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REPOST: "Pokémon: Intensity" - Season 5 (Rated TV-14)
In lieu of all those cookies I got in the last repost, I figure I'll hit you all up with the fifth season. Keep an eye out for one new episode this season - I made it the 100th episode.
“Easy, Cheesy, Beautiful”
Episode 4ACP23
Original Airdate: 9/21/07
Ash and Misty need to buy gifts for each other, as their ninth anniversary is quickly approaching. They both go to the Goldenrod Department Store and take two different departments, agreeing to meet back at the entrance when they both have a gift for each other. Wandering the men’s clothing section, Misty’s eye catches something in the women’s department. A local modeling company is holding auditions. Out of curiosity, Misty strolls over to look at what the agency has to offer. The representative at the tryout booth, Ralph Akamatsu, comments Misty on her appearance and claims that she would make a fine model. Misty thanks him, but turns down the offer. But Ash spots her at the booth from another department and thinks that she has taken an interest in modeling. Once Misty has gone, Ash goes to the booth and fills out an audition card for her as an anniversary gift. Several days later, Misty receives an e-mail telling her that her audition appointment has been scheduled at the Akamatsu Modeling Agency. Misty is surprised when Ash tells her what he did for her, but seeing that he did it to show how much he loved her, Misty agrees to go and at least perform the audition. At the agency, she is assigned a swimwear shoot, and the photographer is impressed at how well she poses. Akamatsu himself comes to the audition and is so impressed with Misty that he offers to give her a modeling job. Having taken a liking to the profession, she agrees. Ash is pleased that his gift made Misty happy after all, but after several weeks of modeling for magazines and product packages, Misty realizes that the industry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. She’s forced to keep poses for minutes at a time, wake up earlier, and eat less. She contemplates resigning, but she knows how happy Ash is to be engaged to a fashion model. But Ash assures her that he loves her regardless of what her job is, and Misty quits the modeling business.
“Whatever Happened to Baby James?”
Episode 4ACP24
Original Airdate: 9/28/07
Jessie and James receive the weekly Rocket newsletter and learn that a Rocket agent summit is approaching in Tokyo, Japan. All Rocket agents C Class and above are invited to discuss the Rocket industry’s goals for the next year. Jessie, James, and Meowth eagerly set off to Tokyo for the meeting, but at the discreet location where the summit is held, James is turned back – his agent file is not registered with the industry. Not believing it, James, Jessie, and Meowth drive back to Viridian City to sort things out with Giovanni. As it turns out, Giovanni had lost James’ file when listing all the Japanese agents to be attending. He gives it to James and apologizes, but as James surveys the file, he notices that the space for “Parents” is blank. Wondering why his wealthy parents aren’t mentioned on his file, James sets off to the massive mansion where they live. They are pleased to see James again, and invite him, Jessie, and Meowth to stay a while. Though they manage to recall everything about James’ childhood, he finally shows them the file and asks what’s going on. After some skating around the issue, James’ parents admit the truth – he’s adopted. Shocked that his parents kept the secret from him for 34 years, James storms out in anger. On the way back to Viridian, Jessie and Meowth try to console James, but he is too depressed. Once back at base, he shocks both of them by announcing his retirement from the Team Rocket organization. Jessie, Meowth, and Giovanni beg him not to leave, but he claims that he has no further initiative to work there. After retiring, James sets out to find his biological parents, but has no luck. After a week, Jessie tracks her husband down and convinces him that he does belong in Team Rocket – after all, nearly all its agents join to suppress some childhood trauma. James agrees and willingly returns.
