Bring home a charming piece of Japanese fan artistry with Shinji-kun to Tamazarashi, a fan-made comic by artist Pikako of the circle Pipiright. This doujinshi is a general-audience work aimed at female fans (with some volumes in the series touching on BL themes), and it centers on the unexpected pairing of Shinji, known to Western fans as Paul, and the round ice-type Pokémon, Spheal.
Pokémon fans remember Shinji/Paul as the intense rival with a famously cold, no-nonsense demeanor. Seeing that stern personality set against a cheerful, bouncing Spheal makes for a delightful contrast, and it's exactly the kind of playful pairing that official anime and games rarely explore. Independent doujinshi like this give artists room to imagine these lighter, funnier side stories for their favorite characters.
Please note that this comic is a used item. It's a great find for collectors looking to add a rare piece of Japanese Pokémon fan work to their shelf.
Pokémon doujinshi comic featuring Paul and Spheal. Created by Pikako for Pipilight; women’s-oriented general-audience title, including BL.
