“My god, the special effects are amazing.”
Inside Tang Ren Film Company, Hu Di slapped his forehead after watching the OP.
Although it couldn't compare to the global box office phenomenon, Avatar, it was definitely leagues ahead of anything in China.
Lao Hu said that with such awesome special effects, not using it for a movie to make money at the box office was.
A total waste, right?
“This show will have a wider audience than Xian Jian.”
Yuan Hong analyzed, stroking her chin.
If the main audience of Xian Jian 3 was from 15 to 35.
Then Pokémon was from 5 to 35.
After all, children from 5 to 15 might not like the handsome men and beautiful women in Xian Jian, but they would definitely love the awe-inspiring Charizard and the adorable Pikachu.
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The main episode began, picking up from the opening of the trailer.
The scene showed Su Yihuan playing Oak, facing off against Jia Jingwen playing Kikyo in the Indigo Plateau.
However, compared to the roughly three-minute battle sequence in the trailer.
The main episode was significantly more detailed.
The announcer’s voice boomed:
“Welcome to the finals of the first Indigo League! The two finalists are Xue Cheng Oak and Kikyo!”
As in the trailer.
Oak and Kikyo engaged in a fierce 6V6 battle!
Although not every round of the battle was described in excessive detail.
It still had a full ten minutes of battle scenes.
Charizard, the tactical brute, using sheer force to overwhelm his opponent!
Arbok, with its strange pattern on its chest, confusing and intimidating its target!
Dragonite, soaring through the sky, a seemingly clumsy creature, yet wielding formidable power!
Gengar, moving like a phantom, appearing and disappearing without a trace!
Not just the kids, even adults were captivated by this thrilling battle.
Finally, when Gengar fell before the young Oak.
The announcer proclaimed loudly:
“The champion of the first Indigo League is born! It's—Xue Cheng Oak!”
The camera zoomed out to focus on a "boy" watching the recording.
Seeing the young Oak holding up the trophy on the screen, the boy in his pajamas jumped up and down, shouting:
“You’re truly worthy of being Professor Oak!”
The boy clenched his little fists, muttering to himself:
“I’m going to be a Pokémon Master too!”
However, just as he finished saying this.
A beautiful woman holding an alarm clock suddenly entered the bedroom, saying with a hint of irritation:
“Zhi, it’s 10 pm. Time for bed.”
The appearance of Ms. Hana made many 80s and 90s viewers pause.
Wait, isn't this Ah Zhu?
“I know, Mom, but tomorrow's the day we get our starter Pokémon. How can I sleep?”
Zhi pouted.
At this moment, the television screen shifted to show an elderly Oak with gray hair played by Su Yihuan.
His athletic wear had been replaced with a white coat, signifying a researcher.
The elderly Oak, or rather Professor Oak, picked up a pointer and tapped on the three Pokémon pictures on the blackboard.
“Hello everyone, I’m Oak. Today I’m here to introduce you to the Pokémon most suitable for aspiring trainers. They are Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.”
Hearing Professor Oak’s voice, the reprimanded Zhi turned his head towards the TV.
“Honestly, go to sleep after watching this show.”
Hana, played by Bai Lao Shi, rubbed her temples in exasperation before closing the door and going downstairs.
In the first half of the first episode, Su Yihuan used this subtle and understated approach.
Slowly embedding the Pokémon world setting into the viewers’ minds.
…
The countless children glued to their televisions began a lively discussion.
【Did you guys notice Charmander looks a bit like Charizard? They both have fire burning on their tails?】
【More than that, think about the three big guys that appeared at the beginning. Their colors and species match these three, right?】
【My mom just said, ‘What’s with the garlic bulb on this toad’s back?’, and I was completely lost. I can’t look at Bulbasaur the same way anymore】
【Hahaha! Now that you mention it, it does kind of look like that, garlic bulb toad, right?】
【It’s a frog, okay. It's still a garlic bulb frog, if you really want to say it that way】
【Could it be that these little guys will grow up to be like the ones at the beginning?】
【I don’t want that! They’re cuter as babies!】
【Nonsense, they’re much cooler when they grow up, a kind of beauty with strength】
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The previous trailer had already given the answer, Zhi, predictably unexpectedly, stayed up too late and was late the next day.
When he rushed to Professor Oak’s lab in his pajamas the next day.
After being mercilessly mocked by his rival, who also happened to be Professor Oak's grandson, Xiao Mao, Zhi finally got his partner, Pikachu.
Looking at the yellow rat in front of him, Zhi excitedly rubbed his little hands.
No matter what, having a partner meant he could go on his journey.
However, the moment Zhi hugged Pikachu with both hands around its plump sides and lifted it up…
“Pika—chu—!”
Pikachu shivered, and the electricity released from the red pouches on its cheeks instantly turned Zhi into an afro-haired dude.
Professor Oak next to him sighed, “It has a shy personality and doesn’t like getting close to humans. It will release electricity if anyone touches it.”
Zhi, trembling all over from the shock, was close to tears, “Why didn’t you tell me earlier…”
After being persuaded by Professor Oak, Zhi still refused to wait for the next batch of starter Pokémon to “arrive.” He insisted on taking the Pokédex and six Poké Balls given by Professor Oak and set out on his journey with Pikachu.
However, within ten minutes of their team’s formation.
Pikachu first refused to go into the Poké Ball, then refused to follow Zhi’s orders in battle, and even laughed at his trainer’s misfortune.
This made many viewers who put themselves in Zhi’s shoes find it hard to feel any sympathy for the yellow rat.