>>29290910

I think there were both elements of the unconnected and episodic, and long-lasting themes and narratives.

We had the EOTW and people we would never see again.

We also see Ash grow into a more competent trainer, he and Misty grow closer, and he and his Pokemon bonding.


I think the new anime, despite the "Action" is missing some element of real world grit, like an abusive trainer leaving its weak charmander to die. They still had material needs, like Misty and her bike that she likely paid for with her summer money, and Pikachu's urgent injuries that required immediate attention. Yes, property damage was a thing that they found problematic as do we. There were street punks, war veterans, and thieves both grand and petty about. The dialogue seemed more real, more natural. The emotions seemed to follow a regular human pattern- sad, happy, angry, confused, frustrated, what have you- exaggerated a bit of course for a kid audience.

Every Gym Leader oozed with backstory and intrigue, from Surge to Erika to Sabrina.


Is anyone else with me or am I just sperging out a bit too hard?
Is liking Season 1 genwun pure nostalgia or do you think there is some merit?
/autism