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its-whitetomorrow · 4 years

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Two halves of the whole: XY TR and SM TR in retrospect

I understand Team Rocket isn't considered a priority by the anime staff but I can't shake off the feeling XY and SM SHOULD be merged into a single series… when it comes to Team Rocket. This is exactly why I wasn't completely satisfied with either.

1. Both have overbearing aspects that could have been completely cut out and replaced with something more appropriate/less jarring.

The significant bulk of XY is "dedicated" to them chasing after Pikachu and other tiny Pokemon of the twerps, the most annoying version of it taking place in a generic forest where they ambush the twerps from their balloon only to be immediately brought down. Alternatively, they succeed but park their balloon nearby, get drunk with juice celebrating their "success” and have their asses beaten by two captured Pokemon, almost as if it was their lowest point of livelihood from AG/DP and they had no other ideas up their sleeve = though, if you ask me, it was all so much worse and less original than before BW. DP and some of the most ridiculous disguises, schemes and robots = quality if compared with XY’s. Also, they haven’t done a DECENT pitfall trap surprise attack in ages now! Well, maybe that one time in Decolora Adventures but it was Best Wishes’ run.

In SM, on the other hand, insistence on Malasada food truck and the amount of care channeled into their side business, even though this time around they are properly characterized so they RECOGNIZE their standing and… wish to remain in Giovanni’s good graces – by capturing unique, rare Pokemon of Alola or achieving some other useful results while there. This is not to say Malasada side business shouldn't appear - just that weight behind it was way overboard, almost as if it was their lowest point of livelihood from AG/DP and they had no other incomes (from Team Rocket, in particular!). At least they bothered to explain that it was Musashi who spends all their hard earned money so they are always left with nothing, but still… I may be picky but hey, having to part-time work for it to the bone makes better sense if this is reflected by the status (such as absolute lack of interest from their superiors and countless loans). But if that’s NOT the case, then just… don’t do that. Saying it’ll somehow help them get into Giovanni’s favor is just mental gymnastics. The problem becomes apparent when later in the season they are basically "benched” at their food truck… awaiting for the next series to come (rather than used in the plots/shown on the sidelines in ANY other way that’s suitable).

Needless to say, in both series there are some blast-offs which aren't really THAT necessary, all things considered. With Sun and Moon they are Kiteruguma exits (hence more varied and interesting, thank heavens for that!) but even them become tiresome as time goes by and the series introduces more plot points. Because Kiteruguma is the literal plot device to STOP THEM from INTERACTING with the “wider" PLOT in any meaningful way and this is just so apparent that you find yourself screaming NO, NO, NO, DON’T. In addition, the writers are milking the hell outta that Mecha Mecha Nyasu concept. They produce more and more of them, and not even Alola was spared from this. Meanwhile, I’m sure all of us would rather see different takes on mechas or different technological means of achieving their goals (smaller devices, beams, lasers, missiles, flying crafts, forgery, mini spy ops, break-ins, other interesting mechas, or more ridiculous schemes of theirs that actually work, just name it).

2. Both have some unique aspects that could and maybe should be co-existing standards for post-BW Team Rocket of the "modern day HD-definition Pokeani."

XY’s technological aspects carried over from Best Wishes. Some of them became quite ridiculous, however it has more to do with the overall QUALITY behind XY’s writing, not with the CONCEPT. But yeah, however briefly or insignificant at times, XY actually shows them using computers, copying data, applying some "post Best Wishes” scientific acumen to their regular schemes, developing devices, trying to capture powerful Pokemon using the power of science: brainwashing waves, flying aircrafts, more practical mechas. Some of these "catch Pokemon” ideas were present even before Best Wishes - waves which allow them to attract Pokemon appeared in DP, for example - but here they were on a whole different level and even became a part of the recurring “scientific mega evolution project." Vague as it was in terms of plot… the concept was pretty interesting at times. Even their mostly comedic and ridiculous scheme in disguises during Ingenuity Festival (which is one of my favorite XY episodes) had something to do with this science/engineering aspect.

