Forum - View topicNEWS: New Pokémon XY Anime Trailer Introduces Ash's New Travel Companions
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kanechin
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lol I hope she doesn't start pulling her bro's ear. |
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Guile
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To put is simply it was universally panned by the fandom and one of the biggest mistakes the franchise has ever done. Best Wishes as a whole was criticized for all the stuff they tried to change so they're going back to the previous format. I believe even the writers knew it was a risky move to change such iconic characters in Japanese pop-culture, which is why all the supplemental material for Rocket-dan still featured them as goofballs, from their Radio Drama to the live-performances the seiyuu did. http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/radio_rocket_secret_empire/secret_live.html Unless you live in Japan or follow Japanese Pokemon events, it's a bit hard to understand just how beloved these character are. It is also why people asking for the series to end or change the characters don't seem to understand what exactly they're asking. If there was such backlash from making Rocket-dan serious, then I can only fathom how much backlash there would be for nixing them, in addition to Satoshi and Pikachu as well. As for myself, I am very excited for the upcoming XY series. Serena knowing Satoshi from childhood is an interest retcon, and I hope she is more interesting than Iris was. Citron and Eureka should add a nice dynamic not seen since Advanced Generation with Haruka and Masato. I am quite excited for the series to premier. |
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R.G.
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Unless Citron and Eureka replace Satoshi as the lead characters, I am not interested. |
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TsukasaElkKite
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That will never happen. |
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R.G.
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It worked for the Digimon and Yu-gi-oh franchises.
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ParaChomp
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Adamb15
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I think it's worth noting:
Misty, May, Dawn, Iris, Eureka. They just get shorter and younger. |
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ShatteredWorld
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Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh have never had the same main characters as long as Pokemon + those series are not as big as Pokemon |
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Jave
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It worked so well for Digimon that the franchise doesn't have a current show airing or one in development And while YGO does it doesn't pull in Pokemon numbers. |
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Mr. Oshawott
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Well, if there's any one thing that's certain in Pokemon, it's that Ash isn't going anywhere any time soon...
Which is fine for myself, since I find that the Trainers that will be going with him for the ride are more than interesting enough to enjoy this season to its fullest. |
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R.G.
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Not if they're disposed of by series' end and forgotten. |
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