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Pikachu

January 01, 1970

For other uses, see Pikachu (disambiguation).

Pikachu[a] is a fictional species of the Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori, Pikachu first appeared in the 1996 Japanese video games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green created by Game Freak and Nintendo, which were released outside of Japan in 1998 as Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pikachu is a yellow, mouse-like creature with electrical abilities. It is a major character in the Pokémon franchise, serving as its mascot and as a major mascot for Nintendo.

Pikachu
Pokémon character
Pikachu artwork by Ken Sugimori
First gamePokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Created byAtsuko Nishida[1]
Designed byAtsuko Nishida[1]
Ken Sugimori (finalized)[2]
Voiced byIkue Ōtani[3][4]
Detective Pikachu:
Ryan Reynolds (film, English)
Kaiji Tang (video games and short, English)
Hidetoshi Nishijima (film, Japanese)[5]
Tōru Ōkawa (Detective Pikachu video game, Japanese)
Koichi Yamadera (Detective Pikachu Returns and short, Japanese)
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeElectric

Pikachu is widely considered to be the most popular and well-known Pokémon species, largely due to its appearance in the Pokémon anime television series as the companion of protagonist Ash Ketchum. In most vocalized appearances Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani, though it has been portrayed by other actors, notably Ryan Reynolds in the live-action animated film Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Pikachu has been well-received by critics, with particular praise given for its cuteness, and has come to be regarded as an icon of Japanese pop culture.

Concept and design

 
Pikachu as depicted in promotional artwork for Pokémon Red and Blue, its first appearance

Pikachu is a fictional species of Pokémon created for the Pokémon franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games Pokémon Red and Blue for the Game Boy.[6] In these games, the player assumes the role of a Pokémon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokémon. Players use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon, and some can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution.[7]

During Red and Blue's development, lead designer Ken Sugimori felt that the game needed more "cute" designs and sought the input of female Game Freak staff such as Atsuko Nishida to join the development team. Nishida was tasked with developing the Pikachu species and its evolutionary line with specific gameplay guidelines in mind: its role as an Electric-type, that it evolved twice, and that the final form "look strong". Originally Pikachu was intended to evolve into Raichu, and then Raichu into a Pokémon called "Gorochu."[8][9] However, Gorochu was cut due to cartridge space concerns,[1] leaving Raichu to be Pikachu's sole evolution through use of the game's "Thunder Stone" item.[10]

According to series producer Satoshi Tajiri, the name is derived from a combination of two Japanese onomatopoeia: ピカピカ (pikapika), a sparkling sound, and チューチュー (chūchū), a sound a mouse makes.[11] Developer Junichi Masuda noted Pikachu's name as one of the most difficult to create, due to an effort to make it appealing to both Japanese and American audiences.[12] Pikachu has resemblances to the Pika, which has been described as its "real-life counterpart".[13]

Pikachu was designed around the concept of electricity.[14] They are creatures that have short, yellow fur with brown markings covering their backs and parts of their lightning bolt-shaped tails. They have black-tipped, pointed ears and red circular pouches on their cheeks, which can spark with electricity.[15] They attack primarily by projecting electricity from their bodies at their targets.[16] Within the context of the franchise, Pikachu can transform, or "evolve," into a Raichu when exposed to a "Thunder Stone."[17] In Pokémon Gold and Silver, "Pichu" was introduced as an evolutionary predecessor to Pikachu.[18] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, gender differences were introduced; since those games, female Pikachu have an indent at the end of their tails, giving the tail a heart-shaped appearance.

