It feels kinda weird for Milkpanda to draw this, since he loves Matoi, and Mimikyu wears the Pikachu-like cloth because it hates Pikachu. Wouldn't that mean that this Mimikyu hates Matoi? Though I'm sure he just drew this because it's cute, but I can't help but think.
The rising popularity of Pikachu-styled merchandise around 20 years ago is the reason that Mimikyu makes itself look like Pikachu. In fact, this Pokémon is dreadfully lonely, and it thought it would be able to make friends with humans if only it looked like Pikachu.
It feels kinda weird for Milkpanda to draw this, since he loves Matoi, and Mimikyu wears the Pikachu-like cloth because it hates Pikachu. Wouldn't that mean that this Mimikyu hates Matoi? Though I'm sure he just drew this because it's cute, but I can't help but think.
Err no no. The hate Pikachu part is anime only. The original intention is to imitate Pikachu to gain popularity and to be loved.
Derp. Thanks for clearing that up. I never actually played the game (or at least haven't since generation 1), and only heard about Mimikyu when my brother was watching the anime.