The world of anime, manga, and video games has made a number of appearances in the latest Summer Olympic Games, thanks in part to taking place in Tokyo, Japan, and a recent hilarious coincidence had many thinking of Pokemon, specifically two of the most popular creatures in Pikachu and Raichu. Though the Olympics have been struggling with a number of controversies, including a number of protestors who believe that the games themselves shouldn’t be taking place at all as the coronavirus pandemic rages on in the country and around the world, the Summer Olympics have continued to move forward regardless.

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アメリカ代表 P.チュウ/R.チュウ(ピカチュウ/ライチュウ) pic.twitter.com/THNFzMPov9