Initially considered alongside Clefairy as lead characters for franchise merchandising, Pikachu emerged as the mascot of the animated series due to its popularity amongst schoolchildren and appeal to both boys and girls,[19][11] as well as their mothers. Pikachu resembled a familiar, intimate pet, and yellow is a primary color and easier for children to recognize from a distance. Additionally, the only other competing yellow mascot at the time was Winnie-the-Pooh.[20]

Pikachu's design has evolved from its once-pudgy body to having a slimmer waist, straighter spine, and more defined face and neck; Sugimori has stated these design changes originated in the anime, making Pikachu easier to animate, and were adopted to the games for consistency.[21] "Fat Pikachu" was revisited in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where Pikachu received a Gigantamax Form resembling its original design.[22][23][24]

Appearances

In the video games

Pikachu has appeared in all Pokémon video games, except Black and White, without having to trade.[25] The game Pokémon Yellow features a Pikachu as the only available Starter Pokémon. Based on the Pikachu from the Pokémon anime, it refuses to stay in its Poké Ball, and instead follows the main character around on screen. The trainer can speak to it and it displays different reactions depending on how it is treated.[26][27]

An event in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver gave players access to a route on the Pokéwalker, which solely contained Pikachu which knew attacks that they were not normally compatible with, Surf and Fly.[28] Seven "Cap" forms of Pikachu, wearing caps belonging to Ash Ketchum across different seasons, were released across Pokémon Sun and Moon as well as their Ultra versions.[29] These games also released two Z-Crystals exclusive to Pikachu.[30][31]

Pokémon Let's Go, which is based heavily on Yellow, has Pikachu as a starter in one of its two versions.[32] This starter Pikachu has access to several secret techniques and exclusive moves.[33][34] In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pikachu gained access to a special Gigantamax form.[35]

Aside from the main series, Pikachu stars in Hey You, Pikachu! for the Nintendo 64; the player interacts with Pikachu through a microphone, issuing commands to play various mini-games and act out situations.[36] The game Pokémon Channel follows a similar premise of interacting with the Pikachu, though without the microphone.[37] PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond,[38] features a Pikachu as the main protagonist.[39] Detective Pikachu features a talking Pikachu who becomes a detective and helps to solve mysteries.[40]

Pikachu appear in almost all levels of Pokémon Snap and its sequel, New Pokémon Snap,[41] games where the player takes pictures of Pokémon for a score. A Pikachu is one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.[42] Pikachu has appeared in all five Super Smash Bros. fighting games as a playable character,[43] including in Pokkén Tournament, along with "Pikachu Libre", based on "Cosplay Pikachu" from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.[44][45] Pikachu has also appeared in Pokémon Unite,[46] Pokémon Rumble World,[47] Pokémon Go,[48] and also puzzle games such as Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Battle Trozei, Pokémon Picross,[49] and Pokémon Café Mix.[50]

In the anime

 
Ash receiving his Pikachu in the first episode of the Pokémon anime, "Pokémon, I Choose You!"

The Pokémon anime series and films feature the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. Ash journeys to train and capture Pokémon while the members of the villainous organization Team Rocket attempt to steal Ash's Pikachu.[51]

Other wild and trained Pikachu appear throughout the series, often interacting with Ash and his Pikachu. The most notable among these is Ritchie's Pikachu, Sparky (レオン, Reon, Leon).[52] Like most other Pokémon, Pikachu communicates only by saying syllables of his own name. Ash's Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in all versions of the anime. In Pokémon Live!, the musical stage show adapted from the anime, Pikachu was played by Jennifer Risser.[53]

Following Pokémon Ultimate Journeys, which concludes the story of Ash and his Pikachu, another Pikachu named "Captain Pikachu" was introduced as a major character in the followup series Pokémon Horizons, also voiced by Ōtani. Taito Okiura, the vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International, stated that Pikachu would "continue to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon for the brand".[54]

In the live-action film

In the 2019 film Detective Pikachu, a detective Pikachu is voiced by Ryan Reynolds and Ōtani.[55][56] Pikachu is featured in a 2021 Katy Perry music video, "Electric".[57]

