Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

World's Tallest Pokemon Pikachu Open-air Fiberglass Sculpture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - The world's tallest (10 meters tall) Pokemon Pikachu open-air fiberglass sculpture appeared in Songjiang Incity Mall in Shanghai, China on November 5, 2025.

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 Paris - Sceaux

A giant inflatable Pikachu is displayed in front of the Sceaux Castle, on the opening day of the Pokemon Go Fest 2025, in the Parc de Sceaux, south of Paris, on June 13, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti-Erdogan Protest in Paris - France

Anti-Erdogan Protest in Paris - France

A protester holds a Turkish flag while another wears a Pikachu costume in Place de la Republique, Paris, France, on March 29, 2025. Hundreds rally in solidarity with Turkish demonstrators following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

[Breaking News]USJ water-splash event

OSAKA,Japan, July 2 Kyodo -Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Pokemon character Pikachu in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.(Kyodo)

USJ water-splash event

USJ water-splash event

Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Pokemon character Pikachu in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

Pikachu Giant Christmas Spirit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Pikachu's giant "Christmas spirit" is seen at the New World City Mall in Shanghai, China, December 21, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

Pokemon Pikachu

Pokemon Pikachu

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Pokemon Pikachu is seen on the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, December 8, 2023.

U.S.-NEW YORK-THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

U.S.-NEW YORK-THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

(231123) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The balloon of Pikachu and Eevee is seen during the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, the United States, on Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

U.S.-NEW YORK-THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

(231123) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The balloon of Pikachu and Eevee is seen reflected in windows during the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, the United States, on Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Rui)