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* In {{wp|List of The Simpsons comics|''The Simpsons'' Comics}}, there is a story called ''An Anime Among Us'', in which Bart has a dream sequence which contains numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and Pokémon. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a Pocket Goblins (Pockegob) Trainer, and {{wp|Santa's Little Helper}} is a reference to Pikachu (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "Team Sprocket", with {{wp|Bart's Girlfriend|Jessica Lovejoy}} appearing as [[Jessie]], {{wp|Nelson Muntz}} appearing as [[James]], and {{wp|Martin Prince}} in a {{MTR}} costume (Cat Scratch-eth). This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #12 as well as the collection book ''Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson''. | * In {{wp|List of The Simpsons comics|''The Simpsons'' Comics}}, there is a story called ''An Anime Among Us'', in which Bart has a dream sequence which contains numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and Pokémon. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a Pocket Goblins (Pockegob) Trainer, and {{wp|Santa's Little Helper}} is a reference to Pikachu (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "Team Sprocket", with {{wp|Bart's Girlfriend|Jessica Lovejoy}} appearing as [[Jessie]], {{wp|Nelson Muntz}} appearing as [[James]], and {{wp|Martin Prince}} in a {{MTR}} costume (Cat Scratch-eth). This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #12 as well as the collection book ''Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson''. | ||
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | |||
* Starting in 2000, {{p|Pikachu}} has made an yearly appearance in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} along with a [[Poké Ball]]. | * Starting in 2000, {{p|Pikachu}} has made an yearly appearance in the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} along with a [[Poké Ball]]. | ||
** In 2010, {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} was also seen in the parade. | ** In 2010, {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} was also seen in the parade. | ||
* ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Pikachu a number of references to the series], usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of The Cheat. In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]," when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?" | * ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Pikachu a number of references to the series], usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of The Cheat. In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]," when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?" | ||
* Parts of the insert song in part three of the popular flash cartoon series ''{{wp|Charlie the Unicorn}}'' bear resemblance to the original [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]]. | * Parts of the insert song in part three of the popular flash cartoon series ''{{wp|Charlie the Unicorn}}'' bear resemblance to the original [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]]. | ||
* In the book ''Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon'', Pikachu is one of the many "people" seen watching an interview. It is later assumed that the same Pikachu was one of the two thousand "people" to buy Babymouse's cupcakes, as referenced by the narrator asking Babymouse how she was going to get her cupcakes to Japan. | * In the book ''Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon'', Pikachu is one of the many "people" seen watching an interview. It is later assumed that the same Pikachu was one of the two thousand "people" to buy Babymouse's cupcakes, as referenced by the narrator asking Babymouse how she was going to get her cupcakes to Japan. | ||
* In {{wp|Neil Gaiman}}'s novella ''{{wp|Coraline}},'' the illustration on page 88 shows a Pikachu head among several other toys. | * In {{wp|Neil Gaiman}}'s novella ''{{wp|Coraline}},'' the illustration on page 88 shows a Pikachu head among several other toys. | ||
* On an episode of ''{{wp|Winter Wipeout}}'', John Henson said that Mika was {{wp|Jigglypuff}}'d about the height of the hurdles. | * On an episode of ''{{wp|Winter Wipeout}}'', John Henson said that Mika was {{wp|Jigglypuff}}'d about the height of the hurdles. | ||
* In the ''{{wp|Love Hina}}'' manga, the main character, {{wp|Keitaro Urashima}}, can be seen with a {{p|Pikachu}} photo sticker while he checks his photo album filled with pictures of himself. | * In the ''{{wp|Love Hina}}'' manga, the main character, {{wp|Keitaro Urashima}}, can be seen with a {{p|Pikachu}} photo sticker while he checks his photo album filled with pictures of himself. | ||