In other media

Pikachu is a prominent Pokémon in many of the Pokémon manga series. In Pokémon Adventures, main characters Red and Yellow both train Pikachu, which create an egg that Gold hatches into a Pichu. Other series, including Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Magical Pokémon Journey and Getto Da Ze also feature Pikachu. Other manga series, such as Electric Tale of Pikachu,[58] and Ash & Pikachu, feature Ash Ketchum's Pikachu from the anime series.[58]

Collectible cards featuring Pikachu have appeared since the initial Pokémon Trading Card Game released in October 1996, including limited edition promotional cards. One of these collectible cards was "Pikachu Illustrator", limited to about 20-40 printed in 1998, and was auctioned off for about $55,000 in 2016, and then $375,000 in 2021.[59][60] For the franchise's 25th anniversary, The Pokémon Company announced special trading cards in 2021, each featuring 25 Pikachu drawn by 25 artists.[61] The character has also been used in promotional merchandising at fast-food chains such as McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King.[62][63][64][65][66]

Legacy

Promotion and merchandise

 
A Toyota Ist customized to resemble Pikachu

As the mascot of the franchise, Pikachu has made multiple appearances in various promotional events and merchandise. In 1998, then Topeka, Kansas Mayor Joan Wagnon renamed the town "ToPikachu" for a day,[67] and the renaming was repeated in 2018 by Mayor Michelle De La Isla with the release of the Pokémon Let's Go games.[68] A "got milk?" advertisement featured Pikachu on April 25, 2000.[69] A Pikachu balloon has been featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since 2001.[70] The original balloon was flown for the last time publicly at the Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary "Party of the Decade" on August 8, 2006, in Bryant Park in New York City,[71][72][73][74] and a new Pikachu balloon that chases a Poké Ball and has light-up cheeks debuted at the 2006 parade.[75] In the 2014 parade, a new Pikachu balloon was wearing a green scarf and holding a smaller Pikachu snowman.[76] As of 2021, the latest balloon is that of a Pikachu and Eevee together in a sled.[77]

Pikachu and ten other Pokémon were chosen as Japan's mascots in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[78] ANA Boeing 747-400 (JA8962) planes have been covered with images of Pokémon including Pikachu since 1998.[79] In 2021, the first Pokémon Jet (Boeing 747-400D) featuring entirely Pikachu debuted.[80]

Critical reception

Pikachu has been well-received by reviewers; it was ranked as the "second best person of the year" by Time in 1999, who called it "the most beloved animated character since Hello Kitty". The magazine noted Pikachu as the "public face of a phenomenon that has spread from Nintendo's fastest selling video game to a trading-card empire", citing the franchise's profits for the year as "the reason for the ranking", behind singer Ricky Martin but ahead of author J.K. Rowling.[81]

Pikachu has ranked 20th to 4th place in anime, cartoon character, and video game character polls since 2000.[82][83][84][85][86] In 2003, Forbes ranked Pikachu as the "eighth top-earning fictional character of the year" with an income of $825 million.[87][88] In 2004, the character dropped two spots to tenth on the list, taking in $825 million for a second straight year.[89] The character has been regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse[90] and as being part of a movement of "cute capitalism".[79] Manga artist Hiro Mashima referred to Pikachu as "the greatest mascot character of all time!" when talking about adding these types of characters to series.[91]

Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku praised the simplicity of Pikachu's design, describing it as "possibly one of the most iconic characters on the planet".[92] Dale Bishir of IGN described Pikachu as the most important Pokémon that impacted the franchise's history, and further stated that "Its irresistible cuteness, merchandising power, army of clones in every generation... if your mom calls every Pokémon 'Pikachu', then you know in your heart that it is the most important Pokémon of all time."[93] In 2019, Mitsuhiro Arita said that Pikachu and Charizard were "fan favourites" in Pokémon's design on the trading cards.[94] Lauren Rouse of Kotaku listed Pikachu as the best animal companions that are the real MVPs of video games, stating that "Pikachu symbolises one of the best animal-human friendships in pop culture history and it makes a damn good Pokémon to have in your roster."[95] Time Magazine named Pikachu as one of the twelve most influential video game characters of all time, lauding its appearance as the "most recognizable and beloved sidekick in pop culture."[96]

