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|Row 1 info = Unknown |
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|Row 2 title = First Appearance |
|Row 2 title = First Appearance |
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− | |Row 2 info = Pepsiman commercial #1 (1994-5?) |
+ | |Row 2 info = Pepsiman commercial #1 (1994-5?)/ Very first version of Pepsiman was in Pepsi Commercial 1993 (Pepsiman feat. Paul Rodriguez) |
|Row 3 title = Creator |
|Row 3 title = Creator |
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− | |Row 3 info = Travis Charest |
+ | |Row 3 info = Travis Charest (Character design), other creators unknown |
|Row 4 title = Team Affliation |
|Row 4 title = Team Affliation |
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− | |Row 4 info = PepsiCo, Inc. |
+ | |Row 4 info = PepsiCo, Inc., Allegiance of Assistance |
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− | Allegiance of Assistance |
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+ | |Row 5 info = The Running Hero |
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− | Hidden Leaf Village (Formerly) |
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− | |Row 5 info = • The Running Hero<br>• Burning Fist of The Will of The Gods<br>• John W. Ivorson<br>• Revenge of The Curse of The Sword of The Imperial King of The Democratic Nation of The Peoples of Japan and The Pacific Islands |
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|Row 6 title = Base of Operations |
|Row 6 title = Base of Operations |
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− | |Row 6 info = PepsiCo, inc. Headquarters of the UK |
+ | |Row 6 info = PepsiCo, inc. Headquarters of the UK |
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− | The Sun |
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|Row 7 title = Powers |
|Row 7 title = Powers |
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|Row 7 info = Enhanced Speed, Pepsi Summoning, Time Pause |
|Row 7 info = Enhanced Speed, Pepsi Summoning, Time Pause |
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|Row 8 title = Skills and Abilities |
|Row 8 title = Skills and Abilities |
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− | |Row 8 info = Running |
+ | |Row 8 info = Running |
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+ | |Row 9 title = Paraphernalia |
− | |Row 9 info = Pepsi |
+ | |Row 9 info = Pepsi |
− | }}'''Pepsiman''', or '''Pepsi Man''', is a superhero mascot for PepsiCo that had the power to deliver the beverage to those in need. He appeared in a total of |
+ | |Row 10 title = Race|Row 10 info = ist}}'''Pepsiman''', or '''Pepsi Man''', is a superhero mascot for PepsiCo that had the power to deliver the beverage to those in need. He appeared in a total of 13 Pepsi commercials and several video games. |
==Origin== |
==Origin== |
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+ | No origin is provided for Pepsiman. However, he is well-known for his brave escapades involving risking life and limb to provide people with Pepsi. |
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− | Pepsiman was created as a result of scientist Satoru Shujinko accepting the power of the Holy Pepsi into his heart. After awaking from his transformation, Satoru, now Pepsiman, returns to the Pepsi headquarters of Japan at which he works. On his way into the building, he hears a cry from a distressed citizen, made thirsty by the slowly expanding sun. He then saves the citizen, as well as the planet, and assumes his rightful place as Pepsiman. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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+ | Pepsiman is an official Pepsi mascot from Pepsi's Japanese corporate branch, created sometime around the mid-1990s. Pepsiman took on three different outfits, each one representing the current style of the Pepsi can in distribution. Twelve commercials were created featuring the character. His role in the advertisements is to appear with Pepsi to thirsty people or people craving soda. Pepsiman happens to appear at just the right time with the product. |
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− | Pepsiman's former life is not well explained in the initial video game, though supplementary materials released by Pepsi and licensed distributors have expanded his background. It is not known where or when pepsiman was born, though it is known that his father was an addict, and he was born on a Tuesday. Pepsiman himself, however, has a much more detailed history.xcvdv |
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+ | ==P<span style="font-size:18px;">ersonality</span>== |
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− | ==Personality== |
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+ | Pepsiman is shown as being somewhat clumsy (usually after any given adventure) but extremely dedicated to providing people with Pepsi Cola. He seems to be well-known and popular with the people he saves, who view him as a hero for bringing them refreshment. |
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− | Pepsiman is shown throughout the game to be a very brooding hero though he believes he has made the right choice in becoming the man he is. During his battle against the Eternal Moon, Pepsiman is forced to reflect on his enthusiasm to become, essentially, a corporate slave and walking advertisement. Pepsiman soon overcomes this conflict, however, when he remembers the joy people experience upon being supplied with soft drinks, and chooses to continue his life as Pepsiman. |
