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Pokemon Season 4 Superlatives and Review

Pokemon Company Class Clown (Funniest Character): McKenzie from Doin’ What Comes Natu-rally (Ep. 203), He struggled to find his act as he trained alongside Natu, but I loved how he channeled his fears and insecurities into a comedy act.  Most Likely to Succeed (Best Trainer/Pokémon): Bayleef, Bayleef is slept on as one of Ash’s bestContinue reading “Pokemon Season 4 Superlatives and Review”

Pokemon 205: The Screen Actor’s Guilt

Pokemon Company Airdate: June 21st, 2001 Summary: Our heroes are still on their way to Olivine City when they meet a rushing crowd of screaming ladies. Suddenly, a Bieberesque guy in a bucket hat drops them a Smoochum and tells them to hold it as they run off away from the crowd. Smoochum is gettingContinue reading “Pokemon 205: The Screen Actor’s Guilt”

Pokemon TV Special: Mewtwo Returns

Pokemon Company Airdate: December 30th, 2000 Summary: This hour-long tv special starts with Mewtwo reviewing the key events from the first Pokémon movie (see “Movies” section for that review). Mewtwo acknowledges after this review that Giovanni has been looking for him ever since that movie ended. One of Giovanni‘s henchman alerts him that they found MewtwoContinue reading “Pokemon TV Special: Mewtwo Returns”

Pokemon 3: Ash Catches a Pokemon

Airdate: April 15th, 1997 Summary: Ash catches a Caterpie! And is very annoying about it. But hey, I’m not going to yuck any yums, this man has a caterpillar! Misty has a very strong prejudice against bug Pokémon while they love her. Ash shows his true colors, this man loves Pokémon. Caterpie dreams of biggerContinue reading “Pokemon 3: Ash Catches a Pokemon”

Pokemon 2: Pokemon Emergency!

Airdate: April 8th, 1997 Summary: Why would anyone want to steal Pokémon? Why would anyone ID a 10-year-old, holding them up while they are trying to heal a Pokémon? The all-powerful Pokedex solves everything! Team Rocket seems really cool from their opening monologues; Jessie’s hair is stunning. Ash has a father; will we ever seeContinue reading “Pokemon 2: Pokemon Emergency!”

Pokemon 1: Pokemon, I Choose You!

Airdate: April 1st, 1997 Summary: Ash has a bad alarm clock, some sweet rubber gloves, and a terrible rival. Professor Oak has the best character design in this show, this dude makes listening to Kenny Loggins while making new Pokémon discoveries seem like a breeze. Pikachu’s electric first impression spells trouble for Ashy boy. SpearowContinue reading “Pokemon 1: Pokemon, I Choose You!”