Profiles

Satoshi (Ash) is the young hero of the Pokemon anime; cheerful and full of energy, he wants to become the world's best Pokemon Trainer and nothing will stop him. He starts off on his quest with Pikachu, the cute electric-mouse Pokemon, who at first isn't very enthusiastic to go with him. However, Satoshi eventually wins his freindship, and soon after, Kasumi and Takeshi join him on his quest. He has a lot to learn in the ways of Pokemon training, but thatnks to his freinds, he slowly learns how to be the best.

Shigeru (Gary) is a main character of the show. He's determined to become the greatest Pokemon Master in the world. A real jerk, Shigeru is another trainer from Pallet Town. Self-centered, vindictive, and obnoxious, Shigeru obviously feels threatened by Satoshi and always go out of his way to make Satoshi feel bad. Gary fancies himself as a vertiable Pokemon savant and always has a large entourage following him to hype his very exisistence.

Kasumi (Misty) is a young woman who joins Satoshi's quest to be the best Pokemon trainer in the world. Down to earth but enthusiastic, Kasumi will help Satoshi in whatever way she can, but she pretends not to like him at all, especially at the beginning of the series where she claims she's only following him so he can repay her for her damaged bike.

Takeshi (Brock) is the Gym leader of Nibi City (Pewter City). His dream is to become a Pokemon breeder, but he can't leave his home because he has to take care of his ten brothers and sisters. His father had left several years before to become a Pokemon trainer, and his mother unfortunately passed away. He now travels with Satoshi thanks to the fact that his father came back and offered to help the family. Quiet and full of ideas, Takeshi helps Satoshi to become the greatest Pokemon Trainer in the world by offering ideas and Pokemon strageties.

Special thanks to: The Cleft of Dimensions Pokemon Shrine and Pikachu's Pokemon Center.