>>53867152>for the slightly cynical writing that went into him about adult work lifeReally? What's so cynical about a guy who somehow can work 3 jobs and also makes a ton of money while doing so? Because he's dour about it?
>when 95% of the Pokemon cast is so cheery or sticks out otherwiseBrock, Misty, Erika, Falkner, Bugsy, Pryce, etc. all fit this incredibly vague criteria as well. Even in SV alone I wouldn't say Katy, Grusha, Rika, Hassel fit it either.
>characters in suits is just a pretty failproof design.I think his hair looks incredibly retarded and the giant forehead/huge eyebrows look stupid as well.
>but its weird to hate him so muchI don't particularly hate him. I'm just confused as to why he's so liked when he's another cardboard anime stereotype with zero personality, depth or complexity in a franchise that's commonly criticized for being full of those, and he's well liked on sites where people make those exact remarks constantly.