Pokemon: Past or Future?
Dear Pojo,
My name is Mike Zhang, and after being a Pokemon
Fan for 2 years now, I’ve been wondering if Pokemon will be just another
one of those things like Sailor Moon or Dragon Ball Z, which will die
slowly as time goes on. I’ve also been thinking about the thing that
makes Pokemon so successful and different from those. Is it the Charm?
The Innocence? The cute creatures? Or the concept?
I’ve found it to be many of those aspects. Alot
of it has to do with it’s Charm, cuteness, and Innocence. Pokemon has been targeted for younger kids, (i’m 14 myself)
much of it has to do with the creatures. They are cute, and also with
unique abilities. With a solid concept behind it. However, as time runs
on, the cuteness aspect has been losing ground. With the slowness of new
episodes, and the introduction of Rocket Pokemon and Gold, much of it has
gone......uncute? If there is such a thing. But by looking at the
episodes, it’s gone bland and boring.
With no introduction to really new pokemon, or a good catch by Ash,
or even a good battle. Perhaps the best new episode (in my opinion) is the
introductory rocket episode. Where Cassidy and Butch use drowzee to
control pokemon. And that it self is a rare treat.
Now looking at the introduction of Gold and Siler.
It’s pokemon, ideas, and concept have gotten glided over the cute
level. The pokemon itself are either ugly, mean, critical, or technical.
(the new ones) Of course, there are exceptions like Marril. But sadly not
many. If the Pokemon continues to mature in the aspects, there is a chance
that it will lose what it had that made it incredibly loving, fun, and successful.
Yes, im suppose complaining a little here, (hehe),
but it seems like since last year, Pokemon has slowed and slowed. I
suppose it will continue for maybe a couple years, but will it be another
short episode of Dragon Ball (still warm... but colder each year) or a
continuing smash like The Simpsons.
I’d like to know what others feel about this
subject.
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Mike Z