Preview SM137: Undefeated Emperor Guzma!

[PkmnTrainerV]

I have a feeling this episode will be the highlight of the league, and likely Ash's best battle in it. I don't have high hopes at all for SM138 since Fujisaku is writing it, and it is likely gonna be Ash's league loss episode, unless by some miracle its a two parter not written by Fujisaku and he wins.

Fujisaku probably has no say in whether or not Ash wins though... and him writing it probably means Ash wins since his episodes are mostly about giving Ash victories thanks to plot armour.

 

[Shadao]

Fujisaku probably has no say in whether or not Ash wins though... and him writing it probably means Ash wins since his episodes are mostly about giving Ash victories thanks to plot armour.

Wouldn't that mean that Ash wins a Pokémon League in over twenty years?

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Wouldn't that mean that Ash wins a Pokémon League in over twenty years?

Orange League says hi, but in terms of tournament-style Leagues, yeah.

 

[PkmnTrainerV]

Wouldn't that mean that Ash wins a Pokémon League in over twenty years?

It can. My point was that the outcome of the battle is probably decided irrespective of the writer. And even if we were considering the writer, Fujisaku's style is giving Ash advantages and undeserved wins, not making him defeat.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

It can. My point was that the outcome of the battle is probably decided irrespective of the writer. And even if we were considering the writer, Fujisaku's style is giving Ash advantages and undeserved wins, not making him defeat.

We can only hope that someone like Uesada is responsible for the second part in order for at least a part of it to be salvaged.

 

[BigDocFan]

Lack of Gladio's VA is weird.

I suspect the battle will start in SM138 so Gladion will probably cameo here without speaking

I can't believe she changed her name.

Most likely a spelling mistake as it was a direct copy and paste

And if Torracat manages to beat both Scizor and Golisopod, I'm gonna be so happy. He deserves it after getting shafted for most of the saga.

Would love to see Torracat be the winner of both battles but I think it will only be Scizor with the severe type advantage it has

 

[Panky..]

We can only hope that someone like Uesada is responsible for the second part in order for at least a part of it to be salvaged.

Given that the league has made the battles per round dependent on the minimum amount of Pokemon with the contender having the least amount, I'd say the finals need to be 4v4 (Gladion has 4).

Hence, it makes sense that the finals be a two-parter even more so considering the semis are 1.5 parters. And hopefully Tomioka writes the finals to wrap up the league on a high note, since he's written the past Ash v. Gladion battles (SM047 and SM105).

 

[Singaporean]

First preview of the episode:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5DKyTA0bUU

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

First preview of the episode:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5DKyTA0bUU

"GUZMA! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUUUU?!!"

 

[RetroPokeFan]

Man oh man. This one is not only gonna pull at my heartstrings, it's gonna throw me all over the place as well. Definitely looking forward to this episode.

 

[Singaporean]

"GUZMA! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUUUU?!!"

Suffering a major mental breakdown after he witnessing a L in his own life.

 

[BigDocFan]

This episode looks set to be even more exciting, Guzma wasn't too happy with Golisopod causing Scizor to be defeated

Thankfully Team Rocket are absent allowing more battle focus with the animation dream team

 

[Daenerys]

Say what you want about Guzma, but at least his facial expressions manage to be incredibly detailed and intense without the animators going into embarrassing face fault mode.

 

[ii kanji]

Uesada

Who now?

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Who now?

Sorry, I meant Asada. I forgot how his second name was supposed the be written.

 

[WatcherMark]

Even judging from the preview, this episode is going to have gorgeous animation in it so I'm really looking forward to it... although it does make me worry the finals will be lacking in comparison (especially since it's Fujisaku at the script).

 

[SammyW27]

(especially since it's Fujisaku at the script).

I'm terrified he'll have Team Rocket attack to stop to the League...

I wouldn't mind them interrupting the match, but stopping the League because of them?
(Plasma and Flare don't get to stop their leagues, but the TRio do?!)

 

[ii kanji]

I'm terrified he'll have Team Rocket attack to stop to the League...

Ah, the idea of Fujisaku following in the footsteps of Takegami continues to bring me a perverse sense of satisfaction...

(Whilst of course hoping this doesn't happen mind you.)

 

[PkmnTrainerV]

I'm terrified he'll have Team Rocket attack to stop to the League...

I wouldn't mind them interrupting the match, but stopping the League because of them?
(Plasma and Flare don't get to stop their leagues, but the TRio do?!)

Even Skull in cahoots with Giovanni would’ve been more suitable than that...

 

[Panky..]

Ah, the idea of Fujisaku following in the footsteps of Takegami continues to bring me a perverse sense of satisfaction...

(Whilst of course hoping this doesn't happen mind you.)

Did I miss something or will someone kindly explain?