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Since SM is essentially over and it is seemingly likely (or at least possible - don't discuss that here) that the original continuity is over, I thought this would be a good time to have another thread like this. The main difference is, typically when we make these types of threads we rank companions, but in this case, I wanted us to rank all human main characters we have seen (including Ash). I know lots of people have a different idea of who is a main character, and we don't need to argue that here, just rank whomever you feel qualifies. As for me, this will include Ash, companions/classmates, and TR.
The reason I wanted to do this is because I find myself very upset that we could be losing all the history of all of the characters I loved so much and any chance of them returning, while only retaining a character I really am not very fond of. I am under the impression that the vast majority of people here like Ash more than me, but I feel like we rarely rank him among other characters, so I am really curious to see where other people have him ranked.
As far as Ash, people differ in their opinion of how differently he acts during each series, so feel free to split him out into different series in your rank as well (eg. AG Ash, DP Ash, etc) - but lets not argue about that here, just do what you personally feel makes sense. As for me, I feel he is slightly different between most series, but for the most part that wouldn't really change my rank, so I am going to split Ash out as OS-XY Ash (rather than having 5 Ash in a row) and SM Ash (who I personally feel is different enough from the others to change my ranking greatly).
I am including a poll to try to get a general idea, but the poll obviously isn't perfect, as many will probably feel differently depending on the generation, so I am allowing multiple answers.
My List:
Notes on my rankings: For me the first three are hugely ahead, I like May a lot more than Dawn, I like Dawn a lot more than Bonnie, I like Bonnie a lot more than anyone else. After that 4-8 were more difficult, and could probably be in slightly different orders, as I really like all of those characters greatly. After that we have a group that I like, but don't love as much for one reason or another, then more the neutral, down to the ones I don't really like (which aren't all that many). I was actually surprised I moved SM Ash down below Sophocles, but Sophocles has improved slightly, while SM Ash has become increasingly obnoxious imo. I know obnoxious is "in" in 2019, but to me it is my least favorite quality a person can have. Also, I don't need anyone to respond to tell me I don't like SM characters, I am fully aware of that, and I am also fully aware of which of you don't approve of that.
The reason I wanted to do this is because I find myself very upset that we could be losing all the history of all of the characters I loved so much and any chance of them returning, while only retaining a character I really am not very fond of. I am under the impression that the vast majority of people here like Ash more than me, but I feel like we rarely rank him among other characters, so I am really curious to see where other people have him ranked.
As far as Ash, people differ in their opinion of how differently he acts during each series, so feel free to split him out into different series in your rank as well (eg. AG Ash, DP Ash, etc) - but lets not argue about that here, just do what you personally feel makes sense. As for me, I feel he is slightly different between most series, but for the most part that wouldn't really change my rank, so I am going to split Ash out as OS-XY Ash (rather than having 5 Ash in a row) and SM Ash (who I personally feel is different enough from the others to change my ranking greatly).
I am including a poll to try to get a general idea, but the poll obviously isn't perfect, as many will probably feel differently depending on the generation, so I am allowing multiple answers.
My List:
- May
- Dawn
- Bonnie
- Clemont
- Iris
- Brock
- Serena
- Cilan
- Tracey
- James
- Misty
- Lillie
- Ash (OS-XY)
- Max
- Jessie
- Lana
- Mallow
- Kiawe
- Sophocles
- SM Ash
Notes on my rankings: For me the first three are hugely ahead, I like May a lot more than Dawn, I like Dawn a lot more than Bonnie, I like Bonnie a lot more than anyone else. After that 4-8 were more difficult, and could probably be in slightly different orders, as I really like all of those characters greatly. After that we have a group that I like, but don't love as much for one reason or another, then more the neutral, down to the ones I don't really like (which aren't all that many). I was actually surprised I moved SM Ash down below Sophocles, but Sophocles has improved slightly, while SM Ash has become increasingly obnoxious imo. I know obnoxious is "in" in 2019, but to me it is my least favorite quality a person can have. Also, I don't need anyone to respond to tell me I don't like SM characters, I am fully aware of that, and I am also fully aware of which of you don't approve of that.