<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Amid the recent protests sweeping Türkiye, an unusual photo has caught everyone's attention, sparking both controversy and laughter. A person dressed as the iconic Pikachu was seen running from police through the streets of Antalya.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Videos circulating on social media showed Pikachu running alongside protesters who demonstrated against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Angry protests after Imamoglu's arrest</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Protests erupted in several Turkish cities last week following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, considered President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's main rival. İmamoğlu, who was mayor of Istanbul, faces corruption and terrorism charges, charges many of his supporters consider politically motivated and aimed at removing him from the political scene.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Widespread controversy and a wave of interaction on social media</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Pikachu's escape wasn't just a passing snapshot; it sparked widespread interaction on social media, adding an unexpected and humorous element to the serious protests. Some users commented that the scene reflected a sense of black humor amid the country's political tension, while others saw the clip as a satirical illustration of how Turkey has become an arena for an unexpected clash between politics and popular culture.</p>