diesglamouris
Well-Known Member
Actually, I'm excited.
Unlike some of yours, I never considered Satoshi as my childhood hero. Not more than Tai Yagami, Yugi Muto or Ikki Tenryo, for sure. But Pokémon is one of the least franchises I continue following until now. I like Pokémon not as a story of a boy, but as a universe that accompanied me in many stages of my life.
After rediscovering the franchise in 2009-2010 (and realizing this is a Japanese franchise with videogames, movies and more world than Kanto and Johto), Pokémon boosted my interest in Japanese language, anime, music and culture. Many of the most special memories of my life are associated with the days of Black and White / Best Wishes and even early XY, before quitting due to personal and study reasons.
I rejoined Pokémon in 2019, the same month Satoshi won the Alola cup. I watched XY and SM to caught up. XY was very enjoyable, I won't deny it, but SM felt so special and full of soul that I wanted Satoshi story to end there. Alola is the region that gave him the closest thing to a real family, after all. And I'm of those who prefer characters that grow with the fans. So when JN was announced and aired, it was a BIG disappointment for me, and the first chapters, although somewhat interesting by themselves, left me the impression writers didn't really know what could do with Satoshi. In fact, I quitted the series about one year, and rejoined mostly because of Koharu and Eevee's quest. Yeah, Satoshi was winning battles and stuff, but the mere existence of such a series felt pointless and soulless to me. Pokémon was not longer that series that inspired me to explore the world, meet many friends and not feel ashamed of being me in my late teens, but a broken illusion of what could be if writers had put a little soul and seriousness in their work.
Now that writers finally allow Satoshi to settle down and pass the torch, I'm optimistic about the future. It's even more important to me than letting him win the PWC. I was already excited after watching a Paldea gameplay, as the plot and the concept look very good (despite it's many flaws, obviously). And adding this brand new series (and hopefully with a decent plot and a lovely hero), this IX generation has the potential to become one of my absolute favorites.
Bye, bye, Satoshi. Always will live in our memories and our fanfics. I'm not nostalgic, but happy you finally are set free.
Unlike some of yours, I never considered Satoshi as my childhood hero. Not more than Tai Yagami, Yugi Muto or Ikki Tenryo, for sure. But Pokémon is one of the least franchises I continue following until now. I like Pokémon not as a story of a boy, but as a universe that accompanied me in many stages of my life.
After rediscovering the franchise in 2009-2010 (and realizing this is a Japanese franchise with videogames, movies and more world than Kanto and Johto), Pokémon boosted my interest in Japanese language, anime, music and culture. Many of the most special memories of my life are associated with the days of Black and White / Best Wishes and even early XY, before quitting due to personal and study reasons.
I rejoined Pokémon in 2019, the same month Satoshi won the Alola cup. I watched XY and SM to caught up. XY was very enjoyable, I won't deny it, but SM felt so special and full of soul that I wanted Satoshi story to end there. Alola is the region that gave him the closest thing to a real family, after all. And I'm of those who prefer characters that grow with the fans. So when JN was announced and aired, it was a BIG disappointment for me, and the first chapters, although somewhat interesting by themselves, left me the impression writers didn't really know what could do with Satoshi. In fact, I quitted the series about one year, and rejoined mostly because of Koharu and Eevee's quest. Yeah, Satoshi was winning battles and stuff, but the mere existence of such a series felt pointless and soulless to me. Pokémon was not longer that series that inspired me to explore the world, meet many friends and not feel ashamed of being me in my late teens, but a broken illusion of what could be if writers had put a little soul and seriousness in their work.
Now that writers finally allow Satoshi to settle down and pass the torch, I'm optimistic about the future. It's even more important to me than letting him win the PWC. I was already excited after watching a Paldea gameplay, as the plot and the concept look very good (despite it's many flaws, obviously). And adding this brand new series (and hopefully with a decent plot and a lovely hero), this IX generation has the potential to become one of my absolute favorites.
Bye, bye, Satoshi. Always will live in our memories and our fanfics. I'm not nostalgic, but happy you finally are set free.
