
Wearing a suit to the office isn’t so bad when you’ve got Pikachu, Eevee, and your other Pokémon pals with you.
As of November, Pikachu can now be part of your legal signature in Japan, thanks to a line of Pokémon personal seals. Of course, if you’re old enough to need to be putting your signature on contracts and other important documents, there’s a chance you have a professional or private life that requires you to dress up in big-boy clothes now and again.
But don’t worry, your Pokémon passion is now covered on that end too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BszjnEHg4Uz/
▼ Close-up
Japanese men’s dress shirt maker Original Stitch is teaming up with the beloved anime/video game franchise to create the brand-new Pokémon Shirts label, and they’re jumping into the venture with both feet. Rather than play it safe and just offer a Pikachu shirt to start, Original Stitch can make you a custom shirt featuring any of the 151 original Kanto Region Pocket Monsters.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4tYJWgT77/
What makes the whole thing especially cool is how much minute customization you can do. For example, you could have the Pokémon pattern across the entire shirt, like with the Pikachu design above, but if that’s too much, you can also compartmentalize your Pokémon salute to the collar and cuffs, like with these Squirtle and Bulbasaur shirts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4tfpYg6r0/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2I4s3g8zm/
Naturally, putting Pocket Monster on your pocket is also an option, like with Charmander here.
▼ The same pattern, but applied to the entire shirt and with a more open collar.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2IhAfA9wl/
You can even go super-subtle with Pokémon patterns on the inside of the collar and cuffs.
▼ Golem pattern
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4tSiuAfSe/
Of course, a big part of the fun of the Pokémon games lies in choosing not just one species, but in assembling a team of different Pokémon for success in any battle. Luckily, Original Stitch also lets you combine more than one pattern on the same shirt. For instance, putting Magikarp and Jigglypuff together…
…can net you this loud-and-proud design.
▼ Another possible pairing: Slowbro with Golem
Other patterns that have been revealed so far include Eevee, Slowpoke, and Gyarados.
▼ Surfing Pikachu rides the waves that Gyarados pops up from between.
▼ Pokémon Shirts promotional video
Original Stitch officially starts taking orders for the shirts (which are priced at 10,000 yen [US$90]) in late February, but from January 26 to 28 the first 20 designs will be available as a pre-start promotion. During that period, the available designs will be Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Vulpix, Geodude, Slowpoke, Fearow, Ponyta, Magikarp, Raticate, Slowbro, Pidgeot, Beedril, Golem, Poliwag, Kakuna, Jigglypuff, and Gyarados, and orders can be made here through the official Pokémon Shirts website.
Sources: Pokémon Shirts via IT Media, PR Times
Top image: Pokémon Shirts
Insert images: Pokémon Shirts, YouTube/ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル, PR Times
Follow Casey on Twitter, where he could see himself rocking a Magikarp pocket shirt in the summer.











Pokémon Shirts opens physical store in Tokyo with all 151 Kanto species designs on display
A visit to Tokyo’s Pokémon Shirts store, and what all 150 original species patterns look like
Dozens of new Pokémon dress shirt designs revealed as maker confirms women’s sizes available too
Pokémon Shirts releases two styles of customizable aprons with all 151 Kanto Pokémon designs
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
7-Eleven Japan has a lot of famous food, but its new burrito needs to be on your radar
One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USA
Japanese train company brings back beloved “patapata” departure board…with a clever digital twist
Foreign resident of Japan arrested after spraying bear repellant inside post office
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates
Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
Pikachu brings electric style to brand-new Pokémon G-Shock watch featuring every stater trio
Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Blind Tokyo commuter explains the easiest place for him to stand while riding the train
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month away
Pokémon Shirts launches new face mask range in Japan【Photos】
New dress shirt patterns, masks, bandanas on sale to commemorate new Pokémon movie release
Pokémon dress shirt line will be coming to the U.S. and Europe, Pokémon Company says
Telecommute with Pikachu! Over 250 Pokémon video chat backgrounds now free to download
Customizable One Piece dress shirt line from Japan offers boatloads of anime style【Photos】
Stay Tentacool in the summer heat with these gorgeous Pokémon polo shirts
See how official Pokémon Shirts are made through new, stylish documentary【Video】
New GU Pokémon fashion line is ready to stay home or go out with dresses, roomwear, and underwear
Pikachu is recharging as Pokémon and Uniqlo unveil adorable new Pokémon Sketch T-shirt line【Pics】
Pokémon Shirts team up with Japanese illustrator Inori Kito to make cute new limited-edition prints
Japanese clothing brand Graniph releases new stylish Pokémon collection
22 new kinds of Pokémon apparel coming soon from popular T-shirt brand Graniph
Design-your-own-Pokémon-T-shirt service launches at Uniqlo, dozens of species to work with【Pics】
New Pokémon dress sock line brings Pikachu and pals to your fashionable grown-up feet【Photos】
New Pokémon Sketch T-shirts bring cozy adventure to Uniqlo, have great Snorlax life advice【Pics】