pokemon fan 132
pokemon fan 132
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Objectively i don't have much faith in any of us suggestions and pleas ever being heard out or taken in consideration. Because as much as depending on individuality of certain saga and who is in charge they sometime play out with viewers expectations doing unpredictable changes here and there(breaking patterns) to elevate people enthusiasm in Pokemon anime being ready to evolve and narrate decent and enthralling storytelling. When in reality those changes are minor modifications in grand scheme of things misleading fans.
In end it all returns back to square one with status quo essentially remaining unchanged and unchallenged.
But for sake of entertaining this subject, here are some of things from my part which pokemon series should change to become better:
-more lively group dynamic. Interactions where there would be present more to dialogue between characters than just politeness, positivity and sappy, cheerful support. Such as moments when Ash and others get in clash over something working on their differences. Tension, comedy, sarcasm and drama. Having gradual development of relationship and realiatic portrayal of human communicatipon where there isn't present harmony 100% of time.
-better rivals. Rivals who actually present threat and obstacle for Ash and his companions to overcome. Who challenge their ways of training and teaching putting them in corner and pushing them to improve and learn on mistakes. Unlike it was case with XYZ or BW series where big majority of rivals were punching bags always being behind main protagonists.
-beter repartition of screentime between humans and pokemon. With each of main protagonists feeling active, of purpose and having their story move forward through course of whole series. Instead of having their development and spotlight scattered with some receiving focus in one season a cost of others being neglected, just to have reverse scenario in second one. Same applies to pokemon , because while its unrealistic to expect that each member of team receive equal attention, use and development. On other hand extreme exposition of one or two particular pokemon at cost of overshadowing everyone else(like it was case with Greninja for example) is not desirable and productive for balanced and healthy story telling.
-There should be continuity existing in Alola saga, instead of having none at all or very few and scattered across random nods to past..
Actually upcoming Sun and Moon should have lot of throwbacks to past and references not forgetting about Ash past achievements. Pokemon he caught, previous friends making regular returns and getting updates, promises he made and experience which helped to shape him up in person/trainer he is today. Addiing that way some background behind Ash travels around the world and more substance,
But most importantly living up to message of this anime actually being one continuous adventure set in same timeline and universe going up in line with next yer being 20th year anniversary of pokemon anime existence. Doing something actually unexpected and memorable to mark this milestone instead of leaving only that to games with anime staff just ignoring everything as they usually do.
Because they have ton of unique interesting characters with unanswered things and open stories to take them in new fresh adventures and go on next, more complex stage of character development. Not following rookies, but mature, badass, more competent girls or males who already have formed friendship with Ash, skills and solid groundwork accomplishing more demanding challenges. Developing new interests and perception on things achieving their dreams.
With Alola as resort, vacation destination with its geography, culture and tropic like environment beng perfect place to have several surprising returns of familiar faces from past. Such as Misty, May, Brock, Iris, Tracey, Gary, Dawn etc, etc. Hell with all this talk about school and graduation Ash will be involved into, I wouldn't actually mind his past friends being dragged in classrooms learning themselves some new things of crucial importance to their own careers and goals.Forcing them to
put their knowledge from practice in theory trying to build on their skills and familiarity with pokemon they care about. With only Alola having required specialists and trials to have them learn things they couldn't otherwise through typical training and battling, putting them in their discomfort zone.
That would if anything create foundation for incredibly rich cast chemistry bursting with fire, clash, drama and passion.
And i already brought up more than once how region like Alola brimming with so much water, oceans, perfect environment to make good use of otherwise usually underused aquatic water pokemon being pervated with water themes is natural, logical and great environment to justify comeback of some like Misty. Who could learn ALOT in how to unlock full potential of her pokemon helping her to advance dreams of becoming water master and reach E4 level of strength in future. To uncomparable level than being locked at gym would.
Needless to say i dont know about others but im interested in what became of not just Misty but several other character being put to some prominent use in pokemon again. Therefore welcoming if Sun and Moon series wouldn't actually ignore and discard away past like this anime was doing not jut lately. But several years ago.
