Queen Cynthia
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(Sorry for the delay. Wasn't able to watch the episode until now.)
In short, it was a great episode and setup for future project Mew episodes on the one hand, but on the other hand the episode's individual parts (or subplots if you like) were a bit too short and could have been handled better in a two-parter.
Here's why the episodes was great:
I simply love episodes focusing on adventures and expeditions. I think this is what the original idea of Pokemon is all about: Going out there and exploring the world.
Also, I find that Project Mew team pretty intriguing. It obviously consists of skilled members and their elitist way of recruitung new members is fascinating, too. I particularly like the idea of not giving away places in the team that easily. A very good new idea that's been introduced here.
Second, I loved that intense atmosphere. You could easily get the impression it sure was serious stuff Ash and Go were involved in. The intensity was literally tangible.
Third, Regice and my favorite Galar Pokemon, Urshifu, had a short cameo. They managed to show what a powerhouse Urshifu is and now I like that epic Pokemon even more! Also, I was pretty impressed how easily it knocked down Regice with Tsurugi just walking away and telling it to "behave". Pretty cool to say the least!
Finally, Sinnoh again! ... Sinnoh ... no more words needed. This fact alone makes the episode great
Here's why the episode should have been a two-parter:
Especially the search for Ninetales and the battle parts were too short and would have deserved more focus. Considering the vast area Ash and Go were searching, it was little convincing they were able to find Ninetales that fast.
Also, Pokemon like Regice and Urshifu can easily be considered special and thus would absolutely have needed much more screentime. Regice hardly had to do anything and almost looked like a common Pokemon Of The Day. Plus, as I already pointed out above, Urshifu is just great. It goes without saying I would have expected it to get more focus. At least I'm optimistic we'll get to see it again in future Project Mew episodes.
Finally, I wasn't pleased about Ash's rather trivial role today. It was almost as if he was a mere extra who didn't get to do much except watching and an ultra short battle against Regice. Once again, Go was unnecessarily pampered by the writers.
To sum up, a great episode with lot of good ideas. However, it would have been even better if it had been a two-parter focusing on the special Pokemon and the battles.
In short, it was a great episode and setup for future project Mew episodes on the one hand, but on the other hand the episode's individual parts (or subplots if you like) were a bit too short and could have been handled better in a two-parter.
Here's why the episodes was great:
I simply love episodes focusing on adventures and expeditions. I think this is what the original idea of Pokemon is all about: Going out there and exploring the world.
Also, I find that Project Mew team pretty intriguing. It obviously consists of skilled members and their elitist way of recruitung new members is fascinating, too. I particularly like the idea of not giving away places in the team that easily. A very good new idea that's been introduced here.
Second, I loved that intense atmosphere. You could easily get the impression it sure was serious stuff Ash and Go were involved in. The intensity was literally tangible.
Third, Regice and my favorite Galar Pokemon, Urshifu, had a short cameo. They managed to show what a powerhouse Urshifu is and now I like that epic Pokemon even more! Also, I was pretty impressed how easily it knocked down Regice with Tsurugi just walking away and telling it to "behave". Pretty cool to say the least!
Finally, Sinnoh again! ... Sinnoh ... no more words needed. This fact alone makes the episode great
Here's why the episode should have been a two-parter:
Especially the search for Ninetales and the battle parts were too short and would have deserved more focus. Considering the vast area Ash and Go were searching, it was little convincing they were able to find Ninetales that fast.
Also, Pokemon like Regice and Urshifu can easily be considered special and thus would absolutely have needed much more screentime. Regice hardly had to do anything and almost looked like a common Pokemon Of The Day. Plus, as I already pointed out above, Urshifu is just great. It goes without saying I would have expected it to get more focus. At least I'm optimistic we'll get to see it again in future Project Mew episodes.
Finally, I wasn't pleased about Ash's rather trivial role today. It was almost as if he was a mere extra who didn't get to do much except watching and an ultra short battle against Regice. Once again, Go was unnecessarily pampered by the writers.
To sum up, a great episode with lot of good ideas. However, it would have been even better if it had been a two-parter focusing on the special Pokemon and the battles.