>>55235223The fact Anipoke still pushing "Submissive doormat in search for her goal" archetype again proves that an incel executive still believe that Serena got popular for being a doormat and keep trying to replicate this archetype with other girls. Truth is that Serena was bound to be popular simply for being beautiful even if she had no personality. The anime just amplified that popularity by confirming her to have direct crush on Ash which was the rarity. All the girls that had direct crush on Ash looked too boyish or plain and other lead girls had no confirmed proof of having crush on Ash despite being shipped with him. Pokeani came out during an era where every kids anime protagonist had a love interest including Doraemon and Perman so people expected Ash to have a love interest as well and it took 20 years for the anime to introduce an attractive girl that looks like a girl as Ash's love interest. Not to mentioned Serena looks too old to be 10 and had a busty figure which is made her perfect for older audiences.
This is why Serena blown up in popularity, it had nothing to do with her character. Anipoke need to acknowledge this and stop shoving more doormat who's goal is finding their goal.
