#jn038

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AHfgshjfgjfhfs I can’t with this scene |DD

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JN038 Summary and Voice Cast

Translations by Dephender

Satoshi, Go and Koharu are attending a "Great Fossil Pokémon Exhibit". The three are overcome with excitement over the "Fossil Digging Activity" where they'll be able to restore the fossils they find to living Pokémon. What do they end up finding?!

Summary:

Satoshi and Go are attending a "Great Fossil Pokémon Exhibit" and Koharu has come with them since this can be of help with her research project at school. The three of them decided to join a "Fossil Digging Activity" overflowing with romanticism, where they'll be able to restore fossils to living Pokémon if they find some that are in good condition. Go searches like a madman since he really wants to get a fossil Pokémon, but what he ends up finding is a bit of "Secret amber" that has some ancient Pokémon DNA contained in it. What kind of Pokémon will be reborn from this?!

Voice Cast:

Rica Matsumoto: Satoshi

Daiki Yamashita: Go

Ikue Ohtani: Pikachu

Kana Hanazawa: Koharu

Yuichi Nakamura: Sakuragi

Megumi Hayashibara: Musashi

Shinichiro Miki: Kojiro

Inuko Inuyama: Nyarth

Yuji Ueda: Sonansu

Sayaka Senbongi: Messon

Yasuhiro Mamiya: Curator

Marina Aicholtz: Go's Smartphone Rotom

Kenyu Horiuchi: Narration

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Goh, Before: Scorbunny's feelings don't make sense, he should just listen to what I tell him.

Goh, Now: *imagines how Aerodactyl must be feeling before empathizing and comforting them*

Me: *is crying*

Me: You know what that is?

Me: *more crying*

Me: Growth

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Let’s try doing a proper post of all September episodes that got revealed. Krhm.

September 13th 2020 - JN037 - I’m Home, Alola!

I’m way too emotional about this title I-

The title is ただいま, アローラ!  in japanese, I feel like considering the context “I’m home” is a good translation for it. I’m not crying guys-

September 20th 2020 - JN038 - Fossil Pokémon

Probably a tentative title, this is an early reveal of these titles after all. Possibly where Aerodactyl debuts! I guess this COULD technically be Alola episode since they’re back-to-back, but the preview footage didn’t scream Alola to me at least.

September 27th 2020 - JN039 - Satoshi VS Saito

Well that was a quick conclusion. Kinda wish it took a bit longer, but I understand they don’t want to drag it on and on. Looking forward to it!

Source is on twitter from AshandSerena user, the source has translations as well, but I actually tried translating these myself as well!

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I thought about doing some simple graphic for a possible reminder post about the change of time slot for Pokeani... but screw that!

Let’s talk about Koharu! Especially about how she shows development in JN038!

So the episode premise is around how the boys learn about the Nibi City/Pewter City having a showcase of the largest Tatetops in the world and wanting to see it. While they’re hyping about it, Koharu apparently has to do some research project for a School class. And since the boys just got excited about the Fossil Excavation, Sakuragi suggest going with the boys.

Clearly she’s not thrilled with the idea, but the boys are soo... cue the dragging scene lol. Honestly, this dynamic is fun, because it shows that, while boys are very excited about whatever comes their way, Koharu is way more calm and collective, and doesn’t go hyping about simple fossils. It helps balance out the dynamics in my opinion, and makes all three more interesting to me!

Seriously, it’s like she didn’t have a say in this, and the boys decided it for her. Bet she felt a bit frustrated, but she eventually goes along.

But I’m not here to narrate the whole episode. I’m here to talk about how Koharu’s dragged into this Excavation out of a whim, but comes out with a seemingly new love towards ancient story filled rocks.

Like, the first scene we see of her at the Museum is where she sees Kabutops for the first time, and her reaction is a mild shock! While the boys are incredibly over the top with their hype levels lol

She looks so out of the group here, like she’s not IN it just yet. Thou, she does then point the group to the Excavation Site itself, and that’s where she starts showing some real nice signs I love to see.

Like, when the Curator starts explaining that the rock Satoshi is holding is a fossil of a Pokémon’s footprint, Koharu looks seemingly impressed. She was the one to doubt if it is a fossil, so no wonder she then gets curious about it. But here’s my favourite part.

After the Curator shows them a fossil and asks them what it is, Koharu’s the one to identifiy it as a claw. Then Curator starts explaining the Claw Fossil to be from Anopth, and narrates about the Pokémon’s ability to use the claw efficiently etc. Truly enchanting!

Now notice this! Koharu has different expression from the boys! And you know what that expression is? Curiousity! The boys are all “wow“ here, while Koharu oozes the kind of face where she’s heard something truly interesting.

