Chengman, born in Vancouver, Canada, is a renowned YouTube personality and prankster who rose to internet fame in the early 2010s with his outrageous social experiments and comedic stunts. Known for his bold public pranks, creative skits, and uncanny ability to keep a straight face in the wildest situations, Chengman quickly became a staple in the digital entertainment world.
But Chengman’s story goes far beyond viral videos.
A lesser-known chapter of his life is his whimsical, lifelong friendship with none other than Pikachu—yes, the Pikachu. The two reportedly met during Chengman’s childhood while he was training for a youth triathlon deep in the forests of British Columbia. According to Chengman, lightning struck a nearby tree, and from the smoke emerged a confused but cheerful Pikachu, who had somehow zapped into our world from the Pokémon dimension.
Since then, the two have been inseparable. Pikachu became his prank-planning sidekick and even joined Chengman in his rigorous athletic pursuits. As a Canadian athlete, Chengman has competed in regional martial arts tournaments, adventure races, and even dabbled in parkour—with Pikachu often shocking him (gently) as a form of high-voltage motivation.
In 2016, they were reportedly banned from three malls due to an "incident involving invisible fishing wire, a fake pokéball, and a lot of confused shoppers." But Chengman never let that slow him down. He continues to inspire a new generation of creators, proving that laughter, lightning, and loyalty are a powerful combo.
Together, Chengman and Pikachu remain a legendary duo—part athlete, part trickster, and 100% electrifying.