Secondly, Sun and Moon’s amazing take on their classic roles and shenanigans, enhanced by unique encounters and obstacles, such as Kiteruguma, some interesting "regular work” dynamic with HQ/Matori and Kiteruguma’s den as their secret base and home (first in development, then fully operational). Even Malasada food truck is a great addition to their regional arsenal and variety when used sparingly. Team Rocket’s encounters with other characters become a part of larger continuity (Faba, for example) and they are even allowed to get their own Z-Ring. It tries to do something fresh with a "classic pre-BW Team Rocket” by utilizing the potential of modern day Pokeani. They aren’t just chasing after Pikachu, they excel at different kinds of things and, despite their heart-warming family dynamic with Kiteruguma, are even daydreaming of replacing Matori and taking her place by Sakaki’s side! Which is something new and delivers more depth than, let’s say, "get a bonus” and “boss will be overjoyed.”

All that’s good in XY + Sun and Moon?

Now why would I say they should be "merged”? If you haven’t noticed already, one has modern plot devices, means and cool features, while the other has commitment, storyline, quality and wits apart from largely superior characterization, I mean. It would only feel natural to do that. It doesn’t mean that every new series shall rely on all these aspects equally but… let there be variety/balance, make sure you DON’T introduce a jarring deficit, and - first of all - actually feature all of those aspects. Together they are stronger and allow for much better results. Instead of another "they are quite not there yet!” impression... we would finally get a "modern day Team Rocket”, a Team Rocket I was quite excited for ever since Best Wishes’ original airdate.

Now I wonder about this new series. Could this be better? Finally "back on track” as I used to say? Two halves that come together and perhaps something straight from hardcore criminal Best Wishes, as a much appreciated bonus? Or at the very least please deliver something so brilliant and brand new, with careful, balanced narration, that I won't be able to notice any deficits or contradictions, like with the previous two. And yeah, sometimes I’m nitpicky, I know, but some of those things are just asking to be done, now that Pokeani is constantly evolving. In truth, they feel like a given yet they never are! As a Team Rocket fan, I can’t just ignore this fact and say "they are perfect as they are now” even though they are still held back and this is so apparent when contrasted with the rest of the show. And so, my silent vigil continues...

#team rocket #pokemon #xy team rocket #sm team rocket #pocket monsters

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the-bejeesus · 5 years

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You ever thought to yourself “Fire Emblem, Pokemon, and now Persona?? Super Smash Bros. is practically an anime get together, not a video game get together” and then began to wonder just how many Smash Bros. series have an anime or manga? Well I gathered a list right here and put it in order of series, but in no particular chronological order. This includes series that are represented by fighters, stages, music, items, assist trophies, stickers, trophies, spirits, or anything else. They all have the name they do on MAL, even if there is an English translation.

~Super Mario Bros.

Anime:

-Super Mario no Shouboutai

-Super Mario Brothers: Peach-hime Kyuushutsu Daisakusen!

-Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bouken Land

(Also part of Yoshi series)

-Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Brothers

-Luigi's Toy Adventure

Manga:

-Super Mario-kun

(Also part of Donkey Kong Series)

-Super Mario Adventures: Mario no Daibouken

-Super Mario 4-koma Manga Gekijou

~The Legend of Zelda

Manga:

-Zelda no Densetsu: Toki no Ocarina

-Zelda no Densetsu: Majora no Kamen

-Zelda no Densetsu: Fushigi no Kinomi - Daichi no Shou

-Zelda no Densetsu: Fushigo no Kinomi - Jikuu no Shou

-Zelda no Densetsu: Fishigo no Boushi

-Zelda no Densetsu: Yottsu no Tsurugi+

-Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (1992)

-Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (1994)

-Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (2005)

-Zelda no Densetsu: Yume wo Miru Shima

-Zelda no Densetsu: Kaze no Tact - Link no 4-koma Koukaiki

-Zelda no Densetsu: Mugen no Sunadokei

-Zelda no Densetsu

-Zelda no Densetsu: Skyward Sword

-Link no Bouken

-Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess

~Metroid

Manga:

-Metroid (2002)

-Metroid: Shounen Ou! Shorts

-Metroid Prime: Episode of Aether

-Metroid: Samus & Joey

-Metroid (1986)

~Kirby

Anime:

-Hoshi no Kirby: Pilot

-Hoshi no Kirby

-Hoshi no Kirby: Taose!! Koukaku Majuu Ebizou

Manga:

-Hoshi no Kirby

-Hoshi no Kirby: Dedede de Pupupu no Monogatari

~Star Fox

Anime:

-Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins

Manga:

-Star Fox: Farewell, Beloved Falco

~Pokémon

Anime:

-Pokémon

-Pokémon: The Origin

-Pokémon XY

-Pokémon Best Wishes!

