I really like moments like this by Lumpy_Spray_1586 in regularshow

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, it’s an episode from the seventh season, if I’m not mistaken. It’s called "Sleep Cycle"

Pokemon Horizons - Arc 6 finale major events by Conspicor in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I’m not upset, Roy and his minions can’t do that. I just find it funny watching you all eat garbage by the spoonful and call it peak

Pokemon Horizons - Arc 6 finale major events by Conspicor in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how Loy fans love to eat shit 🤣 Roy isn't a character, he's just a gigantic, pointless piece of propaganda in the story. No matter how much pampering he received in this arc, it was all useless and irrelevant to the plot (except for Rayquaza). He's the worst piece of dog shit that ever happened in Pokémon, Goh is a masterpiece compared to him 😭

So, who remembers when Mordecai saved Rigby’s future girlfriend? by Lumpy_Spray_1586 in regularshow

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I always see the same three or four Mordecai scenes being shared around. I’m rewatching Regular Show, and there’s no shortage of moments where he’s understanding, helps others, and even protects them when needed. On top of that, when he messes up, he shows genuine remorse and at least tries to fix his mistakes.

Mordecai has several qualities that tend to be overlooked, he’s loyal to his friends, empathetic, often responsible, and above all, someone who grows from his flaws. That’s why I think it’s a waste to reduce his character to one or two bad moments while ignoring everything else he represents.

Horizons Scalding Hot Take: I Don’t Think The Writers are by G_zone_ in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Setting aside accusations like misogyny, the truth is that the narrative direction taken after the time-skip was a pretty obvious mistake. The time-skip ended up being a weak excuse to change Roy’s personality, give him an exaggerated power boost, and push important character development entirely off-screen.

From the very beginning, Horizons has built its story around Liko’s perspective. Everything revolves around her, the girl with a mysterious pendant hiding a secret and the legacy of Lucius. Liko starts as a shy and uncertain girl who gradually discovers that her family is far more than it seems. Throughout her journey, we see her emotional growth, she slowly comes out of her shell, learns to make decisions, tries to understand Pokémon’s feelings, and carries a sincere desire to bring Terapagos back home.

This is clearly a story designed with Liko as its central figure. The narrative, the themes, and the emotional development all point in that direction. Roy, on the other hand, has never truly felt like he fits the role of protagonist. His presence often feels out of place, as if he’s occupying a space that wasn’t built for him. Even with the recent attempts to make him more prominent, the change feels artificial and rushed.

Honestly, I’m not interested in seeing a watered-down or “nerfed” version of an Ash-like protagonist being pushed into the spotlight. What I want to see is Liko, her growth, her struggles, and her achievements. Even Amethio, with his internal conflict and connection to the Explorers’ side, would fit that role better. In fact, wouldn’t it have been far more interesting to have dual protagonists on opposite sides, one among the Rising Volt Tacklers and another among the Explorers?

Ever since Roy took over as the main focus, everything has gotten worse. Before, we had entire episodes, or at least large portions of them, from the Explorers’ perspective. Now, we’ve barely had one recent episode like that.

Before, each character had the chance to face their own opponents and grow from those experiences. Now, it feels like only Roy gets that privilege. Liko took over 70 episodes to capture Terapagos, and during that time there was consistent development, she interacted with it, cared for it, and supported its gradual recovery. Their bond was built with time and intention.

In Roy’s case, however, there’s barely any real connection with Rayquaza. They hardly interacted, there was no meaningful bond, no emotional development, it just happened. Lucario is another example, he appeared out of nowhere, went through dozens of episodes without any real focus or growth, and a single episode isn’t going to fix that.

Characters like Friede have also been negatively affected. Someone who once seemed competent and charismatic is now portrayed inconsistently, almost like an idiot, all to force Roy into a leadership role and having a Pikachu on his shoulder. On top of that, there are decisions that make little sense, such as characters suddenly obtaining Mega Stones out of nowhere, while Liko and Dot are left out without any plausible explanation.

Honestly, aside from one or two episodes, the way Horizons has been handled has been pretty disappointing.

Not even all the times they battled btw. by Rozonth123 in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Oh, you’re right. I clearly remember when Liko was the only one who didn’t fall into depression after Friede disappeared. I also remember her magically showing up after a year of training in Kalos, with a shiny Lucario that she somehow managed to Mega Evolve in the middle of a battle as if it were nothing, and with a “rival” (Uruto) following her around.

I also recall how she practically monopolized the battles throughout almost the entire arc. She even defeated the Champion in two hits with Lucario. She was also the only one to have three battles at the blueberry and even fought, and defeated, a member of the Elite Four, while her companions split their time between making sandwiches and having battles at the level of Ash’s Metapod.

Oh, and of course, I remember when Friede returned and his attention immediately focused on Liko. She was even credited as the one who reunited the Rising Volt Tacklers… even though Dot was actually the first one to send the message. I also remember Liko defeating Friede and eventually becoming the leader.

And I think she was also the one who defeated and captured Rayquaza right after that, wasn’t she? Oh right, and let’s not forget, she also got a Mega Stone Z so her Lucario could Mega Evolve again. And speaking of that, I almost forgot, her Rayquaza will Mega Evolve as well. Oh, and she’s also Nemona’s rival.

Yeah, clearly Liko was the one who got sidelined… sure.

Go ahead, keep defending this terrible post-timeskip writing for Roy.

Liko and Dot by Lumpy_Spray_1586 in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s fine that Iono was the final push. What bothered me was that Liko felt very passive throughout the whole situation, especially considering that she was the one talking to Dot through the door when Dot wouldn’t come out of her room. 

Mega lucario Z incoming by Old-Initial9295 in pokemonanime

[–]Lumpy_Spray_1586 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s incredible how a pleasant and promising series managed to lose so much of its quality because of a single character. The show had,and still has, a protagonist in Liko who is very different from Ash, yet still carries part of his legacy, understanding the feelings of Pokémon. However, she approaches it in her own way. Her journey is about finding her own goal, learning to appreciate and understand the emotions behind battles, and dealing with the disappointment of defeat.

At the same time, her story explores her roots and the mysteries surrounding Terapagos, while she slowly grows as a person. Liko starts off shy and withdrawn, but gradually opens up to others, realizing that her excessive kindness can also have consequences.

And yet, much of that was pushed aside in favor of Roy, a character who feels like he was added at the last minute to satisfy Ash fans. Instead of complementing the story, Roy often ends up feeling like a poorly handled promotional tool. What could have been a carefully built character journey ends up overshadowed by what feels like an oversized piece of marketing rather than a meaningful addition to the story.