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If there was ever a reason to research the Japanese political system – apart from finding out why their parliament is called a ‘diet’, or trying to discover whether this viral and hallucinogenic history lesson is full of shit – it’s to determine if the results of the upcoming Pokémon election hold any legal weight. God, we certainly hope so.
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According to the compendium of anime knowledge Crunchyroll, tomorrow marks the first day of the largest ever Poké-poll. Fans will be able to cast a vote for any of the 720* (!!!) existing critters, and the highest-polling pocket monster will eventually made available as a Gameboy download to audiences of the upcoming Poké-film.
Of course, the stakes are much, much higher than mere downloads; while other polls have been conducted in the past, this is the first time every single one of ’em has been a running candidate. Think of the data we can gain here: will the original generation curry more favour? Will Water types form political alliances with Fighting against the bastards from Dragon? Will we finally recognise that Pikachu ain’t all that?
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*Minus the new bloke Volcanion, the subject of the new film. Just letting you know.
Source: Crunchyroll.
Photo: Pokemon The Movie XY & Z.