Following Raichu, Pikachu’s next evolution was going to be called Gorochu.
Follow Casey on Twitter, where he’s finding having a sizable stash of Pikachu visors in his home to be quite handy.
Nishino liked Pikachu so much that he actually got a little covetously protective, purposely lowering the encounter rate for the now-famous Electric-Type.
That cuddly build, friendly smile, and rosy cheeks are just the ultimate in disarmingly cute character design, aren’t they?