Is Pokemon childish??

[Katachu]

Think of it this way: a group of adults had to come up with the game, put the game together, and make sure that it is interesting and has replay value. When it first came out, pokemon was the first really customizable game, and still is to this day. Now we have more choices, and no right way to beat the game.. and there is no real end to the game either. There's a ton of stuff to do after you beat the elite four, and there's even more to do if you want to get into competitive battling.

It may be aimed at children, but kids certainly couldn't make this game...and I'm sure that the adults involved want to play their game as much as anybody else, so I'm sure they made something that they could enjoy too.

Also.. I know that Pokemon the anime is bad overall... and getting worse (from what I hear.. I lost interest in the subject for a couple of years about the time when they first got into the Hoenn region and never really bothered to watch the anime after that), but that shouldn't set a standard for all animation. There's a ton of animated series that are not geared for kids.. (Neon Genesis Evangelion, for example. Must See. Classic. Not for kids)

I'm not saying it's childish or not. I don't believe it is..and if it is, maybe I don't want to grow up. Adults are boring anyway.

(I'm 20, by the way)

 

[Tyrantrum]

In my honest opinion; it is for people of all ages! ;D

I've been teased because of what I like. But, ever since high school, I have not been teased for liking Pokémon, because there are a lot more Pokémon lovers in high school apparently. :3

So, again, I believe anyone at any age could like it.

 

[Pokedra]

It depends, the anime gives the franchise a bad reputation in my opinion.

The games are aimed at children but most aspects of it aren't childish.

Competitive battling doesn't strike me as childish at all as most battlers are usually teenagers.

 

[JesseRocket]

I honestly think you can't put an age on the series. Anyone can enjoy it, regardless of whether they're 6, 16 or even 60. Age is just a number and who cares if an adult still likes to play the games or watch the anime? I think there are a lot of hidden depths with Pokemon games that many people don't realize. In my experience I've found many people say it because they're insecure in some way or another. Either way, you shouldn't let what other people say affect you. Pokemon will always be remembered because it was different from anything seen before. I will still be playing it when I'm 60, for sure!

 

[TkBento PT]

i think to some opinion some members have talked here before pokemon is for all ages :) i have some friends i liked pokemon before when are more youngers but now were like more some animes from ninjas some type of naru** of something yes the anime is for children but if i can i like watch pokemon i do :D

the game i no think is for children but maybe some children learn how to play pokemon and others like more watch the anime ;)

 

[Superjub]

If you disagree, thenm you've got your answer there. :\ Anyway, i agree it isn't childish. People just assume it's childish because of the anime or the 'monsters.' Not all of them are yellow mouses, with red cheeks, you know...:\ When my mum said it was childish, i just said how is Pokemon childish and, lets say, Mario not, and she said 'Because Mario has been around longer.' >_>

 

[Azonic]

Are you trying to say that the logic you are quoting is flawed or are you actually implying that Pokemon is as childish as Bob the Builder and The Little Engine that Could or would be just that except for the natures/EV/IV elements?


EDIT: Even the Anime isn't as Childish as Bob the Builder, which is geared towards ages 2-5. It's more childish than used to be but it's still not that childish.

It would be better if you read my post. Bob the Builder and The Little Engine That Could were just examples to prove my point against Santaria's post. No where did I say that Pokemon is the equivalent of Bob the Builder.

 

[Katachu]

I really don't get American society... I mean..It's not okay for an adult to like kids stuff like Pokemon, but it's totally okay for an 8 year old (or younger in some cases) to like adult stuff like GTA... That's messed up.

 

[ChunnyyxD]

It is a bit childish :/ but hey who cares, I even know a 18 year old that plays.

 

[XxDawnfanxX]

In my mind pokemon gives a whole different side of me a chance to break out. I feel shlled trying to hide it from so many people but when I post here I feel happy and am glad to be talking to so many others about something I still love. I think of it as I elected to not be afraid of getting really into something I am interested in just because others think its childish. I still watch the anime when I can, and play the games all the time.

 

[hank jones]

1.Yes. Sorry, but it is. I honestly don't see the big deal... who cares if its childish or not.

2. Everyone in my school thinks its nerdy, so i never tell anyone that i like it. (If i did evryone would make fun of me). I'm in the jock group so it would be embarrassing to be seen w/ pokemon cards...

