It took a lot of convincing to get to this moment.
But here I am, having traveled a great distance to the Four Seasons Ryme City.
Now, hes taking on his most personal investigation: finding his missing partner, Harry Goodman.
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But then Id have to tell you.
The self-proclaimed best cop didnt always want to be a world-famous detective.
I had other plans, he reveals.
But theres a height requirement for Olympic Ribbon Dancing.
Of what are they so afraid?
And from there, he was off.
The next stop was the police academy, where he showed a knack for investigative work.
Upon graduation, his talents were on full display on the crime-ridden streets of Ryme City.
Its gangsters paradise, Pikachu says of his hometown.
Eventually, he was the forces go-to detective, proving to be a one-of-a-kind Pokemon.
His advice to others hoping to break the mold?
Just do you, he counsels.
Its clear throughout our hourlong chat that theres much more to Detective Pikachu than just whats in the name.
The season he most identifies with gives a hint about the Pokemon under the detectives cap.
Im a winter, he reveals.
Most people go home, slip into something more comfortable.
My entire life is soft, stroke-able fur.
Also evident as he talks is the feeling that his voice strongly resembles a certain A-list actor.
I get Penelope Cruz a lot, he says with a squeak.
I dont hear it.
Pokemon Detective Pikachuopens in theaters on May 10.
