It's no surprise that this classic anime character is still relevant in fresh new ways in 2026.

Andrea is an editor at GameRant, where she has been writing professionally about video games for nearly five years. She became a gamer for life at 8, thanks to a copy of Pokemon Red and her Game Boy.

Surprised Pikachu is the latest in a long line of Pikachu memes. The electric-type Pokemon debuted in Japan in 1996 as part of the original Pokemon game, but it made its way into the hearts and minds ...

Many fans are disappointed with the LEGO Pikachu and Poke Ball set, and seeing it in person has made some even less likely to ...