This are things pokemon series should have started implementing long time ago in order to have well planned, cohesive and natural flow of adventure. But still even if it may be too late, its still better late than never to try turning show we grew up with and liked/like toward higher quality.
In end it all returns back to square one with status quo essentially remaining unchanged and unchallenged.
But for sake of entertaining this subject, here are some of things from my part which pokemon series should change to become better:
-more lively group dynamic. Interactions where there would be present more to dialogue between characters than just politeness, positivity and sappy, cheerful support. Such as moments when Ash and others get in clash over something working on their differences. Tension, comedy, sarcasm and drama. Having gradual development of relationship and realiatic portrayal of human communicatipon where there isn't present harmony 100% of time.
-better rivals. Rivals who actually present threat and obstacle for Ash and his companions to overcome. Who challenge their ways of training and teaching putting them in corner and pushing them to improve and learn on mistakes. Unlike it was case with XYZ or BW series where big majority of rivals were punching bags always being behind main protagonists.
-beter repartition of screentime between humans and pokemon. With each of main protagonists feeling active, of purpose and having their story move forward through course of whole series. Instead of having their development and spotlight scattered with some receiving focus in one season a cost of others being neglected, just to have reverse scenario in second one. Same applies to pokemon , because while its unrealistic to expect that each member of team receive equal attention, use and development. On other hand extreme exposition of one or two particular pokemon at cost of overshadowing everyone else(like it was case with Greninja for example) is not desirable and productive for balanced and healthy story telling.
-There should be continuity existing in Alola saga, instead of having none at all or very few and scattered across random nods to past..
Actually upcoming Sun and Moon should have lot of throwbacks to past and references not forgetting about Ash past achievements. Pokemon he caught, previous friends making regular returns and getting updates, promises he made and experience which helped to shape him up in person/trainer he is today. Addiing that way some background behind Ash travels around the world and more substance,
But most importantly living up to message of this anime actually being one continuous adventure set in same timeline and universe going up in line with next yer being 20th year anniversary of pokemon anime existence. Doing something actually unexpected and memorable to mark this milestone instead of leaving only that to games with anime staff just ignoring everything as they usually do.
Because they have ton of unique interesting characters with unanswered things and open stories to take them in new fresh adventures and go on next, more complex stage of character development. Not following rookies, but mature, badass, more competent girls or males who already have formed friendship with Ash, skills and solid groundwork accomplishing more demanding challenges. Developing new interests and perception on things achieving their dreams.
With Alola as resort, vacation destination with its geography, culture and tropic like environment beng perfect place to have several surprising returns of familiar faces from past. Such as Misty, May, Brock, Iris, Tracey, Gary, Dawn etc, etc. Hell with all this talk about school and graduation Ash will be involved into, I wouldn't actually mind his past friends being dragged in classrooms learning themselves some new things of crucial importance to their own careers and goals.Forcing them to
put their knowledge from practice in theory trying to build on their skills and familiarity with pokemon they care about. With only Alola having required specialists and trials to have them learn things they couldn't otherwise through typical training and battling, putting them in their discomfort zone.
That would if anything create foundation for incredibly rich cast chemistry bursting with fire, clash, drama and passion.
And i already brought up more than once how region like Alola brimming with so much water, oceans, perfect environment to make good use of otherwise usually underused aquatic water pokemon being pervated with water themes is natural, logical and great environment to justify comeback of some like Misty. Who could learn ALOT in how to unlock full potential of her pokemon helping her to advance dreams of becoming water master and reach E4 level of strength in future. To uncomparable level than being locked at gym would.
Needless to say i dont know about others but im interested in what became of not just Misty but several other character being put to some prominent use in pokemon again. Therefore welcoming if Sun and Moon series wouldn't actually ignore and discard away past like this anime was doing not jut lately. But several years ago.
This are things pokemon series should have started implementing long time ago in order to have well planned, cohesive and natural flow of adventure. But still even if it may be too late, its still better late than never to try turning show we grew up with and liked/like toward higher quality.