-Pokémon XY&Z

-Pokémon Sun & Moon

-Pokémon Generations

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2

-Pokémon: Kimi ni Kimeta!

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N

-Toho Cinemas x Pokémon Go

-Pokémon Movie 21: Minna no Monogatari

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure

-Pokémon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki

-Pokémon Housoukyoku

-Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Specials

-Pokémon Black and White 2: Introduction Movie

-Torikaekko Please

-Pokémon XY: Sora no Hahen

-Pokémon Introductory Recap

-Pokémon: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai

-Pokémon: Kesshoutou no Teiou Entei

-Pokémon Advanced Generation

-Pokémon: Maboroshi no Pokémon Lugia Bakutan

-Pokémon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu

-Pokémon: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios

-Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Ranger to Umi no Ouji Manaphy

-Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai

-Pokémon: Pika Pika Hoshizora Camp

-Pokémon Advanced Generation: Mew to Hadou no Yuusha Lucario

-Pokémon Advanced Generation: Rekkuu no Houmonsha Deoxys

-Pokémon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari

-Pokémon: Yadoking no Ichinichi

-Pokémon: Pichu to Pikachu

-Pokémon: Senritsu no Mirage Pokémon

-Pokémon: Odoru Pokémon Himitsu Kichi

-Pokémon the Movie XY: Ring no Choumajin Hoopa

-Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

-Pokémon Advanced Generation: Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi

-Pokémon: Pikachu to Eievui Friends

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Dokidoki Kakurenbo

-Pokémon XY: Odemashi Ko Majin Hoopa

-Pokémon: Bokutachi Pichu Brothers - Party wa Oosawagi! no Maki

-Pokémon 3D Adventure: Mew wo Sagase!

-Pokémon Best Wishes!: Victini to Kuroki Eiyuu Zekrom

-Pokémon Best Wishes!: Victini to Shiroki Eiyuu Reshiram

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Kyurem vs. Seikenshi

-Pokémon XY: Hakai no Mayu to Diancie

-Pokémon XY: Mega Evolution

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Shinsoku no Genosect - Mewtwo Kakusei

-Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi

-Pokémon XY&Z Specials

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Natsuyasumi

-Pokémon XY SP: Road to Kalos

-Pokémon XY: New Year Special

-Pokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu no Kaitei Daibouken

-Pokémon: Pikachu to Pokémon Ongakutai

-Pokémon: Pikachu Tankentai

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi (2000)

-Pokémon: Meloetta no Kirakira Recital

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi (2001)

-Pokémon: Pikachu Tanken Club

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Natsumatsuri

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Obake Carnival

-Pokémon: Pikachu, Kore Nan no Kagi?

-Pokémon: Fushigi no Dungeon: Shutsudou Pokémon: Kyuujotai Ganbaruzu!

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi

-Pokémon: Mewtwo - Kakusei e no Prologue

-Pokémon Crystal: Raikou Ikazuchi no Densetsu

-Pokémon: Fushigi no Dungeon: Toki no Tankentai, Yami no Tankentai

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Fushigi na Fushiga na Daibouken

-Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Clip Show

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Summer Bridge Story

-Pokémon Daisuki Club

-Pokémon the Movie XY&Z: Volcanion to Karakuri no Magearna

-Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Magnagate to Mugendai Meikyu

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Wanpaku Island

-Pokémon XY: Koukoku no Princess Diancie

-Pokémon: Pikachu Koori no Daibouken

-Pokémon: Pikachu no Kirakira Daisousaku!

-Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Sora no Tankentai - Toki to Yami wo Meguru Saigo no Bouken

-Pokémon XY: Hoopa no Odemashi Daisakusen!!

-Pokémon: Utae Meloetta - Rinka no Mi wo Sagase!

-Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire: Mega Special Animation

-Pokémon Movie 22: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu Evolution

-Pokémon XY: New Year's Eve 2014 Super Mega Special

-Pokémon XY&Z: Subete no Nazo wo Tokiakase!

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure - Iris vs. Ibuki! Dragon Master e no Michi!!

-Pokémon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure - Dent to Takeshi! Gyarados no Gekirin!!

Manga:

-Pocket Monsters

-Kaitou! -Pokémon 7

-Pokémon HGSS

-Pokémon Get da ze!

