The Surprising Reason Katy Perry Is Teaming Up With Pokémon
Matthew Perez In an interview with People, Perry revealed that she's particularly fond of Pikachu. "I'm really attached to the hero," she said. "I know there are others in the game, but I just found Pikachu to be really cute."
According to Perry, she and Pikachu also have a lot in common. "I understand the story of Pikachu," she explained. "On the surface, you might just think I'm just cute, have a couple of cute songs. But if you dig deeper, you'll realize 'Chained to the Rhythm' is not just a fun little song!"
Getting involved with Pokémon is about more than just childhood nostalgia, though — it's also about Perry's legacy. "In this moment of unknown, there are dependable places and characters and institutions and people, and I hope I can be one of them," she explained. "That's what I hope for in my personal self, and even in my involvement with this collab."