>>49255839Same here. Part of it comes from growing up being taught that every animal is just as alive and unique and valuable as everyone else so even if they're not cute/cool/whatever they still have a role to play and should be respected, so that bled over into pokemon. Part of it is
>>49256633, these are designed to be marketable with a wide variety so there's something for everyone and it's really easy to grow to like something if it saves your ass in a battle or if you see something that gives it personality/character like cozy tcg art or an animal appearance.
