Those few who at one time, in childhood, did not suffer the fate of becoming a fan of the Japanese anime bestseller "Pokemon", or whose soul was not affected by the game Pokemon GO, are often interested in the question: "What is Pikachu?" Or rather, who is it? And why is the funny word now heard by millions?
What is Pikachu? His role in the anime "Pokemon"
Pikachu - an electric pokemon of bright yellow color, with a good-natured facial expression, outwardly resembles a fantasy representative of rodents. Pokemon Pikachu is the personification of all pocket monsters, he is the most memorable symbol and part of the brand.
In the cartoon "Pokemon", which began the world fame of these characters and world-wide involvement in catching pokemon players, he appears in the pilot series as the starting monster Ash (the main character of the anime), although he is not one of the three classic Pokemon beginner trainers: usually choose Squirtel, Charmander and Bulbazavr. Having passed the selection, Eshu receives a cute monster with a very interesting character - Pikachu (the cartoon is based on the relationship of these characters). Unlike other Pokemon, Pikachu is characterized by freedom of love and unwillingness to live in pokeballs (red and white houses of Pokemon, where coaches call them to participate in fights with other monsters), which at first led to a misunderstanding between Ash Ketchum and his first monster. But at the very beginning of the first season of "Pokemon" he and Ash become best friends who always come to the aid of each other and easily find a common language.
Popular game Pokemon GO: what is it? Pikachu in Pokemon GO: how to make a monster a starting Pokemon?
Especially for fans of the popular Pokémon anime and for those who are tired of traditional games for smartphones, Nintendo created a masterpiece - Pokemon GO - not just an application for pocket monster lovers, but the opportunity to plunge into the magical world of Pokemon mania and become a Pokemon trainer.
As you know, the game is based on the anime "Pokemon" and its motives. When the application starts, the player is invited to catch one of the three starting Pokémon - Charmander, Squirtel or Bulbazavr. But Ash Ketchum chose Pikachu as the first and most beloved friend among the monsters, and therefore Pokemon GO players are also given a unique opportunity from the very beginning of the game to choose this particular Pokemon as their starting one.
During the game, a radar pulsates around the character - a semicircle that displays Pokémon located in the immediate vicinity of the trainer, and which he can catch with the help of pokeball. And here many users immediately have a question: what’s the matter, what is it? Pikachu was the starting monster of Ash, and the application does not provide the ability to select it, since this pokemon is not displayed in the available radius? If you follow the recommendations of the game and click on one of the three Pokémon of radius, then the opportunity to quickly get Pikachu at the start of the game will disappear. To catch a Pokemon, the player’s character must “escape” several times from the proposed Pokémon - and 10–20 minutes after the “escape” Pikachu appears in the radius.
Pikachu as a symbol of Pokemon
You can’t say for 100% that it was Pikachu who brought the cartoon and the game Pokemon GO to fame - every fan of Pokemon mania has his own thoughts about the fact that he is so attracted to the Japanese masterpiece. Still, the reasons for Pikachu’s popularity are easy to explain.
Firstly, this Pokemon is the most famous and commercial. Pikachu more often than other monsters flickers on the screen in the anime and takes part in battles.
Secondly, Pikachu conquered everyone with his charm and sweet character. Its pleasant appearance of a fabulous rodent animal with a yellow color immediately disposes to itself. And relationships with Ash prove that the Pokemon and his trainer are not just partners, but real friends who worry and care about each other, actively help their colleagues and other monsters.
Thirdly, he is a positive character. His actions and struggle with the members of the R team personify kindness and decency, and many children, when watching this animated film, adopt the best features from the yellow monster.