Filler, if not GREAT filler. Ash is able to grow and develop as a trainer, and that's what I like most about this episode. When Metapod is stolen away by the Beedrill, the Samurai bashes Ash for being an irresponsible trainer. So, then Ash learns his lesson and goes to save his Pokémon. All in parts, this is another great episode, my only problem is team rocket comes off a little too goofy. Still, great episode, and love the ending!!!!
3 Reviews
When two trainer's eyes meet - a battle begins
superandyt3 June 2024
Now - any series that runs for over 1,200 episodes is bound to take a few diversions along the way, but for an episode that some may feel is the first bit of "filler" we saw, it still has plenty to offer.
Continuing in the mode of early episodes introducing viewers to a game mechanic, the focus today is placed on trainer battles, as Ash faces down a trainer named "Samurai" While we're not presented with anything to confirm whether trainer actually is a Samurai, or if it's just a hobby/outfit, he's still an entertaining foil, for a still fairly clueless Ash! Along the way, we also get some reinforcement of the game's approach to Pokemon typing matchups and the tedium a Metapod vs Metapod match would bring. (We've all been there.)
It's also the first hint we see of Team Rocket taking out a more comedic spin - Much like the Viridian Forest from the game it takes cues from, this is a welcome early side track from the fastest route through the story.
Continuing in the mode of early episodes introducing viewers to a game mechanic, the focus today is placed on trainer battles, as Ash faces down a trainer named "Samurai" While we're not presented with anything to confirm whether trainer actually is a Samurai, or if it's just a hobby/outfit, he's still an entertaining foil, for a still fairly clueless Ash! Along the way, we also get some reinforcement of the game's approach to Pokemon typing matchups and the tedium a Metapod vs Metapod match would bring. (We've all been there.)
It's also the first hint we see of Team Rocket taking out a more comedic spin - Much like the Viridian Forest from the game it takes cues from, this is a welcome early side track from the fastest route through the story.
A fun diversion
injury-6544721 June 2020
I have to say I thought this episode was pretty fun.
The ideas here are zany enough to work And be entertaining:
This Is pretty much a non essential episode, but I found it to be a fun one.
The ideas here are zany enough to work And be entertaining:
- A random samurai fetishist with a little net who wants to battle Ash
- a ridiculous metapod v metapod battle of hardening (proving that the samurai boy and Ash are equally inept at Pokémon battles)
- an insect plot to kidnap Ash's metapod (so cute)
- weedles chewing through team rocket's box
- a shrieking butterfree shooting out sleep spores
This Is pretty much a non essential episode, but I found it to be a fun one.
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