Conversely, Pikachu was ranked first in AskMen's top 10 of the most irritating 1990s cartoon characters.[97] Similarly, in a poll conducted by IGN, it was voted as the 48th best Pokémon, with the staff commenting "despite being the most recognized Pokémon in the world... Pikachu ranks surprisingly low on our top 100".[98] Kotaku writer Patricia Hernandez criticized Pikachu's over-representation in Pokémon-related media, saying: "it's hard not to be barraged by Pikachu's constant presence if you're a Pokémon fan, and it sucks."[99] In 2024, a poll conducted by BAFTA with around 4,000 respondents named Pikachu as the twelfth most iconic video-game character of all time.[100]

Cultural impact

In 2008, a ligand believed to provide better visual acuity was discovered by the Osaka Bioscience Institute Foundation and named "Pikachurin", in reference to the nimbleness of Pikachu.[101] The name was inspired due to Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".[102] In 2021, the Chilean independent politician Giovanna Grandón famously went to many protests during the 2019–2021 Chilean protests dressed in an inflatable Pikachu suit. She went on to be elected as a member of the Constitutional Convention of 2021-2022, and is known as Aunt Pikachu (Tía Pikachú).[103] In July 2021 during the Group of Seven climate summit, a group of protestors dressed as Pikachus demonstrated on Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth,[104] while in November 2021, a group of activists dressed up as Pikachu to protest Japan's refusal to reduce coal consumption at COP26.[105]

In 2016, the Pikachu, also known as the Pokemonument,[106][107] a fiberglass sculpture depicting Pikachu by an unknown artist, was installed in Lower Garden District, a New Orleans neighborhood.[108] The 5-foot (1.5 m) statue of the Japanese icon was erected as an apparent tribute to Pokémon Go on July 31, 2016, in a decommissioned fountain along Terpsichore Street.[108][109] and was a fiberglass sculpture coated to look like bronze.[110] Within a few days, the sculpture was vandalized by someone with a baseball bat, but repaired.[109] Some two weeks after its placement, the "Pokemonument" was removed, and an online statement from the artist said that the artwork would be auctioned to benefit restoration of the park's fountains.[111]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: ピカチュウ, Hepburn: Pikachū, pronounced [pikatɕɯː], English: /ˈpiːkətʃuː/

