As far as Pokémon rears go, Pikachu has one of the most beloved butts around.
While there has been a line of Pocket Monster butt merch that feature other tushes, more than any other character’s, Pikachu’s rear has garnered the most interest in Japan, with fans continuing to point out how “adorable” it is.
ピカチュウのおしり可愛い pic.twitter.com/XlX1iy9elS
— しぐれ★★★★ (@wachidayan49) August 8, 2015
The Pikachu butt fandom is reminiscent of Japan’s interest in hamster butts.
Though, Pikachu butt goods are extra cute because they make it look like Pikachu is digging a hole, trying to squeeze under something or whatever.
The obsession with Pikachu’s backside isn’t new. It’s been around a few years. Way back in 2012 (or before), for example, you started seeing more and more Pikachu butts in bento boxes. This wasn’t a major lunchtime trend, but it did become part of the character bento lexicon.
Some people have made Pikachu butt cookies.
ピカチュウのおしりとワドルディも作りました♡ pic.twitter.com/0K4LRM95ji
— hanihami (@hanihami3830) May 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/embed/status/579268681814794240
You could eat Pikachu buns, ahem, buns at the Pikachu Cafe.
https://twitter.com/embed/status/492130549251588096
The comparison somebody had to make.
ピカチュウカフェ可愛かったーーー！！
ピカチュウのカレーまんでおしり比較 pic.twitter.com/LCu59ehlxx— さきぽよ (@sakpoy) July 30, 2014
This cat knows what’s up.
https://twitter.com/embed/status/518413137901404161
A chocolate drink. Let’s not go there, m’kay?
その頃わたしはポケモンチョコドリンク(100円)を買ってピカチュウのメスが出てかわいいと大騒ぎしていた おしりむけててかわいいー！！ pic.twitter.com/BtRdZQAnfm
— はいどら(えれのあ (@mox_hydra) November 22, 2014
All this led to the inevitable Pikachu butt cushion.
https://twitter.com/embed/status/631435001813282822
https://twitter.com/embed/status/632062905601560577
https://twitter.com/embed/status/634512734172893186
【景品情報】なんともいえない表情がたまらない、ピカチュウのでっかいころりんクッションが入荷です！おしりバージョンはオス・メスの2タイプ、さてその違いわかります…？？ #ピカチュウ #プライズ pic.twitter.com/m3im8xDxfW
— バンダイナムコアミューズメントnamcoゆめタウン夢彩都 (@namco_nagasaki) March 24, 2016
And then, the Pikachu butt purse.
みうたんが ピカチュウのおしりをくれました(っ´ω`c)♡ 尻尾にご注目、メスですね！ pic.twitter.com/aoOv8cTCEO
— 愛と勇気の∠( 'ω')／ (@Miv31Miv) September 13, 2015
秋葉原のゲームセンターでピカチュウのおしりゲットした。 pic.twitter.com/nILSMnXx9W
— あお (@ao_swe_nor) September 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/embed/status/643781569853833217
ピカチュウのおしり pic.twitter.com/a7eUyAtAxc
— ゆんか (@serinun_gg) October 10, 2015
The Pikachu butt beverage coaster and drink charms.
うへへ、ピカチュウのおしりコースターとマステ買ってしまった可愛い☺️ pic.twitter.com/uJCOM2fW3P
— うらり低浮上 (@Sponge5454) February 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/721593154349051904
When will people stop being interested in Pikachu’s butt?
https://twitter.com/embed/status/718038335818600449
Never. Pikachu butt is forever.
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