“I think of Pikachu as a combination of cuteness, strength and the ability to bring a few laughs,” Yuyama began. “By the way, I decided from the very get-go that the Pokemon that would become [Ash’s] ...

Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...