'Pikachu Outbreak' hits Japan's Yokohama
Updated 18:20, 20-Aug-2018
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An army of Pikachus marched in the fifth annual Pikachu Outbreak parade in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday. /VCG Photo

An army of Pikachus marched in the fifth annual Pikachu Outbreak parade in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday. /VCG Photo

The well-known character from Nintendo's Pokemon video game series attracted thousands of spectators. /VCG Photo

The well-known character from Nintendo's Pokemon video game series attracted thousands of spectators. /VCG Photo

More than 1,500 giant Pikachus stormed the streets and danced on stage while two tons of water sprayed the audience. /VCG Photo

More than 1,500 giant Pikachus stormed the streets and danced on stage while two tons of water sprayed the audience. /VCG Photo

The Pikachus also sailed in the nearby Minatomirai inner harbor during the Ocean Parade. /VCG Photo

The Pikachus also sailed in the nearby Minatomirai inner harbor during the Ocean Parade. /VCG Photo