When I was using the term 'assuming', I was mostly referring to the strong opinions given by those previous posters, particularly Tough who declared that "the writers don't give a damn about fanservice either".... I didn't want to say names, because that leads to negativity. I just wanted to say my rebuttal. I , on the other hand, was making a prediction, which is totally different ;)
But enough about the confusing lexicon.
Honestly, the same arguments could have been made in previous seasons: Hoenn was a reboot of sorts, because it was the first time Ash left all of his pokemon at Oak's. One might have predicted a dozen episodes into the season that we'd never see them again, but they'd be wrong. And really, what's the difference between the two? Pikachu wasn't rare? Team Rocket was still silly? Brock was there?
I think everyone's forgetting that Ash was a goofus at the beginning of the Sinnoh region too. I yelled at the tv, "HE BEAT THE REGIS!" but he still made dumb mistakes then too. Doesn't mean it was a reboot.
From what I see, the writers can't erase Ash's history completely. They can't pretend it doesn't exist. Just because they don't acknowledge it every episode doesn't mean that (dare I say it?) assumptions can be made based on that. As for my prediction, though, I stake my reputation on it.
It's fair to make assumption based on what you already know but I tend to stay on the safe said and make speculations because all of us cannot be right. For all I know, I am way off and that the writers are planning a big reunion with Pidgeot and Charizard and all is blessed in the world but my rational side is thinking
"Hey, wait. I see what you're doing there. Maybe they're going to rely on region Pokemon this time?" And as for being wrong, these things happen. It's not the end of the world. People won't start gossiping "omg, that's the dummy who thought that was going to happen." haha, at least I don't think this happens XD
You see, I dislike that word. 'Reboot'. It's not my favourite word to describe when Ash goes to another region without his Pokemon. I just call it a new chapter in his journey. The courses of his path changed and in Hoenn, they decided to go completely new and that for me is just a change but anywhoo, enough of that. But you are right, there could be a way for past Pokemon to make a comeback. I honestly had no idea that previous Pokemon were going to be in the Sinnoh region (even if it was to promote heartgold and soulsilver) but I loved their appearances, it made me feel connected to the anime, going back to basics.
But also, the reason for my speculations is that this saga has done something that hasn't been done (as far as I know. correct me if i'm wrong.) and that's the pace. The pace of the series has jumped and it's just different and I like the new pace of it. But from where i'm sitting, I just see the writers building Ash's Pokemon team and having him use that rotational 9. If they want to distribute screentime with each Pokemon equally then I don't see how they can maneuver previous Pokemon into it. I mean, the only Pokemon I can see making a comeback is Gible and that's because of how little he had to develop. Who knows? They may pull an Aipom and bring him back somehow. (Perhaps that's Brock returns to the new saga? Bringing Gible to him? xD Here's hoping.)
That's always bugged me. How the writers give Ash/Pikachu a power degrade and make them seem so inexperienced when for a 10 year old, he's very experienced. I just hope they implement his previous learning to his new Pokemon. Remember that epic dodge he learnt from Dawn. I would love for Pikachu to be seen doing it again. I miss it.
I feel like we're straying from the topic at hand and that's Charizard's appearance in the Unova region. In my opinion, no. I can't see him returning.
Hoenn was a reset of the games not a reboot since there were still old Kanto and Johto pokemon in the games as well as the anime.
Also there is no way that the old pokemon is coming back,they will most likely if anything be forgotten,since they have a whole lot of new pokemon now in the 5 gen.
Hoenn was a continuation of very successful series/games. xD
I don't think you can say that since neither of us have no way of knowing such things. It's fair to say that you should say 'you highly doubt based on current evidence' but saying 'there is no way' is a bit silly since I could've honestly said that I would've never seen the past Pokemon returning to Sinnoh but they did. Just make sure to word it properly or back it up with some evidence.
Also, you should call other people's opinions 'stupid'. It's really not cool and it just causes arguments.
I HAVE A QUESTION FOR ALL.
Q: DO YOU THINK CHARIZARD SHOULD APPEAR IN THIS REGION? IF SO, WHY?
OR
Q: DO YOU THINK CHARIZARD SHOULD RETURN IF ASH DECIDES TO BATTLE THE JOHTO FRONTIER BRAINS? OR IF HE MANAGES TO WIN THE UNOVA REGION, SHOULD HE RETURN FOR THE FINAL BATTLE?
