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Mimikyu
Pokémon series character
National Pokédex
Togedemaru – Mimikyu (#778) – Bruxish
First gamePokémon Sun and Moon
Designed byKen Sugimori
Voiced byBilly Bob Thompson (English, Jessie's)
Sarah Natochenny (English, Acerola's)
Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese, Jessie's)
Kei Shindō (Japanese, Acerola's)

Mimikyu (/ˈmɪmikjuː/), known in Japan as Mimikkyu (ミミッキュ), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori and first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, it is referred to as the "Disguise Pokémon", as it is a Pokémon that disguises itself to look like Pikachu in order to make friends. Its name is a pun of "mimic you", while also referencing Pikachu. Mimikyu was received positively by critics.

Design and characteristics

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon, standing at only 8 inches tall (0.2m), and is hidden almost entirely underneath a disguise. It has beady black eyes which can be seen through its disguise, and a vague semblance of a lower body can be seen at the hem of its costume. It will occasionally extend a black appendage from beneath the disguise, which has black eyes, red cheeks, a squiggly black mouth, a lightning bolt-shaped stick that resembles a tail, and ears that are colored black on the top. Mimikyu is lonely, and in an effort to emulate the popularity of Pikachu, wears its Pikachu-like costume in order to make friends.[1] Mimikyu is drawn to dark or dimly lit areas, and its health will decline if exposed to sunlight.[1]

Appearances

In the video games

Mimikyu appears in Pokémon Sun and Moon as a dual-type Ghost/Fairy Pokémon,[2] and it changes its appearance when hit by an attack. Its special ability, "Disguise", allows it to avoid damage from an enemy attack once during a battle. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Mimikyu can use an exclusive Z-move called "Let's Snuggle Forever", a Fairy-type move that requires Mimikyu to know the move Play Rough and hold a Mimikium Z.[3] It can be found on Ula’ula Island in the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart.[4] Mimikyu appears in Pokémon Sword and Shield during foggy weather, in a section of the Wild Area named Giant's Mirror.[5] It is one of the Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which captures a fighter when summoned. Mimikyu also appears as a Spirit. If its Spirit is equipped, the fighter will start the match with a Death's Scythe.[6] Mimikyu also appears in Pokémon Rumble Rush, Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokkén Tournament[7] and Pokémon Go.[8]

In the anime

Mimikyu appears in the anime Pokémon: Sun & Moon, and is encountered by Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket. Meowth, being able to understand Mimikyu, falls in love by unheard horrifying things it says, and when they begin to battle, Meowth lifts up Mimikyu's disguise, nearly killing himself with the sight of Mimikyu's true form.[9] It later allies with Team Rocket when it sees them fighting Ash Ketchum's Pikachu, expressing its hatred of Pikachu as the reason why it emulates the Pokémon's appearance.[10] However, at the end of Sun and Moon, Mimikyu ended its grudge against Pikachu upon seeing its reflection in the water making it realize that it was acting hostile the whole time and grew depressed. Meowth tells Mimikyu that nothing good comes from hatred and that Mimikyu just has to move forward in life and accept its identity causing Mimikyu to become more cheerful. It was released along with Mareanie and left in the care of Bewear and Stufful. Acerola was revealed to own a shiny deceased Mimikyu nicknamed "Mimikins". Acerola's Mimikyu is more friendly that Jessie's.

Other appearances

Mimikyu appears in its own music video that was uploaded to the official Pokémon YouTube channel, rapping a song about itself in Japanese.[11][12] Mimikyu starred alongside Scraggy in a Looney Tunes-styled animation short uploaded to the Japanese Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel.[13] Mimikyu also made a short appearance in the anime Pokémon Journeys: The Series. In the episode titled "That New Old Gang of Mine!", as Ash and Pikachu are searching for their friend Goh, you can see Mimikyu in the foreground carrying a Pinap berry. Mimikyu is accompanied by Bewear, Stufful, and Mareanie.[14]