 

[Kotowari]

To be honest, I've grown out of the Anime (can you say that?) Compared to many other Anime series that I watch(ed), it's just too repetitive. Most of the episodes have the same groundplan: Ash and co meet a Pokemon, Team rocket steals it, Ash and co get it back, Pikachu sends them away with a thunderbolt. At least that's how it was when I quit halfway the Hoenn series. I liked those special (as I call it) episodes that did not follow that plan. Ash' battles for the badges were kinda cool now and then, also, episodes starring legendary pokemon. *_*
I've seen some of the specials (Ritchie and Moltress and Raikou: Legend of Thunder) and at least those differed a bit from the usual plan. Raikou got tortured. :o And I don't believe Kenta/Gold/Jimmy to be 10. XD
Also over here they keep airing the same episodes over and over again -> another reason why I quit.

The Movies on the otherhand are still on my 'to watch list'. Darkrai's movie was pretty epic tbh. And for those that have a little knowledge about the world, it's fun to figure out the cities that stood as an example for the city in the movie (like Barcelona, or Venice). I believe the movies generally have more "mature" content than the series.
In the 4th movie, Celebi died, whithered away (but was of course saved), in the 5th one Latios died (and did not return). For the first movie: there's a whole debate about cloning.

In my opinion, the anime is childish, the movies less.

The games are definitally not, but are suited for everyone who can hold a console and can read (or understands basic english for that matter). I remember that a lot of years ago, I saw a young boy playing Pokémon Yellow. He was aiminglessly walking on the road just before Vermilion City. Barely no one at that age can fully grasp what is said in the game (English is not my mothertongue).
But I have to say that thanks to the Pokemon (games), I got a head start in English. :3 I was constantly asking my mother what this or that meant, and eventually found my way through silver. I also kept asking her where the names came from, obvious once like Pidgey, or Paras. Ekans, Arbok, just those things. But it helped me. :3 I was always one of the more knowledgeable ones in English class. XD
(I'm tired so please forgive me my typing mistakes)

I don't understand a thing about IV, EV and whatever... I just play the game as I like it. For the storyline, to catch pokemon and train them. To be able to say that I beated the Pokemon league with the Pokemon I trained so hard. It is a joy to see the ending credits roll after your first league battle. =)
Also, back in the days when everyone walked around with their Gameboy (Color, Advance), you could have random people asking you if you had your Link Cable with you. (happened to me once, but I didn't) So it was a great way to meet new people. I'm still certain that it is still the same. After all, don't people here ask eachother to battle or trade? It's a wonderful thing. =)

And another thing. Pokemon (not only Pokemon, but still) manages to unite everyone (even if it is in forums like this). People of all age, race, religion come here to talk about what they like. All differences fade away when they can talk about that one thing that they have in common. Then comes the discovery that that person on the other side of the computerscreen actually isn't that different.

So, to conclude things. Perhaps Pokémon is childish at first sight. Taking Pikachu as their mascot isn't helping things. Get Charizard of Tyranitar on the cover. XD
But if you manage to look more thoroughly, you'll see that it's more than that. You just have to do that, but for some even that takes too much effort.

 

[jonnO'brien]

Of Course.
Thats why People as old as 40 still love it :pppp

 

[Mr. Epic]

Pokémon was secretly made to brainwash children into hate and sexual violence.

1. Cute little creatures
2. Nothing dies too painfully. (They never go into detail about the graveyards, do they? Just the murder!)
3. Messages of hate and rape and treating your Pokemon like friends
4. All the games are rated XXX.
5. The protagonist is eternally 10 years old.
6. The most "mature" theme in any of the games is like... Slowpoke having their penises cut off.
7. etc, etc, etc.

 

[CHAR1ZARD]

I love Pokemon's childish qualities. A lot of the monsters are very cute. Even the "scarier" monsters are adorable.

 

[Jaden-kunxx]

To some people it is like my friend Chris

 

[ShinjisLover]

In a way, yes, it is childish. The plot is fairly childish and aimed at young boys. Due to this, it is automatically labeled as a children's cartoon. However, in Diamond and Pearl, I have to disagree. With the way Shinji acts and how J tries to kill Ash whenever she sees him, it's becoming aimed more toward pubescent children, probably around the age of 13-ish. So, no, it's not completely childish, which I hope doesn't contradict my first statement after I explained my reasonings.​

 

[Tanya1234]

Of course Pokemon is childish, I think deep down that is the reason most of us like/love it, nostalgia, it;s something we grew up with. ;]

Couldnt say it better.

Totally agree with you ! :)

 

[Shem]

Pokemon anime defeinately does not help the childish reputation. But there are actually alot of people who will trash pokemon one minute but as soon as you say you play pokemon they'll admit they do too. They just try and look cool =P

I'm on to them >.>

 

[SPEEDIE]

I dont reckon Pokemon is childish all though a few of my friends bag me cous i like it