Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More.

We may earn a commission from links on this page

The Tokyo Olympic Mascots Look Like Pokémon

By

PublishedFebruary 28, 2018

We may earn a commission from links on this page.

Children across Japan voted for the Olympic mascots they liked best. Surprise! The two they picked resemble Pokémon.

Suggested Reading

Jurassic World Rebirth Is Half A Good Movie, And Half A Bad Video Game Quest

James Gunn Never Wants To See These Iconic Origin Stories Again

Dune: Awakening: Is Fast Travel Worth It?

That’s not just me, as others thought the mascots looked like Pocket Monsters.

Suggested Reading

Jurassic World Rebirth Is Half A Good Movie, And Half A Bad Video Game Quest

James Gunn Never Wants To See These Iconic Origin Stories Again

Dune: Awakening: Is Fast Travel Worth It?

Ring Psychology: Understanding The 6 Phases Of A Wrestling Match Through Heel Era John Cena

Ring Psychology: Understanding The 6 Phases Of A Wrestling Match Through Heel Era John Cena

Related Content

Romero Games Says It’s Not Dead, But Looking For A New Publisher After Xbox Layoffs

Subnautica Director Breaks Silence On Being Removed From The Studio Before The Sequel's Release: 'The Game Is Ready'

Advertisement

Related Content

Romero Games Says It’s Not Dead, But Looking For A New Publisher After Xbox Layoffs

Subnautica Director Breaks Silence On Being Removed From The Studio Before The Sequel's Release: 'The Game Is Ready'

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

The reaction is similar among Japanese Twitter users.

During the presentation announcing the winners, one slide features quotes from the kids that voted. One quote reads, “They’re cool because they look like video game characters.”

Advertisement

Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.