Post by Fishwhiskerz on May 10, 2024 6:00:19 GMT
It's kind of a far-fetched goal of mine to catch up on the entire Pokemon anime. I know this is completely ridiculous, but maybe someday... I've also gotten into writing my thoughts on media as I consume it. Call me letterboxd-pilled. Well, my partner and I watched the first three episodes of Pokemon Chronicles, aka The Legend of Thunder!, while gathering material for a video. Since that series has its own independent continuity, it seems a lot more approachable to start with. So here are the humble beginnings to what will probably become an insanely long and rambling Pokeani watch diary! :3
Pokemon Chronicles 1-3 - The Legend of Thunder!
This is some classic Gen 2 Pokemon fun. I do not judge Pokemon shows and movies by objective quality; I judge them by how tangible the vibes are and how badly they make me want to live in the world. A Pokemon 3 1/2 stars and a 3 1/2 stars for any other media are NOT the same. This special succeeded at making me want to be a Pokemon trainer so I can hang out in Pokemon Centers and befriend legendary beasts, so it gets a good rating.
I found the characters to be pretty enjoyable in this. Marina is a character of all time for me. She's SO likable - she might as well be the prototype contest coordinator, which is the path I would pursue if I lived in the Pokemon world. I love her demeanor; the nicknames she gives her Pokemon and how much she loves them; she's just a blast to watch. She's my favorite of the three, but Jimmy and Vincent are fun too, even if the latter is fun in a puntable way.
The villains were fun, too. I like their Steel-type theming, even if the "brains and brawn" shtick felt a little hammered-in at times. Their designs are sick, and their vehicles look like things my friends would design for their OCs, which is a compliment. I love the stupid Donphan helicopter a lot.
I think the most frustrating part of this special was Eugene's inaction. The way he takes like 75% of the runtime to send out Alakazam drove my partner and me INSANE. He is my favorite instance of these AU trainer names, though. Eusine -> Eugene is a pretty funny change.
All in all, this was a good time, and I'm excited to continue following these trainers' stories.
Pokemon Chronicles 1-3 - The Legend of Thunder!
This is some classic Gen 2 Pokemon fun. I do not judge Pokemon shows and movies by objective quality; I judge them by how tangible the vibes are and how badly they make me want to live in the world. A Pokemon 3 1/2 stars and a 3 1/2 stars for any other media are NOT the same. This special succeeded at making me want to be a Pokemon trainer so I can hang out in Pokemon Centers and befriend legendary beasts, so it gets a good rating.
I found the characters to be pretty enjoyable in this. Marina is a character of all time for me. She's SO likable - she might as well be the prototype contest coordinator, which is the path I would pursue if I lived in the Pokemon world. I love her demeanor; the nicknames she gives her Pokemon and how much she loves them; she's just a blast to watch. She's my favorite of the three, but Jimmy and Vincent are fun too, even if the latter is fun in a puntable way.
The villains were fun, too. I like their Steel-type theming, even if the "brains and brawn" shtick felt a little hammered-in at times. Their designs are sick, and their vehicles look like things my friends would design for their OCs, which is a compliment. I love the stupid Donphan helicopter a lot.
I think the most frustrating part of this special was Eugene's inaction. The way he takes like 75% of the runtime to send out Alakazam drove my partner and me INSANE. He is my favorite instance of these AU trainer names, though. Eusine -> Eugene is a pretty funny change.
All in all, this was a good time, and I'm excited to continue following these trainers' stories.