Pokemon XY Special Edition "Strongest Mega Evolution Act IV" Review: The appeal of Mega Evolution and the deepening of the story

Pokemon XY Special Edition "Strongest Mega Evolution Act IV" Review: The appeal of Mega Evolution and the deepening of the story

Pokémon XY Special Edition: The Strongest Mega Evolution - Act IV -'s Appeal and Evaluation

Overview

"Pokémon XY Special Edition: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~" is a TV special that aired on TV Tokyo on October 29, 2015. It is based on the Pokémon video game series, and was created by Satoshi Tajiri. It is produced by TV Tokyo, MEDIANET, and Shogakukan Shueisha Productions, with Kunihiko Yuyama as general director and Tetsuo Yajima as director. The story centers around a new form of evolution known as Mega Evolution, and follows the journey of main character Alan and his partner Charizard as they strive to master Mega Evolution.

story

The story revolves around Alan, a young trainer who aims to master Mega Evolution and become the strongest, and his partner Charizard. Alan's goal is to "master Mega Evolution, defeat all Mega Evolution Pokémon, and become the strongest," and he engages in Mega Evolution battles with powerful opponents. During his journey, he will also fight against Mega Blastoise, one of the Elite Four of the Kalos region. He also meets a new trainer, Manon, and they travel together.

Commentary

Alan sets off again to the Kalos region, seeking even greater strength by betting on a Mega Ring and Mega Stone to defeat 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon users. Manon worries about Alan as he devotes himself to the battle, and Manon's partner, Hari-san the Harimaron, encounters a mysterious presence and gets caught up in a dire situation. The story heads towards the final chapter, with a shocking climax awaiting.

cast

  • Alan: Kensho Ono
  • Manon: Mikako Komatsu
  • Daigo: Kenichi Suzumura
  • Sycamore: Dai Tsuchida
  • Fleur-de-lis: Hideaki Tezuka

Main Staff

  • General Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
  • Director: Tetsuo Yajima
  • Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
  • Character design: Toshihito Hirooka
  • Chief animation director: Toshihito Hirooka
  • Art director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura
  • Color design: Yoshino Noritsugu
  • Director of photography: Suzuki Hiroto
  • Edited by: Toshio Henmi
  • Music: Shinji Miyazaki
  • Sound Director: Masafumi Mima

Main Characters

Alan is a Trainer who continues his journey to "master Mega Evolution and become the strongest." He once researched Mega Evolution with Professor Sycamore, but now he continues his journey to achieve that goal. His partner Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X.

Manon <br> A new trainer who has just begun her journey. She calls her partner Harimaron "Hari-san" and is always helping her out. Dreaming of Mega Evolution, she travels with Alain.

Daigo <br> The Champion of the Hoenn region. He is conducting his own research into the origins of Mega Evolution. His partner is a shiny Metagross, and the Mega Evolved Mega Metagross and Alain's Mega Charizard X engage in a fierce battle.

Fababy <br> A notable figure in the Kalos region who serves as the representative of Fababy Lab. He told Alain to become stronger if he wanted to protect those he cares about, and bestowed him with a Mega Ring and Mega Stone. He appears to be researching Mega Evolution energy and the legends of the Kalos region, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery.

Pachira <br> One of the Elite Four of the Kalos region, his partner is Heracross. He stands in the way of Alain and Mega Charizard X alongside his Mega-Evolved Mega Heracross. He also works as a news anchor, and seems to be on friendly terms with Faba.

Appeal of the work

The biggest appeal of "Pokémon XY Special Edition: Mega Evolution - Act IV" is the story and battle scenes that are centered around the new evolutionary form known as Mega Evolution. Mega Evolution brings out new possibilities for Pokémon, giving viewers fresh surprises and excitement. In particular, the scenes depicting the bond and growth between Alan and Charizard strike a strong chord with viewers. Additionally, characters such as Manon, Daigo, and Faba are all unique, adding depth to the story.

evaluation

This work has been highly praised not only by Pokémon fans, but also by viewers who enjoy the anime and battle scenes. The quality of the visuals of Mega Evolution and the battle scenes in particular is extremely high, making a visual impact. In addition, the development of the story and the growth of the characters are carefully depicted, drawing viewers in. Furthermore, the introduction of a new element called Mega Evolution has further increased the appeal of the entire series.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

  • The appeal of Mega Evolution : Mega Evolution, a new evolutionary form, brings out new possibilities for Pokémon and provides viewers with fresh surprises and excitement.
  • Quality of battle scenes : The battle scenes between Mega Evolved Pokémon are of extremely high quality and make a great visual impact.
  • Character Development : The development of characters such as Alain and Manon is carefully depicted, and has the power to draw the viewer in.
  • Story Development : The story development is clever and keeps the audience entertained till the end.

Related information

This work is produced as part of the Pokemon series and is related to other Pokemon works. In particular, the story and characters are connected to the "Pokemon XY" series and the "Pokemon XY&Z" series. In addition, the element of Mega Evolution has been introduced into the game series, so you can enjoy both the game and the anime.

How to watch

"Pokémon XY Special Edition: Mega Evolution - Act IV" is a TV special broadcast on TV Tokyo. It is currently available to watch on the official Pokémon video streaming service and on DVD/Blu-ray. Some of it is also available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, so be sure to check that out too.

summary

"Pokémon XY Special Edition: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~" is a fascinating work with a story and battle scenes centered around the new evolutionary form known as Mega Evolution. The bond and growth between Alan and Charizard, and the unique characters such as Manon, Daigo, and Faba, add depth to the story and have the power to draw viewers in. This work is recommended not only for Pokémon fans, but also for viewers who enjoy anime and battle scenes. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.

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