This scribe has a slightly odd obsession with those inflatable Pikachu outfits that are frequently seen in Japan, possibly because of the sad tale of the Pikachu that couldn't dance. Thankfully The Pokémon Company uses them constantly for promotions and marketing, so there are frequent opportunities to see them in action.
Today the following videos popped up in our feed as part of a promotion being run in Japan. We see lots of these Pikachu outfits race, use a 'Surf Fit' board and then attempt to skip rope. On seeing these videos we decided that today would be a good day.
Here's hoping for a follow-up with Pikachu attempting the high jump.
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Those guys must be miserable. Those suits are probably stifling.
First glance at the title, I thought it was a new mobile game "Pikachu Run" or something. Hopefully they are paid well for their effort here.
Started cracking up in the coffee shop becuase this reminded me of the deflating pikachu.
Seeing this reminds me of "Deflategate".
I want one of those suits so bad...
They're all so adorable, especially those running ones.
Those Pikachus have incredible poor speed IVs.
@Kalmaro I agree, it is rather sad.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I hear those suits get super hot, I wouldn't want to be in one.
watching them run laps is funny. however the race seems to be a bit short.
they should make another video of where the pikachu can actually jump rope instead of failing.
If someone told my kid self a year before pokemon came out that it would be this big I would have laughed at them.
The pikachus are cute, but that robot is kind of creepy.
None of them is secretly a Ditto this time?
Thank you NintendoLife. My life is complete now. ❤️
@Zanark Time to scrap 'em, breed new ones and name the new ones after them to pretend they're the same.
Pikachu Bungee Jump...
Wanna try ?
@Tyranexx You mean a Mimikyu after its Disguise ability has activated?
The alien superace is upon us. There is not much hope left for humanity. Farewell.
@BulbasaurusRex: Not a bad comparison either!
They're so cute! Specially the running ones.
@Kalmaro
Right?
I didn't know they could run or jump.
@crimsontadpoles
XD Their little ears wobbling in the wind.
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