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Pikachu getting jealous of Riolu and fucking off back to Pallet Town is incredibly out of character.
Pokemon 2019 misunderstanding the dynamic of long-established characters to the point of making them across as jerks or at worst, sociopathic?
Surely not.
I don't really think it's out of character. Pikachu had a pretty normal reaction given what was happening in the episode since it felt neglected and actually was to an extent.
Finally some on-screen training and finally some quality Sobble screentime.
If it wasn't for some merchandise hinting at Drizzile appearing soon, I'd be worried at another Axew situation.
If it wasn't for some merchandise hinting at Drizzile appearing soon, I'd be worried at another Axew situation.
The biggest disappointment of this anime is attempting to give Pikachu a backstory and doing nothing with it.
Why did he hate pokeballs? Why did he not like humans? Who cares because he had a Kangaskhan family who he just kinda abandoned! :S
"This episode is due to air on March 5th and features two different small stories. The first is focused on Gulpin and the second features a turtle race featuring Chewtle & Turtwig
Episode 1147: Panic! Gulpin Balls!! | Come On, Chewtle Turtle Race"
What are the Gulpin Balls doing to cause ruckus? (aside from apparently being face masks)
I hope the 2nd part is Turtwig and Chewtle stepping leisurely for 10 minutes
Episode 1147: Panic! Gulpin Balls!! | Come On, Chewtle Turtle Race"
What are the Gulpin Balls doing to cause ruckus? (aside from apparently being face masks)
I hope the 2nd part is Turtwig and Chewtle stepping leisurely for 10 minutes
Thank you Pokeani fanartists for the wholesome food.
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Been watching Pokemon XY as I slowly catch up. Previous seasons I skipped a lot of episodes, but this one I decided to watch the whole thing. Definitely been a big step up so far. About 70 episodes in, and just watched the Citron vs. Satoshi match which was fantastic. This is shaping up to be the best season so far, and could possibly surpass DP.
Just rewatched X&y myself damn good season man. Some of my favorite battles in the series
How could I forget to mention that Jessie imitating Inteleon was the best part of last week's episode? That woman is a treasure.
Team Rocket are both the best and worst antagonists in an anime
Yeah, It's pretty damn good. Probably going to start XYZ tomorrow. The gym battles have been getting better and better, Serena has had some great growth and is probably my favorite co lead since Hikari, and Satoshi is actually the most competent he's ever been.
I'm looking forward to Sun and Moon but one thing I hope doesn't happen is Satoshi getting dumbed down again. BW version of him was a bummer after how he was in DP.
XYZ has some really nice stuff that turned the Pokemon anime around completely. Serena's arc has some really nice animation for what is an unorthodox competition.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by Sun and Moon going by this. Especially the filler eps and Team Rocket are a step up from XY for the most part. Though if you're watching it dubbed you're going to miss the much better soundtrack (and witness some bizarre censorship).
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Ash's competence never really goes anywhere, but do note Sun & Moon does have a huge tonal shift, especially in the first 50 episodes before it gets more of a focus.
I'm looking forward to the tonal shift, I just don't want his characterization to feel like it regressed like it did in BW
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You should be fine with this then.
Hell, I think some of the best battles in Pokémon history are in Sun & Moon
There are a few in Sun and Moon where it feels like they just went all out with the animators and hopefully Journeys gets to that point eventually.
The battles in XY have already been great so that's exciting to hear
The end of the episode seems to imply that it might evolve in the future.
I loved Glimwood Tangle on the episode, and Koharu's part of the episode was really cool. She is a very entertaining character, her Eevee is not bad and I like the freshness she brings to the series. It's a shame she didn't get the Ponyta, but with how Journeys treat the Pokémon cast, I'm not bothered.
I adored the little Impidimp gang. Oh what I would have done to have Ash catch one of those rascals. I need them to appear again sometime, but I fear they will be a one hit marvel like the Ducklett trio on Best Wishes. These totally not TRio fill-ins need to come back for some more mischief.
On a side note, I personally think that Ash should have been ecstatic at the clothes that Opal handed to him, I mean, my boy has an impeccable fashion taste:
I can let slide the fact that Pikachu was embarrased, he needs a goal in order to rock any outfit and he didn't have one here. Make the Impidimp gang attack them and the little guy will be comfortable on the camo-pink hoodie in no time.
I adored the little Impidimp gang. Oh what I would have done to have Ash catch one of those rascals. I need them to appear again sometime, but I fear they will be a one hit marvel like the Ducklett trio on Best Wishes. These totally not TRio fill-ins need to come back for some more mischief.
On a side note, I personally think that Ash should have been ecstatic at the clothes that Opal handed to him, I mean, my boy has an impeccable fashion taste:
I can let slide the fact that Pikachu was embarrased, he needs a goal in order to rock any outfit and he didn't have one here. Make the Impidimp gang attack them and the little guy will be comfortable on the camo-pink hoodie in no time.
the people overreacting over Grookey and Go is funny, especially when nobody bother to read the synopsis but the random cap of an episode with Go on it.
there's still a bit of a chance of Ash getting a starter or Go getting all three, but no need to get your high horse over it.
All the Koharu focused episodes have been great. Also love the direct quiz answers from the game from Opal. They certainly were not pink enough. This also makes me wonder if Bede (and Marnie) are ever going to appear.
Pikachu drip
The whole episode makes me wish Sword/Shield had done more with that. It was way too small in the game but that goes for just about every area.
Pikachu drip
The whole episode makes me wish Sword/Shield had done more with that. It was way too small in the game but that goes for just about every area.
Finished XYZ. This was definitely the best season of the series so far. The Satoshi vs. Shota match was easily the best battle in the series. Only slight disappointment was that the Alan match couldn't quite live up to it, though it was still one of the best battles on its own. Just a tough act to follow.
The Flare stuff was also probably the best attempt at tying in a 'main plot', though I skipped a lot of the team stuff in the previous seasons so I can't say for sure. Also kudos to them for actually creating a child character that wasn't annoying with Eureka. That's a feat lol
Will probably start Sun and Moon in a few weeks.
The Flare stuff was also probably the best attempt at tying in a 'main plot', though I skipped a lot of the team stuff in the previous seasons so I can't say for sure. Also kudos to them for actually creating a child character that wasn't annoying with Eureka. That's a feat lol
Will probably start Sun and Moon in a few weeks.
You can tell they put love into the Team Flare stuff because they were robbed of doing so for Team Plasma.
Nobody else felt the Team Flare stuff was skippable? Said it before but it removes the comedy aspects (on of the parts the Pokemon anime actually does pretty well), covered the whole arc in a red screen filter and the villain motivation is still just as dumb as it was in the games. Don't even think it really had any good fights or memorable sakuga either.
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There was definitely some pretty nice sakuga during the big climax. Of course it didn't get as much attention as the Shota and Alan fights, but it was still pretty good. Was also neat seeing all the gym leaders and pretty much every prominent character in the season contribute.
Best villain arc of the entire series. The Alan specials made it even better.
that's definitely true for the game, but I hear the anime handled them better
Ash sure took a lot of Goh's screentime in that AMV, he even punched Goh in the face with a leek, sO uNfAiR
Us males and our testosterone fueled competition