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Well, she trains everyday to be a Rhyhorn racer, it's likely not her goal but a small side hobby and a little exposition is given to Fennekin and Froakie in the magazine so it's likely that's who she picks.

I do think their serious look might redeem them, TR aren't bad characters, I just feel like putting them in every episode stunts the potential of a lot of episodes and episodic-ideas by the writers. I couldn't have seen episodes like the Cinncinno/Chillacino one in BW2 happening if TR were at DP-level, though they look pretty serious in the XY previews and plus it's at least nice their connected to Mega Evolution.

Serena, well it's at least nice to know she'll be different from Hikari with the whole little Rhyhorn/Sihorn racing hobby, though I still hope we'll find out her goal soon. She does look kinda like a Hikari pallette swap but still I'll give her a chance, the connection to Satoshi is nice too. Still a little bummed she'll be getting Fokko/Fennekin. P:

So, what do you think of the XY anime stuff thus far?

Also do you have a Tumblr?

Hopefully the personality isn't apart of the palette swap.

There exists difference though. Even in Kanto/Johto Brock in general got less focus and development than Misty did, while in BW Iris got most focus in cast after Ash. That was always case with male companions. Since writers never intended in first place to have them develop a lot as characters. Not in same amount main girls or Ash would develop anyway. They mostly serve purpose of older parental figure in cast which brings order ,settle down conflicts, takes care of Ash and co while providing humor, entertainment value and good dynamic within cast.

But regardless compared to Brock you could tell Cilan was much more active as character in general thx to more active ambitions involvijng battling, various hobbies and different role than Brock performed.

Agreed about Burgundy. Her motives behind becoming Connoisseur were of wrong nature, wanting to revenge Cilan and beat him at his own game. What i liked about this is that she wasn't one of those rivals which are usually superior to main protagonists having to catch up with them. Cabernet is opposite having to prove herself to others and Cilan falling behind, realizing how she is still far from his level and will never reach it in reality,and it would been much more desierable if she realized how she was following wrong path seeing mistakes of her way. Instead of having anticlimactic ending with no real closure just disappearing from face of earth.

Ah so Misty isn't really popular in Japan? Sad to hear but if that is case than its not surprising why writers don't bring her back. I know she is definitely popular in USA, Europe etc having massive following and big fanbase, but if in Japan among homeland viewers and customers who are writer primary concern there doesn't exist much support or desire for character revival than its likely how she will never be seen again in person unfortunately.

Kinda true, but reason why there wasn't done much with him in second half was probably because they intended to replace him once 6th gen comes out not seeing need to dive more into character. If they planned to keep Cilan for longer they would put more effort into him to justify staying. Still you could feel his presence in most episodes through personality and interests being more active compared to Brock. And he battled incomparably more wishing that rivalry with Burgundy was more exploited, but alas.

Regarding Misty i don't know what to think lol. We had HGSS remakes and they dropped opportunity. Than BW2 games came up and World Cup being perfect since it could both help move her story and current plot forward.
But once again nothing. Than they go all in with references to Kanto and return of iconic first generation characters like Charizard, Clair returns, Brock is announced to come back in Cilan special etc. They had plenty of opportunities to bring her for at least one episode, be it in DA arc helping to promote games, at Pallet to have aside Brock meeting Cilan, have Misty meet Iris too but they avoided on all of them.
If they could have returned Jasmine, Jessibelle, Butch and Cassidy,Locker etc there was no reason why they couldn't fit her in somewhere in last 7/8 years.

She is popular, many would like her back and its kinda obvious how her story wasn't fleshed out as much as it could have been having room left to do more.
I say give us new characters, but dont abandon previous creations and started work about them bringing them back for sequels/for season or half a season(like N or Alexa were), thats not long and can give them proper tying and some more spotlight). Especially if they are in new games. Wouldn't that be better and more endearing than current state of things? At least to me it would bringing unexpected suprrises and shaking things up from time to time.
But meh, i came to acceptance how its not smart to expect much in this show.

From humans i miss Misty. I know its kinda obvious lol, but I kinda miss her hotheaded, outspoken and lively attitude bringing lot of spontaneous dynamic, identity and charm in anime making things more spicy(at least imo). We haven't seen her since 2005 in person and some update, development and how much she changed would be appreciated. And i feel she never got proper closure leaving in similar manner like Ambipom never accomplishing her dreams but also not giving up from them taking gym out of necessity not clearing up her future plans. You could tell by incapability of handling Psyduck in hosos and her personal feers how she had room left to improve as trainer, develop quite unevolved team(like Horsea, Goldeen, Starmie), expand on her water master dream and fascination over Lorelei doing building on it. Its logical. E4 are best mono specialists and Misty goal was to become best water trainer so going on venture to rank up as trainer, learn new things and pass tasks(evakuators)to come in consideration for E4 apprentice creates fresh pootential to do some interesting development arc and way to improve.

