#hohma pokemon

[retroquarium]

with the new episode out I would like to bring this to everyone’s attention

thank you for coming

[wolverinedoctorwho]

The characters from Pokemon: Paldean Winds look reminded me of Jon and Martin from TMA. So have this quick edit. (Bonus Melanie bc I thought the hair suited her lol.)

I know the bright green accents are a bit much (about as much as the bright orange was originally lol) but I think it adds to the comedy of it all.

(Side question: if TMA were set in the Pokemon universe, which Pokemon would each character keep as their ace?)

[s-nnoh]

[hothotmiso]

[saccharinescorpion]

popular opinion: all three of these are fantastic designs

unpopular opinion: they should all be girls

[smallestgalaxylemon]

Pokemon Paldean Winds • Announcement Trailer

[sparkykitsune]

*blasts them with the furrification ray and leaves*

okie dokie, my work here with Paldean Winds is done (jk, I might draw them again if I feel like it)

[ecargmura]

Pokemon: Paldean Winds Episode 1 Review - GO WATCH THIS RIGHT NOW!

I forgot Paldean Winds started today. Holy Mother of Arceus, it was AMAZING! The animation was crisp and beautiful, courtesy of Wit Studio, Ufotable, Liden Films and Studio Hibari. If Gen 8 had Twilight Wings, Paldean Winds is the Gen 9 equivalent. It’s only the first episode and I love it already!

It tells an original story that still follows the core theme of treasure hunting. There are three original characters all with their own unique personalities and stories with Ohara being the first focus. Ohara is a talented flutist who has been experiencing burn out and pressure due to parental expectations as her father is a renowned conductor. Flute has been her life, but she’s unsure if she still has the passion for it. She wants to quit, but she’s unsure what do with her life afterwards. She’s also tasked with making a promotional video for the academy with Aliquis and Hohma, but she’s still trying to find herself before she can help with it. It’s thanks to a chance encounter with Arven, an angry Cetitan and the help of her loyal Fuecoco that she realizes that she loves playing the flute and it is her treasure alongside her partner Pokemon. The video is only 11 minutes long, but the way it managed to convey an entire story and message in that amount of time is amazing.

I think Ohara’s story can be related to those who are following their parents’ footsteps in their respective fields. This got me thinking about how I had no talent for piano despite my mom being a piano teacher. I quit piano as a kid and spend my childhood wondering what I’d become before walking the path of becoming a writer and here I am as one; I do want to learn piano again someday.

The animation was amazing. The details they put in was immaculate. There were three scenes that stood out to me in terms of animation. The first is showing off how small Gimmighoul is. It’s a very tiny Pokemon, so for the camera angle to show off how big everything and everyone is compared to its small frame was seriously amazing. The scene with Tinkaton playfully chasing after Corviknight was beautiful as well. They seriously kept to the lore presented in Tinkaton’s Dex entry regarding her history with the Raven Pokemon. I loved the small detail of her holding her trainer’s hand and then letting it go to chase after it. Lastly, everything regarding the Glaseado Mountains was seriously high quality. The way Arven was running away from the angry Cetitan was extremely well-animated. Seriously, there’s a reason why Wit Studio is highly praised. On top of that, ufotable and Liden Films were involved in the project too! I think every anime fan knows how well ufotable animates; I’m not too familiar with Liden Films’ anime projects, but they do have their fair share of quality works.

The original characters have so much personality. Ohara is reserved and unsure of herself. Aliquis keeps to himself, but has a short temper. Hohma is easily excitable and knowledgable. Fuecoco has so much personality as well! The way it is so loyal to Ohara is sweet. It’s a bit childish, but still goes out of its way to find her flute moved my heart. The fact that they went out of their way to give these characters so much life and personality shows the love and care this project has. This also applies to the actual canon characters from the games! Nemona has a small cameo, but her passion for battles still lingers when she gets super excited to teach younger students about Terastal. Arven’s stoic personality shows too as it’s canon that he doesn’t really involve himself with others unless they help him out. This is applied here. Arven was just walking by and staring at Ohara, not caring about her situation or what she’s doing on the mountain. He talks to her after she helps him out and then they bond a bit over having high status parents; he then tells her to cherish her Fuecoco. Clavell isn’t shown much, but he’s still the same director who cares a lot about his students. I also love the details of the Academy teachers attending Ohara’s band concert alongside Nemona. Seriously, this animated series is super high quality and I’m getting way too emotional over it.

The voice acting is really good too! I actually watched this in both English and Japanese and both sides did a great job in terms of acting. Most of the English actors are relatively new faces (aside from Pete Zarustica who voices Clavell as he’s a veteran voice actor for Pokemon and other dubs), but they did an amazing job. I really like Cat Protano’s acting as Ohara. She really nails it. I hope that the other episodes focuses on the other characters because I want to see more!

This anime only has its first episode as of today and there will only be four episodes, but I totally recommend watching this. Whether you’re a long-time Pokemon fan or a casual anime watcher, this is a definite must-watch! Please watch it! It’s on Youtube, so go over there and immerse yourself in the beauty that is Paldean Winds.

[vulturevanity]

If it turns out HZ is set in the same continuity as Paldean Winds I will be So Happy because that means Arven canonically got chased by a Cetitan for no reason

[zip-toonz]

Oh damn I may actually have a new blorbo

[saccharinescorpion]

Oh my god… these bitches gay

[greatasexualattorney]

I am here to spread my Paldean Winds headcanon agenda starting with these

Hohma is one of three triplets and is transmasc. Yes, his mom is an ally (eventually. Accepted that she has a son now, she always wanted a son anyway 🫡)

Aliquis's first pokemon was just a Nacli. Idk if it would be the same one as his Garganacl, but my assumption is probably

PW people please share more headcanons I am thirsty for PW content, they gave us so little to work with 😭😭

[saccharinescorpion]

good luck Hohma

[retroquarium]

I FORGOT TO ADD HOHMA DAMMIT JUST PRETEND HE’S THERE LOOK BOOM IT’S NOT TOO LATE

I saw this template on twitter and wanted to do it :]

I’m indecisive and like a the human characters lmao

empty one under the cut

THIS WAS NOT MADE BY ME IT WAS MADE BY @/chaogotchi ON TWITTER GO SAY THANK YOU

[puppianqueen]

the sillies

[sparkykitsune]

a new vision of mine perhaps? (ps, i'm shameless for using canines and felines as my first choices for picks 😤)