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Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

  • Written by Yii-Jan Lin, Associate Professor of New Testament, Yale University
Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cutenessThe Pokémon character Pikachu has become the unofficial symbol of the opposition to Turkish President Recep Erdogan.Pat Batard/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images

In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted fleeing the police, making a getaway as fast as his short yellow legs could waddle.

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