AND THEN, after the Curator has explained about the fossils in detail, about how they’re able to tell history of Pokémon from the past, the same scene has a difference!

SHE IS VISIBLY BLUSHING!!!

It’s at this point on that Koharu is now fully invested in this research project idea, and goes with it. She shows no regrets, no out-of-place feels, but genuine interest. And she actually does end up finding some fossil!

This is also possibly the first time Koharu is seen with Satoshi without any akwardness. The talks between the two are very friend-like, kind, and real sweet to see. Satoshi helps Koharu bring the fossil to the Curator as well.

Considering how Koharu’s first interactions with Satoshi were extreme akwardness, this is a nice change of pace. It shows that Koharu accepts Satoshi now. She’s also really curious to see if the fossil she found is a new discovery, as Satoshi wasn’t able to tell if it was Shellder or not.

Turns out it wasn’t, but proved to be good for Koharu’s Research Project, as she now has enough material to write it. She’s a really good school girl huh. Also, another casual talk between the two here, and also showcases how the friendship of Gou and Koharu is deep friendship that is accompanied with frustration. Like, the time’s up, and when Koharu tries telling Gou that it’s time to go, Gou instead runs towards a shiny object. I understand Koharu’s frustration, she’s dealth with him since early childhood. We know this from JN001!

Flashfoward to Gou’s discovery of the Secret Ambe (Old Amber in localizations), Koharu is definitely interested in seeing how the fossil restoration machine works, in the same way the boys are.

Another flashfoward, I think the scene with Gou, Koharu, Goloog and Ptera is another important scene for her.

Like, she came looking for Gou after the Ptera was restored from a pre-emptive fossil birth that Rocket Gang caused, and after she and Satoshi found out about Rockets. She came to look for Gou for help with Rockets, but instead she now witnesses her first time seeing her life-long friend befriend a wild, seemingly extremely dangerous Pokémon. She’s even worried for Goloog.

Also Gou is so protective of Koharu, Satoshi was protective of her before as well, gosh these boys are so caring of their friend ♥

After Ptera is down, Gou goes closer to it, only for Ptera to screech at him. This scares Koharu, telling Gou it’s too dangerous. But of course, Gou doesn’t listen, instead shows his understanding for Ptera, and how it’s scared of the unknown world. Beautiful scene, but not the point of this post!

This is the scene shown right after Ptera has calmed down from Gou’s talk to it, touching it gently with its hand. Koharu is impressed! Up til this point, she had never seen how Gou bonds with his Pokémon. She now knows what it’s like to build a bond with wild Pokémon, and how amazing Gou can be with them. Why Gou seemingly loves Pokémon.

She’s still in awe in this scene, but then!

She smiles while blushing! Truly a precious sight. I bet she felt extreme happiness in seeing this scene, and I am telling you, next time we have Koharu episode, she’s finally getting ready to step into the world of Pokémon Trainers.

She admits in enjoying the trip a ton! That is so awesome for her character, as it shows how much her love for Pokémon is growing back. And you know what? She showed a lot of interest in fossils and the history of Pokémon specifically, so I wouldn’t be surprised at all if she chooses to go down the path of a Professor researching Pokémon History. A bit different path to her dad, who studies the bonds. She’s very much impressed with her dad’s work nowdays, finding him cool, and now she’s done her own research project regarding fossils. I bet her documentation is filled with love! Also would make me want her to meet Shigeru.

I alos just really love how this scene seems to show Gou talking to Koharu about the trip and just, look how Koharu is smiling at his way. Ah, these two are so great I swear.

Since she’s now confirmed to be getting an Eevee as well, I actually find it fitting, as Eevee is THE evolution Pokémon. The perfect Pokémon a researcher could love to have, as it is a very intriquing Pokémon with so many paths of evolution. How did it come to be blessed with such diversity, etc etc etc. I wouldn’t be surprised if their bonding has to do with Koharu being interested in it a species as well. But, ofc, I think their main bonding theme will be through some sort of meeting. Maybe Gou gets an Eevee of his own beforehand, who knows. I look forward to finding out!

But yeh. I think that’s all I wanted to say about her for now. Really enjoyed her focus on this episode, and am truly, TRULY excited to see her next focus episode, and how it will unfold! Until next time, take care guys!

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Anipoke_PR released a Genga of Koharu for tomorrow’s episode, and notice that her hair is open and she’s wearing her clothes from preview footage. It sounds like something’s happening during the Fossil Research that will cause her hair to open up from her usual style. That should be interesting to see what is gonna cause it!

Also it’s starting to look like this is a Koharu-focused episode, like my gut kept telling me, despite Gou also most likely getting an Aerodactyl/Ptera. But we’ll see tomorrow! I am VERY intriqued by this episode!

