>one rival aspires to be the unova champion after the mc gets

>>32902200
emphasis on storytelling and characterization for once

>>32902200
It's not that deep faggot.

>>32902273
Yeah right, pokemon plots are hot garbage.
Especially black and white's and their sequels. You unovaborts need to stop looking at 5th gen with rose tinted goggles.

>>32902200
Cheren
>Aspires to be Champion and mostly pursues power, and doesn't really have a plan on what to do after.
>Learns that power isn't everything, and has become a teacher and Gym Leader to help guide a new generation in a positive direction, a job that he genuinely enjoys.

Bianca
>Shy, insecure goofball with an overprotective dad, and is unsure of what to do in life
>Elesa convinces her dad to let her live her life
>Bianca blossoms into a stronger, more confident person, and gets a job as Juniper's assistant
>Not sure if she wants to keep the job or find something else, but she has options on how to live her life

They're not that dark. They're not the brightest, but these guys have happy endings.

>>32902200
Because it's the only pokémon game that was aimed to a bit more grown up audience.

>>32902943
More like aimed at the actual audience. I dont think pokemon is as big with kids as it was in 2000-2008. The iPhone generation doesnt give 2 shits about pokemon, they have smartphone games.

genuinely 90% sure pokemon is more popular in the 18-26 age bracket than with kids now.

>>32902200

Imagine what this story could've been without a retarded fakeout and with a good writer, or even a half decent one.
Can't wait to see how the remakes ruin it though.

>>32902316
>It's not that deep faggot.
do you like undermining everything?
do you enjoy anything?