“Press Select for One Player”
Episode 5ACP02
Original Airdate: 10/5/07
Guest Voice: Satoshi Tajiri as himself
Ash purchases a new Gamecube video game system for the apartment, replacing the out-of-date model he formerly had. After hooking it up, he finds that none of the old games he owns work on it, so he and Misty head to an electronics store to restock. Ash buys several new games for his 512-bit console, basing his purchases on the recent game reviews. However, when he gets home and tries them, he is disgusted to see how truly lame they really are. He voices his concern to the Nintendo company, who admire Ash’s opinions and ask him to come down to their headquarters to be a beta tester for their next wave of games. Ash readily takes the job, having always been a gaming fan. Misty, Pikachu, and Togetic come along with him, where they see the game-making process in action. Wandering away, Pikachu and Togetic are shocked to find the multitude of “Pokémon” games. Pikachu dislikes that the Pokémon species are being exploited for video games and merchandising and registers a complaint with the head of the company. The game’s creator, Satoshi Tajiri, explains that he can’t discontinue the games due to their popularity. Meanwhile, Ash points out to the development team just what they’re doing wrong in their games – there isn’t enough action, the missions are too simple, and the characters are too boring. With Ash’s suggestions, Nintendo completely redesigns its upcoming games. Ash and Misty are given free copies of each new game upon their completion, and in several weeks they are also released to the public. But the backlash is horrendous. Ash’s suggestions have made the games insanely violent and far too difficult. Nintendo’s customer service line is swamped with complaints of inability to beat the games and the violence warping kids’ minds. Nintendo yanks the new games from the shelves. Ash deduces that he got carried away in his testing, creating games pandered only to his tastes. He and Misty put it behind them and instead watch TV – where Pikachu is outraged to see that the “Pokémon” TV show has launched its 21st season.
“Beauty in the Least”
Episode 5ACP01
Original Airdate: 10/19/07
May accidentally locks herself out of her apartment. After calling for help by cellphone, she goes to Ash and Misty’s apartment to pass the time. While there, she sees how romantic Ash and Misty are towards one another and begins to develop jealousy. She still does not have a boyfriend of her own, and decides to remedy the problem by visiting the Goldenrod single’s bar that night. Unfortunately, she has no luck, as all the men she meets are jerks with sex on their minds and nothing else. Depressed, May returns to the apartment, where she runs into Gary. She tells him what’s troubling her, and Gary understands – he hasn’t been able to find a decent girlfriend in the recent months. Realizing that they both have the same trouble, May asks Gary if he’d like to go out with her that weekend. Gary agrees. Upstairs, May enthusiastically tells Ash and Misty that she has finally found a boyfriend. On their first date, May and Gary have dinner at the finest restaurant in Goldenrod, but May fears that Gary isn’t as interested in her as she hoped he was. Back in her apartment after dinner, May realizes that she isn’t as good-looking as she could be. Asking Misty for help, she learns of Suzie, the Pokémon groomer of Scissor Street who also specializes in hair and makeup for people as well. To ensure that she looks appealing enough to Gary, May makes a cross-region trip to Kanto, where Suzie gives her a total makeover. Looking absolutely stunning, May returns home and asks Gary on another date. But Gary notices how different May looks and asks what she’s done. May explains that she wanted to make the absolute best impression possible, but Gary assures her that he likes her regardless of how pretty she is. Relieved, May removes her makeup and continues her relationship with Gary.
“Ghostblusters”
Episode 5ACP04
Original Airdate: 10/26/07
Guest Voice: Pamela Reed as Misdreavus, Donal Logue as Gengar
Al sends Ash on another business trip to pick up new bike parts. This time, he must travel to the sleazy Lavender Town. Not trusting the town’s residents, he brings Misty, Pikachu, and Togetic along with him. Once in the city, Ash picks up the parts he needs from the Lavender bike shop, but once he gets back outside he is shocked to see that his car has been stolen. With no mode of transportation, Ash and the others must stay at a hotel for the night. The only place they find is in a very inopportune location – right next to the Pokémon Spirit House. Trying to get a room for the night, Ash runs into Morty, the leader of the Ecruteak City Gym, who is in town on a research trip. Fascinated by the workings of the undead, Morty has been investigating the Spirit House. To assist him in his search for spirits, Ash lends Morty his Gengar for the night. In the hotel room several hours later, Ash cannot sleep knowing that a reliable member of his Pokémon team is in the hands of someone he’s only met once before. Careful not to wake up Misty, he sneaks out of the hotel and into the Spirit House next door. Pikachu follows him out of curiosity. Ash tells Pikachu to get back to the hotel, but the door has been somehow sealed shut. Both of them set out through the house to find Morty. Searching the first floor, Pikachu suddenly falls through the floorboards, landing in the basement. Ash has no choice but to recall him into a Poké Ball. Pikachu flat-out refuses to go into the ball, but Ash sucks him up anyway. Finally, Ash locates Morty attempting to contact the spirits of the house. Ash asks for Gengar back, but Morty says he cannot disrupt the spirit-reaching process. Ash insists that ghosts do not exist, but at that moment, the room goes dark and chilly. Morty claims that Ash has angered the spirits of the house and that they are about to attack, but then Pikachu explodes out of the Poké Ball and blasts a Thunderbolt through the room, driving the supposed spirit away. The next day, Morty is depressed to learn that the boiler in the basement had broken and was causing the commotion, coincidentally breaking down completely upon Pikachu’s attack. Ash reclaims his Gengar and, still with no car, he and Misty catch a bus back to Goldenrod, where Ash is now forced to walk to work each day.