-Pokémon Ranger: The Comic

-Pocket Monsters Kin Gin: Golden Boys

-Kiwamero!! Pokémon BW

-Pokémon Pocket Monsters

-Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai

-Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond Pearl Monogatari

-Pokémon Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

-Pokémon Try Adventure

-Pocket Monsters: PiPiPi★Adventure

-Dengeki! Pikachu

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster AG: Mew to Hadou no Yuusha Lucario

-Pokémon the Movie XY: Hakai no Mayu to Diancie

-Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Ginji no Kyuujotai

-Pokémon Ranger Vatonage the Comic

-Pokémon 4Koma Gag Battle

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster Best Wishes: Kyurem vs Seikenshi Keldeo

-Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

-The Best of Pokémon 4-Koma

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl: Genei no Hasha Zoroark

-Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Honoo no Tankentai

-Pokémon Colosseum: Snatcher Leo

-Pokémon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu

-The Best of Pokémon 4Koma

-Pokémon 4Koma: Diamond and Pearl

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster Best Wishes: Shinsoku no Genesect - Mewtwo Kakusei

-Pokémon Chamo-Chamo☆Pretty♪

-Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Best Wishes: Victini to Kuroki Eiyuu Zekrom

-Pocket Monsters: Ruby-Sapphire-hen

-Pokémon 4Koma: Gold and Silver

-Pokémon the Movie XY: Ring no Choumajin Hoopa

-Pokémon Quiz Puzzle-land: Pikachu wa Meitantei

-Pocket Monsters Zensho

-Pocket Monsters RéBURST

-Pocket Monsters Horizon

-Pocket Monsters DP

-Pocket Monsters XY-hen

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster Advanced Generation: Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi

-Pocket Monsters BW-hen

-Satoshi to Pikachu

-Gekijouban Pocket Monster AG: Rekkuu no Houmonsha Deoxys

-Pocket Monster BW: Enrai no Eiyuu

-Pocket Monsters HG SS: Jou no Daibouken

-Gekijouban Pocket Monsters: Celebi - Toki wo Koeta Deai

~F-Zero

Anime:

F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu

~Mother (Earthbound)

Manga:

-Mother 2: Ness no Boukenki

-Mother 2: 4-koma Manga Oukoku

~Fire Emblem

Anime:

-Fire Emblem

Manga:

-Fire Emblem: Hasha no Tsurugi

-Fire Emblem Gaiden

-Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

-Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

-Fire Emblem if: Nibelung no Hokan

-Fire Emblem: Ankokuryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi

-Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

-Fire Emblem: Hikari wo Tsugu Mono

-Fire Emblem: Kakusei Comic Anthology

-Fire Emblem: Kakusei Koushiki Comic

-Super Comic Gekijou: Fire Emblem

-Super Comic Gekijou: Fire Emblem - Thracia 776

-Super Comic Gekijou: Fire Emblem II - Monshou no Nazo

-Super Comic Gekijou: Fire Emblem III - Seisen no Keifu

~Kid Icarus

Anime:

-Shin Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami

-Hikari no Megami

~Pikmin

Anime:

-Pikmin Short Movies

~Sonic the Hedgehog

Anime:

-Sonic X

-Sonic★the★Hedgehog

-Sonic: Night of the WereHog

-Sonic X Pilot

-Hi☆sCoool! SeHa Girls

(Note: Sonic characters are only a supporting role in this)

Manga:

-Dash & Spin: Chousoku Sonic

-Sonic World Adventure

(Also a part of the Wario-Ware/Wario World series)

-Sonic the Hedgehog

-Sonic 4-koma

-Sonic and the Black Knight

-Sonic Colors

-Sonic Generations

~Animal Crossing

Anime:

-Doubustu no Mori

Manga:

-Dobutsu no Mori: Hohinda Muradayori

~Street Fighter

Anime:

-Street Fighter II V

-Street Fighter II Movie

-Street Fighter Alpha: Generations

-Street Fighter Zero The Animation

-Street Fighter IV: Aratanaru Kizuna

-Super Street Fighter IV

-Street Fighter II: Yomigaeru Fujiwara-Kyou - Toki wo Kaketa Fighter-tachi

Manga:

-Street Fighter Alpha

-Street Fighter II: Ryu

-Street Fighter: Sakura Ganbaru!