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For other uses see Pikachu disambiguation Pikachu a is a fictional species of the Pokemon media franchise Designed by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori Pikachu first appeared in the 1996 Japanese video games Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green created by Game Freak and Nintendo which were released outside of Japan in 1998 as Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue Pikachu is a yellow mouse like creature with electrical abilities It is a major character in the Pokemon franchise serving as its mascot and as a major mascot for Nintendo PikachuPokemon characterPikachu artwork by Ken SugimoriFirst gamePokemon Red and Blue 1996 Created byAtsuko Nishida 1 Designed byAtsuko Nishida 1 Ken Sugimori finalized 2 Voiced byIkue Ōtani 3 4 Detective Pikachu Ryan Reynolds film English Kaiji Tang video games and short English Hidetoshi Nishijima film Japanese 5 Tōru Ōkawa Detective Pikachu video game Japanese Koichi Yamadera Detective Pikachu Returns and short Japanese In universe informationSpeciesPokemonTypeElectric Pikachu is widely considered to be the most popular and well known Pokemon species largely due to its appearance in the Pokemon anime television series as the companion of protagonist Ash Ketchum In most vocalized appearances Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani though it has been portrayed by other actors notably Ryan Reynolds in the live action animated film Pokemon Detective Pikachu Pikachu has been well received by critics with particular praise given for its cuteness and has come to be regarded as an icon of Japanese pop culture Contents 1 Concept and design 2 Appearances 2 1 In the video games 2 2 In the anime 2 3 In the live action film 2 4 In other media 3 Legacy 3 1 Promotion and merchandise 3 2 Critical reception 3 3 Cultural impact 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 6 1 Citations 6 2 Bibliography 7 External linksConcept and design nbsp Pikachu as depicted in promotional artwork for Pokemon Red and Blue its first appearance Pikachu is a fictional species of Pokemon created for the Pokemon franchise Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games Pokemon Red and Blue for the Game Boy 6 In these games the player assumes the role of a Pokemon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokemon Players use the creatures special abilities to combat other Pokemon and some can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution 7 During Red and Blue s development lead designer Ken Sugimori felt that the game needed more cute designs and sought the input of female Game Freak staff such as Atsuko Nishida to join the development team Nishida was tasked with developing the Pikachu species and its evolutionary line with specific gameplay guidelines in mind its role as an Electric type that it evolved twice and that the final form look strong Originally Pikachu was intended to evolve into Raichu and then Raichu into a Pokemon called Gorochu 8 9 However Gorochu was cut due to cartridge space concerns 1 leaving Raichu to be Pikachu s sole evolution through use of the game s Thunder Stone item 10 According to series producer Satoshi Tajiri the name is derived from a combination of two Japanese onomatopoeia ピカピカ pikapika a sparkling sound and チューチュー chuchu a sound a mouse makes 11 Developer Junichi Masuda noted Pikachu s name as one of the most difficult to create due to an effort to make it appealing to both Japanese and American audiences 12 Pikachu has resemblances to the Pika which has been described as its real life counterpart 13 Pikachu was designed around the concept of electricity 14 They are creatures that have short yellow fur with brown markings covering their backs and parts of their lightning bolt shaped tails They have black tipped pointed ears and red circular pouches on their cheeks which can spark with electricity 15 They attack primarily by projecting electricity from their bodies at their targets 16 Within the context of the franchise Pikachu can transform or evolve into a Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone 17 In Pokemon Gold and Silver Pichu was introduced as an evolutionary predecessor to Pikachu 18 In Pokemon Diamond and Pearl gender differences were introduced since those games female Pikachu have an indent at the end of their tails giving the tail a heart shaped appearance Initially considered alongside Clefairy as lead characters for franchise merchandising Pikachu emerged as the mascot of the animated series due to its popularity amongst schoolchildren and appeal to both boys and girls 19 11 as well as their mothers Pikachu resembled a familiar intimate pet and yellow is a primary color and easier for children to recognize from a distance Additionally the only other competing yellow mascot at the time was Winnie the Pooh 20 Pikachu s design has evolved from its once pudgy body to having a slimmer waist straighter spine and more defined face and neck Sugimori has stated these design changes