“It’s Not Easy Bein’ Blue and Green”
Episode 5ACP03
Original Airdate: 11/9/07
Guest Voice: Stephen Colbert as Armond Mitsumune, Juliette Lewis as Jennifer
Watching the evening news, Ash and Misty are horrified to see that the Viridian Forest is going to be leveled in the coming weeks to make room for a new highway strip. Though Ash sees it as depressing, he shrugs it off, as there is nothing he can do about it. But Misty reminds Ash of everything that happened to him in that forest – it is, after all, where he caught his first wild Pokémon 18 years ago. Ash sees her point and decides to put a stop to the construction. Misty learns of environmentalist group JEET: Japan for Ethical Earth Treatment and signs up herself and Ash. The leader of the group, radical Jennifer Narusegawa, has organized a sit-in at Viridian Forest to prevent its destruction. Ash and Misty, along with the other fifty or so members of the group, travel to the forest and shackle themselves to the multitude of trees. Ash sees little point in this, claiming that he would have just sent in a petition or something, but Misty encourages him to stay resolved. Sure enough, the group’s protest succeeds and the construction is cancelled. Misty enjoys the thrill of saving the planet and decides to remain a JEET member, though Ash is frazzled by the experience and immediately quits. Attending weekly meetings, Misty soon discovers that the sit-in at Viridian Forest was insanely tame compared to the usual acts of the group. As the Petalburg Convention Center will soon be hosting the annual Hoenn Fashion Show, Jennifer plans to have the group’s members burst onto the stage during the show with signs protesting the animal fur clothes the models will be wearing. Misty claims that they don’t have to go that far, but Jennifer dismisses this suggestion. On the day of the show, Misty ducks out moments before the planned raid, and Jennifer calls her a traitor. Returning to Goldenrod, Misty tells Ash that he was right about not having to be so radical about the planet’s protection. The point is driven home when Misty learns that everyone in JEET was arrested.
In lieu of all those cookies I got in the last repost, I figure I'll hit you all up with the fifth season. Keep an eye out for one new episode this season - I made it the 100th episode.
“Easy, Cheesy, Beautiful”
Episode 4ACP23
Original Airdate: 9/21/07
Ash and Misty need to buy gifts for each other, as their ninth anniversary is quickly approaching. They both go to the Goldenrod Department Store and take two different departments, agreeing to meet back at the entrance when they both have a gift for each other. Wandering the men’s clothing section, Misty’s eye catches something in the women’s department. A local modeling company is holding auditions. Out of curiosity, Misty strolls over to look at what the agency has to offer. The representative at the tryout booth, Ralph Akamatsu, comments Misty on her appearance and claims that she would make a fine model. Misty thanks him, but turns down the offer. But Ash spots her at the booth from another department and thinks that she has taken an interest in modeling. Once Misty has gone, Ash goes to the booth and fills out an audition card for her as an anniversary gift. Several days later, Misty receives an e-mail telling her that her audition appointment has been scheduled at the Akamatsu Modeling Agency. Misty is surprised when Ash tells her what he did for her, but seeing that he did it to show how much he loved her, Misty agrees to go and at least perform the audition. At the agency, she is assigned a swimwear shoot, and the photographer is impressed at how well she poses. Akamatsu himself comes to the audition and is so impressed with Misty that he offers to give her a modeling job. Having taken a liking to the profession, she agrees. Ash is pleased that his gift made Misty happy after all, but after several weeks of modeling for magazines and product packages, Misty realizes that the industry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. She’s forced to keep poses for minutes at a time, wake up earlier, and eat less. She contemplates resigning, but she knows how happy Ash is to be engaged to a fashion model. But Ash assures her that he loves her regardless of what her job is, and Misty quits the modeling business.
“Whatever Happened to Baby James?”
