Toyota and Pokémon Collaborate to Turn Dreams into Reality: Introducing the Real-Life Toyota Miraidon!
In March 2024, the Toyota Engineering Society (TES) unveiled a remarkable creation, a life-sized, mobile version of the Pokémon Miraidon, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. The project, launched with the message "Adults’ Devotion Makes Children’s Dreams Come True," aimed to bring the fantastical creature from the Pokémon Violet game into a tangible, real-world mobility form [1].
This unique fusion of automotive technology and popular culture saw engineers applying their manufacturing expertise to recreate the Pokémon's form and mobility features. The Toyota Miraidon project inspired a parallel initiative by Honda, known as the Honda Koraidon Project, which aimed to produce a moving form of the Koraidon Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet [1][2][5].
The life-sized Miraidon was displayed at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, attracting a lot of attention from children, adults, and media. The project took about six months to go from planning to construction, with the agreement of The Pokémon Company and other companies [3].
The winning idea for the Toyota Miraidon was sent by Hinano Serizawa, a young artist who expressed her vision for the future of mobility. Hinano, the winner of the Toyota Miraidon contest, reflected on her entry, stating that for children who have played Pokémon Violet, Miraidon is the most famous future mobility in the world [4].
Every year, TES sets a theme and creates something. The theme for 2023 was Future Mobility. Hinano was surprised to see the real-life version of Miraidon as she didn't know they were actually building it. The life-sized Miraidon can move as a mobility device should, making it a true embodiment of technological innovation and childhood dreams [6].
The special edition of this article is released on Children's Day, celebrating the joy and wonder that the Toyota Miraidon project has brought to both children and adults alike. A video showcasing the Miraidon is available for viewing, offering a closer look at this extraordinary collaboration between Toyota and The Pokémon Company [7]. The Toyota Miraidon project serves as a technological showcase and a cultural bridge linking advanced mobility with a widely beloved intellectual property.
References:
- Toyota Miraidon Project Launched
- Honda Koraidon Project Announced
- Toyota Miraidon Construction Timeline
- Hinano Serizawa Reflects on Toyota Miraidon
- Collaboration between Toyota and The Pokémon Company
- Life-sized Miraidon Moves as a Mobility Device
- Toyota Miraidon Video Showcase
- The Toyota Miraidon, a blend of lifestyle, technology, and entertainment, represents a incredible fusion of automotive technology and popular culture.
- Social media was abuzz with the unveiling of gadgets like the life-sized, mobile version of the Pokémon Miraidon, offering a sneak peek into the future of mobility.
- As technology continues to progress, cars like the Toyota Miraidon serve as a testament to how advancements can transform childhood dreams into reality, bridging the gap between fantasy and everyday life.
