It's based off of a video game, Pokémon no less. So does it really need to have science? Plus it's a kids manga too... I think you're being way too hard on it.
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It's based off of a video game, Pokémon no less. So does it really need to have science? Plus it's a kids manga too... I think you're being way too hard on it.
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Perhaps though I don't really like that excuse to skimp out on quality when you can do better. Though I don't like to be too harsh unless it really strikes a chord with me. And I mean REALLY!Originally Posted by Orbis
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The "it's for kids" excuse is a terrible excuse.
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I do question the Lava surf though. It's not good to underestimate how HOT it can be.
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It's lava. Just by being that close to it, Yellow should've been burned. She doesn't even need to come in contact with it.
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Sci-fi is not Science Fiction.
Take a look at this debate between authors for more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDNrn...8x-Mag&index=4
Pokemon Special does try to explain things though. Take a look at the aura thing in DP and all of the talk about the physics behind Pokemon moves. It also has all of the elements of science fiction:
1) A time setting in the future, in alternative timelines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archaeological record (the entire Pokemon universe).
2) A spatial setting or scenes in outer space, on other worlds, or on subterranean earth (Pokemon Adventures goes to all of these places).
3) Characters that include aliens, mutants, androids, or humanoid robots.
Futuristic technology such as ray guns, teleportation machines, and humanoid computers (Pokemon Adventures has aliens, androids, and futuristic technology).
4) Scientific principles that are new or that contradict accepted laws of nature, for example time travel, wormholes, or faster-than-light travel (instant teleportation of living organisms, the wormhole into the Distortion World, and time travel).
5) New and different political or social systems (it is never outright stated that there are different political systems in Pokemon Adventures, but we do know that it has a very different social system).
6) Paranormal abilities such as mind control, telepathy, telekinesis, and teleportation (Pokemon Adventures has all of these).
7) Other universes or dimensions and travel between them (the Distortion World).
So I guess that is another unpopular opinion: I don't like how Pokemon Adventures cannot decide if it is of the Science Fiction, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy genre.
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Really Trutown? That's your beef with PokeSpe? In that case, I can safely say that you must not like the games either, considering every single one of those points are in them.
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And yet you're a Pokemon fan overall.
Seriously, wut?
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I play the games for the game play. I've learned to not expect much from the story in Pokemon games.
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Well, he's an one you won't see much of: I like Yellow and her arc for whatever it may be worth (minus a few details). In addition, I don't really mind the "lack of character development" if I like the character itself. Maybe they don't change but I say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The only exception to this would be Gold who could've benefited from it.
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My opinion about the Black/White saga of PokeSpecial is that it just isn't nearly as riveting as the previous arcs. I own volumes 1-26 (haven't read the Emerald / DPPT / HGSS ones yet) but have recently read a bunch of the BW chapters, and am shocked at how lackluster they are compared to volumes 1-26. I mean, after the story of Red/Blue/Green who have that epic-has-hell battle in the Silph tower, or Yellow who can heal Pokemon with her powers and goes up against a homocidal dragon Elite Four member, or Ruby and Sapphire whose family & friends die in the Kyogre & Groudon battle and are brought back thanks to Celebi, reading a story about a boy who simply wants to go the Pokemon League & a girl who wants to do Pokemon musicals but sort of gets into battling just isn't capturing me the same way. Team Plasma doesn't even seem that threatening in these series, and when they unleash Reshiram & Zekrom, they barely seem to wreak much havoc at all. I dunno, after all the beautifully witty scenes that Hidenori Kusaka has thought up in the previous arcs, these BW chapters just seem to come so far underneath the bar I'm very very surprised. it seems like he's just phoning this one in to me.
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The BW arc hasn't even reached it's climax, of course things are a bit slow. But still I have to disagree with you. Black and White got some terrible shock when a Pokemon they thought they trusted suddenly betrayed them. Five Gymleaders are missing and N's presence is enough to create havoc. The normal Plasma members aren't doing that much because they are using words against the people to get to their goals and do the acting behind the scenes, when not many people are involved. Alder was beaten by N and is now missing and team Plasma will appear at the Pokemon League soon and that's when the real battle will start.
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I must say that DP is also the same situation, but the plot is still exciting. Than BW is the same with.
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Are we allowed to talk about other Pokemon manga?
What about comics?
If so, I must say that I kinda like Pikachu Meets the Press. Now I haven't read all of it, and the art is sloppy, but it had some cute/funny stuff.
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Yes. Why wouldn't we?
Considering the word "manga" already means "comic", we already are.What about comics?
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Ok. I was wondering because most of the comments were related to Pokemon Special, that's all.
Yes, but some people make a distinction, and I don't want to cause strife.
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Pokemon special is the best known manga, that's why. It's hard to discuss a manga that only 15 people know about
We are talking about unpopular opinions here, thought I haven't read that manga, so I can't say much about it. actually I can't say anything about it/If so, I must say that I kinda like Pikachu Meets the Press. Now I haven't read all of it, and the art is sloppy, but it had some cute/funny stuff.
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I'm just going to say it right now that development can be overrated. Personally, as long as the character is fun to watch and has interesting quirks, they don't necessarily need to be terribly flawed, morally ambiguous or go through major arcs.
Also just because a character is meant to "be evil", it doesn't mean he's a bad character. Yeah, having a complex villain is all well and good, but in real life... sometimes people are just cruel and sadistic... because. Not every single bad guy needs some "horrid past" or some "grand plan". Sometimes is nice to have a antagonist with a clear goal.
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