Episode 4ACP24
Original Airdate: 9/28/07
Jessie and James receive the weekly Rocket newsletter and learn that a Rocket agent summit is approaching in Tokyo, Japan. All Rocket agents C Class and above are invited to discuss the Rocket industry’s goals for the next year. Jessie, James, and Meowth eagerly set off to Tokyo for the meeting, but at the discreet location where the summit is held, James is turned back – his agent file is not registered with the industry. Not believing it, James, Jessie, and Meowth drive back to Viridian City to sort things out with Giovanni. As it turns out, Giovanni had lost James’ file when listing all the Japanese agents to be attending. He gives it to James and apologizes, but as James surveys the file, he notices that the space for “Parents” is blank. Wondering why his wealthy parents aren’t mentioned on his file, James sets off to the massive mansion where they live. They are pleased to see James again, and invite him, Jessie, and Meowth to stay a while. Though they manage to recall everything about James’ childhood, he finally shows them the file and asks what’s going on. After some skating around the issue, James’ parents admit the truth – he’s adopted. Shocked that his parents kept the secret from him for 34 years, James storms out in anger. On the way back to Viridian, Jessie and Meowth try to console James, but he is too depressed. Once back at base, he shocks both of them by announcing his retirement from the Team Rocket organization. Jessie, Meowth, and Giovanni beg him not to leave, but he claims that he has no further initiative to work there. After retiring, James sets out to find his biological parents, but has no luck. After a week, Jessie tracks her husband down and convinces him that he does belong in Team Rocket – after all, nearly all its agents join to suppress some childhood trauma. James agrees and willingly returns.
“Press Select for One Player”
Episode 5ACP02
Original Airdate: 10/5/07
Guest Voice: Satoshi Tajiri as himself
Ash purchases a new Gamecube video game system for the apartment, replacing the out-of-date model he formerly had. After hooking it up, he finds that none of the old games he owns work on it, so he and Misty head to an electronics store to restock. Ash buys several new games for his 512-bit console, basing his purchases on the recent game reviews. However, when he gets home and tries them, he is disgusted to see how truly lame they really are. He voices his concern to the Nintendo company, who admire Ash’s opinions and ask him to come down to their headquarters to be a beta tester for their next wave of games. Ash readily takes the job, having always been a gaming fan. Misty, Pikachu, and Togetic come along with him, where they see the game-making process in action. Wandering away, Pikachu and Togetic are shocked to find the multitude of “Pokémon” games. Pikachu dislikes that the Pokémon species are being exploited for video games and merchandising and registers a complaint with the head of the company. The game’s creator, Satoshi Tajiri, explains that he can’t discontinue the games due to their popularity. Meanwhile, Ash points out to the development team just what they’re doing wrong in their games – there isn’t enough action, the missions are too simple, and the characters are too boring. With Ash’s suggestions, Nintendo completely redesigns its upcoming games. Ash and Misty are given free copies of each new game upon their completion, and in several weeks they are also released to the public. But the backlash is horrendous. Ash’s suggestions have made the games insanely violent and far too difficult. Nintendo’s customer service line is swamped with complaints of inability to beat the games and the violence warping kids’ minds. Nintendo yanks the new games from the shelves. Ash deduces that he got carried away in his testing, creating games pandered only to his tastes. He and Misty put it behind them and instead watch TV – where Pikachu is outraged to see that the “Pokémon” TV show has launched its 21st season.
“Beauty in the Least”
Episode 5ACP01
Original Airdate: 10/19/07
May accidentally locks herself out of her apartment. After calling for help by cellphone, she goes to Ash and Misty’s apartment to pass the time. While there, she sees how romantic Ash and Misty are towards one another and begins to develop jealousy. She still does not have a boyfriend of her own, and decides to remedy the problem by visiting the Goldenrod single’s bar that night. Unfortunately, she has no luck, as all the men she meets are jerks with sex on their minds and nothing else. Depressed, May returns to the apartment, where she runs into Gary. She tells him what’s troubling her, and Gary understands – he hasn’t been able to find a decent girlfriend in the recent months. Realizing that they both have the same trouble, May asks Gary if he’d like to go out with her that weekend. Gary agrees. Upstairs, May enthusiastically tells Ash and Misty that she has finally found a boyfriend. On their first date, May and Gary have dinner at the finest restaurant in Goldenrod, but May fears that Gary isn’t as interested in her as she hoped he was. Back in her apartment after dinner, May realizes that she isn’t as good-looking as she could be. Asking Misty for help, she learns of Suzie, the Pokémon groomer of Scissor Street who also specializes in hair and makeup for people as well. To ensure that she looks appealing enough to Gary, May makes a cross-region trip to Kanto, where Suzie gives her a total makeover. Looking absolutely stunning, May returns home and asks Gary on another date. But Gary notices how different May looks and asks what she’s done. May explains that she wanted to make the absolute best impression possible, but Gary assures her that he likes her regardless of how pretty she is. Relieved, May removes her makeup and continues her relationship with Gary.
