The Last Poster Wins! [v23]

[Neo Emolga]

Most of the time it's just people don't know what to say in response. Doesn't mean they didn't read your insight on it.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I still firmly believe Ash should've won in XY&Z. Though I think it's good Z-moves weren't around then either.

Honestly I'm still one of those that don't like the look of the anime in S&M. Ash didn't look the same as everyone knows. Whether it brought out more expressions or not. It just didn't fit the style Pokémon have had and should have in my honest opinion. Even Pikachu looked....weird to me. I didn't like it at all. I looked forward to the movies because the animation in those were BEYOND beautiful as it was in XY&Z. With S&M it's like they took a cheap small production crew that was new and said "have at it." Almost like a fan production (which would explain Ash actually winning for once). That's just how I feel whether others believe it not. It's my opinion. Doesn't mean it's that way for everyone though. As everyone has their own opinions on it.

Like Neo said. It's also a part of the impact they bring to light. Sometimes it's characters or certain aspects. The PMD games are a very good example of that.

[ShadowBolt25]

what do you think about the upcoming Pokémon anime ?

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I guess I just don't like terms like "fan productions" used in reference to the show since it slights the efforts that went into the animation. People tend to forget that these are the livelihoods of animators and even if you don't like the style, a lot of effort goes into it to bring out the expressiveness. So to call it cheap really undermines all the effort that went into it, even if you don't like it or can't see it. I think that's why I try to not be overly negative with stuff since I know how much effort goes into anime, one of the few remaining forms of 2D animation out there. And I really appreciate that Kunihiko Yuyama, who has directed every season of the anime and every film, finally gave Ash the win he deserved. The minds behind the anime haven't changed, they were just experimenting, and I think saying that it was no better than "a fan production" isn't really okay. Saying you didn't like it, sure, but I think people just forget that people like Yuyama dedicated their whole lives to make the show. Without him, we wouldn't have the show at all, at least not in the form we know it, for better or for worse.

Either way I'm looking forward to the new season. I like that they're experimenting more with the show and the games. I like that they're trying new things. I'm hoping there won't be too much Kanto pandering and that it won't be just a rehashing of old adventures, but I'm really excited to see where they go with it.

[Neo Emolga]

As someone who has done Flash animations, oh trust me, I can't imagine how much work one episode is. My main concerns are just more of the character development and how Pokemon characters are treated. But the actual animation quality is fine, no complaints. I definitely don't consider myself capable of doing anything better than what they do.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah which I can understand. SuMo's anime was more on the silly side, which the animation quality very much reflects that. But they did have their serious episodes. The first Litten episode in particular is probably one of the most serious episodes I think in the pokemon franchise as a whole.

[ShadowBolt25]

will Ash see Serena again in the new Pokémon Anime ??

[Chakramaster]

Yeah some episodes can get really dark for sure. Just like some of the games. It takes the concepts of Pokémon to a whole mother level that some people don't expect from a "kids" show/game. Yeah it's not just for kids and that's been proven over the years.

I expect Ash will see all of his friends again.

[Neo Emolga]

Plus... some of us who started playing as kids grew up by now. XD

But hey, Pokemon GO did shoot down the "only a kid's game" perception. There was a while everyone was playing it regardless of age.

[Noblejanobii]

He might see Serena again ye. Especially with him traveling to bunches of regions this time, maybe he'll get to see more of his old friends like he did in Alola.