Summary
An artisticPokemonfan has created and shared designs online of what several of the critters would look like as humans, with all of them bearing a striking resemblance to characters that can be found in RPGs. Since the franchise’s beginning,Pokemonfans have been creating unique art of some of their favorite critters and sharing them for others to see. ThePokemonfranchise has inspired fans to create pieces ranging from hand carvings to paintings and even home decor, such as thisCharmander night light.
With the release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, the franchise now has over a whopping 1,000 Pokemon. In addition, some of these critters have alternate looks, such as theParadox Pokemon forms, which means that fans have a lot of pocket monsters to choose from when creating art. One of the most popular ways to depict Pokemon in fan art is by imagining what they would look like as humans, which is also known as “Gijinka.”
Going by the handle jimbojims0 on Reddit, one artist posted several Pokemon that look like humans, with their designs reminiscent of characters that could be found in RPGs. Starting with Roserade, the Pokemon is mostly the same in look, with white hair and a green suit that is paired with a mask that is a similar shade, but the critter’s signature red and blue flowers have now been transformed into a red sword and blue whip. Sawsbuck was transformed into a knight that wields four lances, with each representing a season, just like the Pokemon’s seasonal forms. The popularFighting and Steel-type Lucarionow looks like a fighter with flowing blue hair and spiky gloves, while the Psychic and Fighting-type Gallade has a more futuristic design that wields a thin, green sword.
Jimbojims0’s design of Salamence seems to be based on a paladin, which makes the Pokemon look right at home in aFinal Fantasygame. The final Pokemon to get a human transformation is Togekiss, who now looks like a bishop out of aFire Emblemgame, complete with a staff and an outfit with red and blue jewels. The post was well received on thePokemonsubreddit, with many users complimenting the designs and remembering the turn-based strategy gamePokemon Conquest, which featured human characters that looked like the pocket pals they controlled.
ThePokemonfranchise has been capturing the imaginations of both children and adults alike for the better part of three decades. With thePokemon Conciergeanime andPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC just releasing, as well asPokemon Horizonscoming soon, thePokemonfranchise shows no signs of slowing down and is poised to inspire a whole new generation of fans.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