“Ghostblusters”
Episode 5ACP04
Original Airdate: 10/26/07
Guest Voice: Pamela Reed as Misdreavus, Donal Logue as Gengar
Al sends Ash on another business trip to pick up new bike parts. This time, he must travel to the sleazy Lavender Town. Not trusting the town’s residents, he brings Misty, Pikachu, and Togetic along with him. Once in the city, Ash picks up the parts he needs from the Lavender bike shop, but once he gets back outside he is shocked to see that his car has been stolen. With no mode of transportation, Ash and the others must stay at a hotel for the night. The only place they find is in a very inopportune location – right next to the Pokémon Spirit House. Trying to get a room for the night, Ash runs into Morty, the leader of the Ecruteak City Gym, who is in town on a research trip. Fascinated by the workings of the undead, Morty has been investigating the Spirit House. To assist him in his search for spirits, Ash lends Morty his Gengar for the night. In the hotel room several hours later, Ash cannot sleep knowing that a reliable member of his Pokémon team is in the hands of someone he’s only met once before. Careful not to wake up Misty, he sneaks out of the hotel and into the Spirit House next door. Pikachu follows him out of curiosity. Ash tells Pikachu to get back to the hotel, but the door has been somehow sealed shut. Both of them set out through the house to find Morty. Searching the first floor, Pikachu suddenly falls through the floorboards, landing in the basement. Ash has no choice but to recall him into a Poké Ball. Pikachu flat-out refuses to go into the ball, but Ash sucks him up anyway. Finally, Ash locates Morty attempting to contact the spirits of the house. Ash asks for Gengar back, but Morty says he cannot disrupt the spirit-reaching process. Ash insists that ghosts do not exist, but at that moment, the room goes dark and chilly. Morty claims that Ash has angered the spirits of the house and that they are about to attack, but then Pikachu explodes out of the Poké Ball and blasts a Thunderbolt through the room, driving the supposed spirit away. The next day, Morty is depressed to learn that the boiler in the basement had broken and was causing the commotion, coincidentally breaking down completely upon Pikachu’s attack. Ash reclaims his Gengar and, still with no car, he and Misty catch a bus back to Goldenrod, where Ash is now forced to walk to work each day.
“It’s Not Easy Bein’ Blue and Green”
Episode 5ACP03
Original Airdate: 11/9/07
Guest Voice: Stephen Colbert as Armond Mitsumune, Juliette Lewis as Jennifer
Watching the evening news, Ash and Misty are horrified to see that the Viridian Forest is going to be leveled in the coming weeks to make room for a new highway strip. Though Ash sees it as depressing, he shrugs it off, as there is nothing he can do about it. But Misty reminds Ash of everything that happened to him in that forest – it is, after all, where he caught his first wild Pokémon 18 years ago. Ash sees her point and decides to put a stop to the construction. Misty learns of environmentalist group JEET: Japan for Ethical Earth Treatment and signs up herself and Ash. The leader of the group, radical Jennifer Narusegawa, has organized a sit-in at Viridian Forest to prevent its destruction. Ash and Misty, along with the other fifty or so members of the group, travel to the forest and shackle themselves to the multitude of trees. Ash sees little point in this, claiming that he would have just sent in a petition or something, but Misty encourages him to stay resolved. Sure enough, the group’s protest succeeds and the construction is cancelled. Misty enjoys the thrill of saving the planet and decides to remain a JEET member, though Ash is frazzled by the experience and immediately quits. Attending weekly meetings, Misty soon discovers that the sit-in at Viridian Forest was insanely tame compared to the usual acts of the group. As the Petalburg Convention Center will soon be hosting the annual Hoenn Fashion Show, Jennifer plans to have the group’s members burst onto the stage during the show with signs protesting the animal fur clothes the models will be wearing. Misty claims that they don’t have to go that far, but Jennifer dismisses this suggestion. On the day of the show, Misty ducks out moments before the planned raid, and Jennifer calls her a traitor. Returning to Goldenrod, Misty tells Ash that he was right about not having to be so radical about the planet’s protection. The point is driven home when Misty learns that everyone in JEET was arrested.
