Pokemon anime replaces Pikachu with another Pikachu in a hat
Pokemon: The Animated Series is going to replace Ash's Pikachu with... another Pikachu.
But hey, this Pikachu is wearing a hat! That's right, Captain Pikachu is coming aboard Pokemon: The Animated Series when the new season of the adventure debuts later this year, and this creature will be acting as the trusty sidekick of fellow newcomer character Friede, who you can see on the left just below.
We’re giving you a first look at two new characters from the upcoming, all-new Pokémon animated series!Introducing Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who accompany our protagonists during their adventures!⚡ Stay tuned, Trainers—more info will be coming soon! pic.twitter.com/U7oAMVs7CLFebruary 24, 2023
Pikachu's body isn't even cold yet, and Pokemon: The Animated Series is already lining up another Pikachu to replace him. Hopefully fans of Ash's adorable ally can bond with Captain Pikachu just as they have done with the iconic electric mouse over the past two decades.
"I mean this Pikachu is cool and all but is this PIKACHU. Cuz let’s be real the only Pikachu is Pikachu," writes one long-time Pokemon fan under the tweet above. "As much as I have loved Pikachu since Ash first met him, it would have been nice to see another Pokémon get some love," chimed in another similarly-disappointed fan.
There's also the brilliant use of a scene from The Simpsons just below to depict how Pokemon fans are feeling right now. Not everyone really wants another Pikachu starring in the new Pokemon animated show, but the relentless march of capitalism stops for no one.
HE'S GOT A NEW HAT
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