémon fans who wanted to take a peek at the highly anticipated film “Detective Pikachu” got epically trolled by Warner Bros. with a fake full movie leak. A feature-length video, which was made to appear like an illegal rip of the movie, was uploaded on YouTube on Tuesday, just…
· Ryan General
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 game franchise. Last week, Instagram user Hugokickz unveiled photos of what appears to be the first look of a potential Pokémon X Adidas collab.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Teen Ashamed of Name Legally Changes It, Gives Hope for Others Named ‘Pikachu’, ‘Nausicaa’
A high school student in Kofu, Japan successfully changed his name from what he felt was an outright embarrassment to a more traditional one. Hajime Akaike, 18, was ashamed of his birth name “Oji-sama,” which literally translates to “prince.” Such is considered a kira-kira or…
· Bryan Ke
Here are All 27 Pokémon You Maybe Missed in the New ‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer
Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for the much-awaited Pokémon movie “Detective Pikachu,” and it features a whole cast of new monsters that were not present in the first trailer.
· Ziye Wang
Will ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Be Just Another ‘Dragonball Evolution?’
From Netflix’s “Death Note” to M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender,” there’s been no shortage of terrible live-action adaptations of beloved animated properties in recent years. So when the trailer for “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” dropped this past Monday, it’s no surprise…
· Editorial Staff
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.
· Ryan General
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 media, with many netizens expressing worry over the beloved pocket monster’s well-being.
· Bryan Ke
Pikachu Isn’t Actually a Mouse and Honestly, We’re Shocked
All these years, “Pokemon” fans thought Pikachu, the adorable yellow creature that’s always by Ash’s side, is a type of electric mouse — but it turns out that’s actually not true. Ken Sugimori, head of Game Freak, the game development company behind the “Pokemon” game franchise,…
· Carl Samson
‘Detective Pikachu’ Sounds Like an Alcoholic Who’s Seen Too Much in New Trailer
If you’ve always thought of Pikachu as this cute, yellow critter that mutters “pika” like rainbows and unicorns, now is the time to forget it. That’s because the one in “Detective Pikachu,” out for the Nintendo 3DS on March 23, has the voice of a tormenting, middle-aged creeper.
· Heather Johnson Yu
Ryan Reynolds Cast as Pikachu in Upcoming Live-Action Pokémon Movie
Ryan Reynolds is joining the cast of “Detective Pikachu“, the live-action Pokémon movie, as the titular lead, Pikachu. Reynolds, perhaps best known for his portrayal of snarky superhero, Deadpool, will be teaming up with costars Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton in the Legendary…
· Khier Casino
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 Ezekiel ‘Books’ Figuero in Netflix’s “The Get Down”. Directed by Rob Letterman, the new Pokémon project from Legendary Entertainment is the…
· Ryan General
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 retelling of the original TV series, is currently playing in theaters in the United States.
· Bryan Ke
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 — all for YouTube fame. Curtis Combs, 36, was arrested last Tuesday around 9:35 a.m. for jumping over the south side of “The People’s House”,…
· Ryan General
Desperate Chinese Father Dresses as Pikachu to Raise Money For Daughter With Leukemia
Liu Yuehu is a former construction worker who now spends his days wearing a Pikachu costume at the subway station in Chengdu. The young father is currently offering photographs for a small fee in a desperate attempt to raise enough money to pay for his daughter’s medical…
· Editorial Staff
Olympic Commentator Called Racist For Referring to Japanese Gymnasts as ‘Little Pikachus’
One French gymnastics commentator has stirred up the internet’s political correctness militia with a seemingly racist remark in relation to Pokémon Go. French gymnast Thomas Bouhail, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and now-coach of the French national team, was…
· Ryan General
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 universally love both cake and Pokémon until, of course, the slicing begins and Pikachu keeps its haunting gaze.
· Editorial Staff
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 Pikachu. What he saw on the grave after opening Pokemon Go has left the internet in tears.…
· Editorial Staff
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 difference between a male and female Pikachu. Can you spot the difference? Can’t figure it out? Look at closely at their tails.
· Editorial Staff
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 more exercise now than ever. When you first start the game, you are given the choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle for a starter.…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
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.