Over time, there have been tons of debates among Pokemon fans regarding which animal Pikachu is. Some say he is a mouse, while others say he is a cat or a squirrel. Today we try to find out is Pikachu a chinchilla or other qute rodent.
Is Pikachu a Chinchilla or Not?
Pikachu has also been compared to a rabbit and even a sloth! It can be hard to pinpoint what animal Pikachu is – beloved Pokemon has the ears of a rabbit, the tail of a squirrel, and the face of a mouse. Pikachu is also yellow and red, which are the colors of a lot of different animals. No wonder everyone is confused!
Well, we’re here to clear everything up. Pikachu and chinchillas both have big ears and are very playful and energetic, but the answer to your question is no – Pikachu is not a chinchilla. Despite some physical similarities between the two, they are not related in any way.
What Animal is Pikachu Based On?
No we know that Pikachu is not a chinchilla and no official source has given us any precise information on what real-life animal Pikachu is based on, however the designers have revealed what inspired their creation.
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Atsuko Nishida, an illustrator when Pokemon was first released, told The Yomiuri Shimbun what inspired her design of Pikachu. She initially made Pikachu resemble a “long daifuku rice confection with ears”. After some feedback, she used a squirrel to inspire her new design.
