Pokémon’s chief mascot – Pikachu – has gotten a cameo role in the Manga Exhibition at the British Museum, which is the largest exhibition of manga ever to take place outside of Japan. Read on below to learn more:
“Manga is a visual narrative art form that has become a multimedia global phenomenon, telling stories with themes from gender to adventure, in real or imagined worlds. Immersive and playful, the exhibition will explore manga’s global appeal and cultural crossover, showcasing original Japanese manga and its influence across the globe, from anime to ‘cosplay’ dressing up. This influential art form entertains, inspires and challenges – and is brought to life like never before in this ground-breaking exhibition.”
Source: The British Museum