As most are no doubt aware by now, today isStar Warsday, and as such many are finding unique ways to celebrate. Althoughsocial distancing guidelinesare keeping people from saying the phrase to each other in person, people likePokemon’s art director are finding other ways to enjoy the informal holiday.
James Turner, the art director forPokemon, has shared his take on what a dark side version of the franchise’s mascot would look like. ThisStar WarsPikachu, dubbed Darth Pika, has a truly menacing aura, and his evil intentions are laid bare by just one look at his frightening visage.
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Of course, all of that’s bologna, cause this guy is just as adorable as ever. Of course, the new design features do make him a tadmore deadly than the usual Pikachu, and it’s recommended to avoid the iron tail move at all costs.
Darth Pika, pictured above, features a new color scheme, being purple and pink rather than yellow and brown, a clear indication of which side of the force this dastardly villain prefers to associate with. What’s more, a floating Pokeball also colored with the Empire’s color scheme brings to mind images of either training droids or tie fighters. To complete Darth Pika’s fearsome look, he wears a helmet reminiscent of Darth Vader’s and even has some kind of augmentation that looks very similar to the buttons onDarth Vader’s armor.
Despite Darth Pika’s obvious affinity for wrongdoing, as is indicated by his red lightsaber tail, the comments section of Turner’s tweet is overwhelmingly positive, with fans of both franchises doting over the adorable drawing. Many respond with a solemn “May the 4th be with you,” while others makePokemonpunsand comment on the cutest Sith ever. In a time when joy and happiness are admittedly somewhat scarce, these sorts of moments are great to unite communities and give people the much-needed smile or laugh they may have been missing until this point.
Today isStar WarsDay.
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