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Mars El Brogy

Detective Pikachu: First look at London's new Pokemon-themed pop-up

This Pokemon-themed pop-up event is definitely one for the ‘gram.

Tomorrow, Friday May 3, a Detective Pikachu-inspired coffee bar opens serving yellow bubble tea and Pokemon-themed coffees to celebrate the first live-action Pokemon film.

The two-floor pop-up experience includes furry walls and a neon space inspired by the movie’s Ryme City setting.

The bright lights of the ground floor offers a contrast to the basement, which is decorated in neon noir style. This place promises something of a paradise for those who know their Jigglypuffs from their Wigglytuffs.

Wanna catch 'em all? Detective Pikachu pop-up pays homage to everything Pokemon (Ben Queenborough/PinPep)

Elsewhere are karaoke booths, nail art stations and activities including Detective Pikachu cupcake icing with Great British Bake Off's Kim-Joy, yoga sessions, Psyduck-inspired head and shoulder massages and miming workshops.

Each activity touches on the various themes and moments from the film, which opens on Friday May 10 in cinemas nationwide.

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu - Trailer 2

Wanna catch 'em all? Spaces for the pop-up are free of charge. Classes and workshops are ticketed and some must be booked in advance.

Detective Pikachu pop-up, 9-11 Short's Gardens, London, WC2H 9AT, May 3 -4, warnerbros.co.uk

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