Pikachu will change name and fans took to the streets to protest – TVI24

Pikachu will change its name in Hong Kong, China, and fans are furious. The move prompted a petition that has gathered more than 6,000 signatures on the Internet and even a protest that brought together dozens on the streets.

In the controversy of origin is the translation of choice for both new video games of the series, “Pokemon Sun ” and “Pokemon Moon” Nintendo announced that it will use Mandarin instead of Cantonese -.. that is the majority language in Hong Kong So the name of the famous yellow Pokémon in Hong Kong will no longer be 比 卡 超 (which reads “Beikaachyu”) to go to 皮卡丘 (which reads “Pikaqiu”).

fans of the saga Pokemon , created 20 years ago by the Japanese Satoshi Tajiri, they did not like the change and decided to act so that Nintendo did not take their intentions to fruition.

in March, a petition that was shared on the Internet and has gathered nearly 6,000 signatures. Then tens decided to protest in the streets.

Despite these efforts, the Nintendo appears to ignore calls from fans and it is expected that the change will even materialize, to the displeasure of thousands.

it is true that the change may not have any political reason or special meaning, but it is enough for the people of Hong Kong questioning a possible loss of identity region. In the past, Hong Kong was the scene of many invasions and power outlets. Today, its residents do not want to lose the autonomy of the region in relation to the central government in Beijing.