The first Pokémon game was released in 1996 and even since then, Pikachu has enjoyed a massive fan following as the most loved Pokémon among all the others present in the games as well as the animated series. However, have you ever wondered why is Pikachu so popular?
It is a very obvious fact that Pikachu enjoys a very different fan following from all the other Pokémon in the game and his journey has been nothing short of dynamic and this has forced many people to question what makes him so popular. Well, here in the blog, we are going to tell you the main reasons behind the success as well as the immense fan following of Pikachu in the Pokémon world.
What is the main reason behind the popularity of Pikachu?
Pikachu was not necessarily destined for great popularity. He wasn't the "pocket monster" featured in Nintendo's first Game Boy Pokémon game, Red and Green, but was one of 151 creatures that kids could play with.
The Pokémon video game was quickly followed by a trading card game in October 1996, where players could choose from a variety of cards to battle or trade with a friend. However, after Kubo Masakazu was hired to turn the franchise into a comic that could extend beyond the national market. Masakuza saw the potential in one character that could bring immense popularity to the show and this character was Pikachu.
Masakazu developed an animated television series and films focusing on the stories of a trio of young travellers - Ash, Misty and Brock. Each passenger had a companion Pokémon that was never hidden in Poké Balls (devices where Pokémon are caught and stored) and had their own personalities. The multiplicity of the character has allowed it to establish a huge fan following as everyone loves to see the adventures that he takes with his partner Ash.
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