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Pikachu Appears in Communist Party Campaign and Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed

Pikachu Appears in Communist Party Campaign and Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed

Pikachu Appears In Communist Party Campaign And Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed! The Communist Party of Japan has gotten into a lot of beef in the past when it got all mixed up on the issue of censoring or not censoring manga.

And with Japan’s recent elections, once again they ended up becoming an issue in a non-positive way. Saeko Umemura was seen speaking outside Tokorozawa Station in Saitama Prefecture, a normal event for a politician.

Pikachu Appears in Communist Party Campaign and Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed

BUT A WILD POKEMON APPERS!

Pikachu Appears in Communist Party Campaign and Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed

They came up with the idea of combining entertainment with politics in order to generate a lighter atmosphere because of the heavy issues surrounding politics. And lo and behold, a huge Pikachu appeared:

Pikachu Appears in Communist Party Campaign and Pokemon Fans Get Annoyed

It’s not actually an officially licensed Pikachu costume, but rather an imitation. However, this idea of catching people’s attention by using the face of one of the most profitable private companies in the world, did not please fans. Check out some reactions below.

”Prepare for the wrath of the Pokémon Company and Nintendo.”

”Hello, Nintendo Legal Department?.”

”Even if it’s a Pikachu costume, she shouldn’t do that.”

”I can’t believe that someone with little common sense like her is actually a candidate for parliament.”

”This shows that the Communist Party has no interest in protecting companies and creators.”

Anyway, what do you think?

Via: SoraNews24

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