originated in the anime making Pikachu easier to animate and were adopted to the games for consistency 21 Fat Pikachu was revisited in Pokemon Sword and Shield where Pikachu received a Gigantamax Form resembling its original design 22 23 24 AppearancesIn the video games Pikachu has appeared in all Pokemon video games except Black and White without having to trade 25 The game Pokemon Yellow features a Pikachu as the only available Starter Pokemon Based on the Pikachu from the Pokemon anime it refuses to stay in its Poke Ball and instead follows the main character around on screen The trainer can speak to it and it displays different reactions depending on how it is treated 26 27 An event in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver gave players access to a route on the Pokewalker which solely contained Pikachu which knew attacks that they were not normally compatible with Surf and Fly 28 Seven Cap forms of Pikachu wearing caps belonging to Ash Ketchum across different seasons were released across Pokemon Sun and Moon as well as their Ultra versions 29 These games also released two Z Crystals exclusive to Pikachu 30 31 Pokemon Let s Go which is based heavily on Yellow has Pikachu as a starter in one of its two versions 32 This starter Pikachu has access to several secret techniques and exclusive moves 33 34 In Pokemon Sword and Shield Pikachu gained access to a special Gigantamax form 35 Aside from the main series Pikachu stars in Hey You Pikachu for the Nintendo 64 the player interacts with Pikachu through a microphone issuing commands to play various mini games and act out situations 36 The game Pokemon Channel follows a similar premise of interacting with the Pikachu though without the microphone 37 PokePark Wii Pikachu s Adventure and its sequel PokePark 2 Wonders Beyond 38 features a Pikachu as the main protagonist 39 Detective Pikachu features a talking Pikachu who becomes a detective and helps to solve mysteries 40 Pikachu appear in almost all levels of Pokemon Snap and its sequel New Pokemon Snap 41 games where the player takes pictures of Pokemon for a score A Pikachu is one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series 42 Pikachu has appeared in all five Super Smash Bros fighting games as a playable character 43 including in Pokken Tournament along with Pikachu Libre based on Cosplay Pikachu from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 44 45 Pikachu has also appeared in Pokemon Unite 46 Pokemon Rumble World 47 Pokemon Go 48 and also puzzle games such as Pokemon Shuffle Pokemon Battle Trozei Pokemon Picross 49 and Pokemon Cafe Mix 50 In the anime nbsp Ash receiving his Pikachu in the first episode of the Pokemon anime Pokemon I Choose You The Pokemon anime series and films feature the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu Ash journeys to train and capture Pokemon while the members of the villainous organization Team Rocket attempt to steal Ash s Pikachu 51 Other wild and trained Pikachu appear throughout the series often interacting with Ash and his Pikachu The most notable among these is Ritchie s Pikachu Sparky レオン Reon Leon 52 Like most other Pokemon Pikachu communicates only by saying syllables of his own name Ash s Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in all versions of the anime In Pokemon Live the musical stage show adapted from the anime Pikachu was played by Jennifer Risser 53 Following Pokemon Ultimate Journeys which concludes the story of Ash and his Pikachu another Pikachu named Captain Pikachu was introduced as a major character in the followup series Pokemon Horizons also voiced by Ōtani Taito Okiura the vice president of marketing for The Pokemon Company International stated that Pikachu would continue to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon for the brand 54 In the live action film In the 2019 film Detective Pikachu a detective Pikachu is voiced by Ryan Reynolds and Ōtani 55 56 Pikachu is featured in a 2021 Katy Perry music video Electric 57 In other media Pikachu is a prominent Pokemon in many of the Pokemon manga series In Pokemon Adventures main characters Red and Yellow both train Pikachu which create an egg that Gold hatches into a Pichu Other series including Pokemon Pocket Monsters Magical Pokemon Journey and Getto Da Ze also feature Pikachu Other manga series such as Electric Tale of Pikachu 58 and Ash amp Pikachu feature Ash Ketchum s Pikachu from the anime series 58 Collectible cards featuring Pikachu have appeared since the initial Pokemon Trading Card Game released in October 1996 including limited edition promotional cards One of these collectible cards was Pikachu Illustrator limited to about 20 40 printed in 1998 and was auctioned off for about 55 000 in 2016 and then 375 000 in 2021 59 60 For the franchise s 25th anniversary The Pokemon Company announced special trading cards in 2021 each featuring 25 Pikachu drawn by 25 artists 61 The character has also been used in promotional merchandising at fast food chains such as McDonald s Wendy s and Burger King 62 63 64 65 66 