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I'm sitting here watching Pokemon right now and they are trying to impersonate Naruto. Why is other shows trying to act like Naruto so much. With the 3 students in a group a sensi and others trying to take something. Why can't TV shows come up with there own ideas.
Any ideas of why Pokemon was copying Naruto?
Well, Pokemon(1996), came out before Naruto(2002), so I wouldn't say one is copying the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ky-lyrra
Well the whole concept of three characters and their sensei has been done for many years. Even before pokemon or any other anime tried it. Thats how they did things back then. If the idea works they don't toss it out they reuse it until the people want something new. Naruto wasn't first nor was Pokemon.
Seeing that this deals with Pokemon and Naruto, specifically, this belongs in the Anime forum.
Moving...
Yes False Truth I know that but the episode in specific was made this year though. That is why I believe that they are copying naruto.
Sorry Silver didn't really know where to put it seeing as how it was also Pokemon. Didn't think about just the Anime section to put it in.
1996 pokemonQuote:
Originally Posted by Ky-lyrra
Brock became his guide/mentor/sensei.Quote:
Episode 5 (Season 1) - Showdown in Pewter City
As they approach the entrance to Pewter City, our heroes meet a strange and enigmatic old rock-seller named Flint. When he learns that Ash is a Pokemon Trainer in training, Flint strategically directs them to the town Pokemon Center knowing they will come across information that will help Ash progress in his journey. Ash discovers that in order to participate in the Pokemon League Championships, he must gather badges earned only by defeating Pokemon Gym Leaders. He heads directly to the Pokemon Gym and challenges the Gym Leader, Brock, but suffers a terrible defeat. Flint encourages the disappointed Ash and provides him with some insight into Brock’s unusual situation. Brock must raise 10 brothers and sisters, all by himself, leaving him no foreseeable way in which to realize his dream of participating in the Pokemon League. Though Ash’s image of Brock, the powerful Gym Leader, crumbles, his desire to earn a badge is unchanged. Preparing to challenge Brock a second time, Ash gives Pikachu a unique, intense training session. Will the new improved Pikachu be victorious the second time around, and will Brock experience a twist of fate enabling him to fulfill his dream of participating in the Pokemon league?
Misty decides to travel with Brock and Ash.Quote:
Episode 7 (Season 1) - The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
In his search to collect Trainer Badges, Ash heads for Cerulean City, intending to confront the Cerulean Gym Leader. For some reason, Misty expresses a desire to avoid Cerulean City and disappears somewhere along the way. Without concern for Misty, Ash and Pikachu continue toward the Cerulean City Gym. When they arrive, the exterior of the Gym gives the strange appearance of an aquarium. Upon entering the building, Ash and Pikachu are entranced by a synchronized swimming show being performed by three beautiful sisters. Could this truly be the Cerulean Gym? And what could be the role of the three beautiful swimming sisters? More importantly, will Ash be able to defeat the strangely absent Gym Leader to earn his next badge?
Misty is not exactly a premier gym leader at the time, and therefore she is also considered a student, like Ash.
Sensei = Brock
Students= Ash, Misty
That pretty much sets it up for the rest of the story, until the next season.
Source: Pokemon Elite 2000 - Episode Guide - Season 1 - Indigo League
If you want to be that technical, the ideas of leaders and followers has existed since the human race was born.Quote:
Originally Posted by solking
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The 'Pokemon' practice of beating up on Gym leaders is actually a reference to Japanese Martial artist practices of several centuries ago...
After the Tokugawa shogunate had imposed 'peace' on Japan, Up and coming Samurai and Martial Artist seeking to make a name of themselves would go around Japan challenging Dojos. If they could beat the best person in the Dojo in a fair fight, the challenger would be able to take the Dojo sign as proof of his accomplishments. (One of the Naruto fillers with Lee and his Dojo refers to this...) Naturally, the more prestigious Dojos would not accept challenges from anyone, and would require proof of prior accomplishments before considering to accept a challenge...
One of the standard anime jokes that fly over most westerner's heads is when a characters enters a room/establishment and yells 'Is anyone here?', but the yell is worded as a dojo challenge...
yeah that is a very pop. concept because it just works think aout it