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The sequel has arrived! Just like in the other thread, state which design you like best for each Kanto/Johto Gym Leader (sans Blue, who was already covered in the previous thread) and explain why.
I'll start off...
I'll start off...
1. Brock: HGSS design.
I've never been a huge fan of any of his designs, but I like how he looks younger and friendlier in his most recent one. His earlier looks made him look way too serious when he was probably one of the hardest Gym Leaders to even take seriously (especially when his more popular anime counterpart is taken into account). Dude, your Onix just lost to my Butterfree! :rolleyes2:
2. Misty: HGSS design.
As iconic as the side pigtail is, when it comes to game Misty, I prefer the more mature look from the Gen 2/4 games. She became a stronger and wiser trainer within the passing three years, and her new look perfectly reflected that. Plus, I've never been a fan of the skimpy bikini she had in Gen 1/3 (her iconic anime look was better, IMO).
3. Lt. Surge: HGSS design.
Never had strong opinions about him, so I'll just go with the newest one. Always liked the sunglasses on him.
4. Erika: All of her designs.
Her basic look changed very little over the years, and I don't have strong enough opinions about any of them to pick just one. Personally, I prefer her cute minidress from the anime over any of her game designs.
5. Koga: All of his designs.
His outfit has barely changed over the past 20 years, so I can't really pick just one. I have a slight preference to the (slightly) younger-looking version from Gen 1, but it's not a strong one.
6. Janine: Can't choose.
If you compare the two artworks, you notice one big thing--Her outfit hasn't changed at all! Sure, the shading and coloring's different on the original art, but otherwise, it's the exact same outfit. I prefer her appearance and pose in the earlier art, myself, but that's about all I can say.
7. Sabrina: RBY design.
The little "makeover" she received in HGSS offends me. Here, was this strong, mysterious, and badass woman being reduced to cheap fanservice (because, apparently, the games didn't have enough of that :rolleyes2:). They even girlified her personality and gave her this acting "aspiration" out of nowhere. Yuck! I miss her whip.
8. Blaine: RBY design.
Who thought it was a good idea to turn him into a glorified Gentleman? He's supposed to be this crazy, hot-headed quiz-master scientist! Blaine is not Blaine without his lab coat.
9. Giovanni: RBY design.
Just not feeling the fedora on him, sorry. His original look was much more intimidating, as the mysterious boss of Team Rocket should be.
10. Falkner: GSC design.
The newer look is a bit too bright and fussy for my tastes (What's with the dots on his shirt?), and I prefer the darker, straighter hair of his earlier look. He's still cute in both outfits, though.
11. Bugsy: GSC design.
Both designs are okay, but I lean towards the older one because of the lack of that silly yellow tie. He's a Bug Catcher, not a Camper.
12. Whitney: GSC design.
Again, the newer one's just a little too fussy for my tastes, although it's still not a bad look for her.
13. Morty: HGSS design.
As nostalgic as his original look was, he looked more like a stoned surfer than a mysterious Ghost specialist. Thankfully, HGSS rectified this--I dig the purple scarf, and he's so much prettier without the mullet. I love how his newer outfit, ironically, resembles his GSC sprite more than his GSC outfit did.
14. Chuck: GSC design.
Not a huge fan of him, either way, but I prefer the simpler, "overweight Blackbelt" look of his earlier design. Plus, his newer look somewhat whitewashed him... Which I'll get into later when I cover a certain other Fighting specialist.
15. Jasmine: GSC design.
Her newer dress has too many frills, and that big red bow's just distracting. Plus, her eyes are supposed to be blue/green, not brown.
16. Pryce: HGSS design.
Like Morty, his original design made him look more like he belonged on a beach instead of his specialized type. And, also like Morty, HGSS fixed this by dressing him in warmer clothes in better colors and a fab scarf. Very stylish grandpa, there.
17. Clair: GSC design.
Yet, another badass woman who received a horrible redesign. Who thought it was a good idea to dress her head-to-toe in bright, eye-gouging teal? And, those ugly thigh-highs were clearly done for no purpose other than cheap fanservice, because Mew forbid a female character wear practical shoes. (I LOVE how Silver actually makes fun of her outfit in HGSS, as if even GF realized that they made her look hideous.) She also seems to have been unnecessarily aged down, especially in contrast to her cousin (who I'll get to later.)
