After thoroughly going through every post in this thread way i see it, if people have already accepted how faith of replaced older characters will not change being easier to be skeptic and negative than optimistic. Being firm and steadily convinced how original pokemon girl we grew up with and liked does NOT have any future in pokemon anime ever again.
In that situation no amount of debating, statistics and instances of writers showing through past of being willing to break down their preconmceived decisions will do any good.
In other words, no matter whether you present the facts, peoples minds are closed. Yeah, I've had experience with that plenty of times.
Personally i understand past patterns dont go in Misty favor as far as return of important main characters who were replaced coming back in any region except following one after they were replaced goes.
But at same time we have to take in account how Misty has luxury of being original and most iconic pokemon female. She was there when pokemkon was still in craddle, millions of fans worldwide grew up with this girl, liked and valued her personality, help she provided to Ash, her own story, pokemon,m dreams. But most of all her contribution in advancing pokemon anime storyline and making Original series more eventful through her presence.
Yeah, agreed with that. The fact that she was an original cast member, pretty much one of the veterans, and playing a fairly major role in the anime being one of the original stars is good enough to ensure a return. Heck, she's famous enough to have her own Wikipedia article, alongside the original trio.
In every animated series known to me to this date very first, iconic characters never end up forgotten no matter for how much they were absent.
For same reason in other franchise to this day in Yugioh most talk is about Yami Yugi, Kaiba, Joey, Tea etc
In Beyblade people still mostly talk about Tyson, Kai, Kenny etc.
In Bakugan main center of attention is still put on orginal Battle Brawlers crew etc.
With Sailor Moon instead of new series fans demanded revival of Usagi, Jupiter,Tuxedo mask etc waiting for years until compony decided to listen to them. Making remake in form of Sailor Moon Crystal.
Coincidence? I think not.
Yeah, agreed with that. Heck, even some fairly minor characters such as those blonde triplets from Beauty and the Beast or Vanessa from The Little Mermaid actually have quite huge fanbases anyways. And yeah, Misty most certainly is iconic (heck, she even narrated one of those Pichu Bros. shorts in Pokémon Channel, well, her Japanese self anyways, and this was after her removal).
Based on those and various other examples if writers were ever to take in consideration return of older fan favorites character there is no reason not to expect seeing them resort to most recognizable and iconic ones. Characters who could generate enough hype, spark interest across numerous number of older fans who would appreciate such gestures, relieve their childhood memories and be charged with excitement to see characters they grew to love in exciting action, how much they changed and in what new, unexplored frontiers their unfinished dreams, plots and feelings could go.
And who is one of those characters?
Its without any doubt Misty/Kasumi from pokemon series. Having behind herself huge demand for return, loyal and devoted fans. Highly flexible, practical storyline and dreams which can be took in more than one direction not depending on game quests to be infiltrated within current anime storyline and gain something from it.
Yeah, agreed. Though given the low ratings of XY right now, they may not be able to do much with her before the show inevitably ends, unfortunately (and it's all their fault for not bringing her back sooner).
Misty is one of those older characters writers can count to be most optimal way to bring benefit and return money invested in his revival and all trouble writing staff has gone through to restore his role.
It would be certainly unexpected plot twist raising up people interest and admittedly it would be fun for change to see older character after very long time back for awhile to see how it would work in today format and get some more growth.
Yeah, and if her returns in AG are anything to go by, they actually boosted the ratings. Not to mention it actually would fit considering Kalos is effectively the Pokémon equivalent of France.
Point is how writers depending on their motivation and re humans and they can change their mind.
Because when you think about it cast replacing cant go on forever, fans are already being sick of it and sooner or later writers will have to think about perhaps bringing older ones instead of this cycling formula to shake things up and look for new ways in keeping people interested in pokemoin seeries which is already losing its battle.
Due to so many other shows out there in today age and time fighting for people attention and how to grab more viewers on their side.
Yeah, agreed. And considering that XY's ratings are as low as they could possibly be, they'd better hurry up and decide if they want her to reappear soon, as they may meet the same fate as the Love Hina anime if they aren't careful.
Why else pokemon company would during second half of BW and Kalos focused so much on things from past like Charizard return,Clair return, Kanto startes, use of nostalgic and memorable for many music, rap and slogans from Original series,. Creation of pokemon Originsa featuring Red. Or all those throwbacks to Muk, Butterfree or Primeape, ending("Lets Join Hands") which was fanservice on steroids including all important ex main companions, current ones and rivals which mattered something in Best Wishes series etc.???
Other than those in charge starting to realize value, popularity and interest return of unexpected, popular things from past can deliver to franchise helping in restoring its credibility and respect from their viewers.
Yeah, agreed. It is certainly bringing back some of its viewerbase, not much to actually save it from it's abysmal 4.3 rating right now according to Pokeani, but nonetheless, it's better than nothing.
So with risk of sounding like complete idiot and losing all my credibility , i still think Misty has chance to comeback to pokemon animated series alone outside of ceremonial reunions and receive arc dedicated solely to herself before pokemon anime ends for good:
-in tying up unfinished things about her character,
-unsolved fears and indecisiveness,
-unresolved goals of becoming water pokemon master and learn how to unlock full power of water types on surface through mega evolution and close bond; entering prestigue tournaments like expansion from Whiurl Cup, Battle Chateau or some other events organized by authorities among most succesful water experts bringing her closer toward master title; steadily and with motivation working on becoming E4 member in late teens inheriting idol Lorelei, Siebold after being taken as their apprentice iun learning how to be recognized, creatiuve and more powerful trainer etc.
Thus brunging some completely diverse and new ways to see someone develop, battle and push other characters and story forward. Since by focusing on Misty becoming E4 apprentice we would directly affect Ash growth as well. Being given insight in how they work, observe their strength and weaknesses and howe to earn right and collect enough knpowledge and experience in defeating them eventually and challenge champion.
So there is definitely more than it meets the eye in here. With Misty return not just having to be of benefit to her story but other character stories as well. Killing 2 birds with one stone.
Yeah, agreed, tie up all loose ends before XY ends, especially if
the current ratings of XY as of October 30 are anything to go by and the implications thereof of how the anime's days are numbered.
- But above all let people get update, see how much she has evolved and developed as person in absence, what new sides of her personality were born through process of maturing, what new pokemon she has.
-Enjoy in her quirky, sarcastic, intelligent in always liking to search for solutions to problems, emotional and fiery attitude and get some meaningful development, role, battles and chance to leave impact on new pokemon series
With writers cleverly building on future both through new and older characters who becomes refreshed and renewed again.
Yeah, agreed wholeheartedly. After all, the fans can't be satisfied by reruns alone, and it would be a good way to actually showcase an old character, anyways.