LegacyPromotion and merchandise nbsp A Toyota Ist customized to resemble Pikachu As the mascot of the franchise Pikachu has made multiple appearances in various promotional events and merchandise In 1998 then Topeka Kansas Mayor Joan Wagnon renamed the town ToPikachu for a day 67 and the renaming was repeated in 2018 by Mayor Michelle De La Isla with the release of the Pokemon Let s Go games 68 A got milk advertisement featured Pikachu on April 25 2000 69 A Pikachu balloon has been featured in the Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 2001 70 The original balloon was flown for the last time publicly at the Pokemon Tenth Anniversary Party of the Decade on August 8 2006 in Bryant Park in New York City 71 72 73 74 and a new Pikachu balloon that chases a Poke Ball and has light up cheeks debuted at the 2006 parade 75 In the 2014 parade a new Pikachu balloon was wearing a green scarf and holding a smaller Pikachu snowman 76 As of 2021 the latest balloon is that of a Pikachu and Eevee together in a sled 77 Pikachu and ten other Pokemon were chosen as Japan s mascots in the 2014 FIFA World Cup 78 ANA Boeing 747 400 JA8962 planes have been covered with images of Pokemon including Pikachu since 1998 79 In 2021 the first Pokemon Jet Boeing 747 400D featuring entirely Pikachu debuted 80 Critical reception Pikachu has been well received by reviewers it was ranked as the second best person of the year by Time in 1999 who called it the most beloved animated character since Hello Kitty The magazine noted Pikachu as the public face of a phenomenon that has spread from Nintendo s fastest selling video game to a trading card empire citing the franchise s profits for the year as the reason for the ranking behind singer Ricky Martin but ahead of author J K Rowling 81 Pikachu has ranked 20th to 4th place in anime cartoon character and video game character polls since 2000 82 83 84 85 86 In 2003 Forbes ranked Pikachu as the eighth top earning fictional character of the year with an income of 825 million 87 88 In 2004 the character dropped two spots to tenth on the list taking in 825 million for a second straight year 89 The character has been regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse 90 and as being part of a movement of cute capitalism 79 Manga artist Hiro Mashima referred to Pikachu as the greatest mascot character of all time when talking about adding these types of characters to series 91 Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku praised the simplicity of Pikachu s design describing it as possibly one of the most iconic characters on the planet 92 Dale Bishir of IGN described Pikachu as the most important Pokemon that impacted the franchise s history and further stated that Its irresistible cuteness merchandising power army of clones in every generation if your mom calls every Pokemon Pikachu then you know in your heart that it is the most important Pokemon of all time 93 In 2019 Mitsuhiro Arita said that Pikachu and Charizard were fan favourites in Pokemon s design on the trading cards 94 Lauren Rouse of Kotaku listed Pikachu as the best animal companions that are the real MVPs of video games stating that Pikachu symbolises one of the best animal human friendships in pop culture history and it makes a damn good Pokemon to have in your roster 95 Time Magazine named Pikachu as one of the twelve most influential video game characters of all time lauding its appearance as the most recognizable and beloved sidekick in pop culture 96 Conversely Pikachu was ranked first in AskMen s top 10 of the most irritating 1990s cartoon characters 97 Similarly in a poll conducted by IGN it was voted as the 48th best Pokemon with the staff commenting despite being the most recognized Pokemon in the world Pikachu ranks surprisingly low on our top 100 98 Kotaku writer Patricia Hernandez criticized Pikachu s over representation in Pokemon related media saying it s hard not to be barraged by Pikachu s constant presence if you re a Pokemon fan and it sucks 99 In 2024 a poll conducted by BAFTA with around 4 000 respondents named Pikachu as the twelfth most iconic video game character of all time 100 Cultural impact In 2008 a ligand believed to provide better visual acuity was discovered by the Osaka Bioscience Institute Foundation and named Pikachurin in reference to the nimbleness of Pikachu 101 The name was inspired due to Pikachu s lightning fast moves and shocking electric effects 102 In 2021 the Chilean independent politician Giovanna Grandon famously went to many protests during the 2019 2021 Chilean protests dressed in an inflatable Pikachu suit She went on to be elected as a member of the Constitutional Convention of 2021 2022 and is known as Aunt Pikachu Tia Pikachu 103 In July 2021 during the Group of Seven climate summit a group of protestors dressed as Pikachus demonstrated on Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth 104 while in November 2021 a group of activists dressed up as Pikachu to protest Japan s refusal to 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