Detective Pikachu’s Furrowed Face Takes Off As New Fan-Art Trend In Japan
Previously, we shared about an uncanny fan-made statue of Detective Pikachu, which depicted the film character with a furrowed expression. Now, however, it looks like the electric rodent’s scrunched-up face has evolved into something bigger in Japan!
Apparently, Japanese fans have been producing oodles of fan-art with that same hilarious expression – a lot of it. From more statues, to cookies, and even replicating the face on other Kanto-region starters – many seem to be having a blast poking fun at the film.
Check out some examples below.
しわしわピカチュウのクッキー作った#名探偵ピカチュウ pic.twitter.com/NaNxgoFQdm
— なじま (@n_akaya) March 6, 2019
あまりにも可愛くて描かざるをえなかった#名探偵ピカチュウ pic.twitter.com/jsdL6VuMMi
— 小田ハルカ (@aries_bug) February 28, 2019
しわしわのピカチュウが久々のドストライクだったので🐭⚡️
1枚目は公式アングル意識。
芝に乗せたら可愛いのでは🤔と思ったけど草野球のおじさん感がすごい。
4枚目は事件の調査で聞き込みに来た時に、正座してたら足が痺れてしまったという細か〜い設定つき。笑#名探偵ピカチュウ #羊毛フェルト pic.twitter.com/sDlgo1OTXX
— らしゃ (@molmichi) March 3, 2019
絶対見たい。w#名探偵ピカチュウ pic.twitter.com/NPFFrEk0J9
— 藤咲カナ｜イラストレーター (@fjskkn) February 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/Dx_gori/status/1102033741315137536
https://twitter.com/0tsukushi0/status/1102141522613420032
Finally, one YouTuber even reproduced the hilarious face in latte art form. Check it out below.
It’s certainly strange that the trend has been unique to Japan, so far. Perhaps local fans just aren’t used to seeing Pikachu in a western CGI style. In any case, let’s hope they’re excited for the film’s upcoming release in May 2019!
