The Japan National Football team is sure to be getting an "electrifying boost" in this World Cup with news that one of the most famous video game characters in history will be headed to Brazil as the team's official mascot, along with 10 other characters from the successful Pokemon franchise.
The Japanese World Cup soccer team made a — wait for it — shocking announcement this week, revealing that Pikachu would be Team Japan's official mascot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. They hope to — wait for it — catch his spirit as they shoot, block, and — wait for it — tackle their way to the top. Leer.
