Detective Pikachu is considered the first live-action Pokémon movie and it's pretty fun.
It's great if we compare Detective Pikachu with live-action movies based on other popular anime, such as Dragon Ball Evolution or the recent adaptation of Knights of the Zodiac.
In particular, the movie Detective Pikachu showed fans what Pokémon in the anime would look like when they came to real life with the live-action version. In that movie, Pikachu and other Pokémon were transformed into realistic 3D versions that delighted fans. However, there are still too many Pokémon that have not been made live-action, making fans curious.
This time, Instagram account @creativity_artopia has taken digital art to the next level with a hyper-realistic version of Squirtle – the iconic water-type Pokémon.
For anime fans, this design has us dreaming of a new live-action version that truly represents the rich history of anime and video games.
The photo-realistic image of Squirtle shows us the creature's incredibly detailed design. Squirtle's signature turtle shell on his back looks quite cartoonish in the anime, looking through the power of the AI like the armor of an underwater reptile.
The large, bright eyes, which have always been part of the character's charm, now show a mixture of intelligence and curiosity. These images are stunning, making us wonder what this tiny Pokémon would look like in a live-action setting.