'Yes we Hitmonchan'.
Image credit: The Pokémon Company (Pikachu plush), Rick Wolff ( Hillvetica)
The world's first Pokémon electionis happening, and only one of the 720 candidates will be elected. In Japan, timed to promote the latest in a possibly never-ending series of movies, the company is holding an vote to choose one Pokémon -- which somehow apparently makes it different to the many popularity polls it's held before. ( Pikachuregularly does well, as do rare, powerful 'mon.) Voting, on adorable physical Poké-ballots, will be held in Pokémon Centers and Toys 'R Us stores across Japan, while residents will also be able to vote online on their 3DS through Japan's network of Seven-Eleven convenience stores and its WiFi hub.
There is one thing voters should factor into their decision -- and it's not the fictional candidates position on healthcare -- the winner will become a free download for theater goers that bring their 3DS (and a copy of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire ). Voting kicks off tomorrow through May 8th.