Review JN060: Aim to Be a Scallion Master! Charge with Chivalry!!

[FinnishPokéFan92]

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[Vulpes Incarnatus]

i genuinely tried to enjoy this episode, lots of stuff like Farfetch'd becoming Sirfetch'd even before evolution and the lead up to actually evolving was good. but there are other things like the build-up and content within the episode that drags it down.

- lot of wasted time with Bellsprout.
- poor animation for a main battle episode.
- weak and unbelievable rivalry without much setup compared to Bea, don't seem like Rinto will appear more.
- a lazy writing decision of an off-screen rank climb of 108 plus another rank climb by 89 upon win.
- rushed evolution with just 3 episodes in focus after which it'll prolly be sidelined like Lucario.
- funny how Sobble ain't important enough to appear here despite an evolution for it being around the corner.

 

[BigDocFan]

Ash is having a way too easy time battling in the World Coronation Series, we're barely seeing him train or battle

What is this, the Kalos league lol

 

[KyseL]

Grookey was a good boy, and that's good.

Battle had meh choreography, but there were some nice shots here and there. I can't say anymore until I see subs, tho.

Ash is having a way too easy time battling in the World Coronation Series, we're barely seeing him train or battle

What is this, the Kalos league lol

Eh, tbh, I never expected anything too challenging to happen before Ash got to the top 100, so I don't really mind him climbing off screen until then.

 

[Singaporean]

Great episode to finally seeing getting paid back after the exhausting fight from the guy. It will be more excitement if the bald guy from past Sunday second preview don't spoil about Farfetch'd evolve in this episode.

Nonetheless, Ash is very near to rank 100 now.

Overall rating: B+

 

[RetroPokeFan]

Grookey riding on Pikachu was adorable.

 

[Craiden]

First of all, the jump is literally one battle, so while I expect it, I hope I don't see a trend of everyone harping on it. That out of the way, not the best animation for a battle, but I liked the idea a great bit, however (and this surprised me to think to have issue with)...the trainers (though also Gou) somehow...played too big of a role here (Ash basically creating Sirfetch'd was great though). And yes, Pikachu Express was cute.

 

[Ricbolog]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvPJa4F5z3k

EDIT: The episode was available internationally on the official Corocoro channel for more or less a day and half.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

I liked how Goh's catch of the day, as minor as it was, involved him bonding with the Pokémon before actually catching it.

 

[Craiden]

I liked how Goh's catch of the day, as minor as it was, involved him bonding with the Pokémon before actually catching it.

Yeah, that was solid, as was the idea of Grookey catching Bellsprout (if that happened).

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Yeah, that was solid, as was the idea of Grookey catching Bellsprout (if that happened).

It just suggested Goh should catch it.

Also, the first time Bellsprout has gotten a Dex entry, believe it or not.

 

[GrookeyFan77]

Once again Goh wastes time catching Pokemon. I’ll forgive it cuz Grookey

Also KAMOON became SIR KAMOON neat

 

[L-05308]

Every second spent with Goh catching Bellsprout - I knew people were going to be furious, so for the record – I’m glad we got to see a little Grookey personality and focus straight away after it was caught. It’s good stuff!

I enjoyed the battle, it was a great debut for Sirfetch’d (too bad we’ll barely see it from now on) seeing Ash inspire his Pokémon and haven’t use the broken leak like a shield is exactly the kind of Ash I know and love!

i’m sure many will agree, that Ash’s time in the Super Rank has been a weird one - too many off screen rank ups and there was that time we saw him go down to the normal rank for no reason. As always - love the episodes, hate the series.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

I knew people were going to be furious, so for the record

I personally wasn't. If anything, I thought it was done rather well for a quick Goh capture.

 

[GrookeyFan77]

I personally wasn't. If anything, I thought it was done rather well for a quick Goh capture.

2 mins = Not quick

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

2 mins = Not quick

Why do people complain about Goh catching taking the wrong amount of time, be it too short or too long?

 

[GrookeyFan77]

Why do people complain about Goh catching taking the wrong amount of time, be it too short or too long?

Too long in an Ash episode. The battle didn't start until 8 mins in.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

Too long in an Ash episode. The battle didn't start until 8 mins in.

I think the pacing of the episode was done well enough.

 

[GrookeyFan77]

I think the pacing of the episode was done well enough.

I don't think so.

 

[Keith]

I liked how Goh's catch of the day, as minor as it was, involved him bonding with the Pokémon before actually catching it.

Grookey aided Bellsprout. Goh just threw a poké ball. There was no bonding on his part.