Pokémon Legends: Z-A Confirms Pikachu Poops, and Japanese Fans Are Shocked

The latest revelation in Pokémon Legends: Z-A has left many fans surprised: Pikachu poops! Yes, the most famous mascot of the Pokémon franchise showed a surprisingly human side in a new in-game dialogue, and the detail quickly became one of the most talked-about topics among Japanese players on social media.

It all started as fans explored Lumiose City, the main setting of the new game. During exploration, a player encounters an NPC sitting on a bench next to a Pikachu.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Confirms Pikachu Poops, and Japanese Fans Are Shocked

When you talk to the NPC, the man expresses concern, saying that his Pikachu has been “pooping more than usual.” This single line of dialogue was enough to shock fans and make the term “Pikachu’s Poop” trend on Twitter in Japan!

The NPC’s exact line is something like: “Pikachu’s pooping more than usual. I’m worried.” Although Pokémon have always been portrayed as living creatures, the franchise had never directly acknowledged that they actually have bodily functions.

Many fans even joked that Pokémon were like Japanese idols — perfect beings who don’t do mundane things like paying taxes or using the bathroom.

So far, there’s no follow-up dialogue with the NPC, nor any official comment from Game Freak about Pikachu’s “intestinal problem.” However, the mere fact that the game confirms Pikachu poops was enough to spark countless jokes and memes online.