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Writer's pictureAman Bhardwaj

The Pokemon-themed plane lands in India! Here's all you need to know about the Pikachu Jet

Updated: Jun 16, 2023



A Pokémon-themed jet was displayed by the Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Tuesday in New Delhi. The aircraft, known as the "Pikachu Jet NH," is a creation of ANA and The Pokémon Company. On the outside, it has a Pikachu design, while inside, it has amenities with a Pokémon theme. On the aircraft, passengers may take part in a Pokémon Air Adventure.


Rayquaza is painted on the fuselage of ANA's Pikachu Jet NH aircraft's Pokémon livery. Pikachu soars into a world of optimism and limitless possibilities along with other flying Pokémon like Charizard, Latias, Latios, and Vivillon. It offers a colourful and engrossing visual experience.


One of the most well-known cartoon characters in the world and the mascot of the Pokemon franchise is Pikachu.

From the aircraft's appearance to its interior, inspiration was taken from the Pokemon universe. The outside of the aircraft, including the fuselage, is covered in images of Rayquaza. The plane's more than 200 seats are decorated with flying Pikachu.


A unique paint scheme that is given to an aeroplane in the design of the Pokémon series is known as a Pokémon livery. In 2010, All Nippon Airways (ANA) painted a Boeing 747-400 with the first Pokémon livery; since then, a number of other airlines have done the same.


The name "Rayquaza" is a mashup of the terms "ray" and "quasar". A quasar is a particular kind of exceptionally brilliant and distant astronomical phenomenon, while a ray is a beam of light. Rayquaza has a long, serpentine body with green scales that is modelled by a Japanese dragon. It has two arms with three white claws and a back and head with red-tipped fins. One of the most well-known Pokémon in the series is the strong Dragon/Flying-type Rayquaza.



The Pikachu Jet NH will provide passengers with an enjoyable and distinctive flight experience. Pikachu decorations have been added to the aircraft, and passengers will also get Pikachu boarding permits, tags, stickers, and boarding passes. ANA wants to make flying fun and exciting with this special flight.


The new Pikachu Jet from ANA demonstrates its dedication to providing exceptional travel encounters. By working together with The Pokémon Company, ANA is able to bring to life well-known characters from the Pokémon universe and provide travellers with a genuinely exceptional travel experience.


The excitement of flying and the allure of Pokémon may now be combined into a singular travel experience for passengers and Pokémon enthusiasts. The Pikachu Jet NH is a unique aeroplane with a Pokémon-themed design that provides passengers with a range of creature comforts. Fans of all ages will enjoy this incredibly immersive and amusing experience.



From June 4 until October 28 of 2023, the Pikachu Jet NH (Boeing 787-9) will be in the air. Although the routes will differ, they will cover international locations. Due to operational concerns, the precise routes may change.


With daily flights from Delhi to Tokyo (Haneda), ANA is growing its network. The airline is excited to share the finest of Japanese hospitality with its passengers as they travel around Japan. A broad range of customised meals may be ordered in advance up to 24 hours before departure to guarantee a fun, considerate, and comfortable journey.


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