Pikachu (Pokemon) on Cover & Special Feature / AERA Releasing on May 18

Asahi Shimbun Publications announced that Pikachu will grace the cover of the AERA May 25 enlarged issue, releasing on May 18. Photographed by Mika Ninagawa, the issue celebrates Pokemon's 30th anniversary with a special feature and a permanent-preservation 30-year chronology. The opening feature highlights innovative university research tackling social issues across various institutions. Additionally, it includes an in-depth profile of Daiki Okai, CEO of Luup, detailing the rapid growth of the e-scooter sharing service and future developments, alongside other rich columns and features.