Free Pikachu Low Poly Paper Craft by DT Workshop
Who doesn't know Pikachu? Yep, the mascot of the Pokemon series whose popularity has even reached an international level. His cute appearance makes him one of the most likable and recognizable characters in the world.
However, did you know that there are some unique facts about this cute Pokemon? Instead of being curious any longer, let's read this article together!
1. Not the original mascot
Currently, Pikachu has become the mascot of Pokemon, but actually at first Pikachu was not used as a mascot but a pokemon named Clefairy. However, thanks to the popularity of anime and his close relationship with Ash as the main character in the anime, Pikachu's popularity has skyrocketed.
2. Origin of the name Pikachu
The name Pikachu comes from 2 words, namely "Pika" and "Chu". "Pika" in Japanese is the sound effect produced by lightning and electricity, while "Chu" in Japanese is the sound produced by Rats in Japanese ears. That's why Pikachu is described as a Pokemon in the form of a mouse that can generate electricity.
3. How to tell the difference between male and female Pikachu
In the anime, there is an easy way to determine the gender of Pikachu. We just need to see the shape of the tail, if there is an indentation at the end of the tail forming a heart then it is a female Pikachu, while if it is straight then it is a male Pikachu. If it's like this, we can conclude that Ash's Pikachu is a male Pikachu.
4. Popularity comparable to Mickey Mouse
Pikachu's popularity in Japan is as popular as Walt Disney's mascot, Mickey Mouse in America. These two mascots became icons that popularized their respective countries, even Pikachu was once used as a mascot during the 2014 FIFA World Cup event in Japan.
Pikachu's sleep activity is not only done to rest and recover energy, you know. Sleep also helps Pikachu to recharge the electricity that has been used throughout the day.
6. Famous voice actor
"Pika Pika"That's the voice of Pikachu who is famous for sounding cute. However, did you know that this funny voice comes from a famous seiyuu (voice actor), namely Ikue Otani, she also voices the funny mascots in the One Piece anime, namely Tony Tony Chopper and Konohamaru Sarutobi from Naruto.
7. Opposite of Meowth
Meowth is a Pokemon in the form of a cat who is one of the mascots in the Pokemon anime. Meowth in the anime is a unique pokemon because it can talk and becomes a Pokemon belonging to the antagonist, the Rocket team.
Uniquely, there are many opposites between Pikachu and Meowth (rats and cats are depicted as mortal enemies). For example, Pikachu's Pokedex number is 25, and Meowth's is 52. In addition, Pikachu in the anime is depicted as the protagonist while Meowth is the antagonist who doesn't get along with each other.
8. Pokemon that appear most often
Pikachu is the Pokemon that appears the most in various Pokemon merchandise, both for games and anime. Even Pikachu is the only Pokemon that always appears in every Pokemon anime, so it's not strange if Pikachu is considered very identical to Pokemon.
9. Once a currency image
In 2001, an island nation called Niue (about 2400 km from New Zealand) released a 1 dollar coin with a Pikachu image on one side. This coin is not only a decoration but can be used as an official means of payment, you know. Not only Pikachu gets a chance, but other Pokemon like Bulbasaur, Squirtle, etc. get a chance too.
10. Made it into the Guinness World Record
In 2011, the character Pikachu entered the 20th list of the Guinness World Record Book: Gamers Edition with the title Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time. Game characters from Japan who made it into this list are Mario and Sonic. Pikachu's achievement is unique considering that Pikachu appears more in the anime than in the game.'
If you are fans or interested in making a paper craft version of Pikachu,
DTWorkshop has designed a very cute Pikachu paper craft and can
be downloaded below:
