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==History==
==History==
The first game was [[n:NHK documentary reveals new games in development|initially revealed]], though not yet named, in an ''{{wp|NHK|NHK Professional: Shigoto no Ryuugi}}'' documentary featuring [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] aired on October 28, 2013. The game would be officially announced on January 26, 2016 as '''Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|名探偵|めいたんてい}}ピカチュウ ~{{tt|新|しん}}コンビ{{tt|誕生|たんじょう}}~''' ''Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo''), which contained the first three chapters of the story, and would only be released in Japan. On January 12, 2018, a full version of the game titled [[Detective Pikachu]] and containing all nine chapters was announced, including an international release. A prequel book, ''[[Detective Pikachu: Episode 0—Eevee's Case]]'', was released with the game on March 23, 2018.
The first game was [[n:NHK documentary reveals new games in development|initially revealed]], though not yet named, in an ''{{wp|NHK|NHK Professional: Shigoto no Ryuugi}}'' documentary featuring [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] aired on October 28, 2013. The game would be officially announced on January 26, 2016 as [[Detective Pikachu (video game)|Detective Pikachu Birth of a New Duo]], which contained the first three chapters of the story, and would only be released in Japan. On January 12, 2018, a full version of the game titled {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}} and containing all nine chapters was announced, including an international release. A prequel book, ''[[Detective Pikachu: Episode 0—Eevee's Case]]'', was released with the game on March 23, 2018.


A live-action movie loosely based on the first game, titled ''{{DetPikMov}}'', was also released on May 10, 2019. While the movie's premise is very similar to that of the first game, its events diverge significantly.  
A live-action movie loosely based on the first game, titled ''{{DetPikMov}}'', was also released on May 10, 2019. While the movie's premise is very similar to that of the first game, its events diverge significantly.