I've never been a huge fan of any of his designs, but I like how he looks younger and friendlier in his most recent one. His earlier looks made him look way too serious when he was probably one of the hardest Gym Leaders to even take seriously (especially when his more popular anime counterpart is taken into account). Dude, your Onix just lost to my Butterfree! :rolleyes2:
2. Misty: HGSS design.
As iconic as the side pigtail is, when it comes to game Misty, I prefer the more mature look from the Gen 2/4 games. She became a stronger and wiser trainer within the passing three years, and her new look perfectly reflected that. Plus, I've never been a fan of the skimpy bikini she had in Gen 1/3 (her iconic anime look was better, IMO).
3. Lt. Surge: HGSS design.
Never had strong opinions about him, so I'll just go with the newest one. Always liked the sunglasses on him.
4. Erika: All of her designs.
Her basic look changed very little over the years, and I don't have strong enough opinions about any of them to pick just one. Personally, I prefer her cute minidress from the anime over any of her game designs.
5. Koga: All of his designs.
His outfit has barely changed over the past 20 years, so I can't really pick just one. I have a slight preference to the (slightly) younger-looking version from Gen 1, but it's not a strong one.
6. Janine: Can't choose.
If you compare the two artworks, you notice one big thing--Her outfit hasn't changed at all! Sure, the shading and coloring's different on the original art, but otherwise, it's the exact same outfit. I prefer her appearance and pose in the earlier art, myself, but that's about all I can say.
7. Sabrina: RBY design.
The little "makeover" she received in HGSS offends me. Here, was this strong, mysterious, and badass woman being reduced to cheap fanservice (because, apparently, the games didn't have enough of that :rolleyes2:). They even girlified her personality and gave her this acting "aspiration" out of nowhere. Yuck! I miss her whip.
8. Blaine: RBY design.
Who thought it was a good idea to turn him into a glorified Gentleman? He's supposed to be this crazy, hot-headed quiz-master scientist! Blaine is not Blaine without his lab coat.
9. Giovanni: RBY design.
Just not feeling the fedora on him, sorry. His original look was much more intimidating, as the mysterious boss of Team Rocket should be.
10. Falkner: GSC design.
The newer look is a bit too bright and fussy for my tastes (What's with the dots on his shirt?), and I prefer the darker, straighter hair of his earlier look. He's still cute in both outfits, though.
11. Bugsy: GSC design.
Both designs are okay, but I lean towards the older one because of the lack of that silly yellow tie. He's a Bug Catcher, not a Camper.
12. Whitney: GSC design.
Again, the newer one's just a little too fussy for my tastes, although it's still not a bad look for her.
13. Morty: HGSS design.
As nostalgic as his original look was, he looked more like a stoned surfer than a mysterious Ghost specialist. Thankfully, HGSS rectified this--I dig the purple scarf, and he's so much prettier without the mullet. I love how his newer outfit, ironically, resembles his GSC sprite more than his GSC outfit did.
14. Chuck: GSC design.
Not a huge fan of him, either way, but I prefer the simpler, "overweight Blackbelt" look of his earlier design. Plus, his newer look somewhat whitewashed him... Which I'll get into later when I cover a certain other Fighting specialist.
15. Jasmine: GSC design.
Her newer dress has too many frills, and that big red bow's just distracting. Plus, her eyes are supposed to be blue/green, not brown.
16. Pryce: HGSS design.
Like Morty, his original design made him look more like he belonged on a beach instead of his specialized type. And, also like Morty, HGSS fixed this by dressing him in warmer clothes in better colors and a fab scarf. Very stylish grandpa, there.
17. Clair: GSC design.
Yet, another badass woman who received a horrible redesign. Who thought it was a good idea to dress her head-to-toe in bright, eye-gouging teal? And, those ugly thigh-highs were clearly done for no purpose other than cheap fanservice, because Mew forbid a female character wear practical shoes. (I LOVE how Silver actually makes fun of her outfit in HGSS, as if even GF realized that they made her look hideous.) She also seems to have been unnecessarily aged down, especially in contrast to her cousin (who I'll get to later.)
