Recent content by Charaxes

I saw the new intro, today. Song-wise, I actually don't mind it, as I found it rather catchy (and getting used to a duet of singers). I like the fact it was 45 seconds, when the previous one was 31, I think. I just wish TPCI could have done what 4Kids did with the Johto League Champions OP, and...

Judging from the GS Ball fisaco, that's my theory, too. At least, the Master Ball did appear, though, it does remind how the anime never addressed Silph Co. (Or they have, and I don't know about it?) Maybe since the Master Ball is associated with Silph, seeing it now and again could remind the...

As others have said, yeah, the Mastermind was specifically for English viewers, so it isn't the same thing. TPCI has aired episodes out of before, like the Riolu two-parter. So, that probably will happen, especially if TV Tokyo actually gave the episodes to TPCI, as it didn't with 4Kids over...

I frankly don't, if only that has become the Rocket trio's secondary niche, post-Johto. Honestly, who knew at the time that Jessie would get Wobbuffet or James with Chimecho or Mime Jr.? And their Unova captures are continuing the tradition. (Slight spoiler on Jimmy, but you can figure it out...

Not to mention, if you throw in the anime's backstory, Giovanni/Sakaki inherited the organization. (As of this writing, I don't think they ever re-addressed the matter.) Meanwhile, we have canon confirmation of Silver being his son, so that might come up, again. So, you could play that to your...

Speak for yourself. In terms of the latter, I'd love to see the Rocket trio sue Ash, especially with some of their Hoenn Contest blast offs. Dogasu said something interesting during the Phantom Contest episode: Also, this is the second Contest in a row where Satoshi uses his Pikachu to attack...

Same with Croagunk. I always thought they did that, since Max wasn't around for the ear-pulling gag anymore. Kinda lame, but I got used to it. Same with Chansey, but I'll add the fact he would have the signature Pokemon of one of his lady loves (Joy). As the games and the Stadium proven, he can...

Yeah, the letterbox issue has always been a problem, especially in the movies. The good news is that America is improving with the aspect ratio in television and elsewhere, including TPCI. Hopefully, when the movies get re-released on DVD, that will change and get the letterbox treatment...

I hear you, as I took forever to like the kid in either form. I'll explain in a future post. It depends. Hikari/Dawn doesn't bug me, other than the Japanese writers just couldn't be bothered to confirm her supposedly experienced Coordinator image. Irritated me to no end. In terms of dubbing...

Probably the Porygon episode, as that started it all. I admit I would have liked to see a Porygon carrying the Team Rocket flag on the TV. Heh. Second choice would be the Ice Cave, as it had better plot structure than usual. Plus, I love Jynx, despite the lulz surrounding her (rightfully and...

The former is a possibility, as we don't have much of a government in the Pokemon nation. The latter I could definitely buy, as Team Rocket is supposed to be a take off of the Yakuza. I have a different take: I think it speaks of the popularity of Team Rocket, as to why the cops are unable to...

Being a tad older, it was a different experience for me, as my friends and me were getting into the fantasy and the mythos. I went with my friend, and we certainly had our fun/shock with the revelation of Giovanni behind the creation of Mewtwo and, okay, Mewtwo killing all the scientists. We...

Right, as I threw in the Pokebeach commentary for potential context. And I wasn't thrilled with the OP's comments, either, especially, as you rightfully observed, "who knew Pokemon would be the juggernaut, vis-a-vis, the deal at the time?" I was more focused on Kelts' ancedote, rather than the...

Speaking from personal experience, yeah, my then-fellow 10-year-olds ripped on me, so what Iris is doing is kinda realistic. Girls that age don't typically act that way, but if you want to throw in the fact that girls do mature faster than boys, well... The rest can be blamed on the writers'...

(Maybe I can try to steer the lulz away. Heh.) Otter summed up the Chapter 11 protection well, so the company will be around in some form. It will be interesting to see what will happen, per Yu-Gi-Oh properties. Speaking of, you can read all about the YGO issue here...