Protests over Imamoglu's ban in Turkey, Pikachu's participation goes viral

Pikachu went viral in Turkey on Thursday night, as the popular Pokémon character appeared at demonstrations against the arrest and detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. According to Turkish media, “Pikachu” took part in a student demonstration outside Antalya University.

According to the same sources, students gathered early in the city's Cumhuriyet Square and headed to Akdeniz University.

They decided to hold a protest there, but the police did not react. A CHP delegation was also present at the scene, but left shortly after 11:00 PM after the protesters refused to disperse as requested.

Looks like Pikachu is back in action in Turkey tonight pic.twitter.com/g5M2SvtvrO

 

 

— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) March 27, 2025

 

Bizzare moment person in Pikachu costume flees Police amid protests in Turkey pic.twitter.com/40X2aKtyJA

 

— New York Post (@nypost) March 27, 2025

 

Turkey – Pikachu Shocks the World: Sparks Fly in Anti-Erdogan Revolt! pic.twitter.com/hsud9j1iIZ

— The Matrix is ​​Glitching (@TMisGlitching) March 27, 2025

After the departure of representatives of the main opposition party in Turkey, the police continued their action to remove the protesters, with even "Pikachu" taking measures to avoid arrest.

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