-Street Fighter Gaiden

-Street Fighter III RYU FINAL

-Street Fighter II V Retsuden: Shouryuu Souha

~PAC-MAN

Anime:

-Pac-World

~Final Fantasy

Anime:

-Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel

-Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete

-Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

-Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

-Final Fantasy

-Final Fantasy: Unlimited

-Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

-Final Fantasy VII: Last Order

-Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

-Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV

Manga:

-Super Comic Gekijou: Final Fantasy - Crystal Chronicles

-Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Hatenaki Sora no Mukou ni

-Final Fantasy Reishiki Gaiden: Hyouken no Shinigami

-Final Fantasy XII-2: Fragments Before

-Final Fantasy XII-2: Fragments After

-Kyle's Final Fantasy

-Final Fantasy XIII: Episode Zero - Promise

-Final Fantasy X-2.5: Eien no Daishou

-Final Fantasy III - Yuukyuu no Kaze Densetsu

-Final Fantasy XI: The Out of Orders

-Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger

-Final Fantasy Reishiki

-Final Fantasy XII

~Bayonetta

Anime:

-Bayonetta: Bloody Fate

Manga:

-Bayonetta: Bloody Fate

~Splatoon

Manga:

-Splatoon

~Castlevania

Manga:

-Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

~Persona

Anime:

-Persona: Trinity Soul

-Persona 5 the Animation

-Persona 3 the Movie 3: Falling Down

-Persona 3 the Movie 1: Spring of Birth

-Persona 4 the Animation

-Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers

-Persona 3 the Movie 4: Winter of Rebirth

-Persona 4 the Golden Animation

-Persona 3 the Movie 2: Midsummer Knight's Dream

-Persona 5 the Animation: Dark Sun...

-Persona 3 the Movie Meets "Walkman"

-Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone

-Persona 2: Another Self

-Persona 5 the Animation Recap

-Persona 4 the Animation: The Factor of Hope

-Persona 5 the Animation: Stars and Ours

-Persona 4 the Golden Animation: Thank you Mr. Accomplice

-Persona 4 the Animation: Mr. Experiment Shorts

-Persona 4 the Animation: A Brief Lesson on Izanagi & Izanami

Manga:

-Persona 4

-Persona 3

-Persona 5

-Persona Q: Shadow of the Labrynth - Side:P3

-Magami Ibunroku: Persona

-Persona: Tsumi to Batsu

-Persona Q: Shadow of the Labrynth - Side:P4

-Persona 4 The Magician

-Persona x Tantei Naoto

(Light Novel)

-Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena

-Persona 4: Kiri no Amnesia

-Persona 3 Portable Comic Anthology ~Dear Girl's~

-Persona 4 DNA Comic Anthology

-Persona 3: Owari no Kakera

-Persona 3: Shadow Cry

-Persona 3 Comic Anthology: Memento Mori

-Persona 4: Your Affection

-Persona 4: Yasoinaba Case File

-Persona 3 Portable: Velvet Blue

-Persona 4 Dengeki Comic Anthology

-Persona 3 Portable Dengeki Comic Anthology

-Persona: Trinity Soul - Novel

-Persona Q: Shadow of the Labrynth - Roundabout

-Persona 4 Hinotama Game Comic Anthology

-Persona 4 Bros Comics EX Comic Anthology

-Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold

-Persona 2: Innocent Sin Comic Anthology

-Persona 3 FES: Alternative Heart

-Megami Ibunroku Persona: Shadow Maze

-Super Comic Gekijou: Persona 2 - Tsumi

-Super Comic Gekijou: Persona 2 - Batsu

-Super Comic Gekijou: Megami Ibunroku Persona

~Bomberman

Anime:

-Bomberman Jetters

-Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

-Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden Victory

Manga:

-Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

~GoldenEye 007

Manga:

-007 Series

~Monster Hunter

Anime:

-Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On

Manga:

-Monster Hunter Episode

-Monster Hunter Epic

-Monster Hunter Trip Edition

-Monster Hunter: Senkou no Kariudo

-Monster Hunter Orage

~Virtua Fighter

Anime:

-Virtua Fighter

-Virtua Fighter: Costomize Clip

~Xevious

Anime:

-Xevious

~Culdcept

Manga:

-Culdcept

Note: If you thought something to the extent of “What about the Detective Pikachu Movie” or “I thought Castlevania had a Netflix show” those are all American and/or live-action, and aren’t in this list. I might make a list for those later however.

Anyways, the total comes out to 315, 154 anime and 161 manga. Now that would be one hell of a binge-watch/read. Imagine how long it’d take to play all the games!

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