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==Powers== |
==Powers== |
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* '''Time Stop ''': Pepsiman is shown to be able to briefly pause time though only for a few milliseconds. |
* '''Time Stop ''': Pepsiman is shown to be able to briefly pause time though only for a few milliseconds. |
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* '''Superhuman Strength''': Pepsiman has been shown to carry infinite pepsi, and that is a very impressive feat, as he was still at full speed. |
* '''Superhuman Strength''': Pepsiman has been shown to carry infinite pepsi, and that is a very impressive feat, as he was still at full speed. |
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+ | * '''Pepsi:''' Pepsi |
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==Other media== |
==Other media== |
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− | Pepsiman was also featured in his own video game simply called ''Pepsiman'', where the premise is to dodge and avoid obstacles (most of which are Pepsi-branded) on route to giving someone a Pepsi. |
+ | Pepsiman was also featured in his own video game simply called ''Pepsiman'', where the premise is to dodge and avoid obstacles (most of which are Pepsi-branded) on route to giving someone a Pepsi.[[File:PEPSIMAN Japanese TV Commercials|thumb|left|335 px]] |
Pepsiman was also an unlockable character for the fighting game ''Fighting Vipers.'' |
Pepsiman was also an unlockable character for the fighting game ''Fighting Vipers.'' |
Revision as of 20:20, 1 August 2020
Pepsiman
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Real Name
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Unknown
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First Appearance
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Pepsiman commercial #1 (1994-5?)/ Very first version of Pepsiman was in Pepsi Commercial 1993 (Pepsiman feat. Paul Rodriguez)
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Creator
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Travis Charest (Character design), other creators unknown
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Team Affliation
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PepsiCo, Inc., Allegiance of Assistance
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Aliases
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The Running Hero
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Base of Operations
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PepsiCo, inc. Headquarters of the UK
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Powers
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Enhanced Speed, Pepsi Summoning, Time Pause
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Skills and Abilities
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Running
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Paraphernalia
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Pepsi
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Race
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ist
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Pepsiman, or Pepsi Man, is a superhero mascot for PepsiCo that had the power to deliver the beverage to those in need. He appeared in a total of 13 Pepsi commercials and several video games.
Origin
No origin is provided for Pepsiman. However, he is well-known for his brave escapades involving risking life and limb to provide people with Pepsi.
Biography
Pepsiman is an official Pepsi mascot from Pepsi's Japanese corporate branch, created sometime around the mid-1990s. Pepsiman took on three different outfits, each one representing the current style of the Pepsi can in distribution. Twelve commercials were created featuring the character. His role in the advertisements is to appear with Pepsi to thirsty people or people craving soda. Pepsiman happens to appear at just the right time with the product.
Personality
Pepsiman is shown as being somewhat clumsy (usually after any given adventure) but extremely dedicated to providing people with Pepsi Cola. He seems to be well-known and popular with the people he saves, who view him as a hero for bringing them refreshment.
Powers
- Super Speed: Pepsiman can run at incredible speeds. though he lacks in accuracy, often leading to serious accidents.
- Time Stop : Pepsiman is shown to be able to briefly pause time though only for a few milliseconds.
- Superhuman Strength: Pepsiman has been shown to carry infinite pepsi, and that is a very impressive feat, as he was still at full speed.
- Pepsi: Pepsi
Other media
Pepsiman was also featured in his own video game simply called Pepsiman, where the premise is to dodge and avoid obstacles (most of which are Pepsi-branded) on route to giving someone a Pepsi.
Pepsiman was also an unlockable character for the fighting game Fighting Vipers.
Pepsiman also appeared as a background character in Street Fighter V's available story A Shadow Falls. Capcom has also expressed interest and enthusiasm at the concept of Pepsiman becoming a playable character in the future.
References in other media
In the anime series Yakitate!! Japan, a character transforms briefly into a Pepsiman character named Pepniman.