As realist i doubt she will even get cameo, let alone return for something longer. But still putting my bias aside i think she had potential left in her and could offer more to anime.

Ah i see, yeah i liked BW group too feeling full of life and energy. My second favorite after original trio which i still find had best level of understanding, emotion and comdey between themselves. But thats matter of opinion.

Speaking of Brock personally i had no issues with him until DP where he got awfully neglected, in Johto and AG he had several memorable moments, interacted great with Misty, May, even Max and made some progress as beeder learning about pokeblocks, new potions, applying his knowledge of healing pokemon, even had nice bonding with brother Forest and came on good terms with his family.
True i can understand your concern over Iris/Cilan ending downplayed in case they stayed. Though to be fair Brock alone isn't credible indication through which we can determine how would any character be treated in case of return or longer stay. Because each has different role, personality and characterisziuc which define them. If anything Cilan and Iris had more active careers and many interests beside their dreams giving to writers lot of material out there to expand and keep them entertaining. I just don't think Brock alone is viable proof through which we can determine how anyone else would follow ame faith. Especially if staying for much shorter. Because staying for two generations isnpt same like staying for four.

OMG i finally met someone else who miss Ambipom too. Totally agree, her leaving was completely random and out of blue, incredibly forced too siddenly developing urge for ping pong. Which made no sense being blatant plotline developed in last min ute to find way to get rid of her.

Well I reported it and it's all taken care of. :>

What do you think of the new Pokémon?

Serena looks like promising character, i could see her being at least main rival if shes not travel companion. Clemont has iffy design but ill hold on judgment until we get more info and ill admit his interest in inventing things and technology might pull with itself some fun spats and interactions in main cast, same applies to Bonnie.

Still i wish Cilan was kept not being fleshed out enough imo, but now i guess after one regional cameo we will never see him in person again. Usual writer practice of dumping and abandoning previous creations.

All in all they are not my dream cast, but ill take what they have. Serena looks so far as most interesting addition.

In other news tell me my friend. Out of sheer curiosity has there been any character in pokemon you wished to stay for longer, that you felt he wasn't fleshed out and developed enough wanting to see more? Or being just plain entertaining wanting to continue receiving dynamic and appeal value his presence brought to show?
I mean do you miss any?

p.s. Btw i forgott you are coming from Portugal. Cool, my brother went on student exchange in Spain to study English and Croatistics but is planning in next few months to visit Portugal. If opportunity arises that is.

Hi whats up?

As you may know trailer has been released, so did poster. From looks of it we will have Ash, Clemont, his sister Bonnire and likely Serena as main character. What are your impressions?

I mean we might be getting for first time more balanced version of two girls/two boys in same cast.

Speaking of bad rep, I got neg'd for posting my supposed planned X and Y teams:


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You need help! This is the worst team I ever seen assembled.
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Don't as me lol, if I were in charge I WOULDn't really care to de-age her. But I can see the writers wanting to keep Ash and the main girl on the same age level, for more natural bonding, friendship and all. The male sidekick is always the more mentor type of character while the female character's relationship with Ash gets more focus. I don't particularly mind this group the way they are. The three main characters now appear to be around the same age which is honestly better than this older guy following two ten-year-olds imo. Sure there's Bonnie now to knock off the balance but at least she's someone's sibling.

Thanks. It's heavily influence by Sugimori.

I just got repped for that post now, but it was for "summing up all the iris fanboys, u da gawd".

I think Bullkid sent it.

Lol thanks. I got a funny image in my head of that actually happening while I was typing that.

Also, I was going to mention this earlier but I like how you put your name when your rep people all the time, the whole anonymous thing is annoying as hell. 8D

Butler took it as an attack. Try talking to him.

Suggesting anyone makes no sense, Ellie makes the decisions anyway.

Does the poll section even get frequent replies?

What's with the mods on your page?

I meant that's what he told me at Bulbagarden because the conversation became about the mods like it always does when I ask how long his ban is. It wasn't why he was banned. He was banned because of a spamming infraction.

Now that is a lot of pokemon stuff. That Piplup doll looks pissed off. And the Skyla on that book cover in the last picture....um. o_o Snacks in advance? I usually only use my game consoles for 30 mins at a time. And I can't even find mine.

Sounds great. Can't wait to see the Gardevoir.

Also I was talking to Robert at BMGF after he was banned from here. He thinks Dman should be a mod.