Pokemon Executive Admits the Anime Killed Fat Pikachu
Pokemon Executive Admits the Anime Killed Fat Pikachu
"We were also influenced by the introduction of the [anime]. Since the animation had them doing a variety of movements, including human-like gestures, we changed the shape of Pikachu's body to make acting easier. While Pikachu was originally very short and stout, we gradually gave it a more defined neck and elongated its spine," the lead designer shared.
"The Pikachu appearing in the Pokemon series after the broadcast of the animated series was influenced by how it appeared in the show," he continued. "Also, I had no idea they were going to make it cry 'Pikachu.' It's like a cat crying out the word 'cat.'"
As you can see, Pikachu was definitely in flux during the first generation of the franchise. Not only did the game team need to shore up its take on the starter but so did the anime. These days, both of the Pokemon teams have found their groove, but this design shift goes to show that anything can be in flux, and Pikachu is no exception.
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