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September’s upcoming Pocket Monsters episodes, summaries & staff lists

Here we go, confirmed full info on JN037, JN038 and JN039. Translations by Dephender on Serebii.Net forums

September 13th: JN037 - I'm Back! Nice to See You, Alola!

Satoshi and Go have come to Melemele Island in the Alola region to get an "Alola Form" Nassy! Satoshi goes around reuniting with Professor Kukui, the students from the Pokémon School he used to attend, as well as his Pokémon. But since this is Go's first time meeting them all, he's a bit nervous, and during the welcoming party that's held for the two at the Pokémon School, Satoshi's classmate Kaki challenges him to a battle, saying he'll "make sure this guy is a fitting rival for Satoshi"! Go decides to accept the challenge!! Screenplay 松井亜弥 (Aya Matsui) Storyboard 冨安大貴 (Daiki Tomiyasu) Episode Director 中田誠 (Makoto Nakata) Animation Director 海老沢咲希 (Saki Ebisawa) Animation Director 高橋優 (Yuh Takahashi)

So the info on staff list was true! I am incredibly happy about that!

September 20th: JN038 - The Colossal Restoration and the Fossil Pokémon!

Satoshi and Go are attending the "Great Fossil Pokémon Exhibit" being held at the Museum of Science in Nibi City, and Go's childhood friend Koharu has come with them since this can be of help with her research project. The three of them decided to join a "Fossil Digging Activity" overflowing with romanticism, where they'll be able to restore fossils to living Pokémon if they find some that are in good condition. Go searches like a madman since he really wants to get a fossil Pokémon, but what he ends up finding is a bit of "Secret amber" that has some Pokémon DNA contained in it. What kind of Pokémon will be reborn from this?! Screenplay 藤咲淳一 (Junichi Fujisaku) Storyboard 齋藤徳明 (Noriaki Saito) Episode Director 牧野友映 (Tomoe Makino) Animation Director 平田雄三 (Katsuzo Hirata) Animation Director 永山恵 (Megumi Nagayama) Animation Director 水野隆宏 (Takahiro Mizuno)

While I’m sad for no Alola two-parter, I am VERY excited for more Koharu! And it’s for her research project at school? :D OH YEAH! Koharu, you’ve got me interested! Secret amber is Old amber in localization terms btw, so Aerodactyl for Gou confirmed!

September 27th: JN039 - Satoshi VS Saito! Overcome Octolock!!

Satoshi wants a rematch with Gym Leader Saito from the Galar region, who utterly defeated him in their official Pokémon World Championships battle, so he has gone to the Tanba Gym in the Jouto region where she's currently training. Saito accepts his challenge and the battle starts, with Go and Tanba Gym's Gym Leader Shijima watching. Satoshi and Riolu are burning with a desire to win this rematch, and attempt a certain counterstrategy against Otosupus' "Octolock", which is what defeated them last time. How will this match go?! Screenplay 冨岡淳広 (Atsuhiro Tomioka) Episode Director 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada) Storyboard 浅田裕二 (Yūji Asada) Animation Director 岩根雅明 (Masaaki Iwane) Animation Director 志村泉 (Izumi Shimura)

Welp, we’re actually reuniting with one of Johto’s Gym leaders! And again golden trio staff episode! Very excited for this one! Go Riolu gooo!

Odd we don’t have anything for October 4th, but maybe later!

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Once I find good raws you BET I’m giffing the moment where Satoshi interacts with his new Alolan lil brother ♥♥♥ GOSH that was so cute and adorable and I freaking LOVE Alolan family.

Aaah Satoshi telling Gou that Kukui and Burnet are his Alolan family was so gooooooood and Kukui looking at Gou’s Galar mon was A+++. Ah. I missed them all ;-;

And Satoshi’s lil shock movement when he hears his name in Lilie’s letter, it reminded me of the Sun & Moon finale, awesome detail, ah. I love Alola Squad too much, I’m crying again...

Aaaahh. I cannot wait for another Alola episode, I just know I’ll love it.

Lilie and Gladio were on a train, and it kinda looked like Galar to me? Another option would be Sinnoh, but Galar is known for trains so it’d fit. But trust me: they WILL give us Mohn plot. They certainly will.

Aaah I’m so glad Gladio and Lilie scene happened that was good, also Suiren’s penpal trait ♥

Also, Gou definitely loves Alola already as well, as HE wants to go back to Alola again as well. Ah.

The episode screamed wanting to be a 2-parter to me, as there were tons of scenes that could have utilized more screentime, but overall I’m very, very happy with the episode. Looking forward to seeing them again. ♥

OH! ON the preview for next week, I’m very excited for it because Koharu episode KOHARUUU!

LOOK AT HER CLOTHES!

While Alola ep is gonna be real hard to top for me, I’m having a good feeling about next week. Let’s go Koharuuuu!