Reception

Kotaku found it to be the "most brilliant and heartbreaking" Pokémon that Game Freak had created, noting the Pokémon's large Internet following.[15] Catrina Dennis of Inverse also observed this following, stating that fans had grown "obsessed" over it and that it pulled on their heartstrings.[16] Janine Hawkins of Paste explained the online attention as being a result of the character's design, writing that "fans have embraced the creature expressly because of [its] overt vulnerability ... Mimikyu was designed to emotionally compel us, and they’ve already been a huge success".[17] Allegra Frank of Polygon, David Lozada of GameRevolution, and Patricia Hernandez of Kotaku all stated that Mimikyu in the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime is the scariest and terrifying Pokémon.[18][19][20] Michael Derosa of Screen Rant ranked Mimikyu as second of 10 Generation VII Pokémon that make no sense, and stating that it must be quite terrifying, but it would have made more sense to show what it looks like though.[21] David Cabalerro of Screen Rant ranked Mimikyu as seventh coolest ghost-type Pokémon.[22] Cody Orme wanted Mimikyu to appear as a cameo on the film Detective Pikachu, and claimed it was the one of the most sympathetic Pokémon ever made.[23] Kevin Slackie of Paste also listed Mimikyu as the 8th best Pokemon.[24] Dale Bishir of IGN described Mimikyu as the most important Pokémon that impacted the franchise’s history, and further stated that this Pokemon provided meta-commentary on its popularity, which ironically made Mimikyu a pretty popular Pokemon in its own right.[25] Dennis Carden of Destructoid claimed that Mimikyu is the best Pokémon, stating that Mimikyu is a Pokémon that’s both great in-game and is pretty damn cute.[26] BJ Colangelo of Syfy described Mimikyu as having a dark and disturbing origin, stating that "this poor little Pokémon is based on the Bugul Noz, a Breton myth of a kind fairy spirit that is so ugly, it’s perpetually alone because no one wants to look at it."[27]

Destructoid listed Mimikyu as one of its staff's favorite Alolan Pokémon, stating that it is "probably going to be the star of Gen VII for a lot of people".[28] Allegra Frank of Polygon wrote that Mimikyu "may be one of the most unique, cutest Pokémon to ever join the series",[29] and Jessica Lachenal of The Mary Sue wrote that "Mimikyu is as mysterious as it is adorable".[30] Ky Shinkle of Screen Rant included Mimikyu as one of the creepiest Pokémon from "Gen 1 to Sword & Shield", and stated that their true form is so terrifying that it's enough to shock people to death.[31] In 2019, the Pokémon Company dedicated the month of October to Mimikyu, paying homage to "this lonely, terrifying Pokémon - who really just wants to snuggle".[32] In the Pokémon of the Year poll held by The Pokémon Company, Mimikyu was voted the most popular Generation VII Pokémon, receiving 99,077 votes, placing it 3rd overall in the competition.[33] The A.V. Club stated that when Mimikyu was looking for Pikachu disguise, it was "obviously amazing".[34]

Merchandise

On October 8, 2018, it was announced that Bandai will release a Mimikyu plush doll in January 2019.[35] Later, A newly Ditto-Mimikyu plush was also made,[36] cushion,[37] and a circus item.[38] In 2020, A gold, silver, and platinum necklace of Mimikyu has been made by U-treasure.[39] A Halloween Mimikyu themed meal was also made on the same year.[40]

References

  1. ^ a b Liz Finnegan (21 October 2016). "Pokemon Sun and Moon's Mimikyu Has the Saddest Song". The Escapist. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. ^ Nadia Oxford (9 December 2016). "Best Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon". USgamer. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  3. ^ Jacob Kleinman (28 November 2016). "How to catch Mimikyu in 'Pokémon Sun and Moon': Location, true form and more". Mic Network, Inc. Tech.Mic. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Pokemon Sun and Moon: How to Get Mimikyu | Tips | Prima Games". December 20, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20.
  5. ^ Chan, Daniel (November 27, 2019). "Pokemon Sword and Shield: Where to Find Mimikyu". Game Rant. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  6. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (June 22, 2018). "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Everything we know". Polygon.
  7. ^ Frank, Allegra (January 11, 2018). "Pokkén Tournament DX DLC adds a fan-favorite sad guy and familiar legendaries". Polygon.
  8. ^ Lee, Julia (October 18, 2019). "With the Mimikyu costume, Pokémon Go finally got event Pikachu right". Polygon.
  9. ^ Christian Hoffer (25 November 2016). "Mimikyu Is Super Messed Up in the New Pokemon Anime". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  10. ^ Patricia Hernandez (25 November 2016). "Mimikyu Is Terrifying In The Pokémon Sun and Moon Anime". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  11. ^ Allegra Frank (21 October 2016). "This Pokémon would like to remind you it's not Pikachu, thanks very much". Polygon. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  12. ^ Dustin Kemp (24 October 2016). "Pokemon's New Pikachu Ghost Is Twisted But Adorable, Its New J-Pop Theme Song Sums It Up". Inquisitr. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  13. ^ Lee Julia (5 June 2020). "New Pokémon animation is like a Looney Tunes short with Scraggy and Mimikyu". Polygon. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2 July 2020 suggested (help)
  14. ^ "Pokémon Franchise Gets 2 New Pokétoon Net Anime Shorts". Anime News Network.
  15. ^ Patricia Hernandez (13 July 2016). "The Internet Has Fallen In Love With Pokémon Sun and Moon's Pikachu Imposter". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  16. ^ Catrina Dennis (15 July 2016). "Pokemon Fans Are Going Nuts For Sad, Adorable Mimikyu". Inverse. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  17. ^ Janine Hawkins (25 July 2016). "The Power of Helplessness: Why Everybody Loves Mimikyu and Hates Popplio". Paste. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  18. ^ Frank, Allegra (January 27, 2017). "The Pokémon anime's latest episode proves Mimikyu is the scariest monster". Polygon.
  19. ^ "Mimikyu Is Terrifying In The Pokémon Sun and Moon Anime". Kotaku.
  20. ^ https://www.gamerevolution.com/features/447367-scariest-pokemon-nintendo
  21. ^ "10 Generation VII Pokémon That Make No Sense". ScreenRant. April 19, 2021.
  22. ^ "Pokémon: The 10 Coolest Ghost-Type Pokémon". ScreenRant. March 18, 2021.
  23. ^ "10 Pokemon We Wish Had A Cameo In Detective Pikachu". ScreenRant. May 24, 2019.
  24. ^ "The 100 Best Pokémon". pastemagazine.com. February 27, 2017.
  25. ^ "The 25 Most Important Pokemon That Impacted the Franchise's History". IGN Southeast Asia. March 4, 2021.
  26. ^ https://www.destructoid.com/lets-settle-this-once-and-for-all-which-pokemon-is-the-best/ [bare URL]
  27. ^ "The surprisingly dark origins of 25 Pokémon". www.syfy.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-31.
  28. ^ "Here are Destructoid's favorite Alolan Pokemon". Destructoid. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  29. ^ Allegra Frank (19 July 2016). "Get to know Pokémon Sun and Moon's six newest Pokémon". Polygon. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  30. ^ Jessica Lachenal (21 October 2016). "Let's Take a Pokémon Feels Trip With This Sad Mimikyu Song". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 7 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  31. ^ "Creepiest Pokémon, From Gen 1 To Sword & Shield". ScreenRant. June 3, 2021.
  32. ^ Alexander, Julia (October 1, 2019). "Pokémon's saddest creature, Mimikyu, finally gets its due". The Verge.
  33. ^ Hernandez, Patricia (February 27, 2020). "Google's Pokémon of the Year contest is a humiliating defeat for Pikachu". Polygon.
  34. ^ "Pt. 3—Not even Sun and Moon's best island can stave off Pokémon fatigue". The A.V. Club.
  35. ^ Barder, Ollie. "The Unnervingly Creepy Pokémon Mimikyu Gets A Plush Early Next Year". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  36. ^ "The New Ditto-Mimikyu Pokémon Plush Is Breaking My Brain". Kotaku.
  37. ^ https://otakumode.com/news/5badd68c9ae50f2564322539/Mimikyu-PC-Cushion-Adds-Spooky-Cuteness-to-Trainers%E2%80%99-Workspaces! [dead link‍]
  38. ^ "Latest Pokémon Prize Lottery Features Mimikyu Circus Items". Anime News Network.
  39. ^ "Pokemon Mimikyu Necklace by U-Treasure Now Available to Pre-Order". October 12, 2020.
  40. ^ "Pokémon Café summons Mimikyu for its 2020 Halloween-themed meal". Nintendo Wire. September 4, 2020.
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