How do you even address a franchise as massive as "Pokémon"? The weirdest thing about this show is that I actually first started watching it during Season 4 or Johto League Champions. Nearly everyone agrees that was the worst season of the entire show but it was the one that actually got me hooked. I actually felt daring watching the anime and even started over a decade ago on a forum where I eventually became a character created by Kirbopher. Yeah, it's a very long story. I could probably write volumes about how much this show (or the franchise as a whole) has affected me. It reminds me of when Doug Walker said that people might act like they hate Disney when everyone really does love it and it's not some evil organization taking over the world.
That's what a lot of people have said about Pokémon. In fact, that's even what I thought at one point, that it was some evil thing trying to take over the world, but I have seen so many people who love Pokémon and appreciate it as a work of art, which is what it should be. Something that has created literally millions of beloved fan drawings and animations should hold a special place in your heart. The reviews for this show were actually some of the first I read on this website, literally over a "decade" ago. It was interesting to see everyone's opinion and how everyone was complaining, but yet still coming back to it. It's ranked here as one of the best video game adaptations ever.
I remember a kid or two at school who kept complaining about how pokemon fit inside pokeballs. People here have asked where pokemon come from and what their purpose is. They say it's childish and as an adult, it's just stupid to be into. That's the exact same thing people say about religion! I think they even have the same defense. People (I am religious, BTW) outright say that it doesn't make any sense, but if this is someone that fits your life and makes you happy, then just go with it. There was even a Simpsons episode that compared pokemon to religion. Every person should be allowed to live their lives as they see fit.
Looking back here, I notice that this show has a higher rating all the time. Why? Because after over a decade, they finally put romance on the show! Yep, people went wild with the introduction of Serena. The main writer originally said he didn't like the idea of there being romance on the show and then he died and THEN they put romance on the show! It's hard for me to catch it nowadays, but I can always find it online. I was also fascinated by the sheer number of shippings this show brought. There are literally THOUSANDS of official names.
My favorite would be Rocketshipping (though AmourShipping's great too) with Jessie and James. It's simply incredible the huge number of romantic hints people have found between these two characters as listed on Bulbapedia. I admit to losing count of the pokemon after the first 500. The show really does have great characters and memorable scenarios. Pokémon is even more popular than "Star Wars" on most websites. More voices should have cried out when the Nostalgia Critic crapped over it than when "The Phantom Menace" came out. I enjoy these characters and hope to catch up on the infinite number of episodes. May something so beloved live on forever. ****
That's what a lot of people have said about Pokémon. In fact, that's even what I thought at one point, that it was some evil thing trying to take over the world, but I have seen so many people who love Pokémon and appreciate it as a work of art, which is what it should be. Something that has created literally millions of beloved fan drawings and animations should hold a special place in your heart. The reviews for this show were actually some of the first I read on this website, literally over a "decade" ago. It was interesting to see everyone's opinion and how everyone was complaining, but yet still coming back to it. It's ranked here as one of the best video game adaptations ever.
I remember a kid or two at school who kept complaining about how pokemon fit inside pokeballs. People here have asked where pokemon come from and what their purpose is. They say it's childish and as an adult, it's just stupid to be into. That's the exact same thing people say about religion! I think they even have the same defense. People (I am religious, BTW) outright say that it doesn't make any sense, but if this is someone that fits your life and makes you happy, then just go with it. There was even a Simpsons episode that compared pokemon to religion. Every person should be allowed to live their lives as they see fit.
Looking back here, I notice that this show has a higher rating all the time. Why? Because after over a decade, they finally put romance on the show! Yep, people went wild with the introduction of Serena. The main writer originally said he didn't like the idea of there being romance on the show and then he died and THEN they put romance on the show! It's hard for me to catch it nowadays, but I can always find it online. I was also fascinated by the sheer number of shippings this show brought. There are literally THOUSANDS of official names.
My favorite would be Rocketshipping (though AmourShipping's great too) with Jessie and James. It's simply incredible the huge number of romantic hints people have found between these two characters as listed on Bulbapedia. I admit to losing count of the pokemon after the first 500. The show really does have great characters and memorable scenarios. Pokémon is even more popular than "Star Wars" on most websites. More voices should have cried out when the Nostalgia Critic crapped over it than when "The Phantom Menace" came out. I enjoy these characters and hope to catch up on the infinite number of episodes. May something so beloved live on forever. ****