Pokémon Go craze reignites love for cute Pikachu sea slug in Japan

We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.

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With its unusual colouring and otherworldy appearance, the gorgeous thecacera pacifica is not the only creature to invoke an anime doppelgänger in the well-known Pokémon series.