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I prefer cute.
Pokemon was always cute.
This is why Pikachu is the mascot.
Because it's cute.
This is why Rhydon is not the mascot despite being the "first" pokemon.
Because it's not cute.
Your complaint of "kawaii uguu anime" shit is nothing new because pokemon always was.
We just have significantly better art/artists these days so things meant to be cute can really shine in their adorableness.