The Pokémon franchise has been re-shaped and re-formed more times than any other Hollywood starlet, but unlike celebrities, the Pokémon franchise still holds on to many of its core origins.
Moustaches were popular illustrations used in vandalizing certain depictions of people, but now moustaches are used for just the sake of having a moustache, which is perplexing and cute at the same time. Illustrator Nicholas Poulos has created these faceless Pokémon depictions with moustaches, which is entitled 'The Dignified Gentlemon.' The illustration features the first generation of Pokémons such as Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur.
There's no detail as to why the Pokémon depictions are faceless or have moustaches, maybe the artist is taking some sort of political stance about the faceless figures of corruption or maybe the artist simply likes putting moustaches on Pokémon characters.
Faceless Anime Creatures
The Monsters of the Pokemon Franchise are Depicted with Cute Moustaches
Trend Themes
1. Moustache Mashup - Illustrations incorporating moustaches into unexpected and unconventional depictions, like faceless Pokémon characters, continue to rise in popularity.
2. Nostalgia Reinvented - Artists and creators continue to reimagine classic and beloved franchises like Pokémon, appealing to both new and old fans alike with unique and unexpected twists.
3. Underground Art Goes Mainstream - Previously unconventional or underground styles of artwork, like street art and graffiti, are increasingly being recognized and embraced by the mainstream world of art and culture.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Film studios and production companies can explore unconventional and unexpected variations on established franchises like Pokémon in order to draw in new and expanded audiences.
2. Visual Art - Visual artists can continue to experiment with and push the boundaries of traditional artistic styles and techniques, including unconventional mashups and depictions of classic franchises like Pokémon.
3. Merchandising - Companies that produce licensed merchandise for popular franchises like Pokémon can explore more unique and creative offerings that appeal to both new and old fans, like faceless and mustachioed character depictions.