Pokemon Is Now Offering Pikachu-Themed Weddings In Japan

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1999 Pikachu And Ash In The Animated Movie "Pokemon:The First Movie."
The brand is strong.

Pokemon's managed to still maintain its hype over 20 years after it made its debut. It was initially created in 1996 as a TV show and video game that turned into a worldwide craze that people grew up with. I mean, a lot of people have grown out of their Pokemon craze but it holds still holds a special place in the hearts of 90s babies. They've revamped the brand over the years with Pokemon Go which appealed to both kids and adults alike who lived out their Ash Ketchum fantasies. However, for the super fans who are still rocking with Pokemon, they're now offering official weddings in Japan.

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A Japanese company called ESCRIT that specializes in wedding planning has teamed up with The Pokemon Company to offer officially licensed Pokemon wedding ceremonies. The wedding package includes two lifesize Pikachu mascots that stand next to the bride and groom, possibly as a groomsman and a bridesmaid. However, that's not all they offer that's Pokemon themed. Additionally, the food is also Pokemon themed including a soup that has the design of Pikachu's tail.

Personally, it's a bit too much but clearly, The Pokemon Company figured out a brand new way to secure the bag. I mean, weddings are not cheap. Who knows, maybe they will introduce an official Pokemon-themed funeral down the line if the weddings prove successful.

Image via Pokemon
Image via Pokemon
Image via